Feelin' Groovy!!

Aaaaahhhhh! Another couple of days wiggling our toes in the water and our fingers in the pockets. I'm afraid we have to report more of the same today. We spent yesterday morning "sending" a few climbs along the beach and the afternoon swimmin wit da feeshes.

...Before I go any further, I feel the need to mention something about the beach from which we snorkel. Its called Phra Nang beach and its on the tip of the Railey peninsula. It's a fantastic beach with really nice sand....but a rather strange shrine at one end. Perhaps we can just show you and you can figure it out for yourself.

Anyway, snorkeling was a blast. We saw banner fish, angel fish, clown fish, crabs, parrot fish, pipe fish (we think that's what they're called), gorgeous coral, live cowrey (sp??) and little caves with some rare cave fishes (not to be too technical with the names). Marguerite was a little giddy after the trip due perhaps to a mild case of hypothermia or dehydration--but all in all it was a good time. Sorry we have no pictures to share of the event. Blue lips in 80 degree weather ain't natural, man!

Climbing has also been a blast. Who can beat climbing on the beach. This morning we did a fantastic outdoor gym-type climb called Groove Tube (shown left).

Then, we went to the Thaiwand wall and had amazing views, cool shady hang outs, and good company (well most of it anyway). The scariest climb we did all day was this sketchy ladder to get up to the belay area (shown right). Note the very safe placement of the ladder (especially the right foot!)

Last night we treated ourselves to an authentic Thai massage (well, the ladies were Thai and they were rubbing our muscles--I guess that's authentic). It was quite rough and perhaps a little painful, but good for those sore vacation muscles.

Ok, we think we've maxed out the space for this post. We'll have to let you know about the other excitement later. Stay tuned!

We leave tomorrow for Khao Sok National Park--it boasts the largest flower in the world and a 160 million year old rainforest! Sounds like a good photo op!
It will be rather sad to leave this place. Isaac has run into many of his old friends from previous Thailand excursions. I (Marguerite) am constantly amazed by the length of stay for most folks here--the average is over a month (aah to be a woman of leisure!!!)

That's all folks!