Perhentians...

I am at one of the most beautiful spots on earth, Pulau Perhentian, in the north eastern part of Malaysia. I plan on staying here for three more nights before I make my way into Thailand. Unfortunately crossing the border into Southeastern Thailand isn't so safe, so I am going to have to detour through Penang or back to KL (shudder). I will post pics soon. The island is run entirely on generators and there are no phones... the power is shut off for up to 8 hours a day. Luckily, the beaches aren't busy. I am beginning to really understand the joys of low-season. I met a lot of cool people -- all European. I can't help but wonder, where are my people?

The view from my cabin's balcony...

And this was to the left...
These lizards were everywhere! Oh, they are also on the opening credits for Survivor: Pulau Tiga... but that's just a side note.
I took this at 7am the morning I was leaving the beach while I was waiting for the boat.

We also went to a fishing villagem which featured really frightening stray sheep and really cute stray children.

At one of the many gorgeous restaurants. Every night there were bbqs with fresh seafood caught that day. Around the circle Sarah (Swe), Sandra (Swi), Jon (Swe) and me (Can).

When we went snorkeling there were thousands and thousands of fish. They weren't bothered by us either, so when we went in the water they would come all around us. The trip also featured huge sea turtles, tons-o-coral, sharks and rays.