Tioman to Kuantan

From Tioman we spent a night between two islands called Sembilang and Seiri Buat and had the most wonderful time snorkelling. The fish were not that abundant but the coral was just brilliant from purples, pinks, blues, yellows and white. The next night was spent anchored off the beach at Rompin where we attended a local festival. We have been anchored off the beach in front of the Hyatt Resort at Kuantan for four days. It is a very rolly anchorage and so have had to use both of our "flopper stoppers" - they work a treat. We have a rally "high tea" here tonight and will head out to the islands in the morning.

Desaru, Pulau Aur and Tioman

We are in the Tioman group of islands on the east side of the Malaysia Penninsula and will be in this area before heading north for the next nine days. Very good diving and snorkelling. I (Chris) have certainly put to good use Steve and Marion Collis gift of a coral viewer -- not sure of the name but you don't have to get wet to view the coral and all the fish within. Magnificant!

Singapore Straits

Johor Straits

Night market at Gelang Patah

Gala Dinner - Danga Bay, Johor, Malaysia

Our hosts, the state of Johor, were extremely generous when it came to the Gala Dinner. We had food fit for a King, plenty of refreshments including beer and a live band and singers that made your feet tap involuntarily. The traditional dancers were sensational and joined all the rally participants toward the end of the evening - dancing to the sounds of Santana!! What a fabulous night. Next stop will be Deseru where we will be anchored off a resort on the East Coast of Malaysia. We leave here on the 28th May and should be there on the 30th May, after heading south and rounding Singapore.

The Republic of Singapore

Singapore is one place you can feel entirely safe walking alone on the streets. It is very clean and very, very organised. It is certainly not the "cheap" shopping mecca of years ago but it is wonderful to visit for a more "western" feel. However -- shoes and handbags are always on the agenda when in Singapore. Not to disappoint anyone -- two pairs of shoes were purchased this trip!! Sorry, no photos of the shoes.