Krabi - day 2

Day 2 started early - our alarms were set for 645am. This was because we wanted to have enough time for a leisurely breakfast and be ready by 8am. Despite our intentions to do nothing-at-all, we signed up for a half-day of rock climbing on a whim.

View from our room balcony - spot the husband.

We were punctual and waiting for our ride at 8am. The cost for 2 people to rock-climb (transport and all equipment included) was 2,000baht (about S$80). We took a short ride on the van to a jetty and ferried to Railay Beach.

On our ferry ride

We were brought to the shop to collect our gear (harness, shoes, chalk bag and a bottle of water) and off we went!

The husband in action. 

I am woman, hear me roar!

It was my first experience rock-climbing on a real wall and it is rather different from a man-made wall. The biggest difference is that it doesn't have any "fixed" thing for you to step on/hold. You just have to stick your fingers into any crevice you can find and go for it! It was pretty exhilarating and we both enjoyed ourselves. I picked up a souvenir of a cut (with blood!) on my right knee. I call it my battle scar (with much pride, please).

Post-climb, walking along Railay Beach back to return our gear. 

Our panaromic view while we were resting.

A very happy me WHEEEE

And the husband did his version of an "action shot" #strongwings

After being ferried back to the hotel, we lunged straight for the pool to relax.

Poolside mandates. 

AAHHH, the good life

The rest of the afternoon was spent at the beach. We finally moved our butts and headed to the beach where we had a yummilicious lunch of local noodles and snacks (fried chicky wings!). I was stuffed! It felt glorious to indulge after the whole morning of workout. But because we ate so much, so late, we weren't hungry enough by sunset. We then headed back to the hotel for a swim/gym-time before we headed for dinner - nowhere else but our favourite restaurant!

A beautiful end to the beautiful day.