From Krabi to Bangkok . . . And HOME!

Two Photos Leaving Koh Lanta.  This bridge is at least two years in the making,
and I think they are quite a way from finishing it, so still need the ferry to get there.

I have arrived safely in Bangkok after a short but not uneventful flight from Krabi.  After discussing and arranging a taxi to the Krabi airport with my hotel, we decided that two hours was plenty since the airport is close by, but things are not always as they appear.  The hotel received a phone call from the taxi driver saying that it would be great if I could be ready early (which I was).  Traffic was horrendous due to a celebration/graduation/party of some sort at a high school/college/establishment of some kind.  Traffic was stopped in both directions.  I think my taxi driver, Mr. Ann, and his mother were more worried than I was.  Mr. Ann also conducts birdwatching tours on the Krabi river - if only I had more time!  (Quote from Mr. Ann - "Nature always tells the truth.")
Anyway, made the flight; it was fine and I discovered an interesting thing just before landing in Bangkok.  There were huge thunderclouds to the East of the airport but they were literally sitting on top of the smog!  Bangkok does make its own weather! 
So, I arrived at my now usual B&B, Wendy House, and when asked to confirm that it was for two nights I explained that I would actually leave before the 2nd night but wanted a room for the day (my flight is at 1:00 a.m.).  When Wendy heard this, she popped up and said they would give me a free taxi to the airport which is GREAT because I was going to take the skytrain and have a lot of stuff to lug around with me.  Thanks Wendy!
One more thing - while walking to find my favorite little restaurant that P&C turned me on to, all traffic in both directions stopped and there wasn't a car or motorbike to be seen.  There were men in uniform who asked all of us walking to also stop.  Then some army looking guys in formal attire saluted and a bunch of cars pulled into an unmarked estate across from the Center for Money Laundering.  The owner of the restaurant said it is the princess and it happens sometimes twice a day.  Hail to the Princess! 
And now, here are some photos.

Dusk in Koh Lanta - Note Sliver of Moon
Also, lights on the horizon are used for navigation by boats.

 

My Toes & the Sunset - Which is Brighter?

Lanta Paradise Resort (Design is stenciled - Not Wallpaper!). That is a lot of work!

And Some Krabi Pictures.  I really like Krabi.  It is a strange combination of things: Art (sculptures everywhere), nature, night markets, a river promenade, funky old buildings, Buddhist Wats and some Neanderthal man who directs traffic in the middle of town???

A pretend tiger with pretend cubs in a pretend cave at the Wat - Note the 'broken' cub in the back with his feet up in the air! 

Mudskipper and crab ignoring the above message

 

'Bye for now!