If you’ve never met a person who got sunburnt in Cameron Highlands and catches a cold in Krabi, well hello. I suspect that it will amuse my friends for a very long time.
Sometime in October 2008, I received a call from KY. He and Horng were on their way to a Heineken event at Bamboo, TTDI. Apparently he needed a third person to join their group of three for some games at the event. I said, yeah why not but only if you come and get me. They did, we played some flash-based games, we won.
That was how we got our free trip to Krabi, to watch the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final in Krabi with fellow winners from around the world. Sometimes I can’t help but to marvel at our luck and fortune.
On 26th May, KY, Horng, Mellissa and I arrived in Krabi, got transported to the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort, checked in, happy that we each got a room to ourselves…
My room with a super big bed!
A green Heineken bag was waiting for us, filled with Heineken swag. Part of the itinerary includes an island-hopping trip, so we figured that the towels and what-not in the waterproof bag was meant for the trip. They really take care of their guests, eh? *happy*
Went for lunch, walked around the hotel grounds, went to the beach where the Heineken people already set up activities for us. Beach football, kayaking, wind-surfing, all FOC. Would you like to see what a kayak near-collision looks like?
Rowing-challenged
They also checked out the hotel’s pool with infinity edge.
Two against one
Instead of joining the big group for dinner and evening get-together, we decided to go to town. Paid THB700 (RM72) for a return trip to Ao Nang. Had dinner that cost THB900 (RM92). Bought a waterproof plastic camera case for THB340 (RM35). Went for an hour of Thai massage for THB200 (RM21) each, it was not a good experience for me. Horng enjoyed his massage though… 😛 Got back to the hotel, cleaned up and I watched Hostel II till the end. It’s not a ghost movie so I can watch okay.
The next day, Horng and I joined the group for an island-hopping trip. It was a rather gloomy day: rained in the morning and afternoon.
Coaches for people of all nationalities
Would you like to see a line of people in plastic raincoats?
Green penguins
Reached the pier, hopped on our designated speedboats. Ride was awesome as the sea was a tad rough. Got to an island, I have no idea what it’s called. Hence I shall call it, The Island Where We Snorkelled And Stuff.
Plastic waterproof case was really awesome! Best $$ spent
Our sea-swimming activity got cut short because the weather took a turn for the worse. As we made our way back to the beach, we could see the dark cloud with rain approaching us. Could have made a movie out of it and name it, The One Where Suanie Nearly Drowned And KO But Not Really Because It’s A Movie.
I’m not making much sense, am I? Better break this post into two. Anyway, we went to Poda Island where we had lunch and beer. The big Heineken towel which was part of the Heineken swag came in real handy — big, warm and comforting! After the rain stopped, we were herded back to the speedboats and back to the main land.
Leaving the island
Though I think I caught a cold from the island trip. Still it was worth it, it was fun 🙂
*Complete Flickr set for Krabi May 2009 with 60 photos here.
and what about the football, suan!
i gather the heineken tower they gave you is not ‘pirated’ ……lol
KY: part two
JT: not this one 😛
Part 2 part 2!
when I was in Krabi early May, it was also a rainy weather. Lucky it’s just a normal cold and not some swine flu!
It looks like a lot of fun Suan! 🙂
The room looks fantabulous.
I get sunburnt very easily too, but catching a cold…no, I can’t say it happens a lot to me. 😉
When’s the next part coming up?
ST: Done! too bad you can’t read it right now, behind a booth and all that 😛
eiling: it’s the rain before the sun! Unfortunately there wasn’t a lot of sun when we were there.
HB: It was fun! part two blogged 😛