Thailand

How did I end up in Thailand? When three single female friends asked me to go climbing in Thailand for two weeks, there was little chance I wasn't going to go! Our group consisted of Kim, Sheryl, Jamie, Daryl (I didn't think I could handle the three women myself) and myself, all from Boulder, Colorado.

After an exhausting two day marathon of travel, we finally arrived in Railay, located in the southern portion of Thailand. We spent most of our trip climbing on the incredible landstone cliffs which jut straight out from the beach and the jungle.

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	Leaving Denver Denver, Colorado unknown
	Packed into the cattle car Tokyo, Japan Kim Gibbs
	Kim, Darryl, Sheryl and David at the Bangkok Airport Bangkok, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Jamie and Kim Bangkok, Thailand David Benson
	Elephant Bangkok, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs feeding the Elephant Bangkok, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Elephant Bangkok, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl and Jamie showing off their gear Bangkok, Thailand David Benson
	Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Streets of Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Streets of Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	A fine squat toilet Bangkok, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Kim and Jamie shopping Bangkok, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson making a fashion statement Bangkok, Thailand David Benson
	Boarding the longtail in Krabi Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Jamie Ferguson arriving in Railay Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones, 123 Wall. Note the sandals. Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Sheryl Lehman at 123 Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Luang and his trusty dingy Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones heading to Low Tide Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Low Tide Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Getting rescued from Low Tide Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Getting rescued Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Getting rescued Krabi, Thailand Kim Gibbs
	David Benson on the path to Pra Nang Beach Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	David Benson on "Krabi Krabi" (6c) at Defile Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Kim Gibbs on "Krabi Krabi" (6c), Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs on "Krabi, Krabi" (6c), Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones, Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Pra Nang Beach viewed from the Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Pra Nang Beach viewed from the Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Prayer cave, Pra Nang Beach Krabi, Thailand Darryl Jones
	Sunset Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Railay Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Climbing in the rain at Muai Thai Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs belaying at Muai Thai Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones on "Muai Thai" (6b+) at Muai Thai Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie Ferguson showing off her bug bites Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman on "Massage Secrets" (6a+) 123 Wall Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Darryl Jones climbing the vine Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Darryl Jones climbing the vine Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Darryl Jones in the "Groove Tube" (5) Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman on "Humanality" (6b+) Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Dinner Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	David Benson on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	David Benson on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	David Benson on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Sheryl Lehman, "Thank You Sophie" (7b) Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman, "Thank You Sophie" (7b) Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones on "Thank You Sophie" (7b), Defile Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson on the approach to the Keep Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	View from the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs climbing "Gengis Bond" (6b) at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs climbing "Gengis Bond" (6b) at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs climbing "Gengis Bond" (6b) at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs belaying at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs belaying at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Nut Cracker" (6c), at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman leaving the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs leaving the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Railay West beach Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Speeding longtail Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Yo the boatman Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson on the belay of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones getting ready to climb from the longtail Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing from the longtail Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson, Ao Nang Tower, 1st pitch Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	David Benson, Ao Nang Tower, 1st pitch Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	David Benson, Ao Nang Tower, 1st pitch Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	David Benson, Ao Nang Tower, 1st pitch Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Climbing at Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing the first pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing the first pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing the first pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing the first pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing the second pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing the second pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing the second pitch of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand Krabi, Thailand
	Party time at the end of the second pitch Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	View from Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson, rapelling off Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	David Benson rapelling off of Ao Nang Tower Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Sunset at Railay West Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Group dinner Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Darryl Jones keeping the kitty under control Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Diamond Cave Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Roosters have the run of the town Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Breakfast Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Home for the holidays Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Home for the holidays Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs with her fresh pineapples Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Kim Gibbs with her fresh pineapples Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing "Babo Does Thailand" (6c) at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing "Babo Does Thailand" (6c) at the Keep Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie Ferguson Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Harvesting coconuts Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Dinner Krabi, Thailand Kim Gibbs
	Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Railay West beach Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Railay West beach Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	View from Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	View from Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie Ferguson climbing "Fit To Be Thaid" (6a+) at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Alex Embrey belaying at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie Ferguson belaying at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones belaying at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	David Benson climbing "Getting to Know You" (7a) at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson, "Getting to Know You" (7a) Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Sheryl Lehman, "Getting to Know You" (7a) Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Getting to Know You" (7a) at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Getting to Know You" (7a) at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones bouldering at Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	The ladder at the Thaiwand Wall is so bad, you need to lead it Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones climbing at the Thaiwand Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Alex and David Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Yo the boatman Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman showing off her true colors Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Kim with Yo the boatman Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Fire Dancers Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Fire Dancers Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson climbing "Papaya Salad" (7a) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Papaya Salad" (7a) Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Papaya Salad" (7a) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Papaya Salad" (7a) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Gabi climbing "Wake and Bake" (7a+) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	The great roof, "By Way of Deception" (7a) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	The great roof, "By Way of Deception" (7a) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	The great roof, "By Way of Deception" (7a) at Tonsai Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson bouldering "By Way of Deception" (7a) for the camera. Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson bouldering "By Way of Deception" (7a) for the camera Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Fried Rice with Chicken" (7a) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Darryl Jones
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Fried Rice with Chicken" (7a) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Darryl Jones
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Monkey Gone to Heaven" (6b) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Darryl Jones
	Sheryl Lehman climbing "Monkey Gone to Heaven" (6b) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Darryl Jones
	Darryl Jones climbing "Monkey Gone to Heaven" (6b) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Darryl Jones climbing "Monkey Gone to Heaven" (6b) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Darryl Jones climbing "Monkey Gone to Heaven" (6b) at Defile Exit Krabi, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	123 Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie Ferguson at 123 Wall Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	David Benson on "Quartz" (7b) Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	David Benson falling off "Quartz" (7b) Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	David Benson on "Quartz" (7b) Krabi, Thailand Kimberly Gibbs
	Dinner Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Dinner Krabi, Thailand Jamie Ferguson
	Fire Dancers Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Shooting fire Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Shooting fire Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Traditional Thai dancer Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie and Kim riding in a jeepney to the Krabi Airport Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	All our stuff piled on a taxi Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Bangkok Weekend Market Bangkok, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Bangkok Weekend Market Bangkok, Thailand Sheryl Lehman
	Kim, David, Sheryl and Jamie returning from Bangkok Weekend Market Bangkok, Thailand Darryl Jones
	Darryl Jones passing time playing video games at the Tokyo airport Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Darryl Jones hamming it up in Tokyo Airport Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Its been a long trip Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Jamie and all her belongings Krabi, Thailand David Benson
	Sunset over Railay beach Krabi, Thailand David Benson