When they are not right, they are obviously wrong...
We were there over the weekend, fortunately we were able to see their Sunday Street Market down Jalan Gaya. Weather was pretty awesome that morning. B's girlfriend was unwell so we went ahead. There were a lots of things on sale from food, clothes, animals, customised name decor, antiques, junks to souvenirs. I chanced upon this stall which sold jade and gem stones based on the chinese horoscope and the superstitious me couldn't help but got stuck there shopping for gifts for myself and family. Half way through the market shopping, the weather changed and started to pour. I lost B but I told him to meet at the entrance should we lost our way. So I went back for him, put on my disposable raincoat and we headed back.
The girlfriend got better, and suddenly the weather too! So we decied to go ahead with our initial plan of visiting a nearby island - Manukan island. Supposedly it's famous for its clear waters with plentiful fishes. I forgot to get the white bread (only have the flavoured ones), so couldn't feed them :(. The boat ride there was very bumpy, the sea was so choppy that our bums were furiously bumping on the seat all the time. Ouch! Besides that, sitting in front of a mini speedboat didn't make it better, I felt like I would be thrown out of the boat anytime. Scary shit.
We enjoyed a chilled time playing cards, laying and sitting there doing nothing... having our little picnic. I love collecting shells so I went around for some ;) They didn't have a sign that says I can't (or I never happened to read that one on this island!).
The following day, we were out in the sea again. This time, for snorkeling. The tour company picked us up in a jeep and after a somewhat less bumpy ride, we arrived at Gaya island. The sea was still choppy and that freaked me out - I'm seasick! I couldn't wait to get out of the boat when we reached the terminal... and I know something wasn't right. We were given a short briefing, and then the equipments to snorkel. We were in wetsuit, fins and snorkel masks. They decided to take us to Sapi island since it was pretty choppy at Gaya island as the water visibility was very poor.
Off to Sapi. Another shaky ride. When I got there, I somehow predicted the snorkeling in the choppy sea would be a disaster for me. But we have paid and we were all going ahead with it. The visibility wasn't much better, plus the strong waves actually threw me against the shore (Ouch! Ended up with multiple small scratches!). The shore had many small rocks and corals so not very safe to walk with bare feet, but getting into the waters with fins wasn't any easier. LOL. Managed to get in with a snorkeling instructor whom was by my side the whole time (Thank God for that!), because I really couldn't imagine with those currents, where I would end up if I was to do it alone! He brought me further out with the safety ring, I didn't panick but I wasn't feeling right. I looked down and saw the beautiful fishes so close to my face, I almost could touch them. However I couldn't breathe properly with the mask, I realised I was seasick when I decided I wanted to head back to the shore. I threw up and I decided that was the end of it for my snorkeling. It was too choppy for a seasick person like me :(
I took a little nap along with B's girlfriend while the rest went out for the adventurous snorkeling in choppy sea. Then we all headed back for a nice lunch. B got restless and decided to trek to the highest point at Gaya island... Feeling that I didn't do enough that morning, I decided to go along but B's girlfriend made the right choice to skip it. The track was tough and old, no one has done it for a long time. Everywhere was covered with dried leaves and path was blocked with fallen trees. I was so glad when I finally made it back down - Christ's, that was tough! After that, I went on my own little self-exploration when the tide went down... I could even walk under the bridge which we walked this morning and was still covered with waters.
After this, we went back for a shower before a dinner by the coast. It was a great feeling especially after such a tiring day! Satay - yum yum! But my stomach didn't feel right that night, wonder if it was still the seasickness that morning or the food the night before. I threw up but after medicine and sleep, I felt okay the following day.
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