After leaving Mersing at 8.00am, only a few kilometers down the road, the heavens opened and we were stuck in a bus stop for the best part of two hours. Typical.
We never did find Kg Koya Papan, instead directed by ever friendly but mistaken locals to the more popular Air Papan. Air Papan was not to Kate's liking and by the time we'd cycled another 20km we decided that we'd missed the turnoff to Koya Papan and instead would head to Penyabong on the coast. Along Highway 3 was a advertisement for a campsite, and we headed there. Unfortunately, this meant going back on ourselves down a B road, and on reaching the site, Lee said it reminded him of both band camp in American Pie and one of the “Jason” films. Not stopping there then.
After several breaks due to the heat, we reached Penyabong around 6pm and headed to Zul's Place, recommended to us by a local. Did not stay out much here cos everyone (bar Zul) was incredibly unfriendly.
Kilometers: 55
Total Kilometers:281
Day 7: Penyabong to Kuala Rompin
Today was spent looking for a comfortable place to rest our bottoms, having cycled for 6 days. We were hoping to get to Lamput and Rompin Beach but made it only to Kuala Rompin. We found 4 star Rompin Beach Resort and the proprietor offered a special rate of £21 per night including breakfast for a four night stay in a beautiful chalet room. Bargain. The resort has a swimming pool but no sun loungers or umbrellas. Strange. The Food and Beverage manager, Azaman Atan (a huge Liverpool fan) is extremely helpful, as is the resort manager, Razali Rahman, giving us the website of other cyclists who have been here previously for route tips and helping us source DEET. The resort also has wifi,and allows us to contact our family and friends back home.
Kilometres: 35
Total Kilometers: 316
Day 8, 9 and 10: Kuala Rompin
Beach, pool and Beach again
Kilometers: 0
Total Kilometers: 316
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