Idyllic

The Local Boy

He told us it was a pleasure to bring us around the island.Business had not been good for the day and even if it was not a loadful, he was willing to put up with us.

Teachers love to talk about schools even when they are on a mini tour.

"So how many schools are there on the island?" One secondary and four primary schools; we were told. Next, where do the children go after form 5?

He told us that in the past during his times most of the local children would drop out of school after 6 years of primary education and take up their parents' trade.
Pangkor Island is essentially supported by the fishing industry and tourism in the later years. So local folks pass down the economic activities to the next generation; but the trend has changed. The islanders now travel across the waters to the mainland to continue their pre u studies and hopefully to break the cycle for greater benefits.The van driver later reiterated that he never had the chance nor nurtured to do higher studies.

 

The islanders are water babies. They do actiivities for fun and economic returns.
The boat is symbollic of their livelihood.

The fishing trawler hauls in tonnes of fishes and sea species for the local industies but we were informed that they had to bring in petroleum from the hinterland for local consumption and at a higher premium.

I saw this huge expanse of 'created space' along a jeti where the trawler comes in to deliver the fishes for trading purposes. It reminded me of the video clip on the Thai footballers practising football. I actually witnessd a group of people playing the sepak takraw game there. Easy and relaxing times. It's really envious to the eye.

These planks are constructed on a strip of water and I fun treading on them.

These are some of the favourites among the tourists especially the Malaysians from other parts of the country; they look frantically for the 'blue-eyed' anchovies which promise high quality and taste.

Even after being here for many times, today I had the opportunity to visit a site I have never seen before; the relics of the Dutch Fort built in 1641 as a shield against the enemies of the local rulers then.

The locals also tap on this piece of Dutch landmark to attract tourists. It is of course of no comparison to the forts of Melaka but nevertheless a sight.

 

We thought this 'mazy' feature was quite a spot and good for a shot.

See the teachers in action.

Pangkor; an idyllic haven where people don't rush but take time to stare at the seas.

Quality living.