Dad Daughter escapades @ Krabi Thailand
Hello readers, I am back again with another interesting photo story from my Dad daughter trip to Krabi Thailand.
I don’t know about you but my dad is my best friend. He is my hero. Some friends of mine are scared of their dad’s than moms. Well my mommy says all parents love their kids but it’s because some Dads are strict and some are busy.
Spending time with kids is important. Like in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch they say “Ohana” which means family and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
This story is all about bringing you close with your dad’s and spending some awesome time with family. And I shall tell you “Why Dad makes the best Travel buddy you will ever have”?
Vacations are best time of my life. My mom and dad say that no time spent with me is enough….and I love that feeling. My parents have to travel often for their work so whenever I have my school off we like to take mini trips other than my big summer break vacation. One such mom’s trip took us to Krabi Island in Thailand.
One can take private taxis or shuttle bus from the airport to the place where you are staying. I prefer shuttle bus because you get to make new friends on board and dad says its value for money.
We headed to our resort near Ao nang beach. Mom had work, she was doing a foodie story. So it was going to be Dad and me with loads of fun.
Krabi is an island south of Thailand facing the Andaman Sea. Sounds Interesting isn’t it. I mean I was actually experiencing what I am reading currently in my syllabus. Krabi is an island known for its beautiful beaches and popular with yachtsmen, scuba-divers, snorkelers and day trippers from Phuket. Island is best visited during October-April.
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Our room was quite luxurious with a beautiful view of the limestone cliff around the sea. Dad & I decided to relax and enjoy the resort since we were already tired from our long journey. The resort had a carpet of green nature with beautiful landscapes, popular long tail boat structure adding to the beauty of the resort.
My favourite spot was Junior Explorer Club offering activities from morning till evening. So while dad was in the Gym, I was happily getting my nail painting done and trying my hands on pottery. It was interesting to notice that there were mini temples at every nook and corner in Krabi. One was there in our resort too.
Dad & I love watching sunsets; so our evenings were spent watching sunsets and sipping having hot chocolate on our private beach.
Tempted? So next time you are around Krabi. You must stay with
Krabi Resorts….A big thumbs up to this amazing property.
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Next Day was meant for some the pool play action. There were other interesting outdoor activities like hitting the dart board, table tennis and a huge outdoor chess board. So we did a bit of everything and spend most time in the pool. I love water; Daddy says I am over the moon when I am in water…I think he means I go wild in water.
My Dad loves meeting new people and chatting with them be it anybody. So we made friends with the guard of the resort. But there was something in my mind troubling me, mom says you must not talk to strangers and here my dad was making me friends with strangers so after a while I asked dad “If I was supposed to be friendly with Strangers or keep a safe distance”.
He said, “Your Heart will tell you if the stranger is worth talking or being friendly with.” So chat but remember to follow your safety rules (instincts) too. They are not friends…not enemies just some strangers with fond memories for lifetime. Yeah! He was right, must tell you the guard was very sweet and always greeted me with a big smile whenever I met him.
Mom started a “Family Walk” trend in our lives. She says “Best time is family time” and we completely agree to the same. So even when she is away the trend is followed. Dad & I love our walks, we talk, we eat and we do all crazy things together. Mommy often calls us crazy muggles. So few evenings in Krabi were spent walking, exploring and indulging in Ice Cream sessions with daddy dear.
And he even got me my favorite “Hair beading” done. I adore him. He is the best daddy in the world. Must share small secret he doesn’t wait for mom for her beauty salon sessions and she gets terribly upset about the same but he did wait an hour for me.
At last our holidays in Krabi were coming to an end. We just 2 days left before we said goodbye to this beautiful island. And mom decided to join us, her work was over thankfully. Dad & I went exploring tour operators that carry out adventure tours. After almost speaking to 8-9 operators we finally opted for
#Alanta Travel & Tours.
My big thumbs up to this operator. She was sweet, helpful and gave us all the information we needed. And her rates were best too.
Here’s what I did on my 7 island Tour at PHI PHI Island.
7 Island Tour is offered mostly by Speed Boats and 4 island tours can be taken on Long tail Boat or Speed Boat. When taking this tour don’t forget to wear your swimming costumes.
Must carry: Sun tan cream, Sun glasses/Hat, Camera, Towel and a swimming costume.
Snorkelling sets are available with these operations. You may carry your own for hygienic reasons.
Our first island was Bamboo Island. Dad and I hit the waters, I have to tell you this, of all oceans and sea’s I have been in the waters are mostly cold and this one was Luke warm as good as home water heaters. It felt so relaxing.
Dad & I were busy running all over white beaches and mom was busy taking pictures. It was a pleasant weather but in few minutes the sky started turning grey and rain was expected any time. We started getting back into our boats for our onward journey.
Our next stop was Viking Cave and Monkey Bay, the rain had already started and clouds were all so dark. Mom said, I slept in between, I guess the salt in the sea made me drowsy. When I got up mom was petrified and shaking. Storm had set in our boat was riding high, me and dad were laughing it was like roller coaster ride.
The boat guide and instructor told us we might have to miss Maya Bay as the storm was really strong that side. And Dad said Maya Bay was one of the most beautiful one from the film “The Beach” fame and our Bollywood flick “Baaghi” (new movie). I was just hoping we see it and then the guide said we shall try going there. So all of us were told to hold tight…And this time even I got scared the boat almost was jumping. We reached Maya Bay finally all wet and yet glad that we were alive.
Mom was almost frozen, she just sat on the beach while dad and I were floating in waters. After rain was a bit calm we headed to Phi Phi Don Restaurant to eat.
And then progressed to Lohsamah Bay, this place is full of colourful fishes and coral reef. I enjoyed marine life to fullest, my animated films were all alive in front of me.
Post this we went to our last spot Pileh Bay it’s a beautiful lagoon in Phi Phi. Though the ride was tricky and scary but once we were at spots it was okay. Mom was complaining her pictures were drowsy…ha ha .
Finally we headed back to our start point and hotel. Once we got down from our boat, mom took a deep breath, she hugged me tight and said…there are something’s in life that you only learn in a storm”
It was our last day in Krabi. We were heading to Bangkok, my dad had work there. And I wasn’t complaining for yet another city escapade with mom was awaiting.
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Content & Draft By #DishaRampal
Edited by Saloni Kilam Rampal
