A couple of
weeks ago I went to Pulau SongSong, located just off the coast of Kedah in
Peninsular Malaysia. For the King’s birthday we had a Wednesday off and I jumped at the chance to get
off of this rock and onto another one. I went with about a dozen other people
and we hired two boats from Batu Ferringi. The ride out was great as the wind
was blowing in our faces and the cool clear morning was beginning. Along the
way we saw many fishermen and smaller island and each time I thought we might
be arriving. It took us about an hour to get there and once we had unloaded the
boats took off to find other work for the day. With no agenda we mostly swam,
snorkeled, had lunch, had a couple beers, took a nap, played in the sand and
relaxed. The beach itself was nice, but littered with debris, mostly plastic.
Earlier in the year a group of our students had come to clean the beach and I
heard that they had left with 15 large trash bags, but you would have never
known it looking at the beach. Still it was a nice day away and riding the
swells on the way back was also quite fun. As I arrived home sunburned, tired,
and sandy I was happy that I had taken the time to visit Pulau SongSong and
thought that I may go back again if the opportunity arises.
6 comments:
Looks like horseshoe island off of Nicolet Bay beach in Peninsula State Park.
Now go put another layer of paint on that outhouse.
Yes, this sounds like a day in Door County. Is it autumn down there?
Its spring, but everyday is 30C with 80% humidity so seasons don't really apply. Weather here is boring.
Boring?!?!? Kevin, that's amazing! Btw, miss talking to you on fb. It's been a year or so since I deleted it, not sure if I told you. From what I see here, you and Aya are doing great! Very happy for you. I've bookmarked your blog so I be back to read!! Was just thinking about you guys and wanted to say hi.
Hey Sandy, good to hear from you. Wondering where you went. Well... not totally boring. Watching the storms blow in from the 14th floor overlooking the ocean is so cool, but the heat keeps me down most days. I miss snow, the smell of the leaves in the fall and the blossoms of flowers in spring.
Hey!!! Hope this finds you well! So great talking to you here. Yes, I guess I can see how you'd miss the snow & change of season. Constant heat is probably the hardest thing to feel rested and comfortable in, especially without ac.
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