Sat 16th June As we pulled into Mersing, slowly - due to traffic, it seemed so much more promising a place compared to JB. The Mersing River ran alongside the town, with an array of coloured fishing boats moored up along the shore, 'somewhere interesting to walk' I thought. The river ran into the sea - so there must be a beach nearby too. Arrival and check in at the other Double K hostel with low expectations, we were minutely surprised to see this hostel seeme...

After our day in Singapore the rest of our stay in JB was incredibly dull. Due, entirely to the bore town that is the area of Larkin (where we were staying) and the fact that there were no pubs or even cafes to just chill out in. So everyday we got a bus into JB town/city centre for a coffee in Roost café and to walk around Johor Bahru. Below are a few other details on over the next few days. Wed 13th june (Cloudy 30°c real feel 36°c 74%) There was a thunde...

Mon 11th June Arrival into Johor Bahru (or JB as its known) we pulled into Larkin Bus station and our hostel 'Double - K Hostel' was a 5 minute walk behind it. Checked into what seemed a dusty  forgotten place. We had a double room and there was a toaster and tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. This is ok. Out to explore then to eat. Not much round here. Some small restaurans and laundrettes. That was it. Hmm. Bed then. Tue 12th June On to Singap...

Sun 10th June Out on the bikes again, slightly saddle sore. Saw a road kill snake (nice!), a man gave us directions to a paddy field. Left at the mosque, once there a man exiting waved and said, "Hello where are you from?" Chatting away he said he's a retired policeman, 40611 was his badge number, and he has worked all over Malaysia. His wife was a ritered headmistress too. In his job He has met many people from all over the wolrd. We told him what we did for ...

Fri 8th June Woken up early at 6am by a terrific rain storm, it beat off the roof with an almighty noise. Had a unintentional lie in til 10:30, he he he. Up and breakfasted (oats, apple and yoghurt, yum yum) then we quickly assembled some sandwiches for a picnic. (Love a jam sandwich for a picnic). Waved down the North West Bus and asked to be dropped at Ledung Waterfall. At one stage we were the only white people on the bus and I was the only woman, for a go...