Phra Nang

On Monday we traveled by boat from Ko Phi Phi to Phra Nang, which is a peninsula with a group of bays including East and West Railay and Tonsai. Although it is on the mainland, the area is only accessible by boat, and the bays are flanked by towering limestone cliffs:





Yesterday we took a short walk to Phra Nang Beach, the most spectacular of the many beaches here:



At the end of the beach is Phra Nang Cave, which has in it a collection of carved, wooden phalli, offered by local fishermen to a goddess to ensure a healthy catch:



As you might expect, the area is also something of a mecca for rock climbers, so Don managed to get out for a couple of half-days with one of the local guide services:



The view from the cliffs was fantastic:



On the second day, after proving his worth, the guide even let him lead a few routes:







Afterwards, we watched yet another fabulous sunset from West Railay Beach:





The only thing lacking here is the food. We're putting this creation in the "What the hell were they thinking?" file: