It? may have taken 2 1/2 days but? I finally made it to Railai Beach. This morning I? got up and took a minibus to the beach and from the beach a boat to West Railai Beach and then I walked a while until? I found East Railai Beach. Once? I arrived? I found out that everything is booked here. But I’ve learned that the words “always” and “never” don’t always prove true. I walked up to the front desk of the hotel where my friends are staying and asked if they had a room available. Th lady just laughed, which is never a good sign, but then she said “you are a lucky man.” She then handed me keys to the only room they had. Once again God provides!

I was able to climb a bit today. Nothing crazy yet. I just went to the beach a climbed some low stuff. I had a great time. Tonight there a crazy wild parties all over the beaches so my friends and I have chosen to stay indoors and celebrate the new year watching movies and eating juke food. Crazy stuff huh?

I miss you all this New Year. I hope 2006 has been as good to you as it has been to me.