Tanjung Batu Beach, Bintulu.

Almost every day now the days are cloudy and the nights wet in Bintulu. This month of November we in Bintulu are right smack in the middle of the rainy monsoon season. On the radio while driving to town I heard that the waves off Bintulu are dangerous for small crafts because they can reach a height of 3-4 meters. Therefore I drove to the Taman Temasya at the end of the Tanjung Batu Coastal Road to watch the sea conditions from land. I walked along the beach where I took this scenic shot . It was a pleasant afternoon off and I enjoyed the relaxed and serene atmosphere of the place.

Long and scenic Tanjung Batu Coastal road

This is the view of the Tanjung Batu Coastal road as one drives out of Bintulu town. This week the eugenia trees ( Eugenia polyantha) ( seen at the left of this picture) has started to bloom extensively throughout Bintulu . This flowering season may continue for about another week or so. After that the trees will start to bear small black berry-like fruits much sought after by the local birds. It is through these seeds that these trees are propagated and the germination rate is excellent, meaning almost 99%. The central median is planted with the majestic royal palm ( Roystonea regia) interspersed with colourful bougainvillea varieties.