Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Having good time in Pulau Rawa (04-06 May 2008)

This time I have a chance to spend my days in Pulau Rawa for a 3 days 2 nights trip together with Eunice. Though we have heard about this island plenty of times in the past, this was the first time we have really experienced its wonderfulness. It was unexpectedly amazing. The island is blessed with an offshore coral reef at some 20 steps walking-distance from the beach, and abundance of marine life. I was very much amazed by the living corals, both soft and hard types. Everything on this island was really impressive.


We stayed in Le Club Rawa during our days on the island. This place is completely different as compared with other resorts that I have been staying before. It is somehow simple but peaceful, making it a perfect choice for a relaxed getaway. No timetables exist in this place, and what we really have was the ultimate freedom to get ourselves indulged in the beauty of this island. People here are friendly, and the sea view is superb. Le Club Rawa is definitely your choice if you are looking for a laid-back paradise.


Sea view in front of Le Club Rawa

Above all, you can really do anything you like on this island and nobody really bothers you. You can snorkel around the island at your own pace or keep resting on the white sandy beach as you wish. A snorkeling trip around the island was rewarding and you should really try it when you were there. The beauty of corals was really exposed in front of your eyes when the tide gets low. There were plenty of colorful living corals and some soft blue corals as well. I have spotted a lot of marines (stingray, parrot fish, needle fish, nemo, etc) over there.


Here are some photo taken on the island, hope you enjoy it!


The only jetty on Pulau Rawa


Corals seen from the jetty


The left-most semi bungalow is the place we stayed


I was sitting on my bed when I took this picture


Another side of the island...


Scenery on top of Pulau Rawa


The cafe of Le Club Rawa... the food served was really nice


Eunice and the fishes


Getting prepared for snorkeling


Snorkeling in the crystal clear sea water


A shot taken in the evening time


I truly wish them happiness forever!


That’s all for the time being... All in all, it is really a place where you can leave your worries behind, and get cured by its true serenity. One word to conclude – splendid!