The clarification of Matt's swimming adventure the other day was received today. Sat in Chill Out we got chatting to an Ozzy woman, who used to live on the island, who began telling stories of the 'Evil Military Trigger Fish' that lives on the north side of long beach protecting its territory. After a few questions about its sharp teeth, size and behaviour, it became very clear that Matt's run in with the fish was a lucky getaway. The fish that charges at swim...

Happy Wedding Day Aoife & Liam! Back to nothing..... With two days of the heaviest traveling we have done yet ahead of us tomorrow it was in our best interests to sleep on the beach, finish books (to get new ones in the airport), exercise on the beach and of course go for some reflexology (only Matt as Char's feet are too ticklish) in preparation for the draining few days ahead. We are ready to leave the island, although it is clear to say that s...

Happy 6 months Travelling to us! The halfway mark has arrived, it really doesn't feel that we have been away that long but when we think back to everywhere we have been and everything we have done, that is a lot of things and places! The day has arrived when the decision to leave the nest came upon us during breakfast. With many other locations on the island being advertised we decide to get a boat taxi and visit another beach. D'Lagoon beach was our...

Day 7 of Nothing. As if our days on the island couldn't get more relaxing we added some meditation and yoga into the mix. In the days previous we had notice this bald European guy setting up his own little yoga spot and inviting people to join him. As we finally decided we would take part, we approach the 'white monk' and asked if we could join. It was a trap. The sign he had put up on the beach never mentioned that he charged a fee but sure enough that was hi...

After a good nights sleep under the double mosquito net sent to Australia by Debbie (after a few nightmares in Cambodia) that Matt had erected in our new room, hopefully they won't notice the holes in the walls, it's time for 'Day 3 of nothing'. We frequented our previous spot from the last two days at 'Chillout Cafe' and did exactly that all day. The Perhentians are known for their awesome off shore snorkeling and scuba so in a cheap, backpacker style Matt...