Dennis Falt
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Phi Phi Island, just off Krabi on the west Thailand coast, though small, is a very beautiful island. It has a rather rocky mountainous area on the northern half and a hilly area on the southern half. The center is narrow but has the boat harbor on one side and a beautiful beach on the other side. In between is the town, which is a labyrinth of narrow streets full of shops, restaurants, and bars. It can be difficult and confusing at first trying to make your way from the harbor to the beach. From Phi Phi you can take various boat tours to beautiful rocky islands with hidden bays (which can be so crowded with tourists that enjoyment is lost) or other places. We opted for a boat trip to Monkey Beach, which is actually on the northern mountain area of Phi Phi, but only accessible by boat. The boats stop on the beach and monkeys decent from the mountains to ask for treats. If you throw food in the water, they will swim out to get it, or climb up on your boat to ask for more. It's interesting to see the monkeys swim. After that, we went on a nearby snorkeling tour. There were many beautiful fish to see. There are various places to stay, from moderate to expensive, so check the discount travel companies, like Agoda, to see photos, location, and prices. Don't miss this lovely island before the seas rise and the center is gone.
