Pulau Tioman

From Taman Negara we zipped our way down the east coast to a beautiful tropical island called Pulau Tioman. Staying in a hut just yards from the sandy beach and surrounded by palm trees, we tucked into freshly caught barbecued barracuda as the sun set over the ocean on our first evening. The next day we ran inland, up over the hill and down towards the village on the undeveloped far side of the island. Those who haven't experienced tropical heat won't realise quite how hard it is to run for two hours in temperatures of over 30 degrees and humidity of 90% (and don't forget the humungous hill!)

Post-run, we found something a litlle more relaxing to do. There is a coral reef just metres off the beach in Pulau Tioman, and for the cost of snorkel hire (about 50p!) you can see all sorts of brightly coloured tropical fish, evil looking spiky sea urchins and even the odd turtle (very cool!). Unfortunately, we have to return to England, or we would have had longer to lie back and enjoy the island and the snorkelling, maybe next time!