Gula Travel Guide

 
by AngMimi
 
  •   Things to Do
    by AngMimi
  •   Things to Do
    by AngMimi
  •   Things to Do
    by AngMimi
  •   Things to Do
    by AngMimi
  •   Things to Do
    by AngMimi
 

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Things to Do  

Krabby Crab

Krabby Crab, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Krabby Crab said "LEAVE ME ALONE" Okok..I go..Crabs can be found at Mangrove swamp forest, where the mudflat is rich with minute organisms and planktons (whatever). Catching crabs can be a source of income to fishermen at Kuala Gula.Some species of crab can be kept in cages.... 

Look Ma - I can walk, said Mr Mudskipper

Look Ma - I can walk, said Mr Mudskipper, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Wow...I can walk, Im a walking fish. A mudskipper, is quite an ugly fish with big head and big protruding eyes that are set close to each other. It can crawl and jump over the land with its powerful fins infront that act as arms and make the mudskipper walking thru mudflats.... 

Bi Po, Bi Po - Popping sound of nature..

Bi Po, Bi Po - Popping sound of nature.., Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Strange Noise of loud "Bi Po" "Bi Po" popping sound can be heard. Strange, I don't know where it came from, but the popping sound can be heard everywhere. I thought it must the sound of the mangrove seed dispersed, but its not too... Strange, very very strange..Aaah..Later... 

A walk thru the Mangrove Forest

A walk thru the Mangrove Forest, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  At one end of the fishing village, there is a place for relaxing in the mangrove forest, thats rich in tree species and aquatic life. Have fun walking around the mangrove roots and mudflats and take pictures of the surrounding area.It is so peaceful here.. :-) 

Boat Ride thru the coastal mangrove forest

Boat Ride thru the coastal mangrove forest, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Four of us taking the boat ride with Mr Tan as our guide. The ride thru the mangrove forest can be very interesting, watching for birds, monkeys, monitor liquids, snakes, etc... I dont see any crocodile around. And a lot of fishing anglers in small and big boats. 

Bird Watching @ Kuala Gula

Bird Watching @ Kuala Gula, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Kuala Gula is famous for being a bird santuary. There are thousand of migratory birds visit Kuala Gula from September until April every year. So bird lovers, please come to visit Kuala Gula to see and take pictures of the birds.Hmm..I am not bird lover here, so I do not know... 

Cockles Harvesting 2

Cockles Harvesting 2, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Cockles is one type of shell fish found easily at Kuala Gula, they are harvested and processed for distribution to local market. As earlier, the action of harvesting cockles in the sea and now they are back to the fishing port. The cockles...eeee, they looked very dirty with... 

Cockles Harvesting 1

Cockles Harvesting 1, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Harvesting Cockles from the sea. We saw three boats each circling round and round at the same point. Hey, what are they doing? No one nagivate the boat, just one person holding a long pole, skooping cockles from the sea bottom, the cockles in the wired container will then... 

The Bird Sanctuary Resort

The Bird Sanctuary Resort, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  You have to come here for the boat ride at Kuala Gula. Nice place to stay at this Bird Sanctuary Resort but quite expensive.. Just walk around here, have something to eat at the restaurant before you start the tour around Kuala Gula 

Guard Dogs

Guard Dogs, Gula

 AngMimi Says:  Each and every kelongs have dogs to guard the place. Stealing could be plenty, fishes and crabs in the cages could fetch thousand of ringgit, so here the owners put dogs to watch over the kelong. As you can see, the dogs are of good pedigree dogs and they are good in chasing... 

CAUTION!!! Guard Cat On Duty. :-))

CAUTION!!! Guard Cat On Duty. :-)), Gula

 AngMimi Says:  There are so many Kelongs (Offshore Fishing Platform) built here at the Kuala Gula. But this kelong must be belongs to Malay owner, I just assumed they are. We are in the boat slowly watching the fishing activities, looking for birds and hey, there're two persons on boats at... 

Restaurants  

Ai Tee Seafood Restaurant: Kuala Gula Seafood
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Yummy..
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There are a few Seafood restaurant here at Kuala Gula, but this restaurant must be popular, tourist in buses came here to eat, moreover popular salted fish, belacan and chinese pau also selling here like hot buns..

Favorite Dish: Favourite food ordered here must be Fried Crabs with rice vermicelli added with canned stew pork, Fish curry, fried small cuttle fish, deep fried soft shell crabs (my favourite) and belacan kangkung.. See my picture...We have to wait for almost 1hour, but its okay, its worth the waiting.

All the food we ate just cost : $114 plus drinks for 6 person.

Updated Dec 21, 2011

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What to Pack  

Sun is burning in the sky
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Puteri Lilin on the road
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Man also need an umbrella??? It must be very hot hot hot then
Remember to bring a hat to hide from the sun.
Light clothing will do like t-shirts, bermuda, jeans..
Slippers or light walking shoes

Puteri Lilin (Candle Princess) is a malay proverb for someone who dont go out under the hot sun, it might get melt like a candle.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen lotion also important..Dont want to get beautiful tanned on your skin.

Photo Equipment: Ensure batteries fully charged to take a lot of bird pictures.

Updated Dec 21, 2011

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 Birdwatching
 Eco-Tourism

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The Big Bike I like
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Nice bike!!
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Favorite thing: Well, I dont know how to ride a motorbike but I do wish to ride this big bike.. I think my short legs should be able to touch the ground if I sit on the bike...hmmm...nice..but if I fall down, I dont think I will be able to push up this bike...Urrrgh so heavy man..
Well, I dream a lot..Hehe

Updated Dec 21, 2011

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