The first thing that went into our stomach was koay tiao th’ng with duck meat. Ooooo, yummy…! After the yummy ‘brunch’, we took a drove to Him Heang to collect the famous local biscuits we ordered. Yes, they are really that ‘pa bai’ with the sales of their biscuits.
I picked up some other good stuff besides the biscuits for a close friend of mine. I browsed through the shelves and found some of her favorites. Yay!
I picked up some other good stuff besides the biscuits for a close friend of mine. I browsed through the shelves and found some of her favorites. Yay!
With the biscuits in the boot of the Kia Carnival, Dave drove us to Shangrila Hotel for a look-see and a walk; nestled beside the emerald waters of world-famous Batu Feringgi Beach. The hotel is decorated in a traditional Minangkabau style, which creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and serenity through the extensive use of carved wood, traditional textures and colorful fabrics.
Guess what, the first place that we visited was the loo! Hehehe….I supposed we drank too much of coffee that morning. In the toilet, we fooled around and had some photos taken.
Guess what, the first place that we visited was the loo! Hehehe….I supposed we drank too much of coffee that morning. In the toilet, we fooled around and had some photos taken.
What a relieve it was after the toilet visit. We walked around the surrounding of the hotel. Shangrila Hotel has a big land behind the sturdy blocks. There was an open air lounge for guests to lepak and chats; walking down the stairs to the garden, the sea breeze welcomed us.
Before we hit the sand, we jumped on to this spinning- jenny- like- sofa and had this captured!
Along the way, I wandered off from the group to check this out!
Their spa centre.
I didn’t walk in, but only kay-poh the entrance. Nice nice…
After snapping a few shots of it, I skipped and walked joyfully back to the group. I felt like I was as if a little girl on the joyous holiday! Hahahaa….
We still had time after visiting Shangrila Hotel. So, Dave and Mamma Mia took us to Lorong Selamat for the famous char koay tiao and ice kacang. OMG!!! We had to wait for the char koay tiao, so we had our ice kacang first. Wow, the ice kacang was indeed very different from those in KL/ PJ. The rose syrup is more fragrant and tasty.
Mamma Mia controlled our eating this round. There was a reason behind it – because we were going up hill for these!!!!!! 5 of us shared 1 plate of char koay tiao.
OooooOOOoo…..yummy!
I sat at the back seat with full of anticipation in me. I didn’t know what to expect as all I know was we were going to Balik Pulau for the king of fruits!
When we reached the place, I was caught off guard by the place and the architecture.
I was admiring them in awe – luckily there weren’t any flies went into my mouth.
The owner of this place is Uncle Lim. Yes, another Uncle Lim who lives on a hill. Besides owning the traditional 2 stories wooden house, he owns this 100 over acres of the estate/ farm/ orchard.
They claimed me to be a ‘city girl’, but in actual fact I am not. I got all fascinated and excited seeing the farm animals and plantation was because I love them. I love the nature and I miss seeing them. (I used to live in a nature-filled place till I was 13)
Uncle Lim rears dogs, birds (ok, I stayed away from them), ducks, loads of chickens, peacocks, rabbits, little tortoises, snakes, turkeys, geese and etc.
I didn’t miss a chance to have them with me in photos! Hehehe…
Can you see the lil' heads?
Stinko!
Bunny with eye-liner
Pretty
Me with the cute bunny...
The new borns
Durians (won't) keep falling on my head...
yay!
The long path Uncle Teoh took me and Sexytary up to the hill for a walk. We explored the plants and fruits; each and every one. It was a warm sunny afternoon, but I enjoyed the walk – despite having some mozzies’ bites (even though I had my mozzy repellent spray with me. Sweet blood….hahahhahah *perasan*).
Along the way, I captured almost everything I saw. Here are some of them…
Along the way, I captured almost everything I saw. Here are some of them…
Papaya tree
Rambutans
Langsat
Blending in in the jungle
Some fruits
Nutmeg juiceI think the walk up the steep path took us about 30 minutes. A great workout before we whack the king of fruits!
We were served with ice cold nutmeg juice when we stepped into the house. Yummers! The taste was unique and sweet.
After that, while waiting for Uncle Lim to cut open the durians, I walked around the house inquisitively with my camera in my hands. The first thing that captured my attention were these.
We were served with ice cold nutmeg juice when we stepped into the house. Yummers! The taste was unique and sweet.
After that, while waiting for Uncle Lim to cut open the durians, I walked around the house inquisitively with my camera in my hands. The first thing that captured my attention were these.
A bath tub in the middle of the kitchen.
Firewood in the bricks stove.Later, the durians were served on the table. Mamma Mia kept a piece of ‘treasure’ for me. Oh my my….it was super creamy and sweet….the aroma of it….ahh..speechless.
Gosh, I think we easily whacked up 5 or more durians. There were different types served; from white ones to yellow and the finale was called “Ang Hei” (red prawn). Uncle Lim is really a durian expert. The “Ang Hei” was the bestest of all that I have tasted. The flesh was goldish yellow, sweet and super creamy, and at the end of it, a slight bitter-ish taste was ‘revealed’. Apparently, Uncle Lim's durian trees age up to 60-70 years old.
Guess what, besides durians, we had mangosteens and rambutans. Total cost? RM 120.
Before we left, we had a group photo in the wooden house.
And, here was the waste in the basket.
Hmm…..we drove back to town to have this before we headed home!
Hahahha…..The very first ordered dish was Chinese rojak….
Then, popiah with crabmeat!
Then, we went home to rest and for homecook food!!!!
Another round of yay!!!!
Pandan jelly for appetizer (I had it as appetizer, instead of dessert)
The highlight of the night was this – homecook Lam Mee….by Aunty P.
Yummers!!!!
As I mentioned before, in this 6 star hotel, we had peach yogurt cheesecake with a cup of tea, baked by Aunty P.
Where can someone get such services in any hotels?
Cheers!
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