.My life...........: Amazing Krabi Island

There's an island for every month, a beach for every week, and a new palm tree to lie under for every day of the year. This is the best way to define a land called Krabi.

It was May 5th 2011 when I boarded my first international flight from Mumbai. Eager to reach the much awaited destination called Krabi. Our first stop was Bangkok, from there we had a connecting flight to Krabi Island.

Before venturing into the journey, I saw some pictures of Krabi Island, thanks to Dr. G, yes, our own and reliable Google.com. I had mentally pictured vividly about how the Island would look like. In my imaginations, everything was so beautiful. I am standing on a golden beach. On my left there are exotic palm trees and on my right endless ocean that merging into the horizon.

We landed in Krabi as per schedule time. The bus ride from Airport to Resort gave us the glimpses of the nature’s most beautiful creation, vivid green forest and amazing formation of limestone rocks. I had already fallen in love with this beautiful place.

“There is more than what meets your eyes” is the perfect phrase to describe Krabi. It houses a number of small beautiful Island and each has a unique story to tell. Frist day we went for a Kayaking Trip. This trip took us deep into the caves. The best think you can do while entering the cave is to lie on your back, unless you don’t have intent to come back alive from the caves. As soon as you enter the caves the sense of drama is fantastic. The coolness hits your senses along with deep silence and mystique. We have explored some of the oldest rock painting here. But the colors were so vibrant and fresh as if somebody has painted it recently.

First day went with tiring experience, but we had more energy for next day as we have been promised for a wonderful local Island tour.

First stop for the next day was a Phranang Cave Island. As we reached this Island A huge rock greeted us on arrival. The shape of the Rock has given me an impression that it is melting since decades. You can enjoy the famous long tail boat ride here or if you are an adventure seeker, rock climbing at 200 Baht is the best activity that can help you to burn some extra fat.

We then went to Chicken Island. It has nothing to do with Chickens but one of the rock formations on the Island look like a Chicken Head. Snorkeling is the best activity we can do with Jade Green Water with Coral and Fishes thriving in the cool water. The moment I entered into the water I was surrounded by hundreds of fishes Green in color and they were dancing to my tune just for a piece of bread. When you start looking clearly into the water the sight will take your breath away, fortunately not literally. I have not seen so many colors at once in my life and all of them were swimming alongside me. This experience was something which was truly out of the world.

Our last stop was Poda Island. Poda Island is fringed by clear water, white Sandy Beach and pristine Coral Reefs. Imagine, having appreciated the sight you and your sweetheart making a way to the beach. The tiny sand particle tickles your bare feet and you go romantic. The vibe here is beautiful, calm and very romantic. That’s why it is all year round attraction for love birds. My journey has ended with a view of a spectacular huge lone Rock formation in front of this Island. Admired and photographed by each vizier. When I saw this rock I felt very small and my belief in God has strengthened because only God can create such marvels.