Pulau Redang - The Journey
Thanks all, it was a safe journey but as my mom had dreamt, it was true! I returned leaving my heart in the deep oceans of Redang!
Many friends of mine were surprised that I was off to Redang Island again. Well, Redang Island happens to be one of the best dive sites in Malaysia and probably South East Asia. Furthermore, it is always different underwater even if the dive was just two weeks apart. That is another reason that makes diving interesting and fascinating as unlike land sites, underwater sites are dynamic, that is to mean, that the marine life is always at a constant change.
The journey involved a convoy of three cars. Jason and 2 of his friends, who were taking their Advance certificate drove the Wira. The other car were two couples Loon and wife, Vincent and wife. The third was myself carrying along the organiser, Aaron Tee and Tiger Shue. We left at midnight and drove up the Karak Highway leading upto Kuantan, then taking the Bukit Goh and Bukit Besi road all the way to Marang Jetty. We reached the jetty about 7am after stopping many times for of all reason to waste time!Tiger was furious at us wasting time, but what was there to do in Marang jetty at 5.30 am!
The other group.
Aaron in the front and Tiger at the back. That is his real name!
We met our Singapore friends at the Jetty and was transferred to the island resort almost immediately.
The island
The group
My Dive Buddy and I.
Tiger celebrated his 100th logged dive during the last dive of this trip.
So, while I upload the pics for the next post, drink a coke or two
and feed your senses as I leap off this boat in a giant stride
and take you for a dive
to see the spectacular world of the undersea
.
Come fly with the Nemos, as I uncover the power of my new Canon G7
Enjoy!
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June 25th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Dear George:
Welcome back!!!(*o*)
“Tiger celebrated his 100th logged dive”
~~WOWWWWWW!!!AMAZING, Mr.Tiger!! cool!!!~~
berapa kali ledi? George u~ dive??? was thinking to buy u a cake to celebrate for your 100th logged dive too!!! remember to tell us, okay. promise?
tks for all the these wonderful pictures. u really know how to enjoy life~~(*o*)
hey!!! got three finding Nemos leh!!!!
June 25th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Wah so fast meh rachealliang! Thanks but I will reach it soon, hopefully. Now baru 72 logged dives. Maybe by next year or hmmmm…… end of this year.
June 25th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Ooooo…. so beautiful! I found Nemos!
Alamak, you make me dying for a dive lah! The underwater world looks so awesome! hmmm… I still thinking about going to Tenggol. The island is so beautiful! sigh…sigh…..
Welcome back in one piece. hehehe…..
June 25th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
George said:”Wah so fast meh!”
me:”dear…i told u ledi… u are my Super Star!!! U are My Idol!!!
huh…72 72 logged dives……….(*o*)|||
p/s: no need to reply, get more rest , okay..
take care.. and sweet dream
June 25th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
look like you have lost some weight! Wah…
June 25th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Wow, it’s so beautiful, u make me want to dive someday. =D
June 25th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
ECL and anastasia, yes I hope I can convince more to do diving one day.
ECL, I have to agree, Tenggol Island is more appealing and quiet compared to the rest.
June 25th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
sis, do I look like I have lost some weight? Yipee but I think it is the same.
June 26th, 2007 at 6:21 am
Welcome home..eh photos…tu je?..
June 26th, 2007 at 8:29 am
This is my first time to your blog and what gorgeous pics of the underwater world. Sounds like you had a good time. Great to be away from your work once in a while eh?
June 26th, 2007 at 9:31 am
Eve, what u mean “tu je?” la. Hehe. I also want to know the answer.
George, looks good la. How many days do you go off for one of these dives?
June 26th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Thanks God for your safe journey,despite the bad dream. The photos are not very sharp like last time.You look happy with your sweet smile.You look bit slim.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Eve & Bernard, ha ha this time I decided to show the photos a little later. Thus the coke to wait in anticipation.
Bernard, it is usually aweekend trip, 3days 2 nights taking the Friday off. This will allow one to make a leisurely 5 dive per trip. Some would do more.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Hi Ilene, welcome to the blog. Yes, it does destress and keep you at a balance. Thanks again and I hope you would drop by more often.
June 26th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Wow mom, you have sharp eyes. Your observations are correct. The pictures are not as good as my previous shots and this is because I am not used to the camera as yet. But I will let the bloggers comment.
June 26th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
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July 1st, 2007 at 8:10 am
eh doctor,
i was not furious la… but only making observation that u guys like to stop a lot…
anyway, it was a pleasure diving with you.
I went on to perhentian after redang. Viz was bad, but good some good shot.
You can see it at www.tigershue.com
July 3rd, 2007 at 5:02 pm
I enjoyed diving with you too. And your shots are looking better by the day!
October 5th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Redang is the world paradise