Tanjung Tuan, Malacca

 Tanjung Tuan (Cape Rachado), Malacca. 16 Sept 2012

Tanjung Tuan, also known as Cape Rachado, is well known as a popular stopover point for migrating raptors. The migratory season will be in March and October.

The Tanjung Tuan entrance is just next to PNB Ilham Beach Resort. Entrance to Cape Rachado is RM1.00 per visitor.

 

The lighthouse at the peak, about 1km uphill walk from the Tanjung Tuan entrance. The lighthouse is facing the Strait of Malacca and believed to have been originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

From the peak, visitors have an amazing view of the sea.

sea view from the lighthouse

  

trail to the beaches

unique tree trunk

Beautiful beaches are hidden away at the Tanjung Tuan coastal forest at the tip of Cape Rachado.

scenery of the beach

  scenery of another beach

 

Do you know the name of this creature? It looks like the stone

 

monkey taking bread

unique tree leaves (green)

 unique tree leaves (dried)

Kuantan, Pahang

Kuantan, 12-14 Sept 2012

My last visit to Kuantan was two years ago. This time, i was assigned to visit four schols in Kuantan district.  I was a bit worried because i don't know Kuantan well and the only hotel that i can remember is Grand Continental Hotel (GCH). I tried to locate the schools using google maps but it was useless because i don't know Kuantan. So what i did was just prayed God to lead the way. Thank God I found GCH easily before 7pm on 12 Sept.  

My journey to SMK Paya Bear on day one was not smooth. I lost my way in Kuantan town for about 20 minutes looking for the so called 'numbered traffic light' where i need to make a right turn leading to SMK Paya Besar. The local people are very friendly and they give direction as if you are local too. Well, I managed to locate the school after an hour.

After visiting SMK Pelindung on 13 Sept., I detoured to Teluk Cempedak which is not far from the school. The beach is beautiful but too many monkeys around the bridge. One of them was pulling my long skirt and refused to let go when i tried to pull back. May be they are just too hungry.

I was there for about 30 minutes but went there again after visiting SK Beserah and SMK Tengku Afzan.on14 Sept.

one end of the beach

the other end of the beach