Ko Phi Phi

Since the lat entry we've moved from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi. This was largely because Koh Lanta was absoloutely dead, which was nice in a lot of ways, but limited us to eating in the same restaurant ever5y night. Anyway, Phi Phi is the sterotypical , jaw droppingly beautiful tropical island. The sand is pristinely white and the sea an incredible turquoise.
There are no roads on the island so pollution and traffic noise is not a problem. We had to get to our beach via a long tail boat which gives the place quite a remote feel.
We're currently staying in a bamboo hut right on the beach which is more than adequate for our needs.
Since we arrived we've spent all day just lounging on the beach planning our next move, although never actually deciding on anything - it's really difficult to make any decisions to leave when you're in the perfect setting!!
The islands of Phi Phi were devestated by the Tsunami in 2004 and it's still really evident how scary and completely destructive it must have been. There are trees everywhere with masses of ribbons tied around them which serve as a memorial to the 8000 people that lost their lives. There is also still lots of rubble and derelict buildings around which also lends the place quite an eerie feeling. Shonah says it reminds her of Pompei.
We are considering (no set plans yet) moving in a few days to a beach called Railay near Krabi which is a bitr of a climbers retreat apparently? We'll see anyway!

Hope all is well!

Rich and Sho
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