John's Around the World Adventure 2005/2006

The marvelous Ko Phi Phi Island was our next island hopping adventure. We climbed to a viewing point to find an awe-inspiring view of the island. The beaches were lush, despite environmental damage caused predominantly by tourism.

The fact that it was one of those most severely hit Islands by the Tsunami also has not helped Phi Phi, with much evidence of the havoc that was caused by the tsunami in full view even today, two or so years after the disaster.

Phi Phi has no traffic, so we instead we took a boat trip to discover its delights, especially on its neighbouring Pi Pi Lei national park island. The excellent boat trip included snorkeling amongst the reef and a trip to Maya Bay, the setting of the Beach Film which really does bring the film to life!

We were also treated to excellent nightlife (including a fire throwing show) on Phi Phi for the short time we were on the island.