The Jetty of Tanjung Piai (Cape)

The Jetty of Tanjung Piai trail is around 300-400 meter long. When we started the trail not too far from the main entrance, we saw a group of Nature and Wildlife Photographers setting up their gear and waiting to shoot on the Eagles around Tanjung Piai.

We were impressed by the Telephoto Lens they use...

After passing them, we met another group of peoples fishing along the pathway. What they caught for that day were mostly catfish....with one Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray (more than 1KG weight). I will blog about it after this post.

I love the walk to the Jetty, it's relax and especially cool sea breeze...we really enjoyed it!
We passed by the swamp area and noticed that the mangrove trees were planted nicely on it...

Ostrich Showfarm at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Ostrich Showfarm at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Alamanda Shopping Centre at Putrajaya, Selangor.

Alamanda Shopping Centre Putrajaya (N2°56.376' E101°42.714') located at Jalan Alamanda of the Federal Administrative capital of Malaysia, Putrajaya (between Energy, Water and Communications Ministry Office and Danau Point Apartment). You can refer from the map of this post.

Alamanda Shopping Mall

With a retail space of 700,000sq ft and over 3000 car parks providing convenient access to the mall, it is surrounded by lush greenery and water fountains which make Alamanda a mall not to be missed. The anchor tenants are Parkson Department Store, Carrefour Hypermarket, Cold Storage Supermarket and Golden Screen Cinemas Cineplex with over 160 specialty tenants including a bowling centre completing a vibrant and appealing retail mix.

You can find out more outlets having their offer on the Alamanda Shopping Centre website. Beside that, restaurants in the mall also providing their special discount differently. Go check it out!

The Shopping Centre has came out an attractive campaign - "Holiday On Us!". The campaign began from 28th November to 27th December 2009. It's a redemption! Not a contest, no quiz no slogan. Basically any shopper who spend RM800 and above in accumulated receipts in Alamanda, they are entitled for the holiday for free! Guaranteed! No questions asked!


It's really A good chance for you to do your Christmas Shopping! Just spend RM800 in accumulated receipts, you will definitely have your 8-days holiday vouchers in your hand! So just grab it before it's gone forever.
The voucher once validated online, shoppers have choice to choose Bali or Phuket oversea holiday and local destination (Kuantan/Pulau Langkawi/Penang/Port Dickson/Pulau Perhentian). For more information about the Holiday, you can visit the website : http://www.alamanda.com.my

Bluespotted Stingray at Tanjung Piai - Johor

"The bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma, is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, common throughout the coral reefs of the tropical Indian and western Pacific Oceans. A fairly small species not exceeding 35 cm (14 in) in width, this ray is easily recognizable by its oval pectoral fin disk, relatively short and thick tail with a deep fin fold underneath, and striking color pattern of many electric blue spots on a yellowish background with a pair of blue stripes on the tail." For more info, please click : Bluespotted ribbontail ray.

When we walked to the Jetty of Tanjung Piai, we met group of peoples fishing at along the pathway. Most the them caught a basket of Catfish, but...interesting was one of them caught a Bluespotted Stingray!

I did lift the Stingray. felt quite heavy...the weight at least few Kilogram! Wow! Cool!

They already chopped the tail when we were there, too bad I didn't see the 'Ribbontail'! The tail is the dangerous part of Stingray, the World Famous Mr Crocodile was killed by the tail!

Bluespotted Stingray

Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower, Travel

Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower (N4°31.113' E101°22.973') is located the end of the same road from Mossy Forest. I just miss out this post within my Cameron Highlands trip.

After Mossy Forest, we visit this tower which is located just before the Telecom Communication Building at Mount Brinchang. It's situated at the 2032 meter above sea level.

Staircase to the Tower

We were quite fortunate because of the Good weather that day, and we be able to see Ipoh Town on top of the Tower.

Ipoh town from far away. It's on the left of the tower.

On the right, you will the see the Titiwangsa Mountains.

"The Titiwangsa Mountains range starts starts in the north as a continuation of the Phuket mountain range in Southern Thailand, running approximately southeast and ends in the south near Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The highest elevation is the 2,183 m (7,162 ft) Gunung Korbu." For more info, please visit Wikipedia.

Another view from the tower, are few Telecommunication Tower with Full of antenna.

The antenna on the left might be the MARTS National Link Antenna.

We spent about 45 minutes there and continue our journey to the Time Tunnel Musuem.

Location map to Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower

Permaisuri Resort at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Permaisuri Resort (N2 25.101 E101 51.719) at Port Dickson is located nearby the Blue Lagoon Beach. Our initial plan was Blue Lagoon Beach, but the area was too packed when we reached there. We can't even drive into the parking area. So we had to detour to this nearby Pantai Cermin (Beach).

The resort seems just open not too long ago. Everywhere was clean...the staffs were friendly. We found a nice spot at the private beach and started having our light lunch over there.

During that moment, there were also a big group of visitors having their buffet lunch.

The sand over here was rather reddish compare with other beach we visited before. But the view was just breathtaking! I felt relax while walking at the beach...

On the right

On the left

I cannot understand why the management of the resort allow peoples get into the swimming pool without a swimsuit? That's not the way! It's not hygiene at all and it'll effect other peoples who like to swim...



Funny enough, I saw all adults in the swimming pool were Without a swimsuit! But most of kids have...wondering whether the adult swimsuit is Very expensive here?

Do you notice most of the adults are wearing their shirt?

This cute little girl wearing her swimsuit...

The reception at lobby

The open air restaurant

I'm cruising around the resort...

The food display at the restaurant does not look attractive...prices are reasonable.

The Resort seems like Only cater for local visitor, as I saw from the swimming pool, the restaurant and the reception...most of the staffs cannot speak English...and not much facilities around...

I felt the room rates are slightly high because it's doesn't justify with the service and facilities they have, the Studio Apartment cost MYR250++ per night. The Only reason to stay here is...the resort has a Beautiful Beach!

Poor manage of the rubbish at the beach

The banana boat

Macroview Care Centre at Eden Eco Farm

The Macroview Care Centre Children Summer Camp continued their activities on the second day to Eden Eco Farm, Saleng - Johor. (Link to the first day evening event)

I was late in the morning to follow them to the farm. When I arrived, I missed the introduction and the farm education for the children conducted by the owner - Mr Steven Lim around the Farm, so I just had a walk alone in the 20 acres farm...

After I visited the whole farm, the children started their 'Water War' at the small field! That was the moment I Love to capture!

Busy filling up the water to their toys

Then they started the Shooting!!
Some were running, shouting, screaming...happy and fun!

Hunting for target...

He was happy that someone Miss it!

I missed? Oh! Let me shoot again!

You must really be careful of this boy, he got the whole bottle of water!

The session last for about an hour then follow by the game organized by teachers...

Everyone was wet! Rule of the game...

After a while, everyone was jumping into the small pool beside the main building of Eden Eco Farm. All the kids love the pool because of the Slide, haha!

The owner of the farm and his employee were taking care of the kids from the slide.

Mr Steven Lim (right) - Owner of Eden Eco Farm of Saleng.

Night at Port Dickson Beach, Negri Sembilan Travel

Port Dickson Beach at Night

We had a stop at one of the beach along the Port Dickson Coastal. There were 2 photos I took for sharing...



I took out my tripod, and placed it towards the Port Dickson town. Photo below...

Port Dickson town from far away

I should make use of the Manual Focus rather than Auto Focus! Regretted after I look into the photos...

The next photo was shooting along the beach, which I'm more satisfied compare with the first photo.

The beach was quite crowded that night, I saw some of campers setting up their tent along the beach. It was a nice area to relax...



After hanging around the beach for an hour, we went back to the Resort for rest...that's end our first day at Port Dickson.

Fiddler Crab at Tanjung Piai (Cape) - Johor

Fiddler Crabs are small but colourful, most of which occur in mangrove or along the shore on mudflats area.
They come in various colour and belong to the family of Ocypodidae, Genus Uca.