Juara Turtle Project and A day with the fishes

This post is a continuation of Searching for "Mermaid" in Tioman post yesterday.

Once we had our lunch, we went to Juara Turtle Project (JTP), the place where my friend is working at. They do turtle conservation here and if anybody is interested, you can come here as a volunteer. 

Our ride to JTP

Ciktie following closely from behind

We're here

We went around the JTP area and saw a blind green sea turtle, named Jo. Jo was born at JTP and was blind since birth. Since she cannot survive on her own in the wild, they kept her here in a pool. We also went around Kg Juara and saw a path heading towards a waterfall. Since it was already late afternoon, we did not go there. After spending a few hours at Kg Juara, we headed back to Kg Tekek.

Around JTP

Around Kg Juara

Jo in a pool

Jo transferred to a smaller pool during meal time

Info on Jo

Turtle hatchery area

All caged up to prevent people from stealing the eggs

Yes, we love Tioman

The trail to Mentawak River and Waterfall

 

Last photo with Ciktie before heading back to Kg Tekek

The next day, myself and Fikah went out to the sea to snorkel. It was a whole day trip where the guide took us to six snorkel areas and it costs us RM80 including all the gears. It was my first snorkeling experience  and I really enjoyed it. The sea was very clear and it was like a completely new world under the sea. After experiencing the life underwater, I really wanted to get a diving license to explore more of the underwater world. I’ll put that on my bucket list. 

Nice morning weather in Tioman

Ready for our snorkeling trip

Clear blue water

Having fun in the water

Spot the fishes

Stopped at Kg Salang for lunch

View at Kg Salang

Last snorkeling stop: Marine Park

Last picture before coming out from the water

 After 8 hours of snorkelling, we came back to shore; change and head to the jetty to catch our ferry back to Mersing. It was a brief trip. I wish we were here longer so that we can explore more of the nature. However, I will come back here again one day. 

Till then~