VMY2014: Cherating Turtle Sanctuary

Our vision for this trip, to visit as many as possible places of interest around cherating and kemaman area. 

Next stop is the Turtle Sanctuary. A must visit place in town if you are here. Plus, it's free.

The entrance. 

This place was built in a local village house style. I believe to suit the local environment around here. Visitors need to leave the shoes before entering this house

Was officiated in 1998 

Visiting time

The Dugong 

Stone turtle

The map showing the location of the sanctuary.

We barely noticed this place but eventually discovered the signage on our way to Kemaman. 

A few ponds were built here. 

Little pond for the little one

Big daddy at bigger pond

Younger version

The stone version

Babies were separated from their parents but saw one mommy tried to save her little one. We just watched. Pitty them

The giant one. Big daddy

We didnt plan to stay more than 15 minutes. But the experience made the time passed by without realising it. An hour visit was really worth it. Perhaps in future, the authority could let we experience and touch the turtle in live rather just watch them swimming in the pool

No fees charged for entrance but donation is welcome.

The sanctuary

Cherating Turtle Sanctuary

Location: It's on the way to Club Med. That's the tip. You find Club Med than you will find this sanctuary.

VMY2014: Ana Ikan Bakar Petai, Tanjung Lumpur

Hungry. Very very. 

Drive from Cherating to Kuantan town just to have a taste of Ana Ikan Bakar Petai

Butter prawn. Does not meet my expectation. Too much oil. No crispy crispy covered the prawn. 

We picked Siakap / Seabass.

Half was cooked 3 rasa while another half with Ana's signature sambal

Kailan Ikan Masin

Chicken Tom Yum

Deep Fried Squid 

We picked two squids but we felt like eating more than than. 

Another half of the fish was grilled with the sambal. and given 2 types of condiment. one with soy source and another one with tamarind flavor

Looked yummy. seriously yummy. we managed to finish almost all the food. And it only cost us RM100. 

Closed. We were the last one to leave.

Well, in short, what we discovered here is, Ana Ikan Bakar Petai has special signature taste at all its dishes. Not only the grilled fish but all dish with gravy. example the tom yum. it tastes "something" similar to the grilled fish. If you had extra space in your tummy, tom yum also a good option to try on. Chill!!!

VMY2014: Cherating, Pahang

Date of visit: 15 March 2014
Location: Cherating Beach, Kuantan, Pahang

Beach retreat with buddies, Miss T and Miss H

It's been more than a month since i m updating my blog. So, i'll try my best to update this one. A trip to Cherating, Pahang. The original mission was to attend a wedding ceremony of our friend's brother but later we decided to continue with a short trip to Cherating beach and explore the place.

The weather was good at that time. It's windy and cool. Perfect moment to scroll along the beach and relax from business and chaotic city.

Wide and clean beach.

I have not been here for many many years. So, to see such a clean beach, clear water, bright blue sky was such a bless.

Spent our first day here with ATV ride. RM40 per person for about 1 hour trip plus a guude cumm photographer

About to rain. Strong wind.

After prayer, we had another plan, firefly watching with Hafiz Cherating activities. A quite well known travel and outdoor activities agent in this area, known by local and also tourist.

Took some pic here. 

Hafiz Cherating profile.

Not only firefly watching, they also  provide mangroving serving, turtle watching (based on season), fishing trip etc. 

Signange to Hafiz's office. But later, when we get there, they took us by boat and drop us at the bridge close to the junction heading to Hafiz's office. So, in future, if you are interested to join this trip, you just stop and park your car along the bridge. A few Hafiz' staff are waiting near or under the bridge for registration and payment. Firefly watching cost us RM25 per pax.

No photos taken. No lights are allowed while cruising the river. It will distract the firefly. But the trip was really fun. So many active flier.They were friendly too. The boatman took us near to the mangroves and we managed to catch one or two flies. It's a long river but we were cruising for about 7km. Before the trip began, Hafiz himself will brief the visitors about his background, the fireflies, do's and dont;s while watching the fireflies and many others. It took around 15-30 minutes while floating in our boat. 

Firefly watching is scheduled daily for 2 sessions, 7.30pm and 8.30pm. we opt for 8.30pm. 

Another beach retreat in the morning before leaving for KL.

Good weather this morning