Day 14: Welcome to Redang!

Our days spent at Kampong Mangkuk came to end today as we took leave to have our holiday at the sunny beach resort at Redang. Our boat delayed as there was a so-called 'traffic jam' on the waters to Redang. Once the boat arrived, we were off to suburbia.

Boat Ride!

Upon reaching we went into our respectives bungalows and we straight went for a buffet lunch thereafter. Then came activity number one. SNORKELLING! For me, it was my very first time doing such a water sport and it was so much of fun. Seeing so many species of the marine life right next to you is very amazing indeed. Some of the fishes were super colourful and very attractive. This would definitely be an unforgettable experience for not only me but also for my fellow peers alongside me.

Pumped UP!

Giant Clam!

Walking alongside fishes

After the snorkelling trip, we took a break at the cafe and some of the guys and gals went to have a few games of volleyball till dinner time. After dinner, some of us went to explore the rest of the stretch of the beach while Nurul and Sijie went on a herping trip. And they found the wild residents of the island!

Giant crab measuring about with carapace of about 2-3 inches.

Therafter, they came across at least 7 monitor lizards along a stream which range from less then a metre and up to two metres!

And lastly the highlight - the finding of not one but two mangrove snakes. One of which measured up to about 1.5 metres long! What a night!

Signing off,

Ashok