Away

I stayed on a small island for two nights last week. It is predominantly a fishing village kind of place but has for the last 10 years or more been popularly known as a holiday destination or island resort. Indeed, expensive hotels as well as cheaper ones have sprung up and the locals seem to embrace tourism as a source of income and employment.

I saw a bay called Teluk Nipah (Nipah Bay) on a day trip to the island and it seemed heavenly. The sands were inviting and the water clear. The surroundings were beautifully natural too. Therefore, this time, I was determined to go there.

I made a nice discovery in terms of accommodation. There is a place called Nipah Bay Villa that rents chalets and other types of rooms for a very reasonable price with breakfast included. It was very cosy with outdoor eating, books and motorcycles for rent, and without the feeling of the "commercial world" as I know it. I've stayed in many chalets, hotels and the like before and look for different things in different situations. This, plus the whole area, was really just what I was looking for. A holiday away from the concrete jungle and news from the world. A very, very missed encounter with the sea and sand. Less than 2 years ago, I took being near the sea for granted. I love the sea. It was so good to get away and soak myself in it.