Friday, 3 May 2013

Terengganu - part II


Assalamualaikum wbt

Waiting and counting the days for the next vacation.
And now we should proceed with the vacation at Terengganu last time.

For whom who like to snorkeling yet have a small budget like us who are student, let's go to Pulau Kapas, Terengganu. Just cost us only RM60 for return ticket including snorkeling activities. Jeti Pulau Kapas located at Marang, Terengganu. You can park your car there for just RM5 per day.

To added the small room for changing, it cost only RM70. But you can choose for your own and your budget. If you are going with the group of 5 or 6 just take one small room, is enough. You are on a budget trip aren't you? So you need to decide carefully to save the budget. Moreover, you will just use that room for changing, no need a comfortable room. 

Like when our trip last time, even we have 2 guys and 6 girls, we just take one small room. Yes, one room. What to worry about? We can take turn to change, aren't we? And also, while we are in the water, we kept our belongings in the room for safety. It was one day trip only. We do not stay at that island because it will cost us a lot! And plus, we went there just for snorkeling, one day trip is enough. We get back on that same day, in the evening, taking the last boat to the land at 5pm. 




first boat at 9.00 am



 

We did enjoyed ourselves at Pulau Kapas. Take a lot of picture together after arrive there. And for the food, we bring our own lunch because the food and drinks at island are pretty expensive. For saving the budget we should always alert with the place that we go. Need to do the early planning. Mihmih  :)

 




Before snorkeling activities, we had some ice-breaking and play together with the snorkeling instructor. It was great experience back then, they were so kind that we still keep in touch with each other until today. And what more surprising? One of us are friends with the instructor's sister! What a coincidence!

The money that we paid for is included with the goggle, snorkel and fin and also the instructor. Don't get us wrong, we do not get the instructor, but we get their guidance. Hahaa. The instructor teach us how to swim first, for us to get water confident. After we had familiarized with the water condition, they start to teach us to snorkeling. There are few of us who already had the snorkeling experience. So the instructor just take care of whom are first timer. 

For whom are first timer, to do this activities are very exciting and satisfied with the services that been provided by the company. They do not just just teach us, but they also get along and chit chatting with us so that we do not feel so awkward. They have a great sense of humor you know! We cant stop laughing back then.  




Lunch with the foods and drinks that we bring. The funny story here is that, the food is not very delicious but with a empty stomach, everything feels delicious to us. Hehee. And the most important thing is we should protect our earth by throwing the rubbish into the dustbin that have been provided. Other than that, because of the temperature is in high degree, we have to use the protection for our skin. It can prevent our skin from get darker and also from the skin cancer. 

But for youngsters like us, we do not care about our skin get darker. What we care about is, enjoyable moments with friends! So we do not apply any skin protection. And the result is? Well, you figure out yourself!


The chalet that we choose for the changing.




We back to the jetty at 5.00 pm. That was an exhausting day for us. The most important is we enjoyed with the trip that we planed ourselves. What makes this trip more enjoyable is that we had our friends with us. 

p/s: For people who like to snorkeling and scuba diving, why not try to do that activities at Pulau Perhentian or Pulau Redang, both located at Terengganu. We heard that the coral at this two island were beautiful and nice.

Wassalam

Terengganu - part I


Assalamualaikum wbt

Ai ai!! We finally met back after long time.

This time, we want to recall back one of our vacation last time where, we had visit Terengganu. One of the attraction that we go is Taman Tamadun Islam or TTI. For sure all of you know that we can see the replica from other countries too. As an example Taj Mahal, Masjid Negara, Masjidil Haram, Masjid Nabawi and others. At the same time we can know the design of other mosque from other country. This is one kind of education too. 

When we visit this place last time, they also have one of the small rooms at the Taj Mahal replica, it's kind of mini cinema, that tell us the background story of how's Shah Jehan decide to build the Taj Mahal and the story is an awesome one! We had our mouth wide open last time, to adored how a true love had drives a young man to built a 'Taj Mahal' for his wife. It all as a sign of love!!


Minaret of Xian, China



Masjid Sulaiman, Turkey


Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq


Masjidil Haram, Mekah

TTI Waterwheel  


After we paid the entrance fees about RM15, they gave us a passport of Taman Tamadun Islam(TTI). If we want to enter TTI for 2nd or 3rd time, they  will give us discount and others facilities like riding the bicycle.

For the first timer who visit this place, they can ride the tram, buggy or riding the bicycle for look around the place. But if you insist, you can also just leisurely walk around. Don't be shy. It is what everyone had been doing, after all. The entrance fees are depends on the package that are we want such as family package, student package and more. 

Hey guys, you can visit their website here : http://www.tti.com.my/  to know more detail about this attraction place.  In addition, this year is the year of Visit Terengganu 2013, so they are now promoting lot of different package to people who want to visit this place. 

Grab the opportunities that are given as fast as you can. Visit Terengganu's Year do not happened every year you know! Mihmih  :)

And enjoy your vacation! 

Wassalam