We arrived in Krabi and decided to spoil ourselves and check into some land accommodation and leave Babar safe 'n' sound in the marina. Only going on the internet and 'trip advisor' we booked a hotel on Rai Le beach. After a 40 minute taxi drive to the pier, a long tail boat ride and a tractor ride to shore (it was low tide) we arrived at our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised it was gorgeous and complete with a big balcony, day beds for reading inside and outside, a dvd player with library, a king size bed (being used to the yacht we couldn't find each another!!) and the best bath you could ever wish for. It was deep and just under 2 metres square and set in it's own room surrounded by lush greenery, artworks and it's own cascading waterfall. We just loved it and made very good use of it. However, as we are used to making our own water on Babar and being frugal with it - we were mindful of the vast amount of water it took to fill.

One of the days we decided to indulge in a spa treatment. We choose a package consisting of a thai herbal steam room followed by a lavender oil and salt body scrub and an hour long body massage. We both walked out feeling as light as air and obviously squeaky clean!!

Back in the marina we have decided against an anti foul for Babar until later. Dan has done some minor repairs as well as fixing a clicking noise in the engine and in the meantime finding and fixing a leaking sea water cooling pump. So we are now ready to slowly make our way down the Thai coast enroute to Langkawi.