I have come to tourist hell, was my second thought of Koh Lipe as we were strolling down the Koh Lipe Walking street, a 3 meter wide concrete built pathway connecting the two main beaches on the island. Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi had practically no tourists, Koh Lipe seems to have all of the tourists. I am amazed how many shops, restaurants and hotels they have been able to squeeze in on this tiny little island. I know tourism is probably the only way for the locals to make a decent living, but i can't help but feel sad of how the island must have changed in the eyes of the locals. For the worse, I would think, but maybe I am wrong. One thing's for sure: with people comes the trash.
 |
| Plastic bottle recycling? There are campaigns to keep Koh Lipe clean and even guided walks to collect the trash from the ground. Luckily our first hotel offered us clean drinking water and provided washable, plastic free bottles to fill them up multiple times a day. Saved us from buying and eventually throwing away numerous plastic bottles. |
 |
| Local way of living. |
After spending a few nights and days in Koh Lipe, I must admit, the place has sort of grown on me and now a few hours before we are leaving, I can say I actually like the place. Good for a short stay, wouldn't stay longer than a week though. But the people are nice and easy to get a long with, the beaches are beautiful, stray cats and dogs follow you around hoping to get some attention. And of course, the food is delicious.
 |
| Best breakfast and thai food on the island. So good we ended up walking to eat here from the other side of the island. |
 |
| The King hanging around on the roof of a bar. |
 |
| Koh Lipe night scene was loud but not late. |
 |
| Narrow streets bring small vehicles. Only saw one car during our stay. |
 |
| Lovely dogs and cats to pet. |
After lazy days on the beach, it is time to head back to Malaysia and to bigger adventures.
The beach says bye, bye.
Riikka
Ei kommentteja:
Lähetä kommentti