Malaysia (Covid 19 - Transition to Endemic Phase - My 6 days Cuti Cuti & Staycation No 26 to Endau Rompin, Mersing, Pulau Tioman, Kluang, Johor) Wednesday Aug 17 2022 Day 4

Marina Tioman

Promenade Corniche, Kampung Ketek
Pulai Tioman, Johor 

Ferry from Marina Tioman > Mersing
Departing 12.30 

Wednesday Aug 17 2022 (Pulai Tioman & Desaru)

Jalan Jalan (Walkabout) - our group's morning walk (approx 1 hour) in Kampung (Village) Tekek & the surrounding before heading to Marina Tioman for our return ferry ride to Mersing. 

1) SMK Tekek (Secondary School), Kampung Tekek, Pulai Tioman 

2) Promenade Corniche along Kampung Tekek, Pulai Tioman, Johor - a scenic place, good for an early morning & evening stroll, most eatery shops open from 10.00 but some as late as 11.30 !

3) Lapangan Terbang (Airport) Kampung Tekek, Pulai Tioman, Johor

4) Kompleks Terminal, Kampung Tekek, Pulai Tioman, Johor - mainly eatery stalls.  

5) Government Health Clinic Tekek, Pulai Tioman, Johor

6) Jalan Jalan (Walkabout) - early morning walk in Kampung (Village) Tekek, Pulai Tioman, Johor

7) Pictures in panorama taken by my travel buddy, Thompson Tham in Marina Tioman & Kampung Tekek, Pulai Tioman by day & night ! 

8) Return journey ferry ride from Marina Tioman, Kampung Tekek > Mersing (departing 12.45 arriving Mersing Jetty at 15.00 due to a late departure & heavy rain upon arrival)

Mersing Jetty > Desaru Coast, Johor - our group's next destination is Taman Desaru Utama for an overnight stay, approx 126km by car, takes approx 2 hours to drive ! 

Taman Desaru Utama & Desaru Coast, Johor 

1) Leisure night drive from Taman Desaru Utama (after dinner) to Desaru Coast Terminal to get a feel of the surrounding at night ! These 2 pictures were taken by my travel buddy, Thompson Than. 

2) SKS City Mall, Taman Desaru Utama, Johor - evening walk & window shopping in a new shopping mall in Taman Desaru Utama, Johor 

3) Makan Makan (Eating) - our group's dinner in Heng Heng Seafood Restaurant, Jalan Kemas 1, Taman Desaru Utama, Bandar Penawar, Johor; ordered 4 Chinese tai chow dishes + Rice +  A pot of hot Chinese tea (Rm92 = US$20.45)

Sambal Pork with Petai Rm35 (US$7.80)

4 Heavenly King Mixed Vegetables
Rm12 (US$2.70)

Omelette with Prawn Meat
Rm18 (US$4)

Thai Style Taufu Rm13 (US$2.90)

4) Hotel Accommodation - our group's overnight homestay in Desaru Utama Residence Apartment, Johor (7th floor); fully furnished, 2 bed rooms Rm189 (US$42) @ Rm47 (US$10.45) per pax.