Snorkeling Heaven

The more I see of Thailand, the more I love it. Have been down in the islands in the Andaman this past week or so, and it is stunningly lovely. Have explored the local reefs twice:

1. Took a full day snorkel trip around Ko Phi Phi. Visited portions of the reef around Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley and Bamboo Island. Wow!
   
2. Yesterday took a day tour of 4 islands around Ko Lanta. The coral and fishes are much better in the Ko Phi Phi area, but it was a fun day swimming, snorkeling and eating (!) none-the-less. There is something wonderful about floating in azure seas with white beaches and having the horizon ringed by islands that look like huge shark teeth.

Compared to Phuket and Phi Phi, Ko Lanta is much more mellow. When my sis told the barrista that we were headed here, he asked her if she was into meditation. No. Why? That is about all there is to do in Lanta. I love the slower pace, lack of tourists and feel though. A piece of paradise.

Headed today to Railay - which has even more superlatives in the guide books.