Arrived in Kuala Besut from Taman Negara and took the fast boat to the islands. The Perhentian islands are made up of two islands, Besar (the larger) and Kecil (the smaller). Most backpackers stay on the smaller island as the larger island is more resort oriented. I stayed in Long Beach on the samller island. The locals are so friendly, and it’s a pretty quiet place. I arrived and of course, got sunburned my first day. My legs and feet are so burned, its incredible. My feet are so swollen, I look like Im pregnant! When I was in Taman Negara, we sprayed some really potent bug spray on our shoes and socks because leeches are a problem. Well, within a half hour or so, my skin was tingling. Later, after I showered, I noticed my
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