So today we had an alpine start, which seemed a bit odd, since there is not much alpine in the vicinity. A 5AM start to wake up, pack up, and catch a 6AM shuttle to Thong Sala, on the west end of Ko Phangan, catch the 7AM ferry, arrive at 9:30 at the Donsak Pier, catch a bus to Surat Thani, arrive at 11 - have a lunch stop, then catch the 12:00 bus to Krabi, arrive at 3:30, then catch a Songthaew to downtown Krabi, and check into the Green Tea Guesthouse. Whew! This place is basic but spotless and costing us $8 a night.
As the bus approached Krabi, we got tantalizing view of the Karst formations that this region is renowned for. We're looking forward to exploring the area.
After checking in, we wandered around briefly before sunset (it's like someone shutting off a light - no drawn out twilight here like in Alaska). Then we went and checked out the night market, dining there. Dinner for both of us was $5 - I find it amazing that the street vendors are able to make money at these prices. Plus, they have to pay their costs, and I'm sure there is a distribution chain for the food and fuel that needs to take their cut. I suspect they make it up by volume and/or long days.
It was an early night... I think we were in bed by 9. It is suprisingly tiring sitting on your butt all day!
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