Beach Escapade, Thistle Port Dickson

A quick escape from Kuala Lumpur during 2020 new year holidays brought us to Port Dickson. It was an undecided movement whether to go or not to go and I suddenly wrongly booked the room for 11 nights instead of 1 night, owh silly me! I was literally panicking around after getting text message from my bank - RM2000++ was charged for the booking. Luckily Agoda arranged for the refund accordingly after 2 days and the process was swift. 

What I remember is the room's occupancy was high during that time, could see the coffee house was crowded during breakfast and swimming pool is packed with hotel guests. I had my swimwear with me but the appetite to swim was not really burning. So I skipped that little bit fun time of mine and walked with Mama to the beach.

Mama with her magic stick walked slowly and we sat at the bench by the infinity pool overlooking the mundane seaside of Port Dickson. After that we went out looking for dinner and bought some fruits for snacking.  

The next day we had pretty good breakfast spread and checked out from the hotel. Then straightly heading to Pedas for another gastronomic adventure.

Birthday Getaway, Novotel Taiping

Happy Birthday Mama on September 7th, may you always be in the blessings of Allah. This picture was taken during dinner at Mee Udang Mak Jah. Apparently the place was not crowded unlike our past 3 visits. Mee Udang was served swiftly in less than 15 minutes, the prawns were fresh while the gravy was thick, enough to the perfection.

We stayed at the Superior Room which comes with 2 single beds and super comfy pillows. The room have a majestic view of Bukit Larut that I've yet to find the opportunity to climb up to the top. Insya'Allah in many years to come with a better shape and health I'll come to conquer you, or? Just hop on the jeep service :p

I still don't believe that I dive into the crowded pool that evening competing with all the kids. I should be more empathetic and give more swimming space to the kiddos. Owh I never had enough swimming sessions. I just love pool, sorry kids!

The next morning walk to Taiping Lake Garden while Mama was still sleeping.  

Holy tree is telling the road who's more powerful

Normal thing at this place called lake

I am so fond of flowers

Reflection is obvious, focus a little bit to get an answer.

 Smile, it it sadaqah!

Brand consumption

We went up to Penang for lunch at Restoren Minah and made a pit stop at Design Village outlet on the way back to KL. Well that's how our short birthday getaway ended.

Similajau National Park, Bintulu

5-7 Julai 2019

Weekend escapade kali ini membawa daku ke Bintulu untuk menjelajahi Taman Negara Similajau. Hampir terlepas penerbangan awal pagi, termengah-mengah di gate pucat lesi sebab skrin tulis GATE CLOSED! Berbekalkan semangat pantang mundur sebelum berusaha aku terus merapati petugas Air Asia untuk memohon masuk ke dalam kapal. Alhamdulillah, lepas!

Sampai di Bintulu, hubster Cik Salmah telah sedia menunggu. Cik Salmah masih di dalam tugas - berkhidmat untuk negara

Petang tu kami warm-up jogging keliling Penjara Bintulu untuk meningkatkan stamina - larian dengan beban bayi seberat 16 kg! Tobat cheq letih nak patah pinggang!

The next day Cik Salmah off day dan hubster pula sudi menjaga anak-anak. Maka ku bersiar-siar dengan Cik Salmah di Taman Negara Similajau. Kami trekking forest trail yang penuh pancaroba bagiku yang selalu berjalan hanya di tanah rata.

Girang sebelum mula berjalan, dah berjalan dalam hutan tu asek nak patah balik je tak sanggup!

Tidak la jauh sangat, pergi balik dalam 3km, pecah la lemak segram dua.

Golden beach tu orang kata cantik, nanti la esok2 datang lagi.

Berehat kejap kat view point dalam 30 minit. Best layan angin dan desiran ombak. Mana dapat kat KL ni..

Balik tu cari ikan untuk dibekukan. Esoknya nak bawak balik KL. Di samping itu stock up Gula Apong. Sedap tu bancuh dengan Kopi O 
 

Walaupun saya peminat Gula Apong tetapi saya tidak suka sangat pon aiskrim ini. Spesifically hanya guna Gula Apong untuk Kopi O pagi2. Rasanya lemak manis santan kelapa muda, membangkitkan mood pagi serta-merta.

Akhir sekali petang tu pegi layan sunset kat Pantai Tanjung Batu, asyik!