Friday, 12 February 2010

Kuala Lumpur to Pankor Island

Tues 9th
After going to the Petronas Towers which were amazing we then hit Central Market, and as my feet were sore I suddenly spotted a pool with fish in it and the lady said it was very relaxing and good for your feet to be nibbled by the fish. So I thought why not! But as I have got very ticklish feet it was almost too much to bear I think I was so tense and laughing too much for it to do much good. My feet must have been a real challenge for them as I had a lot more fish than another lady!!
Wed 10th
Walked to the Menara Tower amazing views of city and mountains beyond. Followed this with a cultural show which was okay just! Sue you will be proud as I applied a three day dressing to a bloke from Bournemouth who had been mugged by two guys on a bike for his video camera. he got dragged a bit and gashed his arm.... Walked to yet another shopping mall but didn't stay too long after the air conditioning had done its work.
Thurs 11th
Got up early 6.00am to the Pudarya Bus station and caught the bus to Lumut it was a 5 hour trip good coach and it had a stop half way. Scenery was good with lots of mountains and plantations. Arrived at Lumut and got talking to a woman (tout!) who took us to a tourist booking office. I was a bit suspicious at first but it all worked out fine and got booked in to the WaterFront Resort Hotel for 2 nights Nipah Bay. We were told everywhere was fully booked and we didn't think we would be able to stay any longer. Persistance payed off and we are staying 8 nights now!! Apparently the problem is that it is Chinese New Year and School holidays and weekend thats why everywhere is booked so we are very lucky not to be sleeping in the bus station!!.
Nice beaches here and loads of wild life. Have been feeding wild Hornbills by hand with banana.
Also monkeys living in the jungle just behind the resort.
Food here is very cheap and very good. Last night I was very cheap to keep, I had Nasi Goreng with chicken for 1 pound fifty. Spent the day at Coral Beach which was powdery white sand. Gary collecting bits of coral which he said would be great for the aqarium but I think we would need to much excess baggage!! After one day on the beach we are nicely turning salmon pink.

1 comment:

Sue Jones said...

Liz and I have just read this blog.. while waiting for the others to arrive for "Art" class. Sounds like you are having a great time!!!!!! the pictures look fab, keep us posted!!!I will print it all off for mum, I shall go over there this afternoon to take her shopping.She will be oohing and aaahing when she reads this........ Sue x