Land of Neanderthal and Giant Statues

After several early mornings, we slept in a bit and set out in search of breakfast, or more correctly brunch. We ordered at a patio eatery attached to a hotel, which was both just 2 blocks from our hotel and on the riverfront street. I ordered an omelet and was surprised to see a fried egg covering a large mound of rice. 

After eating we strolled along the riverfront and found the large Krabi Crab, the iconic symbol for the city. The river walkway was undergoing the preparation for the annual major food festival, which was starting, unfortunately, the day we were leaving Krabi. In circling the block, we found the Far Eastern edge of Hogwarts on   amd the strangest stop lights. Don’s images will try to show them properly, I can only describe them as 4 statues of Neanderthal tourists with the traffic lights hidden in the suitcases. Actually rather clever! 

We made a reservation to take a boat tour the next day to the Phi Phi Islands, which are the reputed most beautiful ones on the bay. While organizing for the tour, I had discovered my water shoes were not in our luggage and would need to find replacements. We were directed to the Vogue “shopping center” only a block away from the hotel. Inside this multi-story retail shop, I found exactly what was desired and at a reasonable price. This center would be my major find for Krabi. 

We discovered no less than 4 food markets are located within a few blocks of our hotel. We headed out to eat and loved the interesting variety we found at the various markets. One, the local, produce daymarket, had a limited set of food offerings; the main one was a block sized, open space with many food stalls, which surrounded a central seating area and an outdoor stage. We piecemealed our dinner choosing items at different stalls. I did not try the dried squid, however! Our fun, eclectic included egg rolls, fried treats and finally a baked potato artistically and expertly prepared before our eyes.

After a very full day we walked the block back to our hotel to get some sleep before our early morning trip to get the boat to the islands.