Pahang - Fraser's Hill in the mist...

"All seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness within..." - Horace Friess

(Heavy rain pour at the summit)

This whole week Iwan and Ella were busy taking care of Ella's father who has been admitted in Selayang Hospital.  Ella and her mom are taking turns to accompany him day and night.

(Driving to Fraser's Hill with Hana and Amir)

For the time being, Hana and Amir are staying with us in our Bidara House. As it was quite boring to stay indoor the whole day because of the PKP we decided to bring them for a day trip to Fraser's Hill taking the Raub route and back via Kuala Kubu Baru route . It was sunny at the start of the drive but it got cloudy and rained heavily when we arrived at Fraser's Hill.

(The highlands is soaked with rain)

(Heavy rain has flooded the skating ring)

(Hana on the swing in the drizzle)

Even with the Control Movement Order, Fraser's Hill was crowded with visitors. We had lunch at one of the restaurants at the Medan Selera. As there was quite a large crowd at lunch time, the service was a bit slow. Hana and I ordered western dishes of Lamb steak and Spaghetti Oglio. Amir shared a plate of Nasi and daging bakar with his grandpa.

(A selfie in the rain)

(The foodcourt is opened, luckily)

(Waiting for our western dishes)

(Amir is sharing nasi daging salai with Tok Abah)

Once the rain came to a drizzle, we carefully descended the slippery winding road and reached home safely late evening.

(A red postal box)

My Rides - Those were the days...

“It wasn’t until I went to college and I got my first motorcycle that I understood the thrill of speed...” -  Vin Diesel

(Honda Shadow 400)

(Kawasaki Vulcan 900)

(KTM 1190)

(1979 in Langkawi)

Kelas Al-Quran Ustaz Junaidi...

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know...” - Al-Baqorah: 42

(Ustaz Junaidi with some of the muslimah)

I joined Ustaz Junaidi's Monday classes since beginning of 2017. Today is the last day of our class with him.

Because of the Movement Control Order, Ustaz and family will be flying off to be with his older children in Jakarta. Ustaz's wife is also seeking treatment for thyroid disorder there. The muslimah managed to collect enough to fund the Covid-19 tests for Ustaz and family before they were allowed to board the flight.

(Our last majlis khatam al-Quran)

To Ustaz and family, take care and stay safe. May Allah ease any hardship Ustaz and family are going through and bring happiness into your lives.

We will see each other again once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control, insyaAllah.

Teppanyaki Sunway Putramall

“Healthy does not mean starving yourself. Healthy means eating the right food in the right amount...” - Karen Salmansohn

(Beef Teppanyaki for lunch)

It has been a long time since we eat out.

Over the weekend we stayed for a few nights at our Putramas Apartment. On Sunday we drove to Sunway Putramall and had a late lunch at Teppankyuko Restaurant on the upper floor. There were quite a crowd at the shopping mall but visitors are adhering to the SOP to stay safe.

We did not stay long after lunch.

(A nice decoration)

(Outing during the PKPP)

PKPB JB Trip...

"If you find some happiness inside yourself, you'll start finding it in lot of other places, too..." - Gladiola Montana

(Arif and Alia in Paradigm Mall)

We were in JB to help sent Alia and Arif to school...

Fitri has to be in Putrajaya for work related business. It would be difficult for Sara to handle all three kids and drive the bigger kids to school early in the morning. While we were in JB, I enjoyed a full body massage at home. Lin's massage is strong and therapeutic. And she charges reasonably. 

On the weekends we brought the kids to the mall to enjoy delicious meals.

(A break from homebound PKP)

(Variety of dishes to choose from)