Decided to have a lazy day around the pool today, so slept late, had a long enjoyable breakfast (buffet), then spent close to three hours swimming and reading in the sun. In the late afternoon we went for a walk along the beach to look at the floating Mosque. On the walk passed many Malay fishermen. It looked like they lived in what can only be described as slums. The beach around their "houses" were littered with all kinds of detritus.
To complete the day we ate at the resort. Boy, do they rip you. you have to pay ++, which means a 10% service charge plus another 7% tax. Certainly adds to the meal bill.
let me explain a little about the Rainbow Paradise Resort. Firstly it has great facilities, the people are very friendly and can't do enough for you. The foyer is very grand, plus it is the only place you can get WiFi (at a cost of 10 ringgits for your entire stay, the broadband is very slow. The room is very large with a separate bedroom and large kitchen lounge area. Two balconies, two air-conditioners (thank goodness) and two balconies both looking out to sea.
The breakfast comes with the deal. A very large selection of Asian and Western foods. The staff wait on you hand and foot. They hover over you and no sooner do you finish than they whip the plates away, clean your table and offer to get you something else to eat or drink. Basically this resort with all 24 floors have very few guests at the moment, so I guess the staff are bored.
The pool is just great, very large, well maintained and has a towel service that employs 3 or 4 people. They like the rest are very friendly and can't do enough for you. The beach is actually part of the hotel. They offer a variety of water sports. The sea while warm is very brown and there are plenty of warnings about jellyfish, hence we only paddle.
Well after a day of R&R we are back on the tourist loop tomorrow.
On reflection this resort would be ideal for a couple of weeks of doing absolutely nothing.
The climate is sunny, hot and humid. My 2 or 3 hours today left me burnt, but the pool was absolutely special. What a great day.
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