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| Tuesday, 5-Feb-2008 12:15 |
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Day 4: Sipadan - the untouched Island
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Went to Sipadan the next day. MasyaAllah, it was simply amazing and breathtaking. No word to describe it, be it in Malay or English. Bila dah snorkle, lagik laa terkezut giler! Banyak giler ikan!!!! Semuanya cantik, colourful and unique! Penyu plak memang confirm byk giler. Tak sama langsung dgn penyu yg dlm gambar, yg nie 100x lagi cantik. Siap ada ikan jilat2 belakang badan die  . Just like heaven laa for divers. Recommended sangat2 utk pergi at least once in a lifetime.
Amongst the species that we saw were batfish, jackfish (which we actually had for dinner last night), fusiliers, dory fish, long fin banner fish, pinktail fish, shark!!!!, and my favourite the mandarin fish.
Really glad the authority preserve the island by limiting the number of people that can be there at one time. Thanks to those who manage to persuade me to go there  .
After lunch, we left the beautiful Seaventures. Took boat back to Semporna and rush to look for buses going to Sandakan. This was simply our 'thrilling backpacking' moment as we did not book any bus and simply gamble with the time. By hook or by crook, we have to arrive Sandakan by night time or else all our plan for the next 5 days will astray.
Through hard negotiation, tayar pancit, van bocor, bumpy roads, we managed to arrive sandakan via Lahad Datu (read more in my blogs for the whole thriller) 
*Sorry, pictures underwater blurred sbb sarung camera tu yg lama punye.
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| Monday, 4-Feb-2008 12:00 |
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Day 3: To the Ocean Deep (Semporna, Mabul, Kapalai)
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arrived Semporna
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pergi masjid
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solat subuh
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Semporna, a simple town
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a kid...
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morning market
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We arrived in Semporna early in the morning. Semporna is a very interesting place as it is by the sea. Its morning market is something different than KL for sure. We then went to Seaventures around 8.30 am in the morning. It's like an old rig so you can live in the middle of the sea. Very cool indeed . Very near with Mabul island. You can googled seaventures+sipadan and find the website.
I really love Mabul island. It's so peaceful, the villagers there a.k.a Orang Laut enjoying their life and seizing each day that pass by like there's no worries. On the other hand, Kapalai is a man-built exclusive island. Cantik gak, elok utk honeymoon. In fact there were a lot of weddings held there.
Read my blog for the whole stories. http://manjalara.diaryland.com.
*Sorry the underwater camera is blurred coz cover die yg lama punyer.
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| Sunday, 3-Feb-2008 12:00 |
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Discover Borneo: Day 2 - To the Mountain High
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From Kudat, we drove to Kundasang to go to the Mount Kinabalu. Passed through Kota Belud and arrived Kinabalu Park at Kundasang around 10.00pm. Luckily Husna knows the way around Sabah or else sure we'll get lost as there are basically no street lights at most part!
Checked in at the Grace Hostel (All the lodges here belong to Sutera Harbour, you can check their rates at http://suterasanctuarylodges.com). The place is very comfortable and clean. Although there are many resorts surround Mount Kinabalu, this place is your best bet as it is the closest point which can be reach via road. Higher than that, kena daki laa beb
We did not plan to climb the great mountain this time around as Laban Rata is fully booked for the month of February (there's only one lodge at Laban Rata). Plus based on Angah and Along's experiences climbing the mountain last year, I don't think I am physically and mentally prepared yet.
Anyway, on the morning of 2nd Feb, a few of us woke up early for the sunrise (not me of course). It was very cold indeed I chose to cuddle in my blanket . Lepas tu baru bangun, had our breakfast. Nak mandi, air sejuk giler mcm ice! Then jalan jalan pusing Kinabalu Park. Went to Timpohon Gate - the entry to climb the Mountain. You can also enter through Mesilau Gate, which will take you longer by 20km (if I'm not mistaken) but more sightseeing of beautiful scenery (that's the route Along & Angah took last year...terer sioott!)
We later climbed a jungle trek for a water fall view (120 metres) and mountain view (230 metres). I'm the only lazybone, baru naik beberapa meter dah patah balik. Penat sioot! Seriously, 120 metres straight line is so different with 120 metres going up!!!
So I waited down alone at the Timpohon Gate, while watching a few guys packing their bags to climb the mountain. They are actually workers; also are known as 'orang bukit'. They climbed everyday to bring neccessities up the hill (things vary according to days). It can be cement like that day or it could be a refrigerator! Depends laa requirement orang kat Laban Rata coz takde cara lain nak bawak barang ke atas tu.
All in all, the place is splendid! The tranquility scenes and breezy weather absolutely make one smile. Now I know why people like going to hilly places like Cameron. Of course this is 10 x better, it's the highest mountain in Malaysia!
After enjoying the mountain sight sepuas puas hati, we all went to Ranau for the Poring Hot Spring. Went for the Tree Top Walk, walaupun agak gayat tapi best gak! Then jungle trekking utk ke Kipungit Waterfall. Again, the waterfall cold like ice! Best woo berendam... 
On the way back to K.K, singgah makan Lokan Bakar and Air Kelapa Puding. Sedap tau air kelapa puding tu! Taktau naper tak jual kat semenanjung. We arrived K.K around 5.00pm, ready to board the bus to Semporna....
*Read my travelog for a more detailed description of our trip http://manjalara.diaryland.com
Next: Day 3 - From Mountain High to Ocean Deep
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| Saturday, 2-Feb-2008 12:00 |
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Discover Borneo: Day 1- The Tip of Borneo
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Yeayyy year 2008 begins with a great holiday to the land of Borneo. There were 6 of us; me, jijan, along (fikri), angah (munie), husna (along's girlfriend) and amin (husna's brother). We plan to backpack to almost all districts in Sabah for 9 days.
We left KL early in the morning of Feb 2nd via AirAsia flight direct to K.K. Thanks to AirAsia, now everyone can fly . Husna and Amin fetched us at the airport (they arrived there one day earlier). We rented 2 kancil cars, got a very reasonable price through Husna's connection. Proceed to Kudat, a district at the northernmost part of Sabah, almost 190 kilometers from K.K. Imagine the fun drive
It's a very remote yet interesting place as it faces the South China Sea on the west, and Sulu Sea on the east. On the way, we stopped by at Kg Bavanggazo to visit Rungus Panjang Longhouse. Next, we went to Simpang Mengayau, a place where these 2 seas meet (kalau ikut peta dkt hujung telinga tu la) thus the name Tip Of Borneo. You can actually literally stands at the end of that ear
The place is very beautiful, breezing and undisturbed, makes you feel so calm. Makes me feel like laying down and sleep. Mcm nak nangis beb tengok keindahan ciptaan Allah. A must place to go! There's also a breathtaking view of Pantai Kalampunian, the white-sand beach along Simpang Mengayau. Sampai terasa mcm lepas nie dah tak nak pergi PD hehehe...
*All the pictures in this Borneo trip are taken by various cameras, including Along's Nikon D80. Check out his wonderful snaps at --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/4longz/
You can also read my travelog for a more detailed description of the trip http://manjalara.diaryland.com
Next: Dayt 2 - to the Mountain High
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| Saturday, 29-Dec-2007 12:00 |
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Jeehan & Faiq Engagement
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Year 2007 was ended beautifully when 2 of our best friends, Jeehan & Faiq got engaged. The ceremony was held at Jeehan's place @ Klang. She looked quite nervous yet happy . Faiq & family arrived after solat zuhur, 13 kereta plat A datang dari Ipoh kome..nasib baik Pakcik Jamji dah ready hihihi...
Jeehan is the first in the family, so the relatives are quite busy here and there. Kitorang pun (me, rina, sue, tina, diha) buat2 laa sibuk jugak tolong hehe...
The event went well (except the part where one of us almost knocked down the engagement cake ). Food was delicious, although there was no famous 'tempe'  . I bet Sue is still craving the delicious tapai till today.
Congratulations to both side. I can't find any other couple that are so perfect and meant for each other. InsyaAllah, we'll be eating nasik minyak soon!!!
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| Saturday, 13-Oct-2007 07:43 |
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Aidilfitri 07'
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Some pictures from this year aidilfitri at hubby's hometown. Semua orang pakai baju matching dgn pasangan masing masing:)
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| Wednesday, 1-Aug-2007 13:23 |
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August Weddings
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atik writing on her invitation card
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the last time lepak with her before she becomes someone wife;)
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pengantin dah sampai!
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Coincidentally there were 3 special persons had their weddings last August. No. 1 - My best friend during SMHK period, Sharifah. Our friendship remains close until now. She is also the maid of honor for me during my wedding. No. 2 - My dearest roomate for 2 years at Maresmart Atik, which of course still remain my closest girlfriend ever. You can't split up with someone after having to share the same room for 2 years! No. 3 - My best friend in MRSM Gerik time Ika, which the only student who came from Terengganu in my batch. So bebudak gerik were quite excited to have a road trip to Terengganu!
Anyway, here are some of the pictures. Of course you can see more pictures in their respective friendster
Atik's page ---->http://lillix.fotopages.com/
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| Sunday, 1-Jul-2007 12:00 |
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~Penang Trip~
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Our friends planned an ad-hoc trip to Penang to visit our dear friend mariam who was admitted to a hospital there. Anyway, the same day we were going there, we found out she was released from the hospital and going back to her hometown at Taiping. Since kitorang dah booking tpt tidur kat Penang, kena pi Penang jugak laa dulu.
Sampai Penang dah lewat mlm. Tgk kemenangan Kedah (F.A Cup), then pi carik makan kat luar. Pastu time kitorang tidur, si anuat still rajin pi carik nasik kandaq 'beratuq". Sth like that laa namanya...Kitorang mkn nasik tu for breakfast. Sedap menjilat jari.
On the way to Taiping, we all singgah Juru. Met Dira & Rina there. They brought us to a crab-restaurant somewhere nearby toll Juru, which is famous with its mee ketam and nasik goreng ketam. Yummy!!!!!! Dahlah murah lak tu.
Then akhirnya objektif utama kami tercapai, visit mariam a.k.a mak yam. She's doing okay. Admired her bravery in facing all these things. Hopefully she recovers soon. Miss her so much already!!!
Later then her dad bought for us some durians as desert. Splendid way to end our journey!
Let us all pray for mak yam's health. InsyaAllah....
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| Saturday, 26-May-2007 12:00 |
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Pasir Salak & Bkt Melawati
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After attended Zainun's wedding, we decided to jalan jalan Pasir Salak as it was so nearby. Plus as we both love history, so tak logic kalau tak singgah. Surprisingly the place was crowded. There were rombongan sekolah doing some sort of history quiz, haha...
Half through the time tunnel, anuat called and invited us to join them @ Kuala Selangor later. Apparently he attended a different wedding there and decided to watch fireflies later at nite. Quite interesting idea, as we never watch fireflies (kalau se-ekor tu tak kira laa) and as to the fact that we can only find it at Kuala Selangor and Amazon. Sth like that I think...
Anyway, we reached Kuala Selangor around maghrib. Managed to view the sunset from Bukit Melawati. Jeehan pun join gak sbb rumah dia mmg dkt area situ. Convoy pergi this kampung (I forgot the name!) where they provide boats for watchers to go and watch fireflies. Surprisingly, the queue was long!!! Ramai nya nak tgk fireflies, bkn anuat sorang hahahaha
But the waiting totally worth it. It was so amazing, 100 x more pretty than a christmas tree. Siapa2 ada masa terluang and lalu area situ, pergi laa tgk. Takut nnt in the future dah pupus ke...Di-suggestkan pergi waktu awal bulan, time bulan tak mengambang...Tapi mmg tak boley amik gambar laa. Snap pakai camera ape pun tak dpt. Coz die kelip tu laju tahap dewa, kelajuan cahaya or sth like that haha...
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| Saturday, 26-May-2007 12:00 |
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Zainun's wedding
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We were very busy this year; hubby seems to be working on weekends too, which made us missed a lot of invitations on weddings and events. So when we got this one free weekend, I was so excited to drag hubby to perak (kg gajah or batu gajah, tak ingat laa hihi...) to attend my friend's wedding.
We went early in the morning before Subuh coz hubby don't like to travel when it's hot;). Sampai at the pekan safely, cuci2 muka kat masjid and bought gift-wrapper at one of the stationery shops. Wrapped the gift in the car and changed clothes. Seb baik gak majlis start kul 11am, boley laa kitorang pergi terus. Lucky gak pergi awal, sbb lepas tu hujan.
Got to spend quite some times with enon, borak2. We were close back then during highschool time but have not crossed path after that, so it was very meaningful for me to be there. Thanks hubby for bringing me. Muahsss
Congratulations to Zainun & hubby, semoga berbahagia selamanya!!!
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