4 Apr 13
On our third day in Krabi, we went on a half day tour to see this emerald pool followed by a natural hot spring. The group of us walked about 800m in the national park and arrived at this!
The emerald pool was beautiful! Like nothing I’ve ever seen. Getting in and out of the pool was treacherous though, gooey algae things all over the rocks. The water nice and cool, soft sand under our feet. I can’t even begin to fathom how something like this exists in the middle of nowhere.
Moving on, we made our way to the hot spring. Also made a friend – we gave him the name Mr Denver Nuggets (the one with the blue towel and hat) – cos duh, he’s from Denver! Anyway I knew I’d regret not asking him for his name or, introducing ourselves… I need to get better at that. I.don’t.know.what.I’m.afraid.of.really.
A hot spring! Once again, in the middle of nowhere!
I’m not sure if you can make it out that people are soaking themselves in these smallish ponds. The water was hot, no shite. It was awesome, out in the open like that. Maybe zap away 10-15 people and it would have been really really awesome.
| Tags: 50mm/F1.8, emerald pool, kodak 400, krabi, natural hot spring, nikon FM10, thailand, underwater camera
8 Mar 13
Some snaps using an underwater camera. Our island tour stopped at two spots for snorkelling — Ao Nui Bay and somewhere a little off Maya Bay. It was a gorgeous day, not too much sun, a very effervescent guide and just boundless blue water and cliffs. More pictures of other activities to come.
From one vacation to the next, I’m planning to visit Hanoi in the next few months. Since you guys share great tips the last time round, I’m all ears for anything (really anything would be something) regarding Hanoi! This is one part of the world I’ve never sent foot on before. I’m slightly ashamed that I’ve seen so little of Asia. So between that and the fact that we are saving for our future home, it makes discovering Asia a practical choice.
| Tags: island tour, ko phi phi, krabi, underwater camera
12 Mar 10
“Let’s just spend all our rupiahs, YEAHHH” – We had lunch at Havana Club before our evening flight back home.
Mandatory souvenir to take home, the beer t-shirt
Can’t pretend it hasn’t been gloomy here. I miss my friends!
Someone commented hoping I had some photos of food from Bali, I’m sorry I didn’t take some, I was perpetually hungry and gobbled gobbled away all the time! But I have started documenting the juices I make everyday now – new blender syndrome – so hopefully that turns out interesting. And soups, juices and soups.
G’weekend folks, hug somebody!
| Tags: canon eos 66, fujifilm superia 400, kuta bali, kuta puri bungalows, poppies lane 1, underwater camera, underwater pool shots
7 Mar 10
This bunch is a mix of day one and day two. We went surfing on day two which I was the most nervous about. I love the sea and I’m a pretty good swimmer but I don’t like idea of me rolling with the waves very much. While I survived it and managed to stand steadily once!, my instructor actually said I suck at it which means a lot to me, him being so comfortable to speak his mind within the span of an hour. Memorable stuff.
These two photos were taken at the very beautiful Hotel Ayana. We travelled deep into Jimbaran with grand plans of watching the sun set at Rock Bar (check out both links for better photos). But we got there too late and the bar was too packed.
As I previously mentioned, we ended each day with a dip in the pool.
Setting out for a dinner at a five year old’s birthday party (friend’s friend’s daughter if you’re wondering)
This little girl gave me beef for sneaking a shot of her topless, she had every right tho!
We proceeded to get slightly buzzed at the kid’s party which is terrible of us but once again, memorable stuff!
| Tags: canon eos 66, fujifilm superia 400, kuta bali, rock bar hotel ayana jimbaran bali, swimming pool, underwater camera
