Four Nation 4x4 Adventure...

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions...”

(Plain of Jars at Ponsavan, Laos)

Four Nation 4x4 Adventure

Malaysia - Thailand - Cambodia - Laos

(1 - 23 December 2020)

(Our reliable 4x4 Toyota Hi-Lux)

(The beginning of our 23-days adventure)

My Overseas Travel Blog: munmus.blogspot.com

2019 Year-end 4x4 Trip

01: KL - Hatyai

02: Hatyai - Chumphon

03: Chumphon - Chon Buri

04: Chon Buri - Koh Kong

05: Koh Kong - Kampot

06: Kampot - Phnom Penh

07: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

08: Siem Reap - Stung Treng

09: Stung Treng - Pakse

10: Pakse - Thakhek

11: Thakek - Vientiane

12: Vientiane - Phonsavan

13: Phonsavan - Luang Prabang

14: Luang Prabang - Oudomxay

15: Oudomxay - Huay Xai

16: Huay Xai - Phayao

17: Phayao - Phitsanulok

18: Phitsanulok - Khao Yai

19: Khao Yai - Jim Thompson Farm

20: Khao Yai - Ratchaburi

21: Ratchaburi - Chumphon

22: Chumphon - Hatyai

23: Hatyai - KL

Langkawi Trip with the kids...

"A mountain is not higher than your confidence because it will be under your feet if you reach the top..."

(Alia and Arif with their parents)

Langkawi Trip

(17 -21 November 2019)

(Langkawi Sky bridge Gunung Mat Cincang)

(Fooling around in the cable car)

Penang JJCM...

"We only remember the beautiful things about our travels and the bad stuff fades away..."

(BNM Chalet in Batu Ferringhi)

Our 'Jalan-jalan Cari Makan' trip destinations will include Penang and langkawi.

In Penang we visited Warung Laksa Janggus and had the most talked about tasty laksa, crispy banana fritters and mouth watering ABC. We spent the night in BNM Resort in Batu Feringhi. The next morning we had roti bakar and telur goyang at Roti Bakar Hutton Lane for breakfast.

(Warung Laksa Janggus)

(Roti Bakar Hutton Lane)

After breakfast, we drove leisurely to Kuala Perlis and boarded a ferry to Langkawi. Earlier we booked two rooms at the BNM Resort in Pantai Cenang. Sara and family flew in to join us for a few days and spent quality time with the grandkids exploring the attractions around the island.

(Waiting for the ferry to Langkawi)

SIC girls birthday brunch...

“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart...”

(SIC girls at Secret Recipe KL Sentral)

It was a belated celebration for my 64th birthday at the Secret Recipe with my best of friends.

The SIC hostelite sisters have been there through the good times, the rough moments, and everything in between. They pick you up when you’re feeling down and lift you up even higher when you’re on top of the world.

Our togetherness throughout the years will always remind us just how special our bond truly is.

A Nephew's Engagement...

“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning..."

(Aiman's fiancee with both mothers)

May you both be blessed with lifelong happiness and joy.

Wishing you the very best as you begin to plan your lives together.

Congratulations Aiman!

Vietnam: Braving the storm in Danang...

"Travel helped us find our purpose and put focus into our lives. The more we got lost in our travels, the richer our lives became..."

(Braving the rain at the Golden Bridge)

Danang Vietnam Trip

(1 - 4 November 2019)

(Wading the shallow water of Lang Co Lagoon)

(The old Japanese Bridge at the Heritage Town of Hoi An)

My Travel Blog:

munmus.blogspot.com

A picnic trip to Sg Kelah...

"One of the nice things about the Senior Tour is that we can take a cart and cooler. If your game is not going well, you can always have a picnic..." - Lee Trevino

(Hot water reflexology pool)

The Sihat Muslimat of Taman Bidara had organised a day trip to Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park in Sungkai, Perak.

 

Sungai Klah Hot Springs is nestled in the serene and lush forest, surrounded by hills and clear cold mountain streams and rivers. Its unique concept of free flowing Hot Springs and mountain Springs Swimming Pools and Therapeutic Hot Spring bath pools at the foothill of the Titiwangsa Range 200 feet above sea level to attract visitors who appreciate the wonders of nature. Groups visiting the park can try out the private baths with traditional massage and enjoy the privacy. Another popular  activity not to be missed is the hot springs egg-boiling experience.

Other activities around the area are Titiwangsa Range flora and fauna exploration, Sungkai River rafting adventure, jungle/river trekking and outdoor camping.

(A group waiting for the tram)

(A boardwalk leading to the recreation area)

(A private bath for hourly rental)

(Huge natural cool mountain spring pool)

(Hot springs egg boiling activity)

Amir 6th Birthday...

"There's nothing like a grandchild to put a smile on your face, a lump on your throat and a warm feeling in your heart..." 

(Our four grandkids at Putramas Apartment)

I wish you oceans of happiness 

and love as you turn 6 today

May this new chapter of your life 

be a very exciting one for you

Happy birthday Amir ashran...

Early Morning Briskwalking...

“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life...” 

(A sunflower garden at Hospital Selayang)

Lately the traffic around our housing area is getting heavier. So we decided to walk to Hospital Selayang and walk a few rounds around the compound.

While brisk walking around the hospital compound we stopped at the well maintained garden to admire the blooming sunflowers and Japanese roses. There is also a small flower nursery near the water tank on the hill.

(Climbing the steep road to the water tank)

(A bird house on top of the hill)

A short morning ride...

" There are old bikers and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers...” - Evel Knievel

(Contemplating on the destination)

It was the shortest ride ever.

When we started from our Bidara house, the sky was already gloomy. We took the LATAR highway and rode from end to end. It was raining lightly when we reached the last Tol booth. We decided to make a U-turn and rode back when the rain became heavier.

There's this saying, if you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride at all. And then we only regret the rides we didn't take.

(The cloud is heavy with rain)

My Tokmak Putih and my Abah...

"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life..." - Richard Bach

(My abah and his mom)

In her younger days, my grandma was a pretty fair lady.

She was so fair and always blushing pink under the hot sun. She had greyish blue eyes and short-sighted since she was young. When my grandpa married her, the villagers thought that he married an orang putih. Actually my grandma or Tokmak Putih to her grandchildren, was an albino. She was born genetically without skin and hair pigmentation.

Only the ladies in the family inherited this albino traits. Almost all my aunties are albino or at least partially. Luckily my father and the rest of the men in the family were spared of this condition.

Lucky me...

Hana and Amir at GPO...

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it...”

(Hana and Amir at GPO)

We were babysitting Hana and Amir when Iwan and Ella travelled to Singapore for the Universal Studio Halloween Night. On the weekend, we drove to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets and spent the whole afternoon there.

(Mesmerized by the creativity of the clown)

Masjid Sri Sendayan...

"Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it, our prayers do make a difference...” - Max Lucado

(A beautiful architecture of Masjid Sri Sendayan)

Masjid Sri Sendayan is one of the latest tourist attractions in Seremban, known for its elegant and artistic Islamic architecture.

Many visitors have likened it to majestic buildings around the world like the Taj Mahal, Masjid Nabawi and mosques from the Ottoman empire. The mosque is built from the donation by RHB Group founder Tan Sri Abd Rashid Hussain, who was very particular about the mosque’s design. Every corner of the mosque has his personal touch.

We visited the mosque and performed Maghrib and Isya prayers with a crowd of tourists who came from all over Malaysia.

(The Taj Mahal of Malaysia)

(The main prayer hall for Muslimin)

SMKB girls and boys gathering...

“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are...”

(The SMKB girls at Adilah's house)

A group of SMKB old girls travelled all the way from KB for a small reunion with those in KL. They spent a night or two at a few friends houses in Negeri Sembilan and Shah Alam.

(SMKB girls and boys at Sariah's house)

Family dinner at Sunway Mall...

“A child is a beam of sunlight from the Infinite and Eternal, with possibilities of virtue and vice, but as yet unstained.” – Lyman Abbott

(Our grandchildren Amir, Hana, Alia and Arif)

A weekend in Genting Highlands...

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see...” - John F. Kennedy

(Staying a night in GH with Sara and family)

We spent the weekend with Alia, Arif and their parents at Genting Highlands.

We enjoyed the crisp cool air of the highlands. A trip to Genting Highlands would be incomplete for the grand-kids without them spending time in the Genting Indoor Theme Park.

(Alia, Arif and Tokbah in the spacious family room)

Autumn in Mongolia...

"I’d rather suffer with my own rule, rather than frolic away blissfully under someone else’s rule...”

(Sunrise over a line of Gers at Ugii Lake)

Mongolia Autumn Trip

(1- 8 September 2019)

(A light drizzle in Kharkhorin, the ancient city of Mongolia)

(Mongol Nomadic Ger Camp)

My Overseas Travelogue:

munmus.blogspot.com

Hari Raya Qurban...

"In every shared smile and laughter, in every silent prayer answered, in every opportunity that comes our way, may Allah bless us immensely!..."

(preparing the meat for distribution)

Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone a blessed Eid ul Adha.

On this occasion of Eid Ul Adha, may Allah accept our sacrifice and bless us throughout the year. May Allah bring us joy, happiness, peace and prosperity on this blessed occasion. 

InsyaAllah... 

(A simple jamuan with the jemaah Masjid At-Tayyibin)

(Home-made dishes, potluck style)

Majlis Tahlil at Datin Mahiran's...

"Every soul shall taste death, and only on the Day of Judgment will you be paid your full recompense."

(The lady friends of Datin Mahiran and Dato Salleh)

Dato Salleh, passed away this afternoon.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Allahyarham Dato Salleh. May Almighty Allah dwell him in Jannatul Firdaus. To our beloved friend Datin Mahiran, may Allah give you patience. We pray the love of Allah enfolds you during your difficult times and helps you heal with the passage of time.

We belong to Allah and to Him shall we return...

Al-Fatihah...

(A majlis tahlil for arwah Dato Salleh)

(A gathering of friends and family)

Sirih Pulang ke Gagang Jamboree

"A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens..." - Robert Baden-Powell

(The Golden Girls Award)

Jamboree Sireh Pulang ke Gagang

Kem Kijang, Kota Bharu

23 -25 July 2019

Brisk Walk around Hospital Selayang...

"Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood..." 

(The water tank on top of the hill)

Hospital Selayang is less than 10 minutes walk from our Bidara House.

Lately we have been doing our brisk walking around the hospital compound and a steep climb on the reserve road to the hospital water tank. Early in the morning the place is quite crowded with joggers. There will always be a group of old Chinese ladies either practicing their Tai-chi gracefully or dancing to the Zumba beat.

(The sun is rising fast)

(Taking a rest before descending)