We took a 2D1N offer to Pulau Tioman in December 2003. Sharon was hesitant about the trip since it is off peak and nobody enjoys a resort during the wet season. Well, it cannot be raining 24 hours everyday right? I retorted. And boy was I wronged! It was a miserable 2 days for us, all cooped up in the hotel room, less a couple of hours of cloudy daylight to venture out.
Rain on our arrival. Our hotel room is on the upper deck. No a soul in sight.
Rain cloud descending, and boy it pours.
The rain persisted, and assisted by the wind, the sea got really rough. Swimming anyone?
Soon, the mountain range was engulfed by the rain cloud.
And what do you do when you couldn't get out? Watching TV is the next best thing to pass time. But the TV programs sucked.
Has the rain stopped? Yes it has. Hooray, finally!
People are out and about, time to hit the beach.
And make some catch for dinner.
Is that the rain cloud coming? Oh come on....Not again!
Pulau Soyak, with the tide going really low
Footprints on the sand, to be washed away soon by the tide or rain.
A rare moment where the family got together to participate in a game of golf
And the cat finally get a chance to relieve itself on its favourite litter ground.
A primate looking for its mate, food or both?
Poor birdie has to take shelter from the heavy rain.
The resident monitor lizards get a bit of the sun to recharge its cold blooded body.
Respite for us when it is time to go home, but guess what? The flight was delayed due to bad weather. Although I did not get a tan in this travel trip, I do learn a valuable lesson - Never believe a deal too good to be true.
And another travel trip awaiting....
