Koh Phi Phi Don, ThailandAugust 5, 2007
N 07ฐ44.128
E 098ฐ46.795
The Star Guesthouse in Krabi was possibly the seediest place we’ve stayed during our trip. After wandering around the town for several hours, just wasting time to stay out of our room, we finally decided to call it an evening. We pulled out our sleep sheets, tossed them over what
appeared to be blood stains and cigarette burns on the spongy mattress and took advantage of the free night—you get what you pay for, right? I didn’t sleep much… I couldn’t stop thinking about rats and cockroaches nibbling on my toes. Although we never saw any such vermin, I’m sure they were out there… lurking.
N 07ฐ44.128
E 098ฐ46.795
The Star Guesthouse in Krabi was possibly the seediest place we’ve stayed during our trip. After wandering around the town for several hours, just wasting time to stay out of our room, we finally decided to call it an evening. We pulled out our sleep sheets, tossed them over what
appeared to be blood stains and cigarette burns on the spongy mattress and took advantage of the free night—you get what you pay for, right? I didn’t sleep much… I couldn’t stop thinking about rats and cockroaches nibbling on my toes. Although we never saw any such vermin, I’m sure they were out there… lurking. The hour and a half ferry ride to Ko Phi Phi was tough. The hyper air-conditioned cabin was felt like a meat locker, the sea was rough, and the chronic smell of diesel exhaust gave me a horrible headache. We were very happy when we saw the island in the distance, knowing we were close to fresh air and, most importantly, beach time
After jumping across the stern of two adjacent boats and onto the pier, we were welcomed with the typical chaos. However, to our surprise there was actually someone from the Bay View Hotel waiting for us. We grabbed our gear waded through the water and boarded a longboat to the hotel. The brochure described the deluxe bungalow with a view, but we weren’t expecting too much after reviewing several places on the internet. However, when we walked into our bungalow on the hill we were pleasantly surprised. The hardwood floors led us to the sliding wood and glass doors, opening to a beautiful veranda overlooking the bay. It was clean, had hot water, AC, TV and a clean bathroom. Luxury… perfect.
After organizing our room and grabbing a bite to eat we headed down to the beach. Our place has a private section on the beach with comfy lounge chairs. The weather was warm and
overcast with a sun break every now and then. We relaxed, read our books, and waded into the water to cool off. However, since we are only seven degrees north of the equator, the water felt more like a lukewarm bath than a refreshing cool-down—it was still fabulous.
After a night in the worst, I think we ended up in one of the best. The gorgeous views, the beach, and the relaxed atmosphere make it a place I look forward to calling home for the next eight nights.
After organizing our room and grabbing a bite to eat we headed down to the beach. Our place has a private section on the beach with comfy lounge chairs. The weather was warm and
overcast with a sun break every now and then. We relaxed, read our books, and waded into the water to cool off. However, since we are only seven degrees north of the equator, the water felt more like a lukewarm bath than a refreshing cool-down—it was still fabulous.After a night in the worst, I think we ended up in one of the best. The gorgeous views, the beach, and the relaxed atmosphere make it a place I look forward to calling home for the next eight nights.
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