Pahang - Lata Jarum, a crime scene...

“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal...” - Napoleon Hill

(Taking a dip in the icy cold water...)

Lata Jarum is located a few km outside Kg Ulu Dong. In the nineties, this kampung became famous overnight when an ambitious and superstitious politician was murdered here by Mona Fandi and her bomoh husband, scary...

The country road passes several attractive villages. From Ulu Dong, a small signposted road leads in 2 km to the waterfalls. We had our nasi lemak lunch there and took a dip and stayed a while. We started packing when it started to rain heavily. The sky was bright and clear later in the afternoon when we took the Raub winding route to Fraser's Hill. 

We had dinner at the food court in Frazer's Hill before we drove leisurely home.

(Another beautiful waterfalls)

(Watching from afar)

(Stopped for dinner at Fraser's Hill...)

Total mileage: 370 km
Route taken: KL - Raub - Sg Klau - Frazer's Hill - Ulu Yam - KL

Perlis: Riding to Kuala Perlis...

"We can't change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails to always reach our destination...."

(Having seafood dinner at the water front)

Wander - Thirst

Beyond the east the sunrise; Beyond the west the sea

And East and West the Wander-Thirst that will not let me be;

It works in me like madness to bid me say goodbye,

For the seas call, and the stars call, and oh! The call of the sky!

I know not where the white road runs, nor what the blue hills are,

But a man can have the sun for friend, and for his guide, a star;

And there's no end to voyaging when once the voice is heard,

For the rivers call, and the road calls, and oh! The call of a bird!

Yonder the long horizon lies, and there by night and day

The old ships draw to home again, the young ships sail away

And come I may, but go I must, and if men ask you why,

You may put the blame on the stars and the sun,

And the white road and the sky.

(By Gerald Gould)

(Spending a night at one cozy boutique hotel)

(The new floating mosque @ Kuala Perlis)

(Resting after a long haul...)

Total mileage: 1110 km

Route taken: PLUS Highway KL - Perlis - KL

Kelantan: Riding to the East Coast...

"Perfection is not when two people are together. It's when you're both opposite but you complete each other..."

(Pantai Cinta Berahi)

It was not a sunrise to indulge in a sunset riding trip. It was an impromptu leisure ride to the east coast, just the two of us. The weather was fine throughout the trip, except for the stretch between Gua Musang to Kota Bharu, where we were caught wet to the skin in the heavy rain.

(Taking a break @ Tok Bali bridge)

We stayed a night at Sutera Inn in Kota Bharu and another night at Angullia Resort in Marang. During this short trip we had the opportunity to taste many sumptuous east-coast delicacies and visited a few places that triggered sweet nostalgic memories.

(The old Police Flat @ Wakaf Mek Zainab)

People think it's holding on

that makes you stronger,

but sometimes, it's letting go

that shapes you better....

Total Mileage: 1,250 km

Route taken: KL - Raub - Benta - Gua Musang - KB - Tok Bali - KT - Marang - Paka - Karak - KL

Our next destinations...

"Though life may seem like anything but a fairy tale, hopefully it will become a wonderful story we will one day look back on with happiness..."

(Twin Towers - view from NZ Gardens)

The 'Presidents Biker Group' met for a teh tarik session on Thursday night at NZ Gardens at Ampang.

Although we were short of our usual quorum, the night started of with many great tales old and new which begin with the words "once upon a time." And we had great laughs with candor and jokes around the table. We discussed briefly plans for our next few rides, some may clash with our personal commitments but we will confirm and update each other through fb and sms.

Yes, we may have to endure some conflicts. We may have to put up with a problem or two. But eventually we will reach the destination we are heading to.

My corners neatly tucked...

"I may be pessimistic but I am also a bit of a perfectionist..."

In my everyday life I like my corners neatly tucked in and everything in its place. I am not one to want to leave things as is, well enough alone.

(The Encyclopedia set in our library)

The other day when dear hubby told me his plan to clear 2 pieces of our land in Sg Rambai, I was quite opinionated and apprehensive. A lot of questions came to mind which in the end led him to think that my negativity would hinder his well-thought plans.

My concern is well intended for I don't want him to waste money, time and energy. And I am one who don't like to say "I told you so..." when things go astray. But I think it's time to stand back and resist the urge to keep fixing something which is still in the early planning stage. If I become too embroiled, it may not even resemble what it's supposed to be.

I guess letting go will help me find contentment!