REDANG TRIP

This year the MEMS (Malaysian Endcrine & Metabolic Society..or something like that) will be held on the beautiful island off the coast of Kuala Terengganu named Pulau Redang (Redang Island).

The last time I was in Redang was 3 years ago when I went for a "cardiology update" weekend. It was sponsored by a major pharmaceutical company.

Honestly, the 'update' was merely 3 hours long. The rest of the time was spent loitering around the resort (Berjaya Resort) and going snorkeling. I shall never forget the experience while snorkeling. One moment, as I waded into the deep blue sea from the beach, all I could see was clouded water and more clouded water, and then suddenly, the breath taking sight of thousands of fishes and corals appeared right before my eyes almost magically! It was AWESOME!!!

What I saw there left me amazed at the beauty that God created under the sea (including a giant Garupa fish almost as big as I am, which had a staring match with me; happy to say I won, and it swam away peacefully). And it made me long to go back there again.

What about the MEMS? You ask me. Well, what about it? Heh heh! I am definitely looking forward to going to Redang again next month. My trip will be sponsored by Astra Zeneca (thank you, thank you, thank you x a million times!).

The MEMS program is usually jam packed and there won't be much time to actually go anywhere or do anything; but I guess a little sun and a little fun in the sea won't take up too much time.

I wonder if that Garupa is still there...