I wrote a short entry here last week about our short break in Cherating. Actually we went to enter the Holiday Villa Cherating 21st Annual Sand Sculpture Competition, thanks to Holiday Villa and also Advertlets.
We arrived at the beautiful place late Saturday afternoon, enjoyed the swimming pool, ate a hearty bbq buffet dinner and in the morning, the white sandy beach turned into this
The stretch was divided into lots and we got lot no 5.
I was so freaking ready people! Although we had no experience what so ever with sand sculpting, I came a lil bit prepared with a small bucket and a gardening scoop. But darn it, that was not enough… Other groups had shovel, watering can, water spray etc…
As the theme of the competition was Animal World, we decided to sculpture a tarantula, inspired by Miki’s creepy tarantula toy. There were 4 people in my group, Rebecca, Jason, Azman and I.
Gigih uols! Perhatikan mulut Azman moncong2 buat kaki tarantula… Muka aku lagi dasyat siot bila concentrate, nasib baik aku pakai cap korang tak nampak.. hah
All of us worked really hard, for those who would like to try this activity, let me warn you it could be very tiring! It takes a lot of energy digging for wet sand, carrying water to the lot (actually there was not need to do this if we dug deep enough to use all wet sand) and of course the sculpting itself. And in case you have forgotten, all of these were done under the bright Malaysian sun!
But for Azman and I, you know we love these kind of outdoor activities. Even when I knew that my skin would later turn charcoal black for the next 4 months, I freaking enjoyed myself that day!
Miki’s tarantula, our inspiration and a bee that Azman made to be it’s lunch… hehe
We were given 3 hours to complete the sculpture (8.30-11.30am) but if I remember correctly we were done by 10ish. Not that our sculpture was super perfect already but it was due to the pancit factor! TAK LARAT DAHHH!!! So off we went for a swim in the pool.
Above is our beloved TARANTULA… Walaupun ko hodoh cam labah-labah tak cukup sifat but you will always be in my heart, o tarantula.. you are my first sand sculpture and I am so proud of you! haha
Help! A giant tarantula is trying to eat me!!
Although we had a blast of good time… We didn’t win…
And although we didn’t win.. we were extremely redha! hehehe Because this the winning sand sculpture:-
It’s freaking amazing people!! It was a lion in front….
A dolphin and a snake at the back!!! It was really neat and these sure got skills!! Hebat! Check out the other sculptures.. Enjoy!
Octopus and shark sand sculpture
Octopus and turtles sand sculpture
Turtle
The coral reef!
I have dozens of other pics to upload but I guess I’ll do it later. I just have to say that Insya Allah, I would like to join this competition again next year! Who’s with me?
Thanks Holiday Villa for having us there… Here is some contact info for those looking for lovely beach getaway.. 🙂
HOLIDAY VILLA BEACH RESORT & SPA CHERATING.
Lot 1303, Mukim Sungai Karang,
26080 Kuantan,
Pahang Darul Makmur,
Malaysia
Tel: (609)-581 9500
(609)-581 9500
Fax: (609)-581 9178
Email: saleschv@holidayvilla.com.my
