After
the ferry passage to Krabi we placed our luggage in the town's tourist
info and went to explore the provincial capital. To our great pleasure
we soon found stalls with delicious street food and fruit shakes.
cavemen traffic lights
presents for soon-to-be monks
temple in construction
It was a very hot day and after a visit at the post office we
enjoyed a snack in a fan-cooled restaurant before heading for the
airport.
We landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 6 p.m. on time. On the taxi
drive to town we had to stop at a road barrier. The taxi driver told us
that members of the royal family were on the highway and that we had to
wait until they had passed by. We watched the dark limousines pass at
full speed and after we were allowed to go again we soon arrived at Lamphu Tree House Hotel.
The very recommendable hotel is located in a quiet residential area
at Khlong Bang Lamphu, one of the old canals encircling the historic
city centre. All the main tourist attractions like the Royal Palace and
many of the famous temples are within easy walking distance. The rooms
are spacious and equipped with air conditioning. There is a small
garden with restaurant and pool and also a roof terrace.
our room
the pool
at the roof terrace
After check-in we started to explore the surroundings and
finally ended up at Khao San Road, the mecca of the backpacker
community. Here one can find cheap accommodation, restaurants, bars and
a street market. We felt it was too loud and busy for sleeping there
but it was just right for an evening stroll.
Khao San Road
Tomorrow we had planned to visit the Royal Palace and we also would meet with Dagmar's pen pal Apple for the first time. =>
