Ko Phi Phi Don Travel Forum

I am planning to do a week of rock climbing in Phi Phi in January 2009.
Can anyone share their experience of climbing there? In particular I am interested
(1) is it easy (like it is supposed to be in Railay) to meet other climbers and pair up? I will be coming with a girlfriend who does not climb
(2) are the climbing areas less crowded than Railay/Tonsai? I heard that at Railay/Tonsai in high season (i.e. January) you often have to wait to climb a route etc. and I am looking to avoid such situations by going to Phi Phi
(3) generally, is the climbing good? The quality of routes, selection (F5-F6b range interests me most).

Accomodation: Given that the island is rather small, I guess ANY hotel on Phi Phi Don will be convenient?

Any feedback is much appreciated!
Thanks

You'll want to stay "in town" on Phi Phi Don - that is on Ton Sai Bay or Loh Dalam Bay or somewhere in between. If you are looking for convenience, don't stay on Long Beach (Yao beach), Rantee & Loh ba Kao Bay - all are nice but require a long tail boat ride or long hike to the rest of the island. Chenut House are great "modern" bamboo bungalows on the hillside betwen the two bays - one of my favorite places to stay.