Sup G.
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| Leaving our basic accommodation in Pangkor Town |
So today we had quite an interesting day...first we
started off with a well deserved sleep (08.30 am is when we awoke from our
sweet, sweet slumber) after which we spent an hour looking for the Challenger leaders
pack. Finally we set off to our long awaited breakfast! Although when we got
there we were shocked that they had stopped serving our groups favourite, roti! (Ed.
it was like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds!!! Everyone was screaming!)
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| The tight packed mini van on the way to the Seagull Resort |
With fishy breath we
packed our bags and began the move to yet another hostel/hotel. To our surprise we were picked up by the new
hotel owner who resembled Mr. Chow from the Hangover and who has so far proved
to be very friendly and hospitable.
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| Beautiful view over to Coral Island |
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| Our base for the day |
After an hour or so of waiting for our rooms to be vacant,
we decided to go to the beach. To our delight the beach was sort of clean and
clear. That’s something we have gotten used to over this first week. The water
and scenery was absolutely stunning. We all chose a spot that was underneath an
overhanging tree, next to huge boulders. In the distance was a peaceful and tranquil
looking island, as soon as we saw the island we were desperate to go over
there. So of course, we decided to swim and crawl (as it was very shallow) our
way there, through all the reefs and slimy sea cucumbers. (Casey really liked
those sea cucumbers).
As soon as we reached the shore of the island the smell of
the sea against the fragrant smells of the town created an atmosphere that
seemed special. One thing that was different is that everyone was smiling. Everybody
seemed to be happy to be there, and that set the mood. This little island
village just seemed like a great place to be. After half an hour or so of us
swimming around this little island, we decided it was time that we should head
back to the beach and be with everyone. As soon as we got back to the beach
Henry thought it would be a great idea to pick up one of the sea cucumbers. As a
result it started to release some gooey slim all over Mehitabel’s thong (Ed.
Just to reassure the Brits reading this... ‘thong’ is Assie for ‘flip-flop’!!!!!).
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| Hayden enjoying the exploring of Coral Island |
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| The adventures with their ship in the background....They wish! |
Arriving back at our Hotel we realised that the place was a
little more chaotic than when we left it...this wasn’t due to more people but
small fury things with long tails....MONKEYS!!!!! On one occasion Miss Francis took out two of
the Challengers running from one that was getting a little too close!
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| The not so nice locals! |
Dinner started with all of the gang heading to a restaurant
that was closed for another hour. So we all decided to go have a peep at the local
markets and chill out on the beach. Deep fried bananas and soft shell crap seemed to interest some people in
the group a little too much. When we returned to the restaurant that was closed
at first we were greeted back with smiles and kind words. Although some of the
meals we chose were expensive and just a little bit western we all had another
great ‘family’ dinner, enjoying each other’s company and making the most of the
night.
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| The old feet in the hammock photo! |
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| Miss Francis taking in the last of the suns rays |
Magnum tally down to only 1 per day! But C’mon they are only
$1.25 each who wouldn’t.
Meanwhile banana pancake and condensed milk tally....Lets
not go there!
One more day in paradise tomorrow J
Quote of the day:
“Eddie, why do you want crabs?”
Sun chart: 3.5
Much love!
Haydn Watts
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