We are on the island. We have visited here before and it’s a beautiful place. Just off the coast of Malaysia near the small town of Lamut. A lush green tropical paradise with only a few small settlements. The main beaches are around the sea ward side of the island. Only small consisting of a bar, essential, a few local restraints and several rustic guest houses. A smaller island Pangkor Laut lies just off shore and is one large 5 star resort. Crispy has already had her birthday treat so we are now back in backpacker accommodation.
We are staying in Jo Fisherman’s hotel. The same as we stayed in the last time we were here. It’s perfect. Cheap clean and very well appointed for budget accommodation. It is one of Crispy’s favourites.
Yesterday was a logistical nightmare to get here consisting of three long distance buses, a ferry and two taxis. I am very proud and relieved that we pulled it off without a hitch. We left the Avillion at eight am. We had to download an app and call a grab driver. It’s a little like Uber. The hotel said it could arrange a hotel taxi but that would work out comparatively expensive. I downloaded the app, using the hotel WiFi, and called a grab. Seven minutes later he was waiting for us at the hotel lobby. A twenty minute ride saw us at the Port Dickson bus terminus. We managed to catch the first bus back to Setamban terminus where I had pre-booked seats for us for the journey to Kuala Lumpur. Two hours later we arrived at the huge TBS terminus on the outskirts of Kuala Lumper City. At TBS we caught another pre-booked bus to take us a long way north to Lumut. A four to five hour ride depending on traffic in the city. This was the crucial bus to catch as it connected with the ferry to the island. The last ferry left at 18:30 and we arrived just in time at 18:15. If we had missed the ferry then I would have to arrange accommodation for the night on the mainland in Lumut. We boarded the ferry just in time and left on schedule. Onto the island and a short taxi ride to Jo Fisherman’s saw us in our lodgings. There are no buses on the island as it isn’t big enough. Out for Dinner and tucked up in bed by ten after a very long days travelling. We enjoy the travelling days as much as the sedentary ones. They are a fun filled adventure and when the plans work out are very rewarding. When the plans don’t work out they can be a pain in the arse. That’s travelling I suppose.
Today has been spent on the beautiful coral beach near the lodgings. A spectacular golden beach with crystal clear waters housing several small uninhabited islets. The wildlife here is amazing as apart from the few small hamlets and villages here the remainder is jungle. Whilst on the beach as Crispy was taking the waters a Sea Eagle flew down close to her and plucked a large fish from the surface. I am envious as I didn’t see the catch but managed to see it flying away with its dinner directly overhead. We have seen Sea Eagles before and have even fed them from canoes but never seen them hunt sporadically in the wild. The trees surrounding the lodgings are filled with large Hornbills and they are amazing to watch. The last time we were here there were a lot of monkeys close by and I was pleasantly surprised to have seen none last night. It’s common knowledge that I hate monkeys and don’t like being anywhere near them. I have explained the reasons for my abject dislike of them previously in this blob. It’s a recurring theme. I had hoped that there had been a purge and the island had been cleared of them.
The jungle drums must have been beating for as I walked along the small road from the beach to buy Crispy her can of pop and a packet of crisps, to stop her getting fractious, the jungle next to me came alive with the furry little feckers. Dozens of them lined the trees at the roadside sneering and chattering at me. The last time we were here one climbed onto the balcony where I was sat reading and I shooed it away as aggressively as I could. The little shite must have remembered me and called his mates to give me a welcoming committee. I know where they are now and shall try to give them a wide berth.
Tomorrow we intend to walk a road and small trail through the jungle to the other side of the island. I would give a gold clock to have my shotguns with me as a pound to a bucket of shite the furry little feckers will be waiting for us somewhere along the way. We will no doubt find out tomorrow.
Bare and Crispy, signing off, on the island of Pangkor
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