Rawa Island 14 - 16。03。16_01

March was a month that I felt really upset. Hence, I decided to go for a short getaway like no matter what I just wanna escape from it. Few years ago, we did planned to visit Rawa Island but then it changed to Sepang Gold Coast. Now, we finally stepped our feet on this pristine island.

Rawa island is an private island own by the Sultan of Johor. There has only two resorts operated. One is Rawa Island's resort, which is more suitable for honeymoon couples as they have more choices on rooms that you can really lying down on the bed cuddling with your love one facing the sea (That's what I thought of how good if I was with my bf). Another one is Alang's Rawa which only provided few types of houses that suitable for groups of families or friends.

My friends and I chose Alang's Rawa as it costs cheaper prices. The only reservation that they take is through email and behind the email, the person who handles it is a lady from Royal family. Before I went to this island, I saw kinda much bad comments about the reservations in Alang's. Well, of course, to read hundreds of inquires per day is not an easy job. That's the reason that sometimes when you're in not in luck, your email can't even be seen. My friend did the reservation three years ago and two weeks earlier from the trip, both weren't got a reply. Then, a week later I thought of giving it a try to email again and like finally, we booked a room.

Basically, there are few types of houses at Alang's. Don't worry that the description saying about the room distance from their open air restaurant. Believe me, everything is near like within 1km and you can definitely see the sea view from each houses. But of course is not seeing it while you are lying on your bed, do walk a few steps to the balcony please.

This was the view from the balcony of my room.
Yes, the sea water is that blue! that blue!
I really like to see those different blue colour tones on the water.
You just got to feel such amazed by the nature of God. 

Greeted by this big dream catcher hanging on the wall inside the room.
That particular period I was obsessed with dream catcher. 

We were staying in a room without aircond during the hottest El-Nino season.
Well, it was kinda stuffy during day time but we prefer to stay outdoor so it's definitely ok.
During night time, the weather turned cooler.
So, a room without aircond is not a problem for us.
Just one downside to remind was the water was really salty (suspected the pipe water was coming right from the sea), don't expect to have a clean body after your wash.
And girls, your hair just gonna be dry after your few days stayed.
We literally felt that we were back to the heaven when we reached back home to have a good nice bath.
Clean water is precious in the island.

We began our trip by having late lunch at their open air restaurant.
They will reserved table according to your travelling groups.
Every meals they served in buffet style, tasted really delicious especially their beef.
Personally I think the food was kinda salty.
I was doubting did the chef used sea water to cook? LOL.

What can you do on this small island?
Honestly, not much.

Swim and swim. 
When you swim a little bit far from the shore you'll start to see death corals, I don't think that can be consider as a good swimming session.

Snorkeling. 
No fishes or beautiful corals, but after my trip backed from there I saw people posted video that they saw cute nemos. It was at the other side nearby the slides but staffs from Alang's warned us that there are a lot of sea urchin that's why we didn't went snorkeled at there.

Relaxing by the beachside/ jetty.
Alang's provided a lot of books at a corner so grab one and enjoy reading.
You can find some bean bags and couches over the jetty there.
In front of Alang's restaurant, there are hammocks and beach chairs as well.
Lay on the beachside to watch stars gazing, you'll just feeling wow and wow like how could you find such shinning stars at sky in the city.

Slide into the sea if you dare enough. 
So much wanted to try but I was so worry about the moment I drop into the sea because I can't swim at all.

Canoeing. 
Tired but fun.

Hiking. 
Not a high mountain so don't worry about it, you can see beautiful sunset from there. Along the way, you'll see some peacocks walking elegantly and some even on top of the roof! We were really wondering that can peacocks fly?

Peacock farm. 
That was the first time I saw so many peacocks with their feathers opened to catch female peacocks' attention. It's funny to see how arrogant the female peacocks just walked away from the aggressiveness of the male peacocks by vibrating their feathers. Girls, I got you. Lol.

 

Other than that, the beauty scenery worth every single memories in your camera or phone. So, take plenty of pictures/ videos.

Every water activities equipment are free of charge. They might be taking RM50 as a deposit that can be refund but sometimes they just being so carefree that saying, ok you just take whatever you want and remember to return to its original place. This resort just like a home to everyone, do whatever you like and enjoy it to the max.