It began with the invitation to my cousin's daughter wedding in Changlun. I decided to "key in" a few activities into this trips up north to fit in my own version of 'Jejak Rasul". Changlun itself has a niche in my early adventure as a young sulbtern in 1967. Wau that long ago! First, have to sell the idea to my other half which can be a hairy experience. Then come the planning. A one week sojurn is the ideal. Mula2 ke Cameron Highlands. We push off from Ampang at about 1030 am. My two seater is in fine conditions only my other half constant reminder of police road block kept me within the speed limit ( yalah, come to think of it this time around no speeding ticket). As we exit the Simpang Pulai Toll and began the slow drive to Cameron Highlands we began to relex and enjoy the picturesque landscape. With the help of good signage we reached our hotel slightly less than two hours after stopping for a takeaway lunch at the pasar tani stall.
The one night stay at the hotel is gratis as part of my new membership entitlement of a Tour company. It was'nt something that we did not expect but it rained the whole afternoon and we had to stay indoors until we decided to brave it out when it stop pouring to buy some CM produced vege as buah tangan for our hosts along the way up north. Nothing much to do and we decided to have early dinner at the stall specializing in Kelantan food. Not bad the sup tulang. Despite the rain the stall was full of diners, probably taht attest to the quality of the food there. We saw a large group of school children at a restuarant/hotel in front really enjoying themselves. Gave me that dejevu feeling of those years gone by.
Day 2
Breakfast Indian restuarant. sat table with schoolchildren from Bentong Pahang
Push off early to Seberang Jaya our next stop.
Lunch KK rest area. New setup. cool sembahyang. Bought a keris for RM100/- a gift for my former OC Major Tan Sun Aun "the Samurai"
Arr SJ stay my cousain place
Day 3
Seberang Jaya
Day 4
To Sg Petani Rv Mej Rosli to go to Samurai's House. That was a real emotional reunion. to Yana house. Lazim was there already. to pantai bought all the seafood watch sunset at the pantai. bach to sg petani took wrong turn . we bought lokan 5 kg
Day 5
To Rahmah's daughter wedding. met all the sedara mara meriah sungguh upacara ni all the kampung people helping Lepas Zohor balik ke Sg Petani
Day6
To Pengkalan Hulu final destination but enroute Pokok Sena Kuala Nerang. Look at my former Hq Now occupied by Wataniah. Stood over the bridge while Yana snap a few shot of me. Padang Senai. Gambar dekat Police Station. Drink at the stall had roti canai the wife from Pontian.
We took the road through Pedu Dam. Convoy three cars with Yana joining in. A real test of man and machine because rhe road was so bad due to the upgrading of the road. It was a real chellange all the way that took us more than 4 hours to reach Pengkalan Hulu. The car too changed colour, from black to yellow, by the time we reached Pengkalan Hulu. We called Major Chamrat our hoast who came to pick us up. Nice dinner malam tu put up at Chamrat little bunglow.
Day 7
Breakfast To Betong Pass he stretch where PFF was ambushed in 1968?. Spend about 5 hours in Betong shopping
Day 8
Journey back to KL. Took the new highway better than what I use to experience 40 years ago. Took the wrong turn on M advice. Back to the highway. Lazim part company to stopover at Ipoh. We went ahead and arrived home at 9.00pm tired but happy, Syukur alhamdullilah everything turn out well'
Note: Shall add more detail later.
The one night stay at the hotel is gratis as part of my new membership entitlement of a Tour company. It was'nt something that we did not expect but it rained the whole afternoon and we had to stay indoors until we decided to brave it out when it stop pouring to buy some CM produced vege as buah tangan for our hosts along the way up north. Nothing much to do and we decided to have early dinner at the stall specializing in Kelantan food. Not bad the sup tulang. Despite the rain the stall was full of diners, probably taht attest to the quality of the food there. We saw a large group of school children at a restuarant/hotel in front really enjoying themselves. Gave me that dejevu feeling of those years gone by.
Day 2
Breakfast Indian restuarant. sat table with schoolchildren from Bentong Pahang
Push off early to Seberang Jaya our next stop.
Lunch KK rest area. New setup. cool sembahyang. Bought a keris for RM100/- a gift for my former OC Major Tan Sun Aun "the Samurai"
Arr SJ stay my cousain place
Day 3
Seberang Jaya
Day 4
To Sg Petani Rv Mej Rosli to go to Samurai's House. That was a real emotional reunion. to Yana house. Lazim was there already. to pantai bought all the seafood watch sunset at the pantai. bach to sg petani took wrong turn . we bought lokan 5 kg
Day 5
To Rahmah's daughter wedding. met all the sedara mara meriah sungguh upacara ni all the kampung people helping Lepas Zohor balik ke Sg Petani
Day6
To Pengkalan Hulu final destination but enroute Pokok Sena Kuala Nerang. Look at my former Hq Now occupied by Wataniah. Stood over the bridge while Yana snap a few shot of me. Padang Senai. Gambar dekat Police Station. Drink at the stall had roti canai the wife from Pontian.
We took the road through Pedu Dam. Convoy three cars with Yana joining in. A real test of man and machine because rhe road was so bad due to the upgrading of the road. It was a real chellange all the way that took us more than 4 hours to reach Pengkalan Hulu. The car too changed colour, from black to yellow, by the time we reached Pengkalan Hulu. We called Major Chamrat our hoast who came to pick us up. Nice dinner malam tu put up at Chamrat little bunglow.
Day 7
Breakfast To Betong Pass he stretch where PFF was ambushed in 1968?. Spend about 5 hours in Betong shopping
Day 8
Journey back to KL. Took the new highway better than what I use to experience 40 years ago. Took the wrong turn on M advice. Back to the highway. Lazim part company to stopover at Ipoh. We went ahead and arrived home at 9.00pm tired but happy, Syukur alhamdullilah everything turn out well'
Note: Shall add more detail later.
