Special thanks to Jo for posing this shot for me. The combination of colors makes for beautiful art.
We stayed at this resort at Kapalai (near Sipadan) built on a submerged coral atoll - no beach but it has its own coral reef. Its at the North East Corner of Borneo Island, East Malaysia. One of the most happiest holidays in my life. I got to know a great bunch of people- Gem, Stephen, Arnaud, Taitti, Joseph, and Josie and we hit it off straight away. There hasn't been a month when I wonder where they are and what they are doing.
I took all these photos using my Canon IXUS40. Amazing photos for a compact point and shoot.
3 comments:
looks awesome! where is kapalai and how does one get there?
You get there via ferry from Semporna, a town off East Malaysia, Borneo.
But first you get to Senai, Johor airport- then Air Asia to Tawa - then the Kapalai resort bus will take you to Semporna. Return Airfare will be about RM450.
(Best to take a Malaysian Cab Service - its cheap- only $80 for the hire of the cab- and the drive will pick you pick at your home in Singapore- call Evelyn on 0197799012)
Most likely you would get there too late for the resort ferry. So you stay a night at Semporna. Cost about RM60 per room at the 4 star hotel there.
In the morning, the resort bus will take u to the jetty nearby.
Then the Resort ferry will take you to the resort at Kapalai.
To book Kapalai and arrange the above- email Shannel at
Shannel - Pulau Sipadan Resort
A 5 day stay at Kapalai will cost about S$1200 (US$800)- includes air tanks, 3 or 4 dive boat rides a day, dive master guides, food, and yes the accommodation is terrific. Check out the photos. Everyone gets a well designed kampong style chalet that can fit 4 adults. Balcony with a panoramic view of the ocean. Modern sanitary.
thanks - I shall make a proper hack at it when I'm less destitute :)
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