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| At Tanjung Tuan |
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| Along Route 50 after Kahang, trees were decked with bursts of orange blossoms. We were driving past Central Forest Spine Johor Timur where wild animals like elephants and tapir were often sighted in the area |
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| One for all and all for one at Felda Nitar 1 |
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| Felda Nitar 1, established since 1978. This is our second makan stop, after Restoran Wang Li in Simpang Renggam. |
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| Great roti canai with overly thick dhall and weak teh tarik |
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| Route 1399 passes by Felda Nitar 1 and 2. Felda settlers are home lovers with each street decked with themed decorations. There is little to zero road shoulders along this route but thankfully few cars. |
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| Taking a breather at Ladang Mado, Route 1398 |
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| A lot of wild mushrooms from Felda Nitar to Tanjung Tuan |
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| Strangely, there was a karaoke set found in the middle of nowhere! |
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| Junction to Tanah Abang, another orang asli settlement. According to Wan, Tanah Abang settlers broke away from Tanjung Tuan when Islam came to the village. |
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| Quiet, undulating hills along Route 1398 |
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| On Johor's riverbank with Pahang in the background |
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| Endau River marks the border between Johor and Pahang |
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| Boat houses |
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| Floating raft for avid anglers. A family had a free hand to use without having to consult the owner |
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| The gang with mosque in the background |
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| A big field to set up tents. Beyond is the river. |
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| Wan told us the village has about 20 over houses and slightly more than 100 residents |
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| Great rojak by the entrance to Felda Nitar 2 |
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| Creative tea pot designs for garbage @ Felda Nitar 2 |
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| Ice cream stop at D'mart, Felda Nitar 2 |
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| Free rambutans for the picking |
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| We returned to Felda Nitar 1 just as the rain came. After sitting out the shower, we proceed to Pondok Tok Wan for tea with pisang goreng. We also ordered takeaway fried rice for dinner |
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| Tea time |
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| Set up at 5 pm |
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| Dinner! |
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| The most beautiful tent |
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| Of moonlights and stars |
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| Morning in Tanjung Tuan |
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| Gettind down to the river for our boat ride |
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| Here we go! |
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| Tanah Abang's few boat houses for rentals |
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| River view |
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| Pahang's side |
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| Wan allowed Mr Lim to steer the boat throughout our journey |
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| Cute dog was swimming from Pahang's riverbank when our approach upset his plans. He made a U-turn and returned to the farm where he came from. |
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| An orang asli at Tanah Abang cleaning a musang over woodfire |
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| View of Tanjung Tuan. According to Wan, Tanah Abang's residents were formally from Tanjung Tuan. When Islam came to Tanjung Tuan, those who prefer to keep their Animism beliefs moved to form a new settlement. |
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| Durian stop by Felda Nitar 2's Route 1399 |
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| Lunch at Mersing's Ee Lo |
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| Many restaurants were closed for Cheng Beng |
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| Mersing Seafood Restaurant was closed so Ee Lo was the other option |
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| Plus Loke Tien Yuen is always closed !!! |
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