It seems the little furry feckers were not prepared to wait till tomorrow to launch their attack. After writing the previous blog I retired to the rooftop terrace to play the uke and practice the bagpipe chanter. As soon as I walked onto the rooftop I was surprised by ten monkeys that took great umbridge at my presence. After a small amount of chattering and barring of teeth they settled down and watched as I played. I couldn’t really concentrate as I was concerned that at any moment they were going to come and try to steal what they could. In the past they have tried to take all manner of things. I had no food with me as that would have been a very bad idea. They particularly seemed to enjoy “I wanna be like you” from the jungle book but after a while they got fed up and wandered off. I was then joined by several hornbills that sat within 10 feet of me doing what hornbills do which isn’t much. They are a magnificent bird and it is a privilege to be so close to them. As I was on the roof Crispy was facing a secondary assault in the room whilst she showered. They where outside on the roof and leaning over to look in the windows. Crispy loves monkeys whereas I most certainly do not. However since the hotel owner warned her that they can be dangerous and can carry rabies she is thankfully a little more cautious of getting too close.
This morning we took kayaks off the beach and spent a fantastic two hours on the water. Last time that we were here we found a secluded little beach just around the headland. It has no overland means of getting there as it is surrounded by dense jungle so It’s perfect. Just me and dear old Crispy skinny dipping in the warm crystal waters. We both got stung by some little jellyfish but they are not dangerous and the effects feel just like a nettle sting but without the rash. They didn’t put us off. I am however constantly on the lookout for box jellyfish. They inhabit this part of Malaysia but are usually out in deeper water. A box jellyfish sting can be fatal as it causes complete paralysis leading to drowning. The last time we encountered these was in Langkawi just up the coast towards Thailand. The week before we arrived in Langkawi a young Australian woman had been killed by them on the beach close to where we were staying.
We had a great time on our beach before paddling back to the main island via a few small islets. Two hours in a kayak is enough for us in our twilight years. It’s hard work but great fun. Crispy is not a natural sailor and doesn’t like deep water but she is a demon with a paddle. After a shower and change we walked across the island to the landward side. Lush thick jingle and rainforest lined the road and it was beautiful. We saw a wild pig but nothing more interesting.
We are again in the lodging and preparing to go and get something to eat. The monkeys are here again but keeping a safe distance whilst I try and concentrate on my music practice. As soon as they saw the uke they did one back to the jungle. I guess they don’t rate my playing. I don’t blame them.
It has been hot today and beautiful weather. Not sure what we will do tomorrow but will probably try to find the sea turtle rescue centre.
Bare and Crispy signing off , still on the island Malaysia
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