Jerejak Island

‘... focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.’

Can’t believe it’s been a week since I had a blast in Jerejak Island. Yup, I know some of u guys might say ‘say what?’ hehehe… and yes, I had a great time in Jerejak Island. Historically, some of us might better know it as the former penal colony for hard-core criminals, in fact one of the collegue said that’s the place for ‘leper’ aka kusta (huh?). Anyway, all those prisoners have been deported to some other jails around the country. Last batch was in 1993. The island is still to be developed for eco-tourism. Now, let’s continue the journey…

Arrived to the island in just 15 minutes ride in a ferry. However to arrive to the jetty, took us more than 15 minutes. My colleagues and I was not familiar with Penang island. So we tend to get lost, rephrase we are lost! Lucky for us, there was a young gentleman (30s/40s is still young right?..hehehe) helped and escorted us personally to the jetty. Well one thing for sure, in the comment box of the resort should have a memo saying ‘More Sign Boards to the Island!’ ;) Anyway, this gentleman, which we do not…I repeat do not leave any name card or business card with him, even took us to nasi kandar restaurant. Yummmyyy… though a bit frustrated, no fried squid. I’ve being hoping for that. Hopefully, next feast should have that. Right after the kandar experience, off we went to the island. We were greeted by the porter with the resort’s modified kancil. First glimpse, more like just the skeleton of the kancil from kedai potong…hahahaha…though it works well in the resort compound. Checked-in, sent to the room… wallla… the chalet is superb I might say. Accommodate well for us. Talking about accommodate well, let’s de-tour to the subject of Luggage. How come I can’t travel light like most of my friends. I just have to bring everything along. I’ll worry my first-aid kit, my sneakers, extra t-shirts, extra jeans…everything I need extra…get the point? Tell me if there’s a formula to travel light. I can’t be hiking in Europe with my bags; I want to look cool too with only my knapsacks. End of de-tour. Anyway, let me recall my activities. (yup..ah-ha, emm…ok…yup… ok).. Shortly as below:

Day 1: Arrive -> Resting in the Room (Car Lag..hehehe) -> Tour of the resort (still new, shall improve in the future) -> Early dinner (the resort should improve the taste of the food…hehehe) -> Another round of walk around the resort -> Explorace Final! -> Aku, Dia dan Capetown -> Aku dan Tidurku

Day 2: Breakfast -> Jungle Trekking (Fantastic, we even visited the old prison) -> Suspension Bridge -> No lunch :( -> Siesta -> Flying Fox (Knees shaking at first, then, I manage to go for the second round. ‘Me Jane, U Cheetah’ :D . Great experience. Bungy Jumping next?) -> ½ hour in the tub (Aromatheraphy some more..hehehe) -> Spa (Need a massage after those workouts..hehehe) -> Dinner in Penang island (Seafood, what? No fried squid ;( ) -> Beauty sleep

Day 3: Breakfast -> Packing -> Goodbye Jerejak -> Shopped for Jeruk -> Lost in Penang on the way to the bridge -> Nasi Kandar -> Highway (Heavy rain on the way) -> Dunkin Donuts, stopped for fruits in Tapah -> Highway (Heavy Rain) -> KL -> Subang Jaya

Day 4: Home Sweet Home. My bed, my wardrobe, my pillows, all my stuffs…eh where’s the first-aid kit…hehehe

What a journey. Pictures? I forgot to tag along with my camera : ( But soon after I tumpang cuci with my colleague, then I post it, ok? Next stop… Holiday with my best buddies another 21 days.. YAHOOO YABEDO-BEDO!