Chendor Beach

We passed this stretch every time we go to Terengganu but we always missed the turn because it looked like an alley going into a village.  Since we're driving slowly this time around, we didn't miss this.  However, I was not really into going there at first but relented since Papa said it's just for the fun of finding anything new.

The beach was actually filled with a handful of people - not on the beach itself but under the shades of the trees.  Most were relaxing and eating at mobile hawkers like the one in this picture.

She's fast!  She couldn't help it every time she sees  the sea.

As she was approaching the water, she started to slow down a bit. Taking her time and checking my facial expression - to go or not to go.

As I didn't say anything, she slowly stepped into the water.

Getting excited but I had to remind her that we didn't bring any extra clothes.

The water was shallow and clear.

 A wide expanse of beach.  At the foothill on the left sits the famous Club Med.

Many beach-goers were under the trees but you can't see them here.

Another view of the beach.

The view from the sea.  The beach sloped down towards the sea so we couldn't see anything or anyone up there.  It's also dangerous if parents let little children wander off to the sea without guidance.

I couldn't stand the heat.  So she had to follow me back towards the shades with pouting lips.

Purposely walking slowly, taking her time and enjoying the sands.

 Her next venture - a nearby tree.

Happily relaxing on the trunk.

We were enjoying some fish satay and keropok lekor in front of the tree trunk.

Overall, the Chendor Beach was beautiful.  During the pre-monsoon season, the sea is a bit rough, but not too dangerous.  It's a haven for surfers.

*Image taken from google - for more info, visit here

We'll definitely go there again for a picnic - and maybe a bit towards the late afternoon when the sun is not too hot.