Initially, we planned to have lunch in Tanjung Tualang but our tour guide told us that the place has become very commercialized and the prices of food are skyrocketing. [Read more…]
Fun Times
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Batu Gajah Road Trip: Kellie’s Castle, Heritage Driving Tour, The Last Dredge, and Kinta Nature Park
Kellie’s Castle
We have heard of this castle for so many times and it’s time for us to take a first hand look.
Based on the story I heard, the castle was built by a Scottish planter called William Kellie Smith. But it was never complete.
The remnants of Kellie’s Castle is now a popular tourist destination and it was used in the film Anna and the King. Also it’s popular venue for wedding photos. [Read more…]
Gopeng Road Trip: Gopeng Heritage House, Hup Teck Soy Sauce Factory & Gua Tempurung
Gopeng is a small town south of Ipoh. That was our first stop during our trip. We had breakfast there (I am not fancy of the food there somehow).
Let’s dive in… [Read more…]
Family Road Trip to Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tanjung Tualang, and Gopeng
During the last school holidays, four families embarked on a road trip to various towns of Perak.
After some research and planning, we started our 3D2N trip up north before dawn. We put up our nights at Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites. Since the hotel is still brand new (7 months old), we have nothing to complain except some minor things such as slow service. Overall, the hotel is fine.
The trip took place from August 19 to August 21.
If I lump everything in one post, it will be long and messy. So I divide them by location. [Read more…]
Crying at birthday party
K attended his friend’s birthday party yesterday afternoon.
The children were very excited and many of them jumping up and down for joy.
As usual, besides the music and food and cake, there were games.
The group was divided into two teams and they competed against each other.
After each game, every member of the winning team would receive a present.
There’s one scene that I didn’t expect to see but it happened. [Read more…]