What can I say about a beautiful place, Pulau Kecil is still beautiful. The people are crazy, just as they were the first time. The tourist industry is strange here, just as the first time. My job that I was coming back for, was gone, but in paradise what do you do? You stay. So I did. I got to stay with a fiend at a dive shop where I could help out with odd jobs like filling scuba diving tanks and cleaning. Nothing much, really just a lot of relaxation time...

I was moving south to my happy place, Tamen Negara. I'll always remember the first time that I was there when I was told, 'this jungle is not like the rest, you'll never find another place like it'. I remember doing the old, smile and nod, thinking, you have not been everywhere and you're just trying to sell this place. I am well aware that I have not been everywhere but this jungle has now and I truly believe will forever have a special place in my heart. It h...

It was as beautiful as you would see it on a post card. Coming up on the 1/2 hour boat ride, the blue water was so clear you could see thousands of fish swimming around the boat as we docked. We picked Coral bay, the smaller quieter side of the island since partying with the mute would have been very tiring for me, having to explain and talk all the time for both of us. Coral bay, small, peaceful, lined with a few bungalows and restaurants was great. However, w...

Well to say that I have neglected this blog is even an understatement. For those of you still checking in once in a while, here is what's been going on the last 8 months.. . I actually had to take a look at my passport for that one. Well, a lot has happened with a lot of nothingness in between. I met a lot of people, some for a short time, others not so much, said goodbye to ones from the past and had some productive efforts towards some important goals. So I ...

So I went for the beaches and that's what I got. The white sand, the warm water, the beautiful sunsets, the tan and the sunburn... I started at Batu Ferrenghi a 2km beach strip along the Northern coast of Penang just outside of George Town. The rain always held off till late afternoon when you were exhausted, taking a cold shower and getting ready for dinner, it was perfect! I stayed at a very homy hostel full of hammocks, pets, with friendly owners who gave m...