Four steps down.

Four steps down, and thirty paces to the beach.

Rustic, idyllic, harmonious. I was a guest in this home. One of about forty homes in the seaside village at the northern-most tip of Borneo. The winds are strong here. The people are friendly and hospitable, a characteristic you will find in most villages in Sabah. And, beyond these steps, the beach is just thirty paces away.

Kudat album:-
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village dogs

Mommy and pup at a seaside village, Simpang Mengayau, Kudat.

a visitor in the house

Neighbourhood dog checks me out.

waiting for the master

On the steps to her home.

She does what a loyal dog do… waited for the master. Unfortunately for her, the owner has passed. Rungus village at Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. A charming seaside community settlement.

Kudat album:-
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Beach at Simpang Mengayau

Windy beach at Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. This is about 3 km from the northern most tip of Borneo.

Perfect backyard for a BBQ.

memories do not become absolete

Old kerosene lamps.

These lamps used to light up the nights but are now a vivid reminder of the days gone by. This communal seaside Rungus village is now served with electricity, clean water supply and telecommunications.

the backyard

the backyard

Tanjung Simpang Mengayau. This is the backyard of the village. I counted 30 steps, from the back door to the beach.

We brought along a folding table, some chairs, a grill, seafood from Kudat market.. we had a gorgeous dinner and time there.

welcoming committee

welcoming committee

A welcoming committee on this windy and deserted beach! How cute! Strong winds blow the rain clouds onshore. The rain passed quickly and we spent the rest of the afternoon preparing our BBQ dinner on the beach.

the chicken won’t cross the road

the chicken won’t cross the road

Simpang Mengayau.. at the northern-most tip of Borneo Island. My friends Apain & Jermaine brought me to their Rungus village.. about 3 hours’ drive from Kota Kinabalu. This seaside village is a rustic, charming place and community.