Tonsai Pt. 2

The second half of my stay in Tonsai, Thailand!  Another compilation of photos including some climbing, our housing and some other random sights along the way!

View from Railay West Beach.

Jungle Huts

Our Jungle Hut Bungalow.  For the majority of our time this was where Yashin and I stayed.  Our feet may have occasionally blown through the floorboards, there were monkeys and bats in the ceiling, the bathroom was questionable at best, and the mosquitoes were big enough to take a pint of blood; but it was our home!

The outside view of our bungalow.

Our porch.  A really great place to relax in a hammock, wash some clothes or get in a quick workout after climbing.  

I wish this picture could do more justice for how bad this bathroom actually was.  No toilet seat, the sink ran on the floor, huge mosquitoes, and the water occasionally came out brown.  There was also a thick layer of brown coating the floor which led to a week of playing an improvised version of the floor is lava. Not my favorite.

Climbing

We spent one of the days climbing in Defile in Railay.  It was a nice place to escape some of the usual crowds and get a solid amount of climbs in. 

Stacia and Nick

On belay! 

Tricky start to a random 6c.

Nick stemming his way up a unique chimney on Defile Exit.

Street Art & The Wall

Everyone who visits Tonsai is familiar with "the Wall".  Years ago the majority of Tonsai had been purchased by a Bangkok based realtor.  The purchase pushed all of the local businesses to relocate from beach front property to the jungle.  Around the property a 2 meter wall has also been erected. Definitely a controversial move.  Many people think that the wall has ruined the vibe of Tonsai, while others fear the creation of a resort may be the end of an era.

Today, artists paint some amazing street art and it can be seen around the entire perimeter of the wall.

The third eye.  Most likely influenced by the psychedelic mushrooms offered openly at any bar in the area.

The town is filled with cute kittens.

Random

Just some random shots from around the town!

The Viking Bar.  Get a beer and practice the slackline...Or just watch the show.  Some of the locals were the most talented slackliners I have ever seen.  Here is one of the workers spinning fire while on the line.

Beautiful sky while on the hike back to camp. 

The best kebab in all of the land.  Made by an Australian who takes pride in his wrap and does everything he can to give a fresh product.  One of the few safe places to eat for anyone trying to avoid the Tonsai Tummy.

During sunset, the mosquitoes come out with a vengeance forcing anyone sensitive to either lather on the bugs pray or retreat under the mosquito net.  Unfortunately, these bugs were one of the main reasons why I couldn't stay for an extended period of time.  They would drive me crazy. This is a picture of the mosquitoes killed after just a minute sitting outside while unprotected.

Walking to the speedboat towards Koh Yao Noi!  Super glad that I decided to go through with this last minute decision.