Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 3 - Back to Lumut

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

At noon, I was already packing my belongings and about to say goodbye to the folks on Pangkor Island. The trip from Havana Beach Resort to Pangkor Jetty in Pangkor Town was on board a taxi. I was soon waiting to take a ferry back to Lumut.


Part of a fishing village near Pangkor Jetty. (Ref. No.: IMG_32890001)
Time: 12.21 pm
Photographer's location: 4.213386° N, 100.576869° E4.213386100.576869
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A ferry approaching Pangkor Jetty. (Ref. No.: IMG_32930001)
Time: 12.59 pm
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An hour later, I was back at Lumut.


A road leading away from Lumut Ferry Terminal. (Ref. No.: IMG_32950001)
Time: 2.04 pm
Photographer's location: 4.2362° N, 100.6329° E4.2362100.6329
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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 3 - A Fireworm

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

The morning was spent as usual at Nipah Bay Beach. There were many water sports activities there, for example jet skiing, canoeing and banana boat ride. I tried out the banana boat ride and it was great fun (sadly, no photos). Later, somebody caught a fireworm washed up on the beach using a water bottle - and I had a chance to photograph this sea creature back at my chalet at Havana Beach Resort.

The following photo and a video show the fireworm swimming in the water bottle from a top-down perspective:


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Time: 11.09 am
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Time: 11.10 am


I broke off taking pictures of the fireworm for a while...


The road in front of Havana Beach Resort. (Ref. No.: IMG_32790001)
Time: 11.35 am
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One more shot of the fireworm, this time viewed from the side of the bottle:


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Time: 11.40 am
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The fireworm was later released back into the sea.


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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 2 - White Tom Yam

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

I had today's lunch at Purnama Beach Resort, north of Havana Beach Resort at Nipah Bay. After the main course, I tasted what was called "White Tom Yam". Although "white" without a hint of spiciness, it could put your tongue on fire like a regular dish of tom yam.


A dish of white tom yam served by the restaurant at Purnama Beach Resort. (Ref. No.: IMG_32530001)
Time: 1.20 pm
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The rest of the day was spent either at the beach or at the hotel. I took my dinner once again at Purnama Beach Resort during the evening.

This ended day 2 on Pangkor Island.


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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 2 - Boat Ride & Pulau Giam

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

It was time for the most interesting event during this trip - a boat ride around Nipah Bay and a visit to Pulau Giam ("pulau" means island in Malay).


Fellow travellers, with their life jackets on, waiting to take a boat ride around Nipah Bay. Pulau Giam is visible in the distance. (Ref. No.: IMG_32240001)
Time: 9.58 am
Photographer's location: 4.231286° N, 100.545297° E4.231286100.545297
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After waiting for the boatmen to get ready their boats, I was soon breaking the waves around Nipah Bay.


Corals visible underneath the clear sea water at Nipah Bay. (Ref. No.: IMG_32300001)
Time: 10.12 am
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Batu Buaya (literally Crocodile Rock) - A rock formation shaped like a crocodile's head. (Ref. No.: IMG_32330001)
Time: 10.15 am
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Later, the boatmen took us to Pulau Giam, an island north of Nipah Bay. We were supposed to do some snorkelling on this island, but it was crowded with people. However, we did go down the sea just like other people.


Tourists arriving in droves at Pulau Giam for snorkelling, causing it to be crowded. (Ref. No.: IMG_32370001)
Time: 10.21 am
Photographer's location: 4.234800° N, 100.540211° E4.234800100.540211
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A small clearing on Pulau Giam. (Ref. No.: IMG_32400001)
Time: 10.25 am
Photographer's location: 4.235613° N, 100.540038° E4.235613100.540038
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Back at Nipah Bay Beach...


A boat similar to the one used during the boat ride lying on Nipah Bay Beach. (Ref. No.: IMG_32510001)
Time: 11.35 am
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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 2 - More Hornbills

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

It was almost 9 in the morning, and a boat ride was planned at about 10. While waiting for the time to come at Havana Beach Resort, I captured more pictures of the hornbills there.


A hornbill on the roof of a chalet at Havana Beach Resort. (Ref. No.: IMG_32210001)
Time: 8.58 am
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Two hornbills on the roof. (Ref. No.: IMG_32220001)
Time: 8.59 am
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A pair of hornbills perching on the roof. (Ref. No.: IMG_32230001)
Time: 9.01 am
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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 1 - Dinner

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

It was evening already after having fun at the beach. Time to have dinner!


View from my chalet at Havana Beach Resort in the evening. (Ref. No.: IMG_32140001)
Time: 6.37 pm
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For today's dinner, I went to Kiah Lim Restaurant (Malay: Restoran Kiah Lim) at Sungai Pinang Besar.


Kiah Lim Restaurant during dinner time. (Ref. No.: IMG_32150001)
Time: 7.16 pm
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The road leading to Kiah Lim Restaurant with red lanterns hanging above it, signifying Chinese New Year. (Ref. No.: IMG_32160001)
Time: 7.17 pm
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The same road at night with the lanterns lighted up. (Ref. No.: IMG_32180001)
Time: 8.47 pm
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After dinner, there weren't many more activities on Pangkor Island. The only thing to do was to go back to the resort. However, in conjunction with Chinese New Year, the resort management decided to give us a show of fireworks.

A resort worker setting off a firework at night at the entrance of Havana Beach Resort, drawing cheers from fellow tourists. (Ref. No.: MVI_32190001)
Time: 6.36 pm


This ended day 1 on Pangkor Island.


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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 1 - Nipah Bay Beach

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

Tired of being in the resort for so long, it was time to go to the beach! Nipah Bay Beach was just across a road opposite Havana Beach Resort.

The following photos show Nipah Bay Beach and its surroundings:


Southern part of Nipah Bay Beach with two boats on it. (Ref. No.: IMG_31940001)
Time: 3.45 pm
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Northern part of Nipah Bay. (Ref. No.: IMG_31950001)
Time: 3.46 pm
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A motorboat coasting along Nipah Bay. (Ref. No.: IMG_31970001)
Time: 3.51 pm
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Images of the beach itself:


Waves lapping onto Nipah Bay Beach. (Ref. No.: IMG_32080001)
Time: 4.01 pm
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Somebody's name ('Yuzhe') written on the clean and sandy beach . (Ref. No.: IMG_32120001)
Time: 4.39 pm
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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 1 - Havana Beach Resort

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

On board a taxi, I travelled from Pangkor Town at the eastern side of Pangkor Island to Havana Beach Resort near Nipah Bay at the western side using the coastal road.


Pasir Bogak Beach facing Pangkor Laut Island. (Ref. No.: IMG_31870001)
Time: 12.58 pm
Photographer's location: 4.21367° N, 100.55100° E4.21367100.55100
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I arrived at Havana Beach Resort at about 1 pm.


At the entrance to Havana Beach Resort. (Ref. No.: IMG_31880001)
Time: 1.03 pm
Photographer's location: 4.23033° N, 100.54500° E4.23033100.54500
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After checking in and taking a rest inside my chalet, I went outside for a walk around the resort. There were a few hornbills around the resort, presumely taken care of by the owner of the resort.


A hornbill perched on the railing of a chalet. (Ref. No.: IMG_31900001)
Time: 1.32 pm
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A hornbill sitting on the branch of a tree. (Ref. No.: IMG_31910001)
Time: 1.33 pm
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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 1 - Approaching Pangkor Island

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

Riding a ferry, I travelled past the river mouth of Dinding River into the open sea.


A ferry carrying passengers to Pangkor Island. (Ref. No.: IMG_31730001)
Time: 12.03 am
Photographer's location: 4.24805° N, 100.59400° E4.24805100.59400
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After a while, Pangkor Island was clearly visible.

Panoramic view of Pangkor Island. (Ref. No.: STITCH_31750001)
Panorama created from individual photos with ref. nos. STA_31750001, STB_31760001, STC_31770001 and STD_31780001.
Time: 12.07 am
Photographer's location: 4.24705° N, 100.58400° E4.24705100.58400


As the ferry cruised along the eastern side of Pangkor Island towards Pangkor Jetty, I got to see buildings, fishing villages and boats along the shoreline of Pangkor Island.


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Time: 12.07 am
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Time: 12.09 am
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Time: 12.10 am
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Passing by Sungai Pinang Besar...


Some buildings in Sungai Pinang Besar, which includes the Pangkor Hainan Association building and a Hindu temple. (Ref. No.: IMG_31850001)
Time: 12.13 am
Photographer's location: 4.22252° N, 100.57900° E4.22252100.57900
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After disembarking the ferry at Pangkor Jetty in Pangkor Town, I took a taxi towards Havana Beach Resort.


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Pangkor Trip '07 - Day 1 - Lumut

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Day 1	Lumut · Approaching Pangkor Island · Havana Beach Resort · Nipah Bay Beach · Dinner
Day 2	More Hornbills · Boat Ride & Pulau Giam · White Tom Yam
Day 3	A Fireworm · Back to Lumut

INTRODUCTION

I went for a 3D/2N visit to Pangkor Island starting from this day, which was just two days after Chinese New Year. I went there by taking a ferry from the mainland. For the three days, I stayed at Havana Beach Resort at Nipah Bay.

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I travelled from Penang to Lumut in the morning to catch a ferry to Pangkor Island (Malay: Pulau Pangkor). At about 10.30 am, I arrived at Lumut Jetty. Lumut Jetty is located at the banks of Dinding River (Sungai Dinding).


A ferry moving towards Lumut Jetty from the mouth of Dinding River. (Ref. No.: IMG_31590001)
Time: 10.46 am
Photographer's location: 4.23690° N, 100.63218° E4.236914100.632180
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View of Dinding River upstream. (Ref. No.: IMG_31610001)
Time: 10.53 am
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At about 11.30 pm, I boarded a ferry and began my journey towards Pangkor Island. While travelling towards the river mouth, I passed by Lumut's Royal Malaysian Navy base.


A ship at the Royal Malaysian Navy base. (Ref. No.: IMG_31650001)
Time: 11.46 am
Photographer's location: 4.24045° N, 100.61800° E4.24045100.61800
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A ship undergoing maintenance at the PSC-Naval Dockyard. (Ref. No.: IMG_31700001)
Time: 11.50 am
Photographer's location: 4.24358° N, 100.61000° E4.24358100.61000
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Approaching the river mouth and into the open sea...


A boat travelling towards Lumut. (Ref. No.: IMG_31710001)
Time: 11.54 am
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