After Krabi we set off by longtail boat to Rai Leh, just 20 mins from Krabi.The area was accessible only by boat and so felt like an island, we arrived on the east side(not so impressive) which was all boggy mangroves - and had to walk from the boat to shore with backpacks as too shallow for the boat!We settled in the excellent Cabana resort, after a good haggle for the price, which was lovely little chalets set back in gorgeous mountain views & greenery, w...

Our first stop in Thailand was the Southern Town of Krabi.A really nice town with a few tourists, but not to the extreme of some parts, so it felt genuinely Thai.Getting there was a bit hairy, our minibus (the crap one on the right of the photo!) just about getting us there in what must be close to world record time!We are learning that a minibus is best taken on an empty stomach & a prayer! The Chan Chalay Guest House was our home for the stay. It was run b...