Time just flies past during this Malaysia vacation in Cherating, Kuantan. With a feeling of sadness, we left The Legend Resort, our resort accommodation for the past 4 nights. Today, we headed to another Malaysia beach resort, Summerset Resort in Rompin, approximately 130 km away. However, before that, we had the good fortune to watch part of the
We were excited to learn about the Chinese lion dance in The Legend Resort from 1000 – 1200 hrs. The lion dance is popular during Chinese New Year to usher in good luck and prosperity especially in the coming new year. However, as we had a business meeting at Summerset Resort at 1400 hrs, it was with disappointment that we had to leave The Legend Resort without watching the main lion dance performance. Although the lion dance started at 1000 hrs, they were led to strategic locations throughout the resort to shower blessings and prosperity.
Mandarin oranges ready for the Chinese lion dance performance at The Legend Resort entrance - part of the Chinese New Year traditions
We were excited to learn about the Chinese lion dance in The Legend Resort from 1000 – 1200 hrs. The lion dance is popular during Chinese New Year to usher in good luck and prosperity especially in the coming new year. However, as we had a business meeting at Summerset Resort at 1400 hrs, it was with disappointment that we had to leave The Legend Resort without watching the main lion dance performance. Although the lion dance started at 1000 hrs, they were led to strategic locations throughout the resort to shower blessings and prosperity.
Mandarin oranges ready for the Chinese lion dance performance at The Legend Resort entrance - part of the Chinese New Year traditionsThe lion entering the back office of The Legend Resort
Part of the Chinese Lion Dance troupeBusy with the music whilst the lion is performing in the back office 
One of the lions emerging from the back office
One of the lions emerging from the back officeSpot the big head doll with the lion? 
Clearer shot of the big head doll
Staff trying to get a good shot of the Chinese Lion Dance
Clearer shot of the big head dollStaff trying to get a good shot of the Chinese Lion Dance
Leaving The Legend Resort soon after 1030 hrs, we arrived at our next beach resort destination The Summerset Resort in Rompin approximately 2 hours later. Upon arrival, we met up with friends of ours who had just arrived at the resort for the 1400 hrs meeting as well.
The souvenir shop in the lobby of The Summerset Resort
Spring Festival decorations 
The resort staff had specially prepared lunch for us comprising curry chicken, mixed vegetables, omelette and black pepper prawns. We enjoyed the delicious meal and had an enjoyable time finishing our lunch.
Black pepper prawns
Black pepper prawnsOmelette
Curry chicken 
Rice served on banana leaf
Rice served on banana leafHealthy fruits
After lunch we headed to our rooms in the South wing. We were fortunate to be roomed in a junior suite. Comprising a bedroom and a living room that can be partitioned off, the room was nice and spacious. The bathroom looks modern with it double glass basins. You have a choice to use the fan or air-conditioner or both if you so desire.
The living room 
The bedroom 
Bathroom 
Relax on the verandahOur meeting was pushed to 1430 hrs and we met up with Chef Talak, Masitah (F&B), Rahman (Rooms), Rohan (Sales), Mohan (Director of Sales & Marketing) and Yati (secretary to the GM) for our event The Opening, an awakening enlightenment program, also known as a journey of self discovery, to be held in Summerset Resort next month. After the meeting, we did a walk through of the function rooms and activity areas that we were going to use. By the time we were through with our task, it was almost 1700 hrs.
Hurriedly, we changed into our swimwear and met by the pool. We were surprised and disappointed to see the beach almost gone. Serious beach erosion had taken place and the resort had to place sandbags as a breaker. The waves from the South China Sea were very strong and the water appeared brown due to the strong waves stirring up the sand. Ironically Summer Resort has turned into a beach resort with little or no beach left.
Hurriedly, we changed into our swimwear and met by the pool. We were surprised and disappointed to see the beach almost gone. Serious beach erosion had taken place and the resort had to place sandbags as a breaker. The waves from the South China Sea were very strong and the water appeared brown due to the strong waves stirring up the sand. Ironically Summer Resort has turned into a beach resort with little or no beach left.
We had fun dipping into the pool and even whilst enjoying ourselves, we continued with our discussion of the awakening enlightenment event. As there was a lovely sea breeze, it was quite chilly in the water.
Having funDinner saw us at our favourite fresh seafood restaurant here, Rompin River Seafood, 14 km from Summerset Resort. Next to the Rompin River Seafood is the Rompin River Chalet, also run by James Ooi who can be contacted at 013-7726961 or 019-7479933. Located at Kampung Kelebur, Depan Rumah Murah Sg Puteri, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Pahang Darul Makmur, we enjoyed the sea breeze throughout the 3 hours we were there.
Spring Festival banner Our favorite fresh seafood restaurant in Rompin 
Dinner consisting of marmite baked crab, salted egg crabs, sambal petai (stink bean in chilli), sambal kangkong (water convolvulus in chilli), bean sprout with salted fish and steamed prawns with 11 glasses of drinks between the 5 of us cost RM175 (USD53.25).
The marmite crabs is one of our must-have dishes. The steamed prawns were very fresh and juicy. The flesh of the salted eggs crab somehow tended to stick to the shell making it harder to eat.
The marmite crabs is one of our must-have dishes. The steamed prawns were very fresh and juicy. The flesh of the salted eggs crab somehow tended to stick to the shell making it harder to eat.
Sambal petaiSambal kang kong
Steamed prawns 
Beansprouts with salted fish
Beansprouts with salted fishSalted egg crabs 
Some of the thirst quenchers we enjoyed
Some of the thirst quenchers we enjoyed Complimentary jelly 
Our new feline friendAfter dinner, we discussed business with the owner, James. As James also runs the New Rompin Travel & Tour Sdn. Bhd., a travel agency, he also provides transport services. As we were assisting with organizing The Opening, the awakening enlightenment event for next month, we needed to make use of his transportation services.
Discussing business with James, centreEnjoying ourselves 
Returning to our beach resort accommodation for the night, we continued with our discussion and only retired for the night close to 0200 hrs.
The second last day of our Malaysia vacation, we were glad that we managed to settle quite a number of issues and concerns for the awakening enlightenment event next month. We had a great time connecting with the resort staff and during this holiday, we also managed to try various kinds of Malaysian food. As always, whenever we are up in Rompin beach resort, we would make our way to the fresh seafood restaurant, Rompin River Seafood and enjoy the seafood selection there.
Returning to our beach resort accommodation for the night, we continued with our discussion and only retired for the night close to 0200 hrs.
The second last day of our Malaysia vacation, we were glad that we managed to settle quite a number of issues and concerns for the awakening enlightenment event next month. We had a great time connecting with the resort staff and during this holiday, we also managed to try various kinds of Malaysian food. As always, whenever we are up in Rompin beach resort, we would make our way to the fresh seafood restaurant, Rompin River Seafood and enjoy the seafood selection there.
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