So I have fallen VERY behind on my blogging for a few reasons. First its very expensive to use the Internet on the islands. Second, I was soooo busy laying on a beach all day, everyday, for three weeks. And third, I didn't want to worry about a single thing but myself for my last few weeks. So I'll sum it up as briefly as I can.
I arrived back in Bangkok from India to meet up with Rich and then immediately head out to Ko Chang. We got there just in time for a few beers, dinner, and the New Years celebration on the beach. There were fire shows, disco's, lounges, and everything for every type of party or chill out on the beach. We spent 5 days there soaking in the sun, swimming, eating like pigs (as we naturally do together) and laying in hammocks. A really chilled oit few days that was perfect from my detox from India.
After Ko Chang, Richy went back to Bangkok and I got on an overnight bus to Rai Ley. It took much longer than expected to get to Rai Ley but it was well worth the schlepp. Rai Ley is known for the beautifully vast white sand beaches, caves, protruding rock formations, cliffs and rock climbing. Ri Ley also has a very Rastafarian vibe because everywhere has BBQ and Reggae music. So after a long day climbing, you catch a bite on the beach for sunset and then head out for some chilling, dancing, and live music. It was the perfect place to kick back with some of the best people I have met on my trip and enjoy the paradise around us.
I spent 2 day rock climbing and two days beach bumming. The climbing was amazing and it was a great place to meet people. Since Rai Ley is an international climbers pilgrimage, I was able to meet climbers of all skill levels from all over the world. One day after climbing, me and a few friends decided to try and find the infamous Lagoon of Rai Ley. It had just poured rain on us making the path to the Lagoon was extremely dangerous; steep slopes and rock faces covered in mud. We met a few other people along the way that had back out and thought it was too dangerous but we were all determined to make it. I was nearly shitting my pants the entire way down but the reward of finally making it to the Lagoon was beyond any expectation I could have had. The Lagoon was surrounded by incredible rock formations, lush wildlife, and frosted turquoise water filled with the massage fishes that eat the dead skin from your feet. There was also very thick mud that we along with many people before us made mud sculptures and met them on a nook in a cliff. When we crawled out of the lagoon and made it back to the beach, we were cover head to toe in mud and raging on an adrenaline high. We celebrated all night for our victory to the Lagoon. I was so sad to leave Rai Ley and the amazing people, local and tourist that I had met there. But another great paradise awaits.
The last island on my trip was Ko Lipe. I rendezvoused with Richy to take a two hour boat ride to the island. Ko Lipe is a very small island located near Malaysia and is known for its chilled vibes and some of the most beautiful beaches and waters in Thailand. Again, Richy and I spent everyday eating like pigs and chilling ALL DAY in our hammocks on the white sand beach and crystal clear waters. Every night, we ate tons of fresh fish then enjoyed the night with a group of Chileans playing asshole and sipping island cocktails.
And now I'm back in Bangkok enjoying my last few days of the entire trip.
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