We are leaving Krabi now to fly back to Bangkok. Today we went sea kayaking through the mangrove forests. A narrow shallow and muddy path led us through a twisty maze of mangrove trees, that is, until we got stuck in water too shallow and had to turn around to hit the open water more.
Yesterday we spent New Year's Day on a boat cruising to small islands near Koh Phi Phi. Four or five of our group stepped on sea urchins and were stuck with poisonous (not lethal) barbs that stung quite a bit. The locals told us we had to pee on the stung feet to reduce the pain, but the victims said they would just ride out the pain.
We also managed to get in a little snorkeling, saw some coral and tropical fish. No sharks or turtles though.
So this is the end of the beach time. It was pleasant and warm here. It was also amazing to think about how this area was affected 3 years ago at this time when the tsunami hit. Koh Phi Phi, for one, was majorly damaged but has been rebuilt to its former glory and is seeing vibrant tourism again. But in the rural areas, the small homes we pass in our coach don't look as if they are any more prepared for a new disaster. Hopefully one won't occur.
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