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PULAU NAMI




Pantai Senok, Bachok is very popular among Kelantan people for taking photos and family picnic since 2016 due to rows and rows of tall casuarina trees. It is located  about 5km north of Bandar Bachok.I was informed(may not be  the truth) that DID planted these casuarina trees for replanting along the coast for beach protection but the trees remained here(reason unknown) and none was transplanted.Instead, rocks were used to protect the beaches - ugly but effective. Only God knows the real reason.Now, this part of Pantai Senok is known as Pulau Nami - something like the one in South Korea!


At first, it looks to me like the Black Forest in Germany. Then, my guide Nazri told me it is called Pulau Nami.The place looks clean and spacious for family picnic and kids to run around. I fell in love with this beach at first sight. It is a good play ground for my photography. It was a lucky day for me when a dozen young ladies were having fun taking photos and selfies. One of them saw me with a BIG camera, so she asked me to take their photos.

Family having a picnic!

Below is my B&W version of girls having fun!

THANK YOU TO MR & MRS NAZRI FOR TAKING ME HERE


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