Cycle Malaysia Day 29 - Mersing to Tanjung Sedili

It's time to bade goodbye to these two ladies, they will be heading back to Kuala Lumpur and it's has been a good six days riding together and sharing part of the lovely experience at east coast of West Malaysia.

On the way out of Mersing town I also bade goodbye to these two different places of wokship (Fushan Hong Fu Temple and Sri Subramaniam Temple) located next to each other at Jalan Jemluang.

Passing through the gantry at the fringe of Mersing town with the weather looking good in the morning but expecting it will get hotter later in day.

I was quite reluctant to move on with the knowledge that the route ahead would be rather tough and boring. Sedili was my destination of the day and couldn't wait to complete it as soon as I could.

After 20 over kilometres of cycling with mostly quiet oil palm plantation accompanying me, I managed to reached a sleepy town called Jemaluang. I paid a visit to a sundry shop and bought myself a cold drink and a piece of creamed bun just in case I could not find any food along the way.

The heat started to sorch, the journey became monotous and there was hardly any life seen along the way. Gradually a series of  notorious dragon backs began to tease me.

Suddenly I was elated upon seeing a warong, without any hestition I went in and requested for a iced lemon tea. In fact I had two glasses of it. (Located at Jalan Jemaluang - Route 3 GPS : 2.162790, 103.868282 Faizzura Cafe).

It was so good and refreshing to have this iced drink and my body was totally drenched with sweat.

After 42km on Jalan Jemaluang I turned into Jalan Tanjung Leman and at the junction there is a BH Petrol station. A check point to safe guard the property of Felda was located.

The dragon backs were countless as I pealled each and every climbs in this liveless surrounding, The heat was taking a toil on me but I had to go through it.

I finally took out the packet of electrolyte energy powder given to me by Abdul Rahim when I met up with him in Kangar. It was prefect for hydration and boosted me to continue under the hot sun. 

Let's take the turning to Sedili the quietness continued with vehicles passing by me once in a while.

Many times I saw carcasses by the road side from reptiles to birds and animals. I guessed many of them were knocked down by vehicles when they were crossing the road.

The endless route of Felda plantation finally ended and stretching for an approximate distance of 25km. I was still unable to see any sight of the coast.

At the estuary of Sg. Sedili Besar as viewed from Tanjung Sedili

On the bridge crossing over Sg Sedili Besar.

Trying out the herbal tea in a bottle.

I could hear the people speaking Teochew dialect and having chur cha meal on the table and I settled for a delicious wa tan hor (Cantonese fried noodle) with 2 bottles of herbal tea.

The opposite side of the estuary is Sedili Besar.

Another sleepy town where I thought I can withdraw cash for my expenses but there isn't any ATM machines in this place. I needed the cash for the accomodation. I called up Jason Bay Beach Resort whether I could check in using my credit card and she told me card is not acceptable. She suggested to try to withdraw cash via an authorised BSN agent at Tanjung Sedili. 

The agent told me that the line is off and can not do any transaction. I had to call the lady again telling my problem and I suggested to her that I can transfer the payment online later in the day and allow me to check in first. She agreed and I then cycled another 5km to Jason Bay Beach Resort.

I found the resort the place it was kind of deserted and don't seem to have anyone in it. I was told to collect the chalet key from a warong nearby.

I found the Makcik's warong with yellow plastic chairs and tables. 

It looked like I will be staying alone in the resort, no activity no live and at times it was a bit scary.

Finally I managed to make the payment for the and dinner was set for a tranquil night.

On a positive note the view was spectacular and I enjoyed the breeze from the verenda.

Day 29 was a long and lonely day, the weather was hot and full with anxiety.

Cycle Malaysia day 28 - Endau to Mersing

At the boundary of Pahang and Johor stand a town called Endau and it is the end of the journey for Pahang as far as Cycle Malaysia 2017 is concerned. Bye bye Pahang we shall see you again.

Endau Bridge over the River of Endau and sitting over the boundary of Pahang and Johor.

A shot at the Marina of Tanjung Gemuk as the sun rises as seen from the bridge.

Stage V of the tour continued from Johor and the destination of the day will be Mersing.

We were back to Endau Johor, the night before we were here for dinner and now it's breakfast time.

Learning the traditional music instrument of Johor at the Welcome board.

I quite like to see these old wooden shops as we were looking for a kopitiam for our breakfast.

We decided on this shop by the name of Restoran Yang Guan

The various foods we had for the morning and it was delicious indeed.

All set and we were back on Route J182 instead of Route 3 for a coastal experience..

The huge Guan Yin statue attracted us into the temple for a brief visit at Kg. Paya Kasang, Endau GPS : 2.648892, 103.630589

An detour at Sg. Teriang Besar (GPS :2.629257, 103.718879)for a snap or two at the beautiful river view and found a family was fishing by the river.

Jetty at Pantai Penyabung where we found out that it is a popular spot for visit. We met a group telling us that they were on a 2D1N stay at a kelong. Their cars were park at the nearby of the Jetty and off they went for their holiday.

The coastal is relatively quiet and at times come with pleasant view like this one.

Still on Jalan Penyabung - Tanjung Resang at a bridge crossing Sg Mawar

The road to Tanjung Resang looks deserted and quiet but when you reach the tip at Teluk Gorek you be surprise to be welcomed by a crowd enjoying their picnic at the beach.

Lost at Teluk Gorek, Tanjung Resang there wasn't any connection to Air Papan and we had to made a U turn to J183.

Sign of rolling hills began to appear but nothing serious.

The beach at Air Papan is cleaner than Teluk Gorek and is long and filled with local visitors.

Anne simply could not resist from getting herself into the water and had to dipped in again.

While we sat by the beaches and enjoy the view and the breeze.

The breeze was strong bur not damaging.

Pantai Air Papan is one of the nicest beaches in Johor. 

Something new which we experienced tasting smoked coconut water at
Jalan Endau, Kampung Seri Lalang, GPS : 2.452510, 103.831043

I love the smoky taste and fragrant of this natural fruit juice.

Datarn Kembara at Jalan Makam
Kampung Seri Lalang, GPS : 2.444713, 103.834617

Yeah .. we were getting closer to Mersing.

A view from Mersing Bridge.

And approaching the town centre and heading to a few marked places for food.

We were too late for this one it was closing and no more food to be served for the day.

We finally settled for this eatery place and nothing like a cold beer on a scorching hot day. Mersing Lucky Restaurant isn't that bad after all in fact the food was good.

Our meal and celebration for the girls for their completion of their journey. I really appreciated their effort to accompanied me for that last 6 days and I am sure they have enjoyed the ride too.

Little did we know that the hotel we wanted to check in was just at the building itself. An old hotel but clean to stay in.

Well done girls you have done it and hopefully this journey will be a memorable one for you.

And the famous cendol is just opposite Mersing Lucky Restaurant.

The route for Day 28 and the sixth day for Anne & Kim.