Ripples in Life

It was fortunate that I finally yielded to the continuous "pleading" of the "Pengarah" to join her in her Institute's Staff Motivation Camp 2009 at the Teluk Usukan Resort. I got to see places which otherwise I won't be able to visit and see now that the circle of friend is shrinking and the energy level is in the normal process of reverse gear. When life becomes a routine, there is a need to have some ripples on and off and to add bits and pieces of spices so to speak.

I finally managed to see and walk on the the jetty described by many:  "Where the Japanese packed the copper, gold and other minerals from Sabah (Manut Mine) to Japan in the 70's and 80's". It turned out to be picturesque both by day and by the twilight.

The Usukan is indeed a breath-taking beautiful place. Corals literally lined the whole bay. I wonder why Chio never mentioned about this place.

Ususkan Bay from Google

 

The pristine waters at Ususkan Bay - emerald green

 

Sunset at the bay

 

Teluk Usukan Resort

 

Another view of the resort

 

Some of the camps

 

I managed to capture the moon with four of the fence light bulbs.

 

It has been a long time since I put up full gear for a boat trip out to the sea.

After the Camp, the group had a detour to visit a knife making home-based workshop. We were told that they are now trying to standardised their making process so as to obtain SIRIM certification.

They even make Samurai sword.

 

Don't play play, these are lethal weapons!

 

The Pengarah was blessed to be presented with two. One from the Camp organiser and one from the workshop proprietor.