Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Group [Part 3]

Chagar Hutang [Part 3] - Other Activities


Day 1 (Saturday)

We met at UMT's Turtle House for short Power Presentation, to Merang Jetty by Mini Bus and to Laguna Jetty (Redang) by Laguna Ferry. Once, we reached Laguna Jetty at Redang, we were transfered to our own speedboat named Si Penyu and then to Chagar Hutang. We were given an on-site briefing by Kak Lea and as well as our assignment of duty rosters and patrol teams or both day and night patrols. Then it was our leisure time to unpack our baggage, shower, cam-whore and preparation for dinner.

Day 2 (Sunday)

Early in the beautiful Sunday morning, our first activity was Beach Cleaning. It was surprising to see many rubbish everywhere throughout the 350 meter long beach including Styrofoam, Shoes / Slippers, Cans, Water Bottle, Tyre and etc. These rubbish probably are from inconsiderate and irresponsible human behavior who does not bother about the surrounding or should I say human who does not know the word 'dustbin'. I don't understand,why is that so difficult to throw their rubbish into the rubbish bin or does it just their 'tidak apa' (don't know don't care) attitude. Therefore, I would say Please throw your rubbish into the rubbish bin but not anywhere outside the road, the river, the jungle or the whatever.

P/s: Simple way to throw small rubbish like tissue, can drink, water bottle, etc is to bring it HOME and throw it at your home rubbish bin.

Day 3 (Monday)

(Gary and Harry climb the coconut tree and hill side like REAL MONKEY~!!Siao~~!!)

(My Snorkeling Partner, Very Adventurous and Fun to be with [My Cup of Tea])

As for Day 3, we were told that we are going for SNORKELING~!! WoOhoOo~!! And Of course, Cheeky Gary and Harry will be our tour guide and being cheeky as always, they drive the boat like riding-on-horse-at-sea which means your butt will be spanked hardly onto the seat due to the strong wave. However, They brought us to 3 Snorkeling Spots which Ming and I prefers the second spot as we had spotted Clown Fish, Puffer Fish, Small Grouper, Some Barracuda looking Fish, Stone Fish, MANY MANY Jelly Fishes and of course Beautiful Corals.

(Don't the Platform looks like dating? The one with wheel are Male and without are Female)

(Da Boyz are SUICIDING becoz the Chicks does not bother them)

(Da Girlz, So Happy coz da Guyz are suciding~!! BTW I really love these pictures, So Studio Photo)

After Snorkeling, Gary and Harry brought us to the REAL REDANG RESORT side. It was so beautiful and More-Civilize-Hi-Tech-Place. Everyone started to make phone calls to Mum, Dad, Sis, Grandma, Grandpa, Boyfriend, Girlfriend and the list goes on and on. We had our lunch there with BIG BIG BIG Coconut that you never see in KL ( bigger than human head). After our lunch, we are back to Chagar Hutang~!!.

Day 4 (Tuesday)

(Uprive Hike @ Prawn Spa)

(5 Gorgeous Girls during the Prawn Spa)

(Ming's Feet and Little Black Shrimps)

After a day with guided tour, therefore it is time for Unguided Tour to the Chagar Hutang Upriver Hike. Even though the word 'Upriver Hike' sounded tiring and very adventurous, in actual fact it is only 5-8 minutes hike up to the River from our Place. Initially, we thought the staffs were lying about the Prawn Spa, but once we soaked our leg into the clear river, you can see cute little black shrimps surrounding your feet and then bit your dead skin. Besides, I am the only one who did not soak my feet into the River as it is too ticklish and had a slight itch whenever the shrimp bit my feet. Therefore, I just take pictures of the sceneries and them~!!

(The Slippers represent us.. Nice right..)

(Models of Slot X 2008)

After the Upriver Hike, we have plenty of time till we started doing our usually most busy job which is Cam Whoring. And as usually, being the most cheeky of all, I planned all those formation and though some have failed but Wei Hoe our personal photographer still manage to take nice picture of us. Which picture is the best? Kindly comment...

Day 5 (Wednesday)

(Turtle Rock Hike and Beautiful Sceneries)

Day 5 I would say was one of the best among the best because it is the the Real Hiking up to the Turtle Rock. It took us about 30 minutes to hike up to the Turtle Rock which is much shorter time and route in comparison to my 5 km Hike at Bako National Park, Kuching which took us few hours to hike. The Turtle Rock was a little tougher as we need to climb the big Rock which is pretty sloppy and scary. But However, the handwork pays off with the amazing 5 beautiful spots on top of the hill side, with the strong wind and beautiful sceneries.

Day 6 & 7 (Thursday & Friday)

On Thursday was the Bye Bye Day to Gary and Harry (On Leave) and Yii Sin, Yii Lun and Swee Ling as they have to go back to KL and Johor early. Which means left only me, Ming, Joanne, Wei Hoe, Khek Meng and the ISLAND itself. It was pretty cool as it felt like in Survivor Island which only have the 5 of us. But still, we never forget to Beach Clean-Up and of course Patrolling.

On Friday, the itinerary for us is Camp-Site-Clean-Up. Instead of just cleaning up our own dorm itself, we had cleared many ant nests that are in the FOOD cupboard, below the stove and others by burning them alive as there are TOO many of them. We also had thoroughly washed the floor, the stove, the sink or should I say the whole kitchen. It was pretty cool to see the happy face of Aband Adie and Abang Mann when we told them we had cleaned the kitchen. Therefore, double peace for US~!!

Overall

(1...2...3... JUMP~!!!!!)

Therefore Overall, we had a Blasting Volunteer Job at Chagar Hutang. Cheers~!!

Stay Tune for Part 4~!!