Update from Bangkok (the storm post the calm!)

Hi everyone,
So after a blissful week of relaxing on the beaches, we've arrived in Bangkok! wow - bit of a slap in the face. But in a good way. So backtracking a bit...

We flew from Singapore to Krabi and caught a longtail to Railay bay. You can only access the bay from a boat...needless to say I had to wade onto the beach with my 15kg backpack, in my trousers! We had an amazing time there. The water is warm and jade green, and the beaches were soft white sand - jealous yet? We ate loads of sea food and fresh fruit and just spent our few days chilling on the beach, kayaking and enjoying the vibe. A good mix of people from hippy tourists to families. After 2 nights, we headed for Koh Lanta. A long thin island, also in the Krabi province. The accomodation was amazing (The Houben)- didnt exactly feel like we were slumming it, but it was my birthday! More island-vibing, including scootering around, massages, visiting different beaches, long sunset cocktails and of course, plenty plenty thai food. So our first experience of Thailand was definitely a chilled one!

The Thai people are amazing. Smile all the time and no aggression or tension is ever shown - so easy to see why people come here and then just never leave.

At the moment we're in Bangkok. Arrived last night and here for another 2 nights. Its a totally different vibe. The chaos and crazyness just somehow seem to work though. And once you get used ot the traffic, the smog and the god-almighty humid heat, it kind of grows on you. We ate at a local night market, just literally sitting on little tables on the street - so cool! Been doing lots of sightseeing - the typical stuff (Grand palace, Wat Pho, museums) but actually, I think its more just the vibe of the place that is really what hooks you. This is a city of 11 million people....and you can feel it. Will update more soon! Am sure Bangkok has lots more in store for us.
xxxx