Temurun Waterfall as Beautiful as Ever

Did anyone promise you sunny days in Langkawi? Hope not! It has been raining for the past couple of days. The fun does not stop on rainy days. Langkawi needs lots of rain to have this awesome waterfall at Temurun Waterfall on Jalan Datai.

This is how Temurun Waterfall looks like now. These were photographed while it was still raining.

From a distance

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While it was still raining...

Here's a closer look at the Temurun Waterfall when the #rain subsided. Come dip in the pool! #temurunwaterfall #waterfall #waterfallfun #iglangkawi

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After an unproductive solo birdwatching along Jalan Datai, I was happy not to go home empty handed (without memorable photos). My solo birdwatching ended with the arrival of the rain. Thanks to that!

A Crested Serpent Eagle looking gloom in the grey sky

It was past lunch time and I just have to stop at a street food stall for these goodies too!

A pack of Nasi Lemak (left) and "Tepung Bungkus" (right)

"Tepung Bungkus" in Bahasa language literally means Wrapped Flour. The white stuff is made with mixture of wheat flour, rice flour, coconut milk, sweet grated coconut filling then wrapped and steamed with banana leaf. Excellent dessert for breakfast or tea!

Refreshing 2017

First of all, Happy New Year to my readers and followers. Excuse me for my long absence as I had some private nature tours running during the festive season.

With the rainy, cloudy weather and a couple of hot days in between for the past two weeks, I would say it is a refreshing start for Langkawi in the new year 2017. At this time of the year, it is supposedly be the dry season. In year 2016, we had extended dry season and could this be the compensation? 

In related to my guiding work, rainy days generally bring cancellation to birdwatching tours. I can't do much about this reality and might as well enjoy the nice cool rainy days when Langkawi has a lot more hot and sunny days to offer for the whole year. I personally like rainy days.

I had people who have asked me on what can they do when it is raining? 

If it is raining cats and dogs, the best thing to do is to sit in a nice cafe and have cuppa of coffee or tea or simply relax and do nothing in your hotel room. If the rain slows down or has stopped, take a car or scooter and ride around the island, eat some local food or better still is to head out to the waterfall area. However, be mindful of hazards while visiting waterfall areas during the rainy days.

The island was rained on from January 7th to the 8th. There were a few times when the rain was heavy but there were no thunderstorm and a lot of light drizzles in between. 

And so it was the opportunity for me to check out the Temurun Waterfall, supposedly the tallest waterfall on Langkawi.

Look at it! It was bursting with life and so much of energy! 

It was cold swimming in the pool but I love it! The energy has created surface waves that can push you to the edge. Anyone standing at the edge of the pool for more than fifteen minutes will find themselves soaking wet with the sprays.

This is one of the uncommon sight of Temurun waterfall and you only get this during the rainy days. On most days, is like a small stream or even trickle of water running down. 

Indeed it is a refreshing 2017 start for me. I had a challenging and as well as rewarding year 2016 and may the blessing of Temurun waters help to wash off the negative ones and start anew. I foresee more challenges coming for this 2017 and may the blessing enable me to remain positive during these times.

This is how a Temurun Waterfall will be like in between the dry and the rainy season:

Langkawi Sunset, After The Rainy Week

I so love the rainy week in Langkawi. A rainy week does disrupt most nature and outdoor activities, but hey, Langkawi has more hot and sunny days. I personally do cherish the wet season as it helps to cool down the temperature on the island and it is more pleasant to do stuffs at home. (I ain't got air-condition in the house and so it gets terribly hot during most days.)

 

This post is for those who has loved and cherished the rainy week a few days ago, this is the reward after the rain. Sunny during the day and stunning sunset at Pantai Cenang.

I was at my favourite rice field area yesterday evening to check out the Black-winged Stilts. There were two of them flying back and forth looking for a roosting spot.

A pair of Black-winged Stilt. And as usual, they were far away.

I noticed the sun was going down with the bright colours and I knew I have to capture this moment.

Enjoy the stunning sunset photos at different time and angle.

At 6:57pm. Mat chinchang Hill as the backdrop.

At 6:59pm.

At 7:01pm, the flooded rice field.

At 7:02pm.

Still at 7:02pm, different angle.

At 7:02pm with the coconut trees.

At 7:07pm, looking at the direction of Pantai Cenang.

At 7:08pm with the rice fields.

At 7:10pm.

At 7:12pm.

At 7:14pm.

At 7:16pm, watching a flock of Purple Herons flying towards the horizon to roost.

At 7:19pm.

At 7:20pm.

As I watched flocks and flocks of waders flying over me to the other side for roosting, I felt that they had a productive day yesterday. Hope you like this sunset moment.