Kuantan Skies #26

This is part 26 in a series of 26 photographs of the Kuantan Skies taken this year. All but 3 were taken from my window or balcony.

Kuantan Skies #26 - The sun sets behind the hill, leaving vivid silhouettes across the Kuantan skyline

And with that, I thank you for following along with this series. I've certainly enjoyed the beauty of the skies this year!

Kuantan Skies #24

This is part 24 in a series of 26 photographs of the Kuantan Skies taken this year. All but 3 were taken from my window or balcony.

Kuantan Skies #24 - Sekilau hill traps pockets of mist as they float around in the wet weather

Kuantan Skies #9

This is part 9 in a series of 26 photographs of the Kuantan Skies taken this year. All but 3 were taken from my window or balcony.

Kuantan Skies #10 - A white cloud protrudes from the hill above a housing area

Kuantan Skies #3

This is part 3 in a series of 26 photographs of the Kuantan Skies taken this year. All but 3 were taken from my window or balcony.

Kuantan Skies #3 - The dark threat of rain looms overhead, making almost a symmetrical pattern with the hill

Sunset below the hill

When I look out my window to the right I see the sunrise over a hill. Looking out to the left I observe the sunset below another hill. Here is the beautiful sunset on one evening in Kuantan:

Do you have good views of the sunrise/sunset where you are?

The hills of Teluk Chempedak

The many trees of the Teluk Chempedak hill overlap the foot bridge linking the main beach with a second one. The greenery is a fascinating sight and is still home to a large troop of monkeys who come out during the lunch hour.

Back Alley

A back alley in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan. When I go running I glance down each back alley and notice cats hanging out. I gaze at the hill and admire the scenery. Though not as beautiful, the back alleys do provide perspective!

The example of patience on Sekilau Hill

Every day I look out my window to a beautiful view of Sekilau Hill (Bukit Sekilau):

I wish I could be as patient as the trees on Sekilau Hill . . .

Come rain or shine they stand in their place and wait patiently . . .

They don't tremble when mists of uncertainty temporarily cover them . . 

They don't worry when the skies turn grey . . .

They also patiently admire the skies on better days . . .

They enjoy the sun when it shines upon them . . .

But they also quietly persevere when the monsoon rains descend . . .

I wish I could be as patient as the trees on Sekilau Hill

Teluk Chempedak beach - Contrasts and Variety

Teluk Chempedak beach in Kuantan sits at the base of a collection of hills. I love the variety of sights including sky, sea, sand, rocks and vegetation.

How does variety in life enhance your existence?

Sunny morning in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan

I took Lauren out for a walk at 10am this morning. It was a dazzlingly beautiful and very hot Sunday morning in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan. We only walked around for 25 minutes before we headed home - it was just too hot and bright for Lauren.

Bukit Sekilau is a beautiful area of Kuantan and I've had many an adventure here for the last 5 years of living here. Even walking the same roads of Bukit Sekilau springs many a surprise with the ever-changing plants and flowers decorating each house and street corner.

This morning was no different as we sauntered around a handful of streets about 200 yards from our apartment.

Bukit Sekilau is named so due to the large hill which looks over the area. "Bukit" in Bahasa Melayu means "hill". Part of the hill named Bukit Sekilau can be seen in this photograph:

During our brief walk we managed to capture these delightful images of flowers dotted around Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan. Hope you enjoy them :)

Wishing each and every one of you a happy weekend and an even brighter start to the new week!

A photograph a day from Kuantan: #2 Bukit Bay Route view from the top

After a long and arduous climb Siva and I arrived at the top of the hill. We were greeted by this view of Kuantan, looking over the myriad graves smothering the face of the hill.