Crabby Island

Nope I did not misspell Krabi Island.

It's been a week since I last updated my blog. It's a Thursday again and the parents decide to bring us to Pulau Ketam. Haha. Drove to Port Klang after breki. Took a ferry across. It was quite fast. 30 minutes and we reach our destination. o wonder they call it Pulau Ketam. There are really tonnes of crabs in the mud! Larger than those you normally see on other beaches. I saw mudskippers too. Same ones that I thought only existed in Segenting due to (perhaps) uber polluted sea water? Haha.

Looks so grey and dull.

Walked around and we stopped at a shop house for Mimu and Dad to buy their kiam hu and stuff. Walked around some more and it started to rain. So we took shelter at a restaurant and had lunch there.

Menu for the day:

• Tom yam soup
• Choi tam
• Crab
• Steamed lala
• Lala omelet
• Steamed fish (GOOOOOOOOOOODDD!!)

The fish was really fresh and sweet!! After a filling lunch, we walked around some more, peeping into people's houses haha. Oh yeah. Something interesting. The only transport on the island is bicycle. Even the police xD It's a really nice change though. Since they don't really have anywhere to go, they don't need to rush. Their pace is slow, and they really just seem to enjoy being in that pace. I took some time to adjust that I don't need to walk swiftly. And I really enjoyed it too. Walking slow enough to fully appreciate my surroundings, you know, stopping to smell the roses ;) And it's also a nice change from all the hustle and bustle of the city. If you're in the way, nobody will honk madly at you. Just a polite bicycle ring.

All the roads looked the same and it almost seemed like a maze, except that no matter how we circle the island, we still always find our way back out.

I realized that all the houses (and everything there basically) are built on stilts to avoid the high tide flood their properties. That said, the rubbish that the tide brings in are really.. disgusting. It's so dirty under everyone's house! So unhygienic and invites pests @@ But one thing I like about ALL the houses is: they all have a long bench in their porch for the visitors :) So nice! I really took the time to examine the designs of each house and their benches haha. Some were shellacking the bench, some were painting it; no matter what, I do believe this is a very important custom on the island.

Soon it was time to board the ferry back to Port Klang. Snapped a few more pictures.

A friendly uncle came up to us and we started chatting with him. Apparently, few years ago CNY used to be very lively. However, in the recent years, more and more people moved out of the island and less and less came back. The population now is around 6,500. It used to be double or triple that if I am not mistaken. This place is 95% Chinese I'd say. This island is quite equipped. There's a kindergarten, a primary school, a secondary school; but if the youngsters wanna further their tertiary studies, they have to find it out of the island.

The ferry honks and it's time to go.

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DONE WITH YEAR 2. PLEASE DON'T LET ME SEE JJ AGAIN. EVER. tqvm. Exams are is OVAH! Not a bad paper. But definitely could've done better. If only the oaf gave out the scope of the exam. We are not even asking for tips! Just scope! !@#@!$ But whatever. It's over. Yay! :D

Went to Puchong Neway for a 1-7pm sing k session yesterday. Had.A.Blast. Thanks Dorcas for your generous treat! :-*

Here's hoping I could have a great time with what's left of my holidays before internship commences. *Pray*

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♣ тSc ♠

Climb every mountain, ford every stream..

..follow every rainbow, 'till you find your dream..

Thursdays are my parents' off day. So they were determined to bring lil chick to places she's never been before. Previously we went to Fraser's Hill. This day, we head to Batu Caves.

HEEHEE!! How weird do I look LOL.

Alien.

Mak ngan yah

Do you see the stairs... It's not that intimidating la haha. But climbing up was no mean feat either. Climbed too fast and my legs became wobbly and jello-ish haha. But in the end, all of us managed to reach the top la ofcourse.

*pant pant pant*

After receiving our blessings by the swami.

More stairs to climb yikes!

At the top.

Nothing much there actually, so we went back down again. Can't imagine how packed it would be during Thaipusam. The weather was SO HOT. But it was quite an accomplishment HAHA. There were so many birds flying around. So afraid they were gonna poop on my head!! @@

FAIL lol.

After that we went to Thean Hou Gong.

Ceiling. Beautiful isn't it?

I like this picture haha.

Saw some middle easterners praying using joss sticks too. Mimu posted a really interesting question. Why is it that the Chinese can go to Kuils and pray, the Indians can go to Temples and pray, and the middle easterners (Muslims) can go to Temples and pray too, but we can't go to the mosque and pray? Haha. Answers anyone?

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♣ тSc ♠

up in cloud nine ^^

One week later, our eyes meet again :)

After a scrumptious lunch of roasted duck rice, we embarked on our journey to high up in the mountains..

Foggy foggy

Bliss..

(Ignore unsightly puffy eyes and dark circles thank you)

Waited so long to check-in! Over a hundred numbers! We took a stroll at First World Plaza to kill time but when we returned, it wasn't our turn yet -.= Finally after a long wait, we got our room yay!

Since it was already evening, we decided to have dinner first. Beef spaghetti bolognaise was overpriced given its mediocre quality *scrunches nose* The ala carte mac and cheese was just nice and yummy though.








After filling our stomachs to the brim, we went for Motion Master. BAD MOVE. More on that later.

 

It's about this boy and his dog playing with some gadget for flying in his backyard and misses the bus to school. So they fly to school instead. Storyline was meh and the effects were not as impressive as what I've seen before. There wasn't any 4D praying mantis reaching out from the screen to wow us this time. And something funny happened in there.

Not even midway through, this girl a few seats to our right starting screaming like a banshee. At first I thought that she was super excited or something. But her shrieks NEVER STOPPED. She kept yelling at the top of her lungs and started wailing hysterically. Then it dawned on me that she was petrified of the experience. She even tried to unbuckle herself to get out and her mother (I assume) tried to calm her down but to no avail. She went berserk and bawled her eyes out.

After what seemed like an eternity, the show came to an end. She STILL hasn't stopped crying. Obviously shaken, she almost tore the seat apart and hurriedly exited the hall with her (said) mother. I think everyone was stunned and irritated by her overreaction. I was. Come on, she practically ruined everybody's (little) excitement being in 3D land! That panic-stricken girl was so annoying and LOUD! Call me insensitive. Sue me. Blueh.

Anyway, back to the aforementioned bad move. Why? Well, I felt so nauseous and light-headed after that, walking was almost impossible. I was this close to puking my guts out. Had.To.Sit. So we stopped to sip hot chocolate.

 

Cofee Bean has THE BEST hot chocolate. Period.

Apparently I upset my tummy too bad that the hot chocolate did little to help :( Had.To.Lie.Down.


While recharging my battery, we watched a movie on...forgotten what channel already.

It was quite good! Simple storyline with amazing special effects and just the right amount of suspense my heart can take haha.

Mostly recovered, seeing the night was still young, we went to the Starworld Casino! We tried to enter  earlier that evening but was denied entrance twice (at both entrances haha) because he was wearing slippers. So we went to his van for him to change into his futsal shoes hehe.

Wmk: You haven't been to Genting casino before ar?!

tSc: I've been to the Venetian in Macau.

Wmk: -.=

tSc: *hiak hiak*

He introduced me to French Boule. Just used 50 bucks as modal. You win some, you lose some. Halfway through we were on a winning streak. But then, we lost 50 bucks in the end haha.

Bought a Maggi Tomyam Big Bowl and a tuna sandwich for supper before retiring for the night.

*snooze*

Next morning, woke up at 8+ to have our breki at the First World Cafe. So many hungry zombies going the same direction haha. The food was not bad considering room+breki was at an affordable price.

After breki we snoozed till check-out time haha.

 Right before checking out.

(I know I look fugly. Zip it)

When we got to our parking slot, the van wouldn't start. Omg panic! Poor van had probably froze into hibernation! *gasp!* 

After him doing this and that, and giving it a few tries, the ignition sound finally coughed into a steady engine sound. And boy was it like music to our ears haha!

He'll be coming around the mountain when he comes...

Don't I look like a sick b*tch?! xD

Had a lovely lovely enjoyable time with my honey bun... Thank you sayang! ^^

PS: Knuckle knocks! ♥

PPS: He drove me straight to Puchong Neway for a close to 6 hour karaoke session with them leftover hhhh and then some. haha. but that's another story ;)

I still feel like puking +O(

Lil chick kept pestering my parents to bring her to Fraser's Hill since the only time she has ever been there was while she was still in my mom's womb haha. So since she had no school as it's the PMR examinations period, we went on to fulfill her wish.

9am+, we went to have breki and embarked on our journey. It started to rain heavily all the way there but it didn't dampen our spirit. We were determined to get there. At about noon, we reached the first gate, but we were only allowed to go up at 1pm since it's a single lane. Had a cup of hot milo which tasted like cardboard -.= and hung out awhile before going up at 1.

Finally, we reached the town centre. Took a map from the information centre and had lunch nearby. Surprising how a tiny and modest eatery can cook up a storm. Simple yet delicious, savouring the piping hot meal and with our faces caressed by the cool, crisp air was a delightful experience.

We drove around, and parked the car and strolled. Gosh it was really relaxing to walk against the breeze, can pretend that I'm a supermodel strutting my stuff down the hill haha! (Don't puke, just kidding)

Walked all the way uphill only to find the place deserted -.= The flower nursery which mom really wanted to visit was closed. And there wasn't a single soul (besides the person in charge) at the boating area.

The eerily quiet place somehow exuded

a sense of calmness though

The spooky yet captivating waters..

Feeling disgruntled, mom further looked at the signboards and map again. Indeed, there was another flower nursery nearby. Maybe it's the fresh air, but the flowers up in Fraser's Hill are so beautiful! The colours are extra sharp and popping!

(NOTE: Not all the flowers are from the nursery. These pictures are taken from all around Fraser's Hill.)

 FLOWER POWER

Why aren't they facing the sun? Hmm...

Bugged mom and we bought this home! :D

Low maintenance and when you rub it and smell

your hands, there's a fresh lemony smell!

These purple ones are gorgeous but don't think

it'll be able to withstand the climate back home :(

Please excuse my stubby fingers.

Aren't they all just pretty?! I know some people will feel bored but it's an enjoyment really! Took it after mom I guess. If you are into exciting stuff and activities all day long, don't come here. Haha!



This place is a far cry from 16 years ago when my entire family last came to Fraser's Hill (sans lil chick). The government has spent tonnes of money on developing this place into a tourist destination, but somehow, the crowd aren't flocking over here. So it's becoming somewhat of a dead town.. Or maybe it's just 'cause we visited this place on a weekday xD

Anyway, 16 years ago, when it was quite happening (harhar), there was this pony ride and my parents urged me to ride it. BEING ONLY 5, I was intimidated by the pony's neigh :-S So my dad rode a horse instead and took me along with him :)

This time round, no longer afraid of the horse (no ponies already u_u), we went to the same place and rode the damn horse!

That's dad taking a pic of lil chick riding the horse

After that we hung out at the town centre, waiting for the green light to go down the hill.

Man, was downhill ROUGH OR WHAT! Felt like puking so bad @.@ Anyway, still a lovely day spent with the fam :)