Who said Ayer Itam is at Johor.. It's a Puchong too...and for whatever reason how this place got its name, the waters here are no where near Hitam (Black)as the name describes it..I wonder why..

And if you're dreaming of a crystal clear blue sea and white sandy beaches get-a-way, you'd dumbfounded to find a similar substitute in the middle of the forests somewhere in Puchong..gila! The nice secluded lil spot, the size of a large private pool is a perfect retreat given its serene surroundings and pristine environment.."but for how long?" Gosh, i must have adapted this phrase from reading too much waterfall's of malaysia webpage..

But thanks to its "secludelessness" if there is ever a word, many cant find this place (which is a good thing).. and to get here, i think you'd probably need someone who has been here to actually lead..The paths that i know, which is from Puchong side, have been rendered inaccessible, fenced up with barb wires, throw in a couple of patrolling rangers and a notice board warning the consequences of trespassing; at the end of the day, this is a protected rainforest afterall ..However, there are alternatives (didnt i just raise hopes again?).. But i duno how..LOL

Credits go2 CheV & Ron for the nat. geo shot of ME!

Okies, so here is one picture i didnt take..a 'curi'ed picture from a Google image search depicting the ambiance of the steamboat restaurant imma about to introduce..How could i not take the picture of the place? Probably i was so busy with the food (like all eat-outs at steamboats) , i became disorientated..prior to

that, was a drive in and around tow

n, and to my astonishment an establishment of a steamboat restaurant smack in the middle of Damansara town..How did i miss this..some more so popular..which proves something; ill never go hungry (wonder what's the relation with the topic..)..

Anyway, here is one picture i did take (the one of the left here). wonder whose gentle hands are those; a lil bit of herb a

nd spices action there, Zach in the backdrop laughin as Karyn watches in amazement..Waddya get? A steamboat outing that is interesting and fun..and-a-gal-who-asked-for-my-number..aik..apa nie?

The verdict? Plus plus points for a place i dont know, so it comes as a delight...plus plus points for the seafood that is so fresh that it's kickin' (literally)..plus plus points for the soup that is light yet 'very' herbal (comin' from a source which i doubt and i dont really understand but ill just put that in here..)and finally plus plus points for an interesting experience to the extent that i forgot to take picture of the restaurant.."Actually hoh, i dont like steamboat wan..but this wan really oki.."..Macam biasa, wanna know where this place is, do your own homework lahh..