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Monsoon Time on the East Coast - Negeri Terengganu

We visited the East Coast during the monsoon period. In Malaysia, the monsoon period begins in November and tails off around mid-late January each year and affects mainly the states on the East Coast, such as Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. It was a good drive due to the newly opened East Coast Highway. I've written up extensive tips under the Transportation section for those who want to make their way over to the East Coast states of Kuantan and Terengganu.

There are a number of lovely and picture-perfect beaches dotting the landscape here, along with rural scenes of kampung houses on stilts surrounded by coconut trees, cows, water-buffaloes, goats, small police stations and post-offices (practically each small town has one of each), and of course schools.

where to next, mummy?

"Where are we going, Mummy?"

Every time we drove out, my younger daughter would ask plaintively "Where are we going, Mummy?" and of course, I had no simple answer, because I am the type of person that given half the chance, would like to simply drive around and stop when we noticed something interesting or found a place worth exploring. (My middle name is serendipity! LOL)

In addition to my daughter, I also had to contend with my husband who would ask basically the same question.

In the end I had to tell my daughter and husband that I didn't know where were were heading, but my intention was to drive around and to stop to take some pictures if the place looked interesting-just for VT!! LOL

In the course of that week, we visited and revisited several places a few times (because my sister came a few days later) and I shall share these gems with you.

siesta time!

It's Time for Siesta

When in Terengganu, especially during then monsoon period, everything slows down. If you visit here, whether on business or pleasure, just relax and smile, and you'll blend in just fine. See you later, I'm off for a siesta...zzzzzzzz

This time, I've used MuddyBok's techniques-please read the tips In Authors Order.

Pros and Cons

Pros:some lovely beaches that can be visited even during the monsoon period
Cons:during the monsoon period, it can be cloudy, and may drizzle-but DO NOT SWIM!!
In a nutshell:lots of charming rural towns, villages and many, many beaches & cats !

Last visit to Negeri Terengganu: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Aug 5, 2007
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sayedaburas Sep 18, 2006 at 6:01 PM

ღღ Selamat Hari Jadi (~_~)MILD ORCHID♫♫
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Anchovy56 Mar 7, 2006 at 5:49 AM

I am so manly that Secret, the deoderant made for a woman for strong enough for a man, will not work on me :o)
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austarman Nov 30, 2005 at 6:13 PM

Love your Pantai Kemasek photo. Aunty!! Whoo-hoo nice shorts..legs etc ;-)
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DaDrifter Sep 8, 2005 at 8:33 PM

Nice one, Lah!
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Birsen Aug 21, 2005 at 8:33 AM

I love your country. I will visit one day sure! Great page! Greetings from Gran Canari :))
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robertgaz Aug 7, 2005 at 11:19 PM

Nice looking family :-)
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Orkaena Aug 2, 2005 at 8:25 PM

very impressive tips work, I agree with your sharpened comment in the "Local Customs" tip, btw ...what a nice legs do have the Ford Escape... ;-D)
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Confucius Jun 10, 2005 at 1:31 AM

So, will you REALLY give me that boat you're sitting on for just a song? Hmmmm....
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iwys May 19, 2005 at 2:12 AM

Thought I'd come and give you a boost. I see what you mean.
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FelixB Apr 22, 2005 at 8:06 AM

Thanks a lot for your comments! FelixB