Ko Phi Phi is a screensaver. Everywhere you look is a photo op and staggering natural beauty. 7 years ago on Dec 26 the development on the island was destroyed be the Boxing Day Tsumami. They have rebuilt and unfortunately, you can't help but feel that the hourglass on this paradise will run out if there isn't more regulation. We, fortunately stayed on an area called Long Beach. Just a short walk from the main tourist quarters the beach here is still pristine, though quite busy. The 2 main bays that tourist ( re: backpacking Europeans and Australians, few Americans) are beautiful but the all night beach parties are starting to show.

Yesterday, being my birthday, I got to call the shots:). We hiked from our beach overland to a deserted bay and had a nice time swimming. I was with my husband so of course there were some made up rock throwing and underwater breath holding competitions. We stayed until a snorkel group arrived by boat from Phuket.



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We then walked to town and had a drink...



Some maybe had two...:)


It was a great way to turn 32.

Today, we went for 2 dives. The corals weren't as badly damaged in the tsunami as was originally expected and the diving was amazing. We saw tigerfish, clownfish, porcupine fish, a great moray eel, and countless other large schools. It was like being in an aquarium. I now understand the "divers high".

I felt safe on the dive boat because The Chicken was there. Reminded me of my coworkers and made me feel so thankful again for everyone I have been so fortunate to work with. Thank you again and again for allowing me this time off and covering the extra work:)



Tomorrow, a bit more island hopping as we head to Ko Lanta. Paul is trying to convince me to axe Northern Thailand for Australia or Bali after that...may be our first marital dispute coming up. If that happens I promise a His POV and a Hers post:)

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

Here's a pic of Leo's legacy "Beach" from today

Location:I gotta Koh Phi Phi.