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Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Tawau » Lahad Datu April 7th 2017

Geo: 5.01965, 117.746The arrivals hall at the airport was hilarious, a room, a few seats and a low slung table as the luggage collection point and actually a surprisingly clean toilet (although you did have to put your hand in the cistern to flush it! Although there were a total of 10 bags coming off the plane, mine was one of the last to make it onto the shelf..... I think I must be jinxed!!We were met by a driver who escorted us to the rainforest lodge office. We signed our lives away in a very posh waiting room and the we were off on our 2hr 30min 4x4 journey up to the lodge, 20mins on Tarmac the rest in forestry roads. It was a tad bumpy to say the least. But on the way we ... read more
The plane
Our free water bottles
Our free water bottles

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Tuaran April 7th 2017

Geo: 6.15468, 116.147Well that was early. A 2.45am alarm was not the most welcome of sounds, as we rose at stupid o'clock to catch our flight north to the jungle. The lady at reception was lovely and we managed to get away with not paying for cocktails either night rather than just the first!! Bill paid, we were given an unexpected takeaway breakfast and greeted by our transport, who seemed much more friendly than he last, but alas still did not say a word to us.We drove through down town Kota and I was quite grateful that we stayed in the hotel yesterday and did not make the 2 hr round trip to see he city. There wasn't much to see. We drove passed the mosque, the tourist attraction of Kota, which was lit up in ... read more
Airport
Not been to one in years!!!
Us.... early!!!

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Tuaran April 6th 2017

Geo: 6.15468, 116.147The day was not too eventful after breakfast apart from the parrot who joined us on our room balcony as we got ready to head out. We sat, we read, we snoozed and listened to music on sun beds watching the world go by at the beach. We had to squeeze under the sunshade/umbrella for a few little showers, but nothing we could not manage! After getting ready for dinner we returned to the same bar as last night for a cocktail/beer before we ate. They always say a sunset is good after rain, they are not wrong!! It was incredible. It kept getting better!! The Malaysian restaurant was a buffet style all you can eat. I ate a lot!! Satay beef skewers were my favourite, but we tried a fair old mixture of ... read more
Mr Parrot
Jamesy Reading
Bikini

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Tuaran April 6th 2017

Geo: 6.15378, 116.147Yes it does deserve its own special blog!! AMAZING!! Definitely just put my stone back on in one sitting!! Cereal, fruit, pancakes, omelettes, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian (of course!), continental, western and a bread and pastry section! Oh and I can't forget a chocolate fountain!! #noneedforlunch! Between us we had most things, the beef rendang and steamed dumplings were goooood. James had chicken feet .... I did not!! I will let the pictures do the rest!!... read more
CHEESE
Bread Corner
Carbs :)

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Tuaran April 5th 2017

Geo: 6.15372, 116.148So this place is incredible!!The flight to KK was a little bumpy, but mainly consisted of a little food and broken sleep.... we had been on the go for a long time up until this point. It smelt like holiday when we got off the plane!! Our luggage as per usual, was the last off the plane and we were in the baggage collection for abt 20mins until the orange bag made an appearance! Finally mine appeared too, which meant it was now truly time to holiday!!We were met at arrivals by a guy with our names on a board and bundled into a mini van for the 40mins to the hotel. This place is posh. On arrival they rang a gong to signal our arrival and we were sat down in the foyer ... read more
Not a bad spot
The gong!!
Room with a view

Asia » Malaysia » Selangor April 5th 2017

Geo: 2.74797, 101.714According to the inflight information we did not have to clear immigration in KL to get to our next flight, so with a leisurely stroll through the airport, going to the loo on a squat toilet again (cue song from Uktooz) finding a bodyshop, having a drink, etc we wondered to the monorail towards our gate. We did have to clear immigration, but luckily there was no queue and james did not get stopped by security this time around!! The 6 mile walk through this side of the airport, we finally made it to B7 our gate to KK... read more
KL Bodyshop
The double decker
The monorail

Europe » United Kingdom » England April 4th 2017

Geo: 51.4603, -0.447231As we could only check in for the KL leg of the journey online due to the No. of hours beforehand, we had to join the mile log queue in the pens once we made it to the terminal building (we had to play dodge the kid armed with luggage trolley en route!!). The stern lady at check in confirmed we did not have to rescue our bags at KL for the next flight, so fingers crossed they make it to the next flight!!I cleared security, no probs!! James' bags however did get searched... he must look like the dodgy sort!! By the time we had got through all of this, we had 30mins to shove some breakfast down us (james had his pint and half a pint as the waitress slopped half his ... read more
Looks like a normal size!!
At the Gate
Lots of Room!!

Europe » United Kingdom » England April 3rd 2017

Geo: 51.481, -0.430882Ross very kindly gave us a lift, through the start of outer London rush hour, to our 'it'll do for one night' cheap as chips room in the Ibis. So close to the airport we could see planes taxiing outside the window. The windows were double, double glazed, as james found out as he head butted the inner window trying to look out the outside one. I def did not laugh!! After a snooze and attempting to beat the chaser, we headed downstairs for a meal (I was starving by this point and had nagged james so much for chocolate he decided we should just go eat!!) The meal was cheerful, not exactly rockstar but my Angus burger def filled a hole. And those of you that know me well, know that I definitely ... read more
Out the window
Dinner, well dinner table!!

Europe » United Kingdom » England April 3rd 2017

Geo: 51.4665, -0.336959Time for a cuppa whilst James and Ross talk toilets!! I'm not allowed a Danfo mug as I am not Danfo.... I'm sure my husband loves me!!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England April 3rd 2017

Geo: 52.6833, 0.947527It was really misty and cold when we woke up this morning! Perfect day to leave for a holiday!! Cheered up a bit now but at least we are on the road!! Borneo leg 1 to London, here we go!!!... read more
Happy to be traveling again!!
Empty road!!




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