Tuesday, 26 August 2008
OUR NARROWEST ESCAPE IN TIOMAN!All else was good except the snorkeling experience we had, thats why we called it the
NARROWEST escape.
So now, let me fill you in about my trip.
Day 1 We set off from Singapore at 6.30am to Tanjong Gemok Jetty. And guess who we saw? Shachin, Josh and their 3 german friends on board. (where Shachin was supposed to join us for the trip and backed out at the very last minute)
The bus ride took almost 5hrs and i spent most of my time... SLEEPING. (and running to the toilet in between breaks)
Board the ferry to Tioman Island, to Paya Beach Resort.
Upon reaching Tioman, we manage to capture the magnificent view from the jetty.
A view of our accomodation,
& the room itself.
Checked out our room, dumped our bags in a corner and hurried to the eating place. Our lunch consists of Sambal Prawns, Claypot Toufu, Crispy Fried Chicken and 2 plates of Yangzhou Fried Rice which brings our total bill to RM130.
After lunch, we continued with our all-time favourite activity. Yes, you got it right! MAHJONGGGG!
Thereafter, we immersed ourselves in spa therapy. Scott, Ban and myself chose the Herbal Body Scrub and Wrap. We sure know how to enjoy life hur!
Then, it was time for dinner. And yes, we couldn't resist pampering ourselves to a sumptuos meal. Lobster was the highlight. Scott definitely got 'high' having it.
After dinner, we did some shopping at the Duty-free shop where we decided to buy the same singlet to be worn out at sea the next day for snorkeling! UNITY!!!!
Continued mahjong-ing before heading to the beach bar to chill out (with pool and beer).
& its almost BED TIME! Ting complained that the guys were forming a
'symphonic orchestra' with their loud snorings and my constant mumuring.
Day 2Buffet breakfast consists of toast, scrambled eggs, omelette, hotdogs, and tea. Afterwhich, ting went for her head and shoulder + foot massage while the rest of us went to buy some snacks and drinks and back to our room to watch the Olympics.
Getting all geared up for the snorkeling trip! My 2nd experience.
Ting and myself were the first two to get down the boat into the sea. Not long after, the rest joined us. The wave current was definitely too strong and the in-charge were not aware (or rather they were but didnt warn us). It started to drag us further and further away from the boat. Trying our hardest to swim closer to the boat, we got dragged even further by the wave. The boatman totally did not realise we were facing undercurrents pushing us towards the open sea. And when they had finally realised, we were too faraway they wouldnt be able to hear us if we'd screamed for help! The gang of 7 were also with us and one of them shouted for help.
Ting swam with all her might, pulling me along to join the rest and finally up on the boat. They said i took traumatised. Everyone was asking if i'm alright. And together with the gang of 7, we began relating our stories to each other, our lucky escapes from the clutches of the South China Sea.
So now this explains our
NARROWEST escape huh!
My life saviour!
(Seriously, i wouldnt know what to do if i was alone. Yes, i pardon you for all the swearings.)
Quickly went back to the room to shower. Took a stroll on the beach, wanting to catch a glimpse of the sunset and we really had a lot of fun snapping away.
Thereafter, it was dinner time! We wanted to have chilli crab but it was sold out. Thus we settled for Sweet and Sour Fish, Cabbage with Seafood Soup and Fried Sotong with the total bill of RM130.
Our last dinner on Pulau Tioman was filled with laughter as we tried to finish the Sex on the Beach with the "Guessing Number" game because it was seriously awful.
Mahjong-ed again before heading to the beach bar for some beer and satay. (i was coughing badly i could only have tea!) The Mummy and The Tomb of The Dragon Emperor was showing on the big screen.
Back to the room and this time round, i was suffering from the agony of the snorings by the guys. Oh well oh well.
Day 3We woke up at 5.30am in hope of catching a glimpse of the sun rise. We laid on the sundeck, admiring the moon, the stars, the ever changing clouds and the rays of sunlight coming through the clouds but, we didnt manage to see the sun rise.
And so, we headed for our last breakfast on the island.
We went to shop for souvenirs and back to our room to continue packing.
Now, we bid goodbye to Tioman Island.
The short get-away couldnt be possible with all of them:
Suban, the organiser
Scott, the entertainer and
Xiangting, the irritant and my life saver!
Thank you ALL=)
09:00 ♥life still goes on
