Arrived in Railay Beach + Day 1 - Recap

Khao Sok —> Ao Nang —> Railay Beach.

I feel like I’m running out of material for these posts but Thailand keeps delivering so I’m going to keep posting! Lucky you!

When Mike started planning this trip and spoke of the beaches we would see, I would day dream of the day these toes of mine would hit the sand. Today was the day!

Van ride from Khao Sok was almost two hours and it wasn’t short of excitement. I mean… it’s not everyday you see bulls with crocheted horn “mits” riding in the back of trucks, right? We almost followed them to see if there is a Thailand version of running with the bulls but then figured probably should pass. Don’t need to pull a hammy! Not this late in the game.

Let’s also not forget to appreciate the Dunkin’ Dog-nuts that seemed like a good idea at a toilet stop.

FUN FACT. Thai use “toilet” vs restroom.

Arrived in Ao Nang and then after a quick long-tail boat trip from Ao Nang to Railay, it was time to grab our gear and hop out. No pier… just a few small steps out the boat, splash into the warm water and my daydream became a reality!

I’m sure my “landing” experience was different than Mike’s. As the true gentleman he is… he had his bag on his back and my rolling suitcase on his shoulder, as he off-loaded the boat. Navigating the waves, the ebb and flows of the boat and the weight of all my clothes/shoe choices on his back, he made it! No thanks to me but he said it was a blue job, so I didn’t want that to be our first fight. 😉

The smallest little crabs scurried back into their tiny homes in the sand, as my 8.5’s scurried along with excitement to see what my next “home” may be for the next two days.

Mike nailed it again! Quaint place with beautiful scenery to enjoy the moment you walk out the door. Room is walking distance to beach and all the action. Mucho pleasing!

Checked in and ready to give Fred and Barney a rest (that’s my feet), we changed and headed to the pool/beachside. Snagged a perfect pair of loungers right along the beach and was ready to crack open the book I brought on the trip for the first time, while Mike took a dip. My RBF must have left the scene because apparently I had a face that told the nearby couple I wanted to chat. Our snow-bird (from Canada, eh) couple chatted away, so my book will need to wait another day.

All I can say is… life’s a beach and I love every bit of it. ☀️

Evening concluded with dinner along the walking street (no cars on Railay) and a foot massage (kitties looked relaxed so we said why not).

More beaching tomorrow!
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