Railey? Tonsai

Countries : 1
Cities : 5
Massages : 2
Time away : 17 days
Books read: 3

On to Railey...where's that you ask? Well I've not got much more of a clue than you, its near Anong something and closeish to Krabi. It's a beached version of Pai but on a much smaller scale, probably more packed and less Rasta havan in peak periods.
Standing on the beach with little light drifting from nearby near deserted bars and the soft glow from the stars you can just about make out the immposing towering cliffs that enclose Tonsai Bay. The area is famed for rock climbing and from one lit up cliff its easy to understand why.
Why you would want to conquer such an enormous jagged slightly terrifying rock though? Just to say I've done it...to be able to gloat towards it's impressive rock face. Yup I did just say to be able to gloat to a rock, it sounds strange but that's probably the feeling those who have climbed Everest must have felt.

The next day we decided to trek through semi mountainous conditions in sweltering heat and swarms of insects to get to east reilley and anong beach. East reilley isn't much but a few short minutes till you find Anong and its crystal clear waters, refreshing temperatures, a shrine to a supposed indian princess with phallic symbols in order to boost luck for fishermen (no idea how it makes sense either) and a hidden cave right next to the beach really do make the trek all the worthwhile.

Definitely recommend trying to climb up to view point too which is a struggle at times but the sense of achievement and rewarding views you get for the climb are breath taking.

The nightlife here was pretty chilled out with not many people and so being more of an intimate atmosphere. Good cocktails from chill out bar which is like a playground with its drum kit, fire shows which you can try, a football, balancing rope (which I managed 7 steps on), cats and more all seemed to take our interest while relaxing and winding down for the day.
The barmen were pretty funny for most but sleazy at other times.

I had never thought of visiting Tonsai but I'd say its worth a visit!