14 June 2009

Short Note: Once again, I have to deeply apologize to my avid readers for my long hiatus from blogging. I am struggling to seek ample time in producing a fruitful entry for myself and you. I guess work is eating off me lately.

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I love road trips.

Recently, I visited Bukit Melawati located in Kuala Selangor, which is about an hour drive away from the heart of the capital (KL).

It will be a perfect place for those who enjoy hiking up the hill and enjoy mother nature at the same time.

I suggest you do not visit this place after 10am, as the sunshine will be at its peak. Even the trees will not be enough to give you the shade or coolness.

There is also a “Muzium Permainan Tradisional” on the hill. A museum to portray the traditional games of Malaysians such as Congkak, Sepak Takraw and etc.

It takes about 10 minutes hike to reach this point whereby you can see the Straits of Malacca in a wide horizon.

But wait…

There are a lot of….

MONKEYS when you reach this point.  They even have stalls to sell “Food for Monkeys”.

Wherever you stand, you will see monkeys everywhere.

And they will be mischievous enough to steal my mum’s ice cream! Are they plain nasty or cute? Hmmm…

Some are brown in colour, some are in grey or black.

And I proudly present you the line up of monkey statues. Oh no, they are real. It just so happened they were ironically sitting there like statues!

lLook at this picture above, the tail must be really strong to sway from branch to branch!

This monkey’s face is classic. Somehow it reminded me of a child being confused about something. xD

I would like to conclude that Bukit Melawati is now a sanctuary for the monkeys apart from being a recreational place.

Just remember, if you are visiting this place after 10am, please bring your cap, shades and umbrella.

Somehow my mum was smart enough to bring a big shawl to cover up like the picture above! LOL!

8 June 2009

It was my maiden trip to Kuala Selangor’s paddy rice area. I never knew there was paddy cultivation in the state of Selangor!

I’ve always thought that paddy is planted in the Northern region of the country.

Not that I am not contented with my own digital Camera, I wished I have a DSLR to bring out the details of the pictures I have taken.

I guess the pictures below are kinda self-explanatory. I do need to yakk much about them as we all learned the process of paddy –> rice in school!

Look at the mountain of grains!

Before the grains are being processed.

Oh yes, this is my very first time stepping my feet onto the paddy soil.

Hmm, I guess our geography textbooks didn’t really reveal much of paddy images. Just bug your geography teachers to send you to a paddy field to experience this.

30 March 2009

Yesterday, we went on a 1day-tour to Koh Rok islands. From Koh Lanta, you can arrange this package tour to and from the island with your hotel for 1600THB per person. (10THB = RM1.05) Having said that, lunch and drinks  are included in the package.

Koh Rok is located 47 kilometers (45 minutes journey on a speedboat) from Koh Lanta Yai, is a small island surrounded by emerald green water which you feel like diving in anytime.

With its crescent shaped bay featuring cliffs, white powdery sandy beach and a stand of banyan trees inland, Koh Rok is extraordinarily magnificent. Camping is permitted on the island.

Koh Rok is being regulated to preserve the heritage of the island.

When diving offshore, you will be amazed by the abundant sea life. Did you see the fishes in the image above?

You can snorkel from here and share the water with many different species of fish.

Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided for those who do not know how to swim.

And I really hate to wear this! I really looked weird!

Hate the life jacket as well.  Initially, I acted like a hero, jumping into the Andaman Sea without snorkeling equipment and life jacket (this is extremely uncomfortable when you feel like swimming in the sea).

However, it  is very tiring to tread in the waters for a long time.

Thus, I gave in to the life jacket for the convenience of floating without any leg movements!!

I could even float effortlessly, facing towards the blue sky for a moment of relaxation.

Our dearest Kev bear was searching for fish for his dinner!

In Koh Rok, you get to snorkel in 3 different places and capture a view of different coral reef and sea life.

After hours of snorkeling and swimming in the deep blue sea, you definitely wanna embrace the sea breeze on the 45-minute way back to Koh Lanta.

Koh Rok is worth every Thai Baht you pay. Do not miss Koh Rok when you are at Krabi or Ko Lanta.

I will definitely be back, Koh Rok! You are simply magnificent!

28 March 2009

Side Note: LCCT International departure hall is seriously so much better after the expansion. And I am enjoying the free Wi-fi at the terminal now.

I can’t wait to dip my dirty feet in the waters of Andaman Sea later.

Ko Lanta – The most beautiful island of Andaman Sea

Just off Thailand’s south western coastal town of Krabi, on the east side of Phang Nga Bay, exists a unique, unspoiled tropical island: Ko Lanta Yai (Lanta Island).

With clear, cool waters and superb white sand beaches stretching along a 27 kilometer coastline, its paradisiacal appeal remains unmarred by mass tourism. The Lanta island, which reaches a height of almost 500 meters at its extreme end, also boasts a mountain range covered with rain forest.

Can’t wait to be there! Can’t wait to be there!!!

Alright, I will be blogging more when I reach Koh Lanta.

*Hugs*