Island sea gypsies and diving

Exotic Koh Lipe Koh Lipe is located near the west coast of Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. This is the most frequently visited part of the Tarutao National Park. On the island you can stay in the city of Hat Yai. There will have to go first three hours on a bus to village of Bak Bar, and then another two hours by ferry. Steam is coming to Ko Lipe, and then passengers trafficked by boats to the shore. Really encourage you to wear old tennis shoes or sandals, as sharp rocks and sea urchins can ruin a good shoe. Island inhabited by sea gypsies. Hundreds of years ago, they left China and set sail to the south, and in 1909 the governor of Satun province, let them settle on the islands of Koh Lipe and Koh Adeang. Coast of Koh Lipe and several boats Land Koh Lipe Even compared to the rest of the population of Thailand, sea gypsies surprisingly idle, happy and friendly people. The most common clothing for men - a special skirt. Earrings and something incredible on the head are also an integral part of their image. The islanders make their living fishing, farming, production of batik and, of course, tourism. Here you can learn from local artists painting on fabric. At high tide, the conditions for swimming, snorkelling and diving on Koh Lipe simply exceptional. In the cottage there is usually no hot water, and electricity is included only in the evening. Nevertheless, the food here is excellent, the beer cold and the atmosphere is relaxing. Internet and mobile phones also work well on the island. - Drink beer with Pooh, Andy? - Of course, Liz! The main thing - to start, and there ... (photo is "cute" Andy) The place is certainly worth a visit to Koh Lipe - a bar-restaurant has Pooh. " Owner of an institution, Mr. Pooh, will tell you the abyss of useful information and have it, you'll feel right at home. Now Mr. Pooh already rents cottages, and even opened his own dive center. Shack Artist Friendly boatman rocky shore sea gypsies gather shellfish These photos did Andy while diving around Koh Lipe See also: We say "Thailand", we mean "Pattaya" Mecca of lovers of Thai If you're shopping in Bangkok - Enjoy life and do not forget ... bargain! Where are the statues in Thailand Popular tourist areas of Southeast Asia through the eyes of ordinary Ukrainians Balloons - the sky, the raft - the water, and fireworks - on the ground Thai island of pristine beaches Us How evacuated during the tsunami in Thailand, China and Thailand "hunting rights" Thailand's real decoration of northern Thailand Krabi, crabs and islands of various shapes