one evening at toman*(one of my fave)it wasn't as sunny when we leave that place,the sky was a bit cloudy but the ocean breeze was still nice.like riding a motorcycle with the speed of 30-40 kmph if i were to describe it.listed as ten of the most beautiful island,Tioman have it charms.
From the start of anticipating this whole holiday,waking up at 5 in the morning,driving before the sun rises,seeing the veils of the morning mist covers the road and the palm plantations,our journey starts with a mission to arrive at the mersing jetty.the ride was technically smooth,and the scenary was gorgeous.upon arriving at the destined place,we settled everything from the ticket for accomodation,ferry and even having our breakfast that was sponsored by Aidid's mom.if i have known it i would have eaten more.we were asked to pay rm5 per person for the marine park fee.This is to preserve the natural wonders of tioman.even before the ferry arrived at the jetty,i was nervous.nervous of weather i will get the mabuk laut or not.apparently i do fell a wee bit dizzy initially because the white ferry that carried us moved very slowly until the point that i can feel and picture each rocking and movement of the ferry in detail.but after a while when the ferry moved faster,i got the hang of it.
our stop at tioman was at "Kampong Genting".we are greeted by brother Hisham and he pushed our bellogings inside of a long wooden cart that seems to be man made.the moment that the orange juice slide through our throat,moisturising and hydrating it,we felt awed.the reception of our visit was truly amazing.after sleeping like nocturnals for quite a number of hours,in the evening we take a stroll through the village and the beach.
in the second day,after preparing to go to the breakfast,we took a nice shot of photographs.with the timer set on 10sec,we all smiled and anticipate the activity of the day.SNORKELING!
we rented all the equipments for snorkeling and board on the boat to take us there.the wether is nice and sunny.upon arriving to Pulau Rengis,i take the lead.slowly going out of the boat into the open seas.the first glance amazed me for eternity.though it was hard at first adjusting the snorkel and preventing yourself from drinking the sea water*(YUKS!),the sight of the fishes swimming at you,with the corals below were truly amazing.and i found out that if you stay still,in the water,the fish will come to you and look you in the eye.it was the same for our second snorkel site that is the marine park,only the fishes is bigger and hungrier.we finished at about 12 o'clock and later that evening,we go through cycling.although the bikes are a bit rusty and not safe,it was fun to have cycled up and down the roads that only have the size for bicycles and motorcycles.
in the night,we have our barbecue diner consist of barbecued things like fish,chicken and the best of it,lambs.so far for the two days there,i felt happy,and relaxed.the feeling when your sitting alone,on a rock,with music composed by the waves kissing the sand and the clear evening skies that is food for your eyes and lastly breeze of the ocean that explains how crystal clear yet mysterious the ocean is, was holiday to me.and this is all because my friends were there.we talked more on politics*(because one of us is intrested in them),expiriences of love,worries for the future and things that need to be fixed and advices that need to be shared.
as we are waiting for the ferry to arrive,feeding the fishes with cheezels and twisties*(because we run out of stocks of bread) is the moment to be remembered.the sight of sudden launching of the todak to its prey from far away is truly amazing.
the chapter of Tioman is done.One truly amazing and mesmerizing Tioman.
the guys responsible for my happiness at tioman;)*(on our 2nd day)
p/s;the budget is only around 300 per person;)
