I cruised around the Phi Phi islands. Maya Bay, made famous by Leo in The Beach, was really beautiful. Words can’t describe how incredible this place could be. I’d say go visit, but luckily for the environment, the beach was closed so authorities could undo the damage tourists have done. I feel really bad that I was part of this, but at the same time, I feel kind of awesome that I could see this place before it was closed. I’m sure it’ll open up again in the future, but until then, here’s a picture.

It’s beautiful. It’s amazing. When I was sitting up on that rock taking a picture, I tried to imagine what I would have felt to be there alone.

I’m a fisherman, having gone out early morning. My go to locations weren’t giving me a lot of fish lately. I decided to try a different location, a place I’ve never been. As I sail in that direction, I notice an island that I never knew existed. I head over and find this alcove with water so clear I can make out the critters on the bottom of the ocean floor. The waves are calm, almost eerie in this lagoon. The surrounding rock formation seems to swallow me onto the beach. I throw an anchor over and dive to the shore. I walk on the beach and take in this gorgeous, isolated atmosphere. It’s peaceful. It’s beautiful. I’ve never known peace and calm like this before.