my trip continued

10 May 2005
We finally reached Kuala Terengganu at about 9am, upon which we were dropped off at the jetty. Well, the jetty wasn't what we had expected. It wasn't the Sentosa type with a grand facade. It was more to the Changi jetty type (where one would catch a boat to Pulau Ubin). There was quite a number of people at the holding area. Our eyes, needless to say, began roving around. What more can 6 guys do but to admire and envy our fellow brothers amidst their bevy of beauties. As we soon realised, most of the people going to Redang were Malaysians which we deducted from their accent and speech. We felt isloated.

Reached Laguna Resort slightly before noon. The white sandy beach which broke into crystal clear blue waters was the very, very first image that caught us off-guarded. Well, the brochures and pamphlets did tell of white sandy beaches and clear blue waters, and we had thought then that it was nothing but pure marketing makeover. But this was TRUE. One would have to experience this himself. Com'on....One could literally see fishes swimming in the crystal clear shallow waters!

The rooms of Laguna was GREAT! The air-conditioning was so damn cool ( My home isn't air-conditioned, remember?). The rooms were spacious, considering that we had been assigned one of the worst ones (The ones at the very end of the resort with no inhabitants nearby and nothing much to see :)). Nothing much on telly. But it was quite comfy, nonetheless.

The food there, unfortunately, was so f**king terrible. It wasn't surprising for the fact that all meals were included in the package were provided FOC and in buffet-style. Well, it did fill our stomachs and that was all that mattered.

We were supposed to be given three free snorkelling trips. Well, apparently the free trips did not include the snorkelling equipment. It wasn't too expensive either. It costed just RM25 to rent those equipment for 2 days. Well, the first trip was supposed to be today, but the whole lot of us missed it! No one really told us what to do on the island; it's up to one to explore and ask. There's at least one cute babe at the Recreation centre. Really cute babe....

As we couldn't join the first snorkelling trip cos we WERE LATE, we rented the eqiupment ourselves and took off to the beach (The nice guy at the Recreation centre told us where the good spots were). If you have never gone snorkelling before, my advice to you is to TRY IT! I can't swim but there's always the lifejacket. I can also safely tell you that there are goddamn so many fishes even in chest deep waters! There wasn't a need to venture far out into the sea. These fishes stay close to the corals and these corals exists close to the shores.

It was really an exhilarating experience for a non-swimmer like me. Myo couldn't swim as well; but i'm very sure he was as amazed and excited as i was at that time. As the guys would ask me while we were snorkelling whether i regretted my decision to visit Redang, i can safely tell them now that such fun is hard to come by.

Nightlife wasn't too bad either. There was KTV and beer- drinking and card-playing sessions back in our rooms.

11 May 2005
Knowing that today's the last day we could have fun on the island ( We have to check out at 7.45am tomorrow), we had planned to wake up early to catch the sunrise. However, apparently the sun woke up before us. We did managed to attend the second snorkelling trip today. We were taken in a ferry to another dive site and as usual, given about 2 hours to swim and enjoy. Before long, we were back in Redang. While the guys said they were tired and went back to take a nap (It was roughly before lunch time....Sleep?!?! ), Alex and i went to do further snorkelling. Tay Zar joined us after we insisted that he be our underwater cameraman. We bought a disposable underwater camera and took lots of pictures. And hey, Alex and i saw baby sharks!

Intended to go jungle-trekking. However, Cute Girl from Recreation centre said the rain the night before rendered the tracks slippery. As such, there wouldn't be jungle-trekking. Last time i saw Cute Girl.

Went shopping at night. Bought T-shirts, souveniors and more beer. Slept early tonight cos have to wake up early tomorrow to check out.

12 May 2005
Woke up early today in time to catch the sun rise. However this time the sun was a little shy. Hid behind the clouds. Gave up.

Breakfast and goodbye to Redang.
Another 12 hour journey back to Singapore. But this time it was more enjoyable. A cute girl was sitting in front of me ^^
Reached home at about 10.30pm, unpacked, showered and slept. (Really missed the air-con)

13 May 2005

Went to the office to collect my uniform. I'm starting work on Sunday. Will be working in DFS Scottswalk as a CRA. CRA = Customer Relations Assistant. Also cut my locks today..Work commitment.


*End of Summary*

p.s. Friends and i took lots of pictures in Redang. Though, they back in their home country. I'm too poor to afford a digital camera so i left with hardcopies and negatives. Contact me if you want to take a look at my pictures. ^^