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Krabi 2 - Thailand Solo! - Tiger Cave Temple

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As mentioned in my last post, I was originally supposed to enjoy several days in Krabi with a friend, who backed out suddenly. Rather than waste the trip, I went alone; the result was quite fun. On my second day in Krabi I booked a day tour to a cliffside spot which offered the best views of the resort area -- Tiger Cave Temple. Also known as Wat Tham Suea , this temple is considered to be highly sacred and famous for ....(secret to be revealed later!) I started the day with my usual -- a big breakfast. Despite the free buffet breakfast at the hotel, I was the only customer(!) Rainy season in Krabi is deliciously quiet. A van picked me up and drove us 20 or so minutes to our first stop of the day -- the temple. I was impressed by the highly decorated gates and massive gong at the temple's entrance. Photos: Apasari Hotel breakfast / decorative gate / one massive gong The temple is famous for tiger paw prints etched in the concrete of a cave at this site; but I wasn'...