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Day 1: Bukit Indah to Desaru

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Distance: <105km Destination: Sand & Sandals Resort and Spa Time taken: 1:30, easy riding and a stop for tailbone relief Lesson(s) learnt: drivers tend to overtake even if there is an oncoming motorbike. There were at least three instances when I was passed by oncoming traffic in my lane . Generally harmless, unless something goes awry and there is no hard shoulder. To all Malaysian bikers, I apologize. I can't be certain, but I imagine there was a time or two when I was one of these drivers. I am most of the way through Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels, and I have to say I have been partly inspired by him. I am doing the no plan part, but traveling with just a toothbrush and an expired passport could prove to be a little bit..... smelly. I settled for the minimalist approach, which is going to result in some reusing. So here's me, with no saddlebags or touring seat, ready to ride off. First stop is Desaru, where the family and I will spend two nig...