Friday, 16 March 2007

The "Deep South"

Noosa on crack! A full spectrum of tourists: backpackers, honeymooners, retirees.... But no Thai tourists. Says something about the vibe of the place. Fast, loud and arrogantly western.

Ao Nang, on the coast 20kms from Krabi, could be a western resort town anywhere in the world. A bit sad really, like the friendly Thai-ness has been rubbed off to reveal an edgy side- touchy and irritated.

Luckily, the scenery is spectacular, and we head out to dive on one of the limestone monoliths. Among other things, we see a Leopard shark and a Tiger Tailed seahorse, endemic to Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and The Philippines ...amazing!

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