UNCOVER THE NIGHT AT BASHAYER 2

Currently, myself, Harmadi and Zulkifli (Zack) are the only Malaysians living at Bashayer 2 Marine Resort. Six are still in Malaysia enjoying their R&R while two have been assigned to other project. We are fulfilling the commitment to wait the "homecoming" of CON... Non of the CON personnel is stationed at the resort since October this year.

Living in isolation from the busy worldly life and taking advantage of the circumstances, we are devoting our self to glorify the only Creator and attempting to reach closer to Him. Nevertheless, there are long hours that has to be filled up with activities that promote healthy living. The physical well being as well as the pyschcological need to be nourished to avoid breakdown of any one.

Last night, as usual, fishing continues. After fishing, we went to the kitchen and prepared fish fillets from the fresh catch. Mee banding Muar was added to the menu. The night was ended with karaoke session by Zack and Harmadi. Sad songs from Sudirman were their favourite.

BREAKING NEWS - NEW RECORD

This is to certify that both Tuan Harmadi and Tuan Zack had fished 17 fishes last night. Meaning to say, their average catch is 8.5 per person. This is a new record that supersedes the earlier fishing record (20th Dec, 2007) with an average of 7 fishes per person. Congratulation to both of them. "Jangan jealous!!!!" Judge decision is final.

The catch consists of mix fishes including "jenahak" and "GT". Today, we cooked "asam pedas jenahak and GT" for lunch. Whump......"manisnya ikan segar"!!!! We are looking forward for another extraordinary record tonight, InsyaAllah.

FISHERMEN ENTHUSIASM

Tuan Harmadi landed at Port Sudan yesterday evening after leaving the resort for R&R three weeks ago. Later at night, pairing with another professional, Tuan Zack, he made his trip to the same spot that the tour group from Khartoum made the largest catch of fish. Both of them were determined to break the record of 28 fishes fished in one night trip. They have experienced fishing line snapping off several times after large fishes escaped with the baits. I heard that they were planning to buy high strength fishing line (80 lb holding capacity) soon. They ended their night with 8 fishes only but that didn't slow down their enthusiasm to be the best among the best fishermen at Red Sea Coast.

We met three Sudanese whom started to join the fishing club. One of them had bought a fishing rod but unable to install the fishing line. Harmadi will provide free consultancy service to them on Saturday evening.

NEW FISHING RECORD AT BASHAYER 2 RESORT

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On the way back to Bashayer 2 Marine Resort after visited Al Kawit, the tour group stopped at Suakin Fish Market (Sound like Manhattan Fish Market!) to buy some fishes for friends living at Khartoum and PS 5. Unfortunately, due to Eid Adha celebration, there was no supply of fishes to the market. The group drove back to the resort with frustration and empty hand. With Allah mercy, they went to the Bashayer 2 beach for fishing and photo session immediately after arrival. During the brief visit before sunset, Jaha fished the largest pari this far. We had an enjoyable dinner with asam pedas pari that very evening.

After dinner, the tour group returned to the beach. Late night, with Allah mercy on them again (after failed to buy fish at the market), they fished 28 medium size fishes. That's also a new record at the resort.

Jaha is currently holding the largest pari ever fished at the resort. I am waiting for the local professional (Tuan Harmadi) to come back from R&R on the 28th Dec, 07 and see whether he can break the new record.

THE WORLD - JOURNEY FROM AL KAWIT TO SUAKIN

FISHING TOUR AT BASHAYER 2 RESORT

RED SEA RESORT - FISH AND CORAL (PART 4)

RED SEA RESORT - FISH AND CORAL (PART 3)

RED SEA RESORT - JAHA MERANG

RED SEA RESORT - MARINE SPIDERMAN

AROUS RESORT - AMIN THE MAN FROM RED SEA

SURPRISED VISIT - MOONLIGHT DINNER - DEC 25

At approximately 9 am on 25th Dec, 2007, I received a phone call from a driver stating that four unidentified OGP personnel were in the camp. I was caught by surprise because nobody made any booking at the Bashayer 2 Resort since 21 Dec. I drove back to the resort and found the guys (Tuan Sabri and the gang) from PS 5 already in their respective room. It was a blessing because we had some business to do and kept us busy.

They made their own trip to Port of Sudan after brief breakfast of mee hoon goreng. They told me that they were inspired by earlier visitors that the city of Port Sudan offering excitement (old building like the "collesium" and they can drink coffee a few inches from ships at the port) and the night life has always been fascinating. Deep in my heart, the exaggerating tourism promotion by the previous tour group really convinced them. With the intention to verify the claims, they made a daring trip leaving PS 5 at 2:30 am on the same day. After the day trip around Port Sudan, they fall in love with the city and started comparing with PS 5 that can only offers dessert safari lifestyle. At night, I drove them to the "Pantai Lido" or "Bintang Walk" and drank "Jabana" while enjoying the night life and cool breeze. Later, we drove back to the resort and enjoyed "Mee Bandung Muar" and "Ikan Bakar" at the "takraw court" under the moonlight. We ate and talked until 1:30 am before everybody went to bed.

They checked out from the resort early morning of 26th Dec, 07 to PS 5 and stopped at Al Kawit for sight seeing. I hope they really enjoyed the brief trip and see us at Year 2008 Visit Port Sudan Tourism Promotion.

LOOKING FOR MAGAZINE "COVER MAN" !

If you are looking for someone to fill up your magazine cover page, these are some of the candidates. I believe they are suitable for magazines like Diving, Coral and Beach, National Geography, Muslimin, Expatriate, Construction, African Tour, Medicine etc.

If you want to vote for the best photo, write your vote at the comment.

AL KAWIT - FROM DIFFERENT ANGLE

AL KAWIT - A PLACE THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS WHILE IN SUDAN

THE BEST OF AL KAWIT

ROAD TO AL KAWIT - DEC 20, 07

RED SEA RESORT - UNDERWATER VIDEO 1

AL KAWIT - DEC 20, 07 - FATHERS' ACT

RED SEA RESORT - FISH AND CORAL (PART 2)

RED SEA RESORT - FISH AND CORAL (PART 1)

DON'T BE FOOLED BY DIGITAL PHOTOS - EXPERIENCE YOURSELF AT RED SEA RESORT, PORT SUDAN

FILLING THE EID ADHA DAY - RED SEA RESORT - DEC 19, 07

EID ADHA PRAYER - PORT SUDAN - DEC 19, 07

EID ADHA PREPARATION