As I'm writing this, we are on our way back from Kuantan. It's been a marvellous break from our routine, a mini-celebration of our three-year union. And a welcome respite it turned out to be! The first evening we, together with the regular Sunday crowd, cruised on foot along the Teluk Chempedak winding esplanade. Waves crashing on the beach later lured us to its side. We lumbered on the sand thanks to a heavy stroller before finding a suitable spot to sit on and enjoy the cool sea breeze. Some folks were playing their kites, lovebirds enjoying their ice-cream cones and children squealing by the water's edge.
It was so windy that a red flag was raised, indicating a dangerous sea condition to swim. Coupled with the low humidity, our ice-cream got into our hair and dripped copiously in between our fingers! Just not the ideal day to have ice-cream.
Sadia loves the swimming pool to bits and cried everytime we left it. We had to pacify her by putting her next in the bathtub! The analogy 'Like a fish to water' is most apt here.:-)
A diverse selection of batik and other souvenirs at Batik Village, a roadside stop-over at Pak Soh 2 stall in Beserah for keropok lekor and a sumptuous seafood feast at night were among the memorable highlights of our brief stay.
Just the seaside getaway that we need to end the year 2007!
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5 comments:
Hi Theta,
Hey HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.
Hmm..already three years eh. Keep it up.
I shall not tell you how many years it has been for me..he he. Clue..a couple of decades..ha ha.
Things will always work out if we accept life is not perfect, and we are willing to work things out together.
Hi Theta, uncle Lee here. Came here by back door, ha ha. Congrats on your anniversary with many, many more to come...go for the gold!
Wow! Your Teluk Chempedak sure rings bells and gongs in my head....
Used to go there back in the 70's, stayed at either Merlin or Hyatt, as well used to go off shore fishing from the rocks. Caught quite a few rock groupers too.
Ahhh, but moonlight nights at Teluk Chimpedak, with a long haired, sarong clad maiden, the perfume scent of a woman, walking on the beach? Sheer paradise.
However, my favourite haunt was Tanjong Jara, Trengganu. Stayed there lots of times when have couple of days free from my work, as well take a boat from Marang go deep sea fishing, or to Pulau Kapas. Those days Kapas was deserted.
I'll be bringing back a very long 15 episode story/drama with Tanjong Jara, Teluk Chempedak mentioned and Kota Bahru too one of these days...I had published it last year, but few friends want me to publish the unedited, unabridge version, ha ha. So now when ada time I put back what I took out before. Abit of lemon grass, abit of pepper, ha ha. Story of a gorgeous matured lady and a man half her age, me!
Those are beautiful pics you took, Theta.
I was last there I think in 1986. Ya..that long ago, ha ha. With my wife.
By the way, if free drop in for coffee and donuts. You have a nice day, Lee.
Happy anniversary to both of you dear, and Sadia too.
Yup, TC is a very nice place to hang out at on Saturday evenings..the waves, the sunset..the crowd..then the seafoods.
Take care dear.
Ruby,
About two decades? Wow, congratulations to you both.
Thanks for the tip. I agree when both partners are willing to iron out the kinks, things will be smoother, insyaAllah.
Uncle Lee,
Thanks for dropping by. Funny thing was I didn't get any notification in my email that you came over. I had to look at my sidebar.
Are you a computer whiz or something? (Apart from being the brave hero in your blog, that is ;) )
Tanjung Jara? I heard much rave reviews about it and can't wait to visit it next. Thanks for your recommendation.
Can't wait for the tale of your East Coast rendezvous. Do put it back online when you have the time!
NJ,
Are you a TC regular when you go back to the East Coast? ;)
Yes, the seafood was splendid! Speaking of which, we tapaued some from the TC area and scarfed them down in the comforts of our room, away from people's stare. LOL!
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