Monitor Lizard Going For FOOD! 蜥蜴的午餐

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KELLYBAYS Part Two

Welcome to Kelly Bays!
"Argggg. It is so muddy and look so dirty........." one of the tourists exclaimed. I have to hurriedly explained " It is now low tide and at wetland, the soil is able to absorb a tremendous amount of water, thus, the muddiness, but mind you, it actually helps to prevent floods and blah, blah, blah............" on and on I went on to explain the importance of wetlands, mangroves and the different types of species found at Kelly Bays.

"Gosh...... I never know that mangroves are so important. This is interesting information. It really makes me appreciate wetlands." What a relief to me.
" Is this the boat???????Oh my goodness. This is going to be fun!" exclaimed yet another tourist."

" Please.....everybody, please........come over here and let me explain first. You can lie on the nylon swing bed later as long as you want", I pleaded with my tourists during my guided introduction tour around Kellybays. We were at the beach front then and the guests couldn't resist the temptation of the inviting swing beds!

"The lamb is just delicious, I am going to put on extra pounds.....I thought I can cut back a few pounds in Sabah but ..........."

Later, " I am so exhausted, our banana boat flipped over at least a dozen times and it get more difficult to climb back on each time...........giggle.....giggle....." yet another tourist related his ordeal!

Another tourist's wife comments"My husband has caught at least 3 different type of fishes the whole day!"

"Help!!!!!!!!! The monitor lizard is trying to grab the fish I've caught!" one female screamed.

"Hey, I have not seen you around here for a long time. Where were you?" I asked a young couple. " We are body surfing at the beach. It was really fun........" "And you?" I asked another elderly couple aged more than seventy. "Oh, we were speeding down the beach in the buggy. Gosh, it was really thrilling............." "What................!You must be kidding" I exclaimed.

Really......what a group and what a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BORNEO KELLYBAYS

A unique water sports and multi recreational area in a natural wetland environment located about 50 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre in the Tuaran district. If you stay in Shangri'la Rasa Ria Resort, its only about 10-15 mins drive. You can spend half day or whole day and choose from various packages to accommodate your schedule and interests. You will find at least sometime to do there :


WaterSports : Try out body surfing in the sea at the 7km long beach front or enjoy limitless banana boat rides, canoeing and water bicycling at the scenic river with mangroves fronting the restaurant. Or try out the sailboat available for rent.

Land activities : Be artistic in creatng your own batik painting, try your luck in fishing for varieties of fish or even monitor lizards! Blowpipes, volleyballing are all available for free or rent a beach buggy and go speeding down the 7km long beach. Try your luck too in the traditional crab catching or cruise down the mangrove river in a unique bamboo raft and listen to explanation by your guide on the importance of mangrove swamps and the wetlands and the different species.

FOOD : In between all the activities and exercises, go for the sumptious buffet thoughtfully spread out in a tradional setting with salad, fried mee, squids/sotong, lamb, chicken wings, soup and also the very localised Bubur Chacha for dessert! For tea-break, hands-on to try making your own roti canai and teh tarik!

Relax : Tired after all the activities and need winding down? Lie down at the beach or even at the restaurant for a quick nap or try out the traditional massage or foot reflexology at the jungle spa (advance booking required).


Before you know it, it time to bid goodbye and head back to the bustling city centre.

View more photos of KellyBay at my photo album
For more information visit : http://www.kellybays.com

Note : Advance booking is neceesary, so, please book through any tour operator or contact me for necessary arrangement.

ME TOUCHING A SEA SNAKE!

I have finally plucked up enough courage to touch a sea snake myself and it is not so horrifying after all. This photo is taken on 11th Feb, 2008.......A day to remember, during my last tour group to Pulau Tiga, the Survivor Island.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 农历新年

Christmas and New Year had just left us not too long ago and now the Chinese in Malaysia are looking forward to Chinese New Year which falls on 07th February, 2008. Well, I felt all excited while doing the Heritage Walk on 29h Jan as the festive mood was all in the air in the streets and of course, very much so along Gaya Street. Gaya Street will be holding this yearly celebration again in a grand way, especially on 30th January on its opening ceremony of the grand Gaya Street Chinese New Year celebrations from 30th Jan till 04th Feb. The street is closed at night for stalls and stalls of festive goods available for sale.

Plus, 02nd Feb is Kota Kinabalu City Day and celebration programmes are all lined up, like the grand International Tradional dances beginning 02nd Feb with its procession at night with fireworks and so on and so on ........ How can we not be excited?

Chinese New Year is not here yet but I have heard the sound of fireworks and fire crackers every night. Wow............ Don't forget, Chinese New Year last for 15 days!

For the first time, I am without a tourist group this New Year and is free to enjoy myself but I really do not know what to do with my free time as most of my friends are tourist guides and they are working. I am used to working during this festive season for several years already.

Enjoy my photos and video clips of this Chinese New Year in Kota Kinabalu! Go to Photos of Sabah for more!