Next stop... Paradise

After leaving the party town of Phuket, we hopped on a boat and headed for the isolated beach town of Railay. The only way to get there is by the infamous Long-Tailed boats, which does require you to get a little wet... After a few hour ferry ride, we were in an 'island paradise' (although its more of an isthmus). The next mission was to find a place to stay, as we decided to go here without any idea about where we were going to stay. So after a 2 hour exploration mission, we finally found a place within our budget. After our very tiring journey, I was more than happy to settle down to a nice meal of pad thai, the quintessential mainstay of Thailand. Spending a few days here to relax on the warm white sand beaches was just what I needed after spending a few months in the relentless Shanghai winter. I explored the 'island' encountering monkeys, impromptu rock climbers, caves, and the holly grail of Railay adventure. The climb to the lagoon. Involved me climbing supposed trails nearly straight up... repelling nearly straight down, all in my favorite hiking shoes, Rainbow's. The last day on Railay was spent on a snorkeling trip that ended with a sunset dinner (delicious seafood Thai curry, rice, and potatoes) on a deserted island. What more could you ask for? Oh yea, a Chang...