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10 Mar 2006
- Final Day

Waking up in Penang and my first thought is
walking the beach. I skip breakfast and rush over
there only to find my media friends have beat me
to it .......they have been there a while .........
working on a darker tan.

We will be leaving shortly, heading south, back to
Kuala Lumpur. This is the last day of the MIMH
2006. Although the day is not over and there is
still much to see and do, there is a sense of
sadness; this tour is coming to an end.

'Load em up', last stop Bukit Merah Lake cruise
and Orang Utan Island.
We arrive to many smiles and the sound of
drums. Ahhh.....I will miss all the welcome
celebrations. We are ushered to the boat deck to
take the catamaran to the Orang Utan Island. But
stop...what do I see in front of me?? A lizard??
Yikes !!!

Off to the boat as fast as I can. I don't think that
scaly creature can catch up with me.

We have our life vest on - 'All aboard for Orang
Utan Island'. The staff of the Resort line the dock
to wave and wish us a fun ride to the island.
Hmmmm..... is there something they are trying to
tell us?

The ride feels cool ... a relief from the hot sun. I
see the island ahead. Very vegetated and remote.
I can also hear sounds....animal sounds.

Ride the boat to the Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah, The Dock at Bukit Merah

Boat Dock

We arrive at the island and we are greeted with
a refreshing drink. We then make our way to the
Orang Utans. On this island, the Orang Utans
run free and we are the ones in the cages. We
also get to meet Harry. Harry is a 10 month old
Orang Utan who was abandoned by this
mother. Not to worry, he gets lots of love from
the staff at the sanctuary....and the visitors as
well.

Looks like the Orang Utans are all in good
hands. Time to head back to the Resort. Lunch
is served at the Resort and it comes with a
spectacular 'Bamboo Dance'. I'd like to see a
spectator go up and try that. The snapping
bamboo can make for bruised ankles

Bamboo
Dance

So....the time has come....and like all good
things....this adventure has come to an end.
I have really enjoyed my time in Malaysia
and will remember it for days to come.

I hope that you, the reader, have come to know this
country through this Blog.

Malaysia should be your next Fantastic Vacation
Destination. There is really nothing like it.

Every person you meet is a friend,
Everyday is an adventure,
And every moment is an experience.

Bukit Merah is a Laketown Resort at the edge of
one of Malaysia's largest lakes, in the state of
Perak. Included in this Resort is a Waterpark,
Eco Park and lots of restaurants. A fun family
vacation.

Water Park
- Giant wave pool
- Giant bubble
- Raft tube rides
- Water flume rides
- Kids water playground
- Games pool.

Eco Parknter
- Jungle boardwalk
- Bird Park
- Tropical Trek
- Pets Park
- Reptile Park
- Orang Utan Island

Accommodations
- Apartments
- Resort Home
- Single storey bungalow
- Chalet on the water

Thank you
Tourism Malaysia
for giving me
the opportunity to be part of the
Malaysia International
Media Hunt 2006.
It has been a wonderful experience
and I am extremely grateful.
Your hospitality has been exemplary.

Thanks also go to
Mr. Wan Ahmad Lotfi
Dato' Paduka Wan Ibrahim,
chairman of the
MIMH 2006, and his crew.
An amazing group of people.
They did everything to make
this event a success.
You have my vote on that.

Thank you everyone involved
for making this a memorable trip.

The Travelling Gecko

The sun setting on our convoy

Orang Utan Island................................................