Genting Day Out

We decided in the end to head to avenging rather than Port Dickson. The decision was easy since the boys only got out of bed at 10.30. So, it was about 11 when they were finally ready, and breakfast was in the van.

The traffic was very kind and it took us just 45 minutes to reach the tip from our house. But not too early for lunch.

As always, parking was rather confusing as the sign-posting wasn't exactly user friendly. We went into a lane which turned out to be an exclusive entry for those with special cards. Cards for gamblers maybe. Finally we found a space on a multistory park by the old Genting Hotel. The kot were empty and soon we found ourselves on the way towards the First World Plaza, where most of the indoor attractions were located.

Lunch was the first order of business, and finding an outlet to eat here was straight forward. Most of the main fast food outlets were available here. We had pizza.

While having pizza, we talked about what to do next. Irfan wanted to enter the Snow World, and Idlan wanted to enter Ripley's. So, we had to do both.

I will blog about those separately, but suffice to say it was a great day out. It wad close to 6 pm when we were finally done, and that included a quick look at a magic show at the main lobby and an afternoon tea.

It was really foggy when we reached back to the carpark. And the weather was really cool. We wished that we could take a stroll before we leave but at the top, there were hardly any space to walk.

Another 45 minutes drive back home, and from the looks of things we should have planned for an overnight stay at one of the overpriced hotel here. A project for next visit then ......

Satay Seri Melaka

My Mum told me about this satay stall in Keramat which took orders and supply satay to party at reasonable price, and more importantly good tasting satay. We decided to try. And Anita was impressed enough that she ordered a whole lot of it for the Raya open house at her Mum's place.

The stall was called Satay Sri Melaka. They operate from their regular stall at AU5, complete with a long grill equipped with fans.

We had to pre-order and picked up the satay the afternoon before. Then we quickly froze them and reheat them in batches today for the visitors. I didn't wait long and actually had some for berbuka last night.

They were quite dear at 90 sen a stick, but compared to the cheaper imitations, it was well worth it. The peanut sauce which cane with them were also heavenly. Great combination. Much better than their Kajang btethrens who were usually overhyped, if not overpriced. No need to travel to Kajang when you could get satay this good just round the corner.

Our lotWhen we arrived to pick up our order, we saw the satay already prepared in packages across a long table at the stall, all labeled with the buyers details. We soon got our order just by showing our receipts. No messing about.

I don't think that they had any branches elsewhere. If you were interested to visit, the stall would be along a Medan Selera area next to the AU5 Multipurpose Hall. If you were from MRR2, by taking the Jalan Keramat heading to Taman Permata, the stall would be on your left hand side right after the hall.

Alternatively, just punch these coordinates into your GPS.

Selamat Hari Raya

Selamat Hari Raya. It was a really nice day, getting to spend it with my family without any distraction from work for a change. And I started my day with the visit to the mosque, just a five minute drive from my house.

We were lucky that we were there early as before long, the place soon filled up. And the caretaker forgotten to open up then third floor of the praying area. He already left for his kampung the evening before. Plenty of people ended up having to pray on the pavement outside. Luckily it wasn't raining although it threatened to do so.

As soon as we reached home, it was time for the morning feast while waiting for my brother-in-law to arrive. The children played with their cousin for a while before we had to leave to my Mum's place just after eleven. More food, followed by my Mum's lunch. I was already ready for a nap by then.

We were joined by my Uncle. My boys soon got restless as my sister and her children were in Melaka for Raya.

Their cousin and a classmate of them came to visit late afternoon. And boy, did they enjoy it. So much so that they forgotten about Smurf 2. I was sure they would remind us about that tomorrow. The visitors kept on streaming in until late, and only now that I got the chance to sit down and blog. A long day it has been.

Cuti Raya Day-1

It sure had been a hectic day, but more fir Anita than me. She was still at the kitchen now perfecting her laksa. She reckoned that she would be at it past midnight.

All the main tasks completed. Satay, checked. Rendang, checked. Lemang, checked. Ketupat, checked. Next on the list would be laksa and bolognese. Everything going according to schedule. As well as the cleaning. We had four helpers coming in for the day, with three staying overnight - my parents' maid, our maid and her friend. Two of them Filipinos. Cleaning was tip top!

The boys were upstairs playing with sprinklers. The whole house was smoking! My task would be to get the gaji melayu in order for tomorrow as well as putting the bank notes into the ang pow. Easy task!

Right! Much to do now. Will blog later. Selamat Hari Raya!

Cuti Raya Day-3

Back to work this being Monday. The day started with the ward round in Subang, followed by the drive across to ParkCity. Only one patient to see there, and before long I was in my way to the apartment.

I had to settle some bills there as well as picking up some documents. After that was done, it was afternoon clinic back in Subang, before the afternoon rounds and some procedure.

Heavy trafficIdlan kept these in orderSurprisingly, the traffic back to Gombak was heavier than expected. I thought, with the school closed and plenty of the city dwellers already started their journey back to kampung, the roads would be easier. Well, not quite.

Today would be the last full day of work. I should be free by tomorrow afternoon, but I have my work cut out. Plenty of errands to do then. It would start with some groceries in the afternoon, and that should last until after Berbuka. Expect havoc!