(^64) Kuala Penyu
I emerged to pouring rain, and nothing came of the plans to explore Tiger Island
or the wetland reserve. Instead, it became a laundry day and a day of hanging
around the community of Kuala Penyu.
A stroll to the river revealed a few restaurants serving noodle soup and sweet tea.
My presence practically caused a riot as people crowded to catch a glimpse of the
foreign woman in their midst. I kid you not! Needless to say, it felt uncomfortable
eating my noodle soup, with what felt like the entire town watching.
Kuala Penyu – Beaufort – 40km
I soon came upon Beaufort. With such an English-sounding name and a need to
find an ATM, I pulled in. The village was a typical jungle settlement, except it had a
railway station. The town was notorious for its annual flooding and stilted shops
and homes. The rows of blue, two-storey, wooden shophouses gave Beaufort a
rustic feel.
Finding accommodation was uncomplicated and I lazed around the rest of the day.
Unfortunately, plans to go to the wetland reserve proved problematic, and nothing
came of it. The railway line intrigued me, and it would’ve been nice to take the
train to the end of the line, if merely to see what it was like, but no trains were
running at the time.
leana
(Leana)
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