End of March. I landed in Ho Chi Minh City aka Saigon with best friend Xuan. It was a spontaneous decision in choosing to visit this city. Both of us never wanted to miss the Airasia promotion and we came out with this plan, about a year ago. It was my second travel to Vietnam. I was in Hanoi on the North 2 years ago, alone.
Other than walking around the city and visiting the famous sights on our own on the first day, the next few days were quite relaxing, as we'd signed up package tour beforehand, everything was more or less planned for us. On the 2nd day, we were on a day tour to Cau Dai Holy See and Cu Chi tunnels. The following day, we went to the Mekong Delta, on guided tour too.
in front of the famous main post office
my surname! meaning 2nd floor, like in Cantonese
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At the end of May, I went to Sg Lembing with fellow ex-cadet reporter mates. It was quite a tiring trip; started with a midnight driving journey from KL to Sg Lembing, so that we wouldn't miss the the right timing to check the rainbow at the waterfall. (not to mention, it was a Ipoh-Sg Lembing drive, only a short stopping by in KL)
The trekking trail to the waterfall, was quite a new experience, in a way Nevertheless, it's a not so easy one. The rainbow was not really a 'Wow!' Could it be because of the will to get more sleep?
After a good afternoon nap for all of us, we headed to Kuantan for seafood dinner and of course, we visited Teluk Cempedak. I'd never thought that it could be so crowded by the beach. Culture shock? Maybe.
Next morning, still lacking of sleep, we reluctantly woke up early to hike Lembing Hill for the sunrise. I personally found this one easier, probably due to the fact that I'd given all out for the trekking the day before. I wasn't a big fan to sunrise/sunset. But, having the chance to witness the appearance of sunrise and rainbow at the same time, it marked as a fond memory.
Sg Lembing was a town well known for it's past glory in mining. Now, there's no more mining sites, yet, it's slowly becoming a popular weekend break destination. City folks like this kind of exotic place. But, I do hope that some kind of 'crowd control' should be implemented, so it would in a way preserve the not so polluted lifestyle.
@ Lembing Hill 林明山
classic stairway pose
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Chris, Vidya and Felicia were in KL. So, it gave me an excuse to be in KL to meet my Warwick friends. I'd not been seeing them often this year. Not only me, everyone too was busy with own life. Such gathering was not a frequent one, these days.
Let's see what we did for that weekend:
- brunch @ Village Park, Uptown Damansara
- hi tea @ Oldtown Kopitiam, 1 Utama
- dinner @ Canton-i, 1 Utama
- karaoke @ Neway, 1 Utama
- hang out @ LCCT
- dinner @ Bao Xiang BKT, 1 Utama
- yum cha @ unknown cafe, 1 Utama
- chill @ Mabel's place
I really hope that I would meet them again soon. Of course, I wish we could plan some local or oversea trips in the near future. Time to get back all the 'together-ness' and 'bonding'. Soon, it would be the 10 years anniversary.
after karaoke; no zombie looking, everyone still young!
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I was in Pangkor few weeks back with ex-cadet reported mates - 琬瑆 & 筱韵. It was supposed to be a big group of us. But, most of them got the last minute commitment and couldn't make it for this trip. Anyway, it was an amazing trip, especially with these 2 girls. It wouldn't the same without them.
The last time I was in Pangkor? Probably a few years back. I have lots of fond memory there and made me want to go back every now and then. Anyone going to Pangkor, count me in please?
different story if these 2 weren't there
1st time seeing the thin version of myself
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Last Sunday, I went to KL with best friend SC. It was a day trip. Guess which mode of transport did we use? Answer: it's the train.
The shuttle train service between Ipoh and KL had been there for quite some time. I always wanted to do such a day trip but wish only came true last sunday.
We took the 9am train from Ipoh, arrived in KL by noon; then 9.45pm train back to Ipoh around 12.45 midnight.
We did some shopping at Central Market; karaoke at Pavilion; lunch at Lot 10; dinner at The Garden with more Ipoh friends.
Some might thinks that it's a waste of time by taking the train. But, I do feel that, at least, not having to drive was a pro factor.
dinner @ Alexis, The Garden
