When night came, nothing much happens. we just hung out at the beach bar for a while, played Uno and watch Ben 10 on cartoon network.

Woke up bright and early the next day for buffet breakfast, and for jungle trekking! We were so worried that they would cancel the trip because we were the only ones who were interested. but no....the guide was already waiting near our chalet for us; we didn't even have to walk all the way to the reception to meet him. 1 upz!

We cut through the golf course, walked up a winding path, to the start of the jungle. And i was already perspiring badly. haha, the guide was doing reaching exercises, so i consoled myself that i was not the only weak one.

The trek through the rainforest was cool....we saw bouldering, latex trees, geekos, crabs, porcupine nest, jasmine flowers, really big trees, cool intricate spider webs....luckily not a snake. and there are snakes.....The mosquitoes were merciless, but Nigel mercifully loaned me some cigarettes to chase them away. and of course, he now has a photo of a quit smoking consultant holding a lit cigarette....the embarrassment....sigh.





All the effort and sweat and drenched t-shirts were worth it when we finally reached the waterfall. it's not big....we were surprise when we stopped in a clearing and the guide said "here we are". i was like...okaayy....it's really untouched. and we happily took lots of photos. well, nigel took lots of photos because i prefered the cold water and he preferred to....look around. the waterfall was really worth the whole trip to Tioman. so happy for myself. that we don't get freaked out by spiders, and chamelons and bees...

After lunch, we went to explore the beach/sea. it was high tide at 4pm. and we rented a kayak to explore the clear beautiful waters. It was really cooling, nice, clear....and green. there were blue waters further off, but the undercurrent was quite strong. we paddled and paddled, but we couldn't quite get to anywhere we wanted to reach. so we just hung out at the low waters. it was actually just 1-2m above the sandy beach( we found that out later then the tide left at night).

it wasn't until we showered ourselves with fresh water that we realised that the sea water had left us so dehydrated. after swimming in the pool and taking a drink from the pool bar, we washed up to head for dinner.

Trying to save money, we decided not to rent any bike or cab, but instead, walk to the jetty. it turned out to be a very long way, and also because it was up, up uphill for a long time. and the prices of things like water, souveirs, and food did not change. we regretted walking so far out. so by the time we reached the jetty (yes! we did it!) i was so ready to take a cab back.

Nonetheless, we had dinner by the beach side, at a chinese restaurant that the resort staff had recommended. the view and breeze was great...the price was great too.

Wed: Baby and I set out for your short leisure trip to Tioman! it's a great trip.

We arrived after bus and ferry to the clear green waters....but the sun was very hot....took the shuttle provided by the Berjaya Resort to the lobby, check in, and there was a nice little bus to drive us to our DELUXE chalet....how great? We were quite impressed by the driver's skills. he can really negotiate the all the small and winding turns to our chalet. and our chalet is off the road because it's facing the beach.

We were very glad to have upgraded our room because not only was our room bigger, we soon found out that almost everything we needed could be reached within 1 min. (with the exception of the reception, which we could just call from our room. ) there was a nice swimming pool with jacuzzi, children's pool children's slide, and a pool bar! not to mention many many nice deck chairs and shades to sit by the pool, sun-tan, sleep or read. and the restaurant is just beside the pool. so first thing we did was to eat lunch. the food was okay-priced....and standard is good. Nig had a creamy seafood fettucine with very nice tasting parmesan cheese. and the seafood they added was great! (i tried a small, tweeny bit of fish). and it costs RM25. not bad....we sat by the pool and enjoyed the sea breeze while having lunch. the holiday is starting out real well!

Nig and I went for a soothing body scrub, massage and fine dining for our 3 year anniversary.

After his school at 4pm, we rushed to Liang court, where they have the couple suites. So we got a Chinese lady to scrub him down, and then massage. Once again, Nig fell asleep during the massage.

The scrub was with some glacier salt. and we thought i was a good idea to scrub some on our face as well. however, when salt mixes with water, and it drips into your eyes......it can be very stinging. good idea, yeah riight....

Unfortunately we were a bit delayed by the great salesperson from Amore. But of course, i must show how immune i am to such persuasions to Nig. So i insisted on saying no. Though i really wanted to sign up something....oh how. resolve is RESOLVE. do not buy anything. DO NOT.

Then we GPS our way to Pulau Keppel, Where clever grace had already reserved an outside seat by the river at Prive Restaurant. Great view.

we paid $134 for the meal. The restaurant made it "worth" it. the service was good. the head waitresses was young, good-looking, and wearing a sexy shiny cocktail dress. the other waitresses were very nice and attentive. Like when i was thinking (haven't raised my hand yet) of asking for our dessert, one waitress just peeped in from behind the plants to ask if we needed anything.

also, we had bread, baked by themselves while waiting for our food. The bread was good, especially the sourdough. it had walnuts and raisins in it. nicely mixed, that even a non-bread lover like Nig said it was good. then we had origanic mushroom soup. we ordered one bowl, and mentioned that we will be sharing it. So the Chef separated one bowl into 2 portions. Great right?

The mushroom soup was more more more mushroom than soup. small minced chunks of mushroom in a mushroom paste? Nig enjoyed it. but the whole bowl (my portion too) became a bit jer-lak.

Nig ordered a Roasted boneless quail. More springy than chicken, but no other sides came with it. I ordered veal loin. it melts in your mouth! however, i realised it was not as well done as i liked it, because towards the center it became less chewable. so i gave it to Nig too. The side of sultanas and cheese potato went very well. We like it very much.

Last but not least, the chocolate souffle was good. the top and the sides have a crispy layer of slightly caramelised sugar. and it was quite a big bowl. not bad....oh, forgot to mention what the mushroom soup had a floating piece of baked cheese to chew one. i like the idea.

After that we went to walk around pulau keppel and momentarily wondered what is the island on the other side. After a while, we realised that it's Pulau Blakang Mati, Sentosa Island.