For my friend Josée's birthday, we took a boat to Kecil (the smaller perhentian island) for the evening. The boat ride was a lot more expensive than anticipated, but worth it. The boat driver seemed set on getting us there in as little time as possible so he was driving like a mad man. On the way back, he drove the boat in pitch darkness! It was a pretty memorable experience.

While on Kecil we hopped between a few different restaurants and ended the evening by watching fire dancers on the beach.

After spending a few days in Georgetown, we headed to the Perhentian islands. I hemmed and hawed about whether we should go to the bigger (Besar) or smaller (Kecil) island... and I have to admit I think I made the wrong call. I had read something about the waves on Kecil being quite dangerous, so we opted for Besar. It was sort of a deserted island which was equal parts awesome and boring.

We visited Kecil one night (photos in the next post) and it had a really fun vibe. Also, delicious food! I think accommodation is cheaper on that island too. Oh well!

So anyways, there was really not much to do on Besar but laze around on the beach. I am a huge fan of the beach so I really can't complain. It also meant lots of quality chatting with those two ladies above ^^, whom I miss a lot (come back to Korea, would ya?!).