On the map

Small scale overview. Can see Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Krabi...which was a complicated multi-mode transport for us involving 3hr train from where we were north of Chumphon to Chumphon; and two 4hr bus rides, separate buses, Chumphon to Surat, Surat to Krabi. Morale of the story, if going to Krabi go direct from Bangkok. At one point, we were driven 12km out to the highway in hopes that there might be empty seats on a Bangkok to Krabi bus (apparently not an uncommon practice). There weren't so we exercised other options.

Large scale, close-up view. Currently in Krabi. Upcoming talk plans to go to Koh Lanta, Koh Rok to snorkel. And after getting insider tips from Lee's hubby Michael, we're considering Koh Yao Noi (between Krabi and Phuket) and Koh Laoliang (near Trang). Koh = island if you hadn't guessed.