Port Dickson, N9

While at boarding school in Seremban in the 60's, we had the occasional outings to the nearest beach - at Port Dickson. It is a mere 32 km away and I remember we thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the beach and the sea too. I guess being young and in the company of good friends helped to heighten the senses in the appreciation of the natural environment.

A b&w photo of PD

From Kuala Lumpur, PD is 90 km away; an hour along the North-South highway. It is near enough for a weekend retreat, but you do have to brace yourself for the traffic jam on the way back. The 18 km beach front from Tanjung Gemuk to Tanjung Tuan seems to be a popular holiday destination. There are many international standard hotels and good seafood restaurants, though you cannot compare the beauty of the beach now with that in the (good) old days!

My sister-in-law's kampung is conveniently located in PD, with the beach just across the road. We have visited and stayed with her family and would all go down to lepak by the seaside and take dips in the (not so clear) waters. During a couple of Christmas breaks too, we spent the time at a nice beachside resort in PD (can't recall the name, its been changed), and dined at sumptuous seafood restaurants (can't recall names again; must be getting nyanyuk!). Anyway go to PD for the nearest beach getaway/holiday. 

The mangroves at PD, previously called 'Arang' 

You may or may not know this fact - this port town is also an 'army town' (officially), with a few camps of the Malaysian Army stationed here. So if you need a break from the beach, then visit the Army Museum!

Note: The above re-photo'd black & white photos of PD by Gary Q were a gift from a friend during X'mas 2008.