This problem starts on the right stalactite and cruises to the one John (coldclimb) is moving to and then comes down the wall on the left. After going to Thailand for climbing we soon realized the only routes not overhanging were the beds we crawled out of in the morning.

Man (that's his name) in his favourite 'playground' highballing amongst the stalagtites on Phra nang beach

An unknown climber on un-named route, believed to be graded at 7a+. Recent new-routing on Hat Phra ngan, Railey Peninsular appears will have a short life. This and another 4/5 routes are rumoured to be de-bolted soon because the locals dont like climbing in proximity to the sacred Princess Cave. Bouldering there has always been accepted as you can see by the over-chalked holds at the base of the wall.

We spent a lot of time bouldering at the princess cave. It had a mystique that was all its own.

We really enjoyed bouldering here. You can notice the 'Princess Shrine' next over my right shoulder. This was a cave filled with giant phallic symbols. What is it with the obsession with male anatomy?

This is my Mmmmpfff face. This is apparently the face that I make when going for a hard move. It's so unflattering that I decided to share it with you. Enjoy!

Wonderwoman and I went to Railay for our honeymoon and spent 10 glorious days climbing the seaside cliffs. This was on a rare bouldering day. If you have not been to Thailand, you have got to go. It was fantastic! Here is Blueeyedclimber stickin' it at the Princess Cave. By the looks of the offerings left inside the cave, the Princess had a lot of men stickin' it to her! - Wonderwoman (aka Mrs. Blueeyedclimber... or is Blueeyedclimber now Mr. Wonderwoman?)

Check Wonderwoman's nasty cross-through. She bouldered the hell out of that cave. I think she was inspired by phallic sculptures. They gave her the strength of 10 Clydesdales. Blueeyedclimber just watched in amazement at those freakin' back muscles. (description by blueeyedclimber).

Ton hangs out above the sand and just to the left of the Princess Cave. What a great place to boulder.

Ton laying off on nicely as he moved higher and closer to the crux. A good afternoon - particularly for those of us who were watching!!

What a way to spend your day off, Lek shows his bare-foot skills once again. Climbing just to the left of the Princess Cave.

Once again Lek showing his bare-foot bouldering - making it look too easy.

This wall, a few hundred meters from Princess Cave may be closed to climbing. well, before any worries, T.Skinner is seen here reaching for a hold while plotting a new line in the early 90's.

It seems that the area around Princess Cave is no longer an exceptable place to climb. This area a few hundred meters away may also be off-limits. Mike.T is seen here in 1993 trying to stick this hard route as the tourists sit and watch the show.

The Princess Cave is one of the few areas off limits to climbing in Rai Leh. Sometimes in the heat of passion to climb we miss the unique beauty of where we go and what we see. Fortunately on Phra Nang beach our temptation to climb is held at bay, allowing us to more clearly see the product of Mother Nature’s magic.