Plaza Ramadan Winding Down

The plaza Ramadan which I went to earlier today - at Taman Melawati - was ready to pack up today. Only half of the stalls were opened. All of them saying that today would be their last day. They would be fetus ing to their respective kampungs from tonight.

I would definitely miss the drinks. Almost every time we had the chance to go over there, we would get some air mata kucing. Really hit the spot. The kuih there tensed to be lame, as I mentioned before.

Clearly some of the stalls were still going strongSo, not much take-out for tomorrow. Usually, we would be eating some food prepared for Raya on the evening before.

Anita had been preparing her rendang, plus there would be laksa and bolognese tomorrow. The boys, as usual would be up to no good. We bought some sparklers for then earlier but the quality wasn't that good. It was more smoke than fun. They got bored after a few minutes. Irfan had a bit if a burn on his leg as the debris from the sparkler kept hitting his feet. Painful stuff.

Cuti Raya Day-2

Since waking up this morning, I had been having this headache. Right at the top of my head. I tried ignoring it until I was back home for lunch, but it just got worse. I did a few errands and then sent to Mum's place with Anita and the boys. I took a nap there and when I woke up, the pain doubled.

I still ignored it, went to Pasar Ramadan in Melawati, and just grinned and beared it until berbuka. But it remained. It got better after some Panadol, but I was still feeling groggy until now.

Napping at Mum's. Makruh puasa.Anita preparing the rendang. And of course some sausages for the boys.So, no Tarawikh at the mosque, just at home looking at Puan Anita preparing rendang for Raya. I thought it was down to dehydration. In the last couple of days, since the move back to Gombak, I wasn't drinking much in the evening. And it was taking its toll. I've been taking plenty of fluids since and my head felt lighter.

Anita had a whole day of cooking to look forward to tomorrow. As for me, we have dine most of the groceries, but I was sure there would be plenty for me to do around the house.

Better get some rest tonight ....

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!

Give me the Mendy

Yesterday, Anita ordered in for Berbuka at the apartment and she asked for chicken mendy to be delivered. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The rice was plane, and the chicken looked like it was cooked the night before. As for the salad? The less mentioned the better.

Naturally, she wanted the real deal today. And the best chicken mendy that was accessible easily was from Al Rawsha near Bulatan Pandan. We stopped by there on our way back from the apartment to Gombak.

The oven smelt real niceThe place was still emptyIt was just before 4 pm, but there was already people waiting for take-outs. Since the menu was pretty standard, we didn't have to wait for long as most of the items were pre-prepared.

The table was already laid-out for the berbuka buffet a bit later. Most if the table had already had stickers on them, indicating they were already reserved.

And the take-out was ready .....So, we ordered the chicken mendy, some kebabs and salad. And it cost less than what we paid fir the delivery the evening before.

I stuffed myself on the chicken and rice, and by the tins I was ready for tarawikh, I could even open my eyes anymore. Too much cholesterol I was sure. Can't have the mandy too often .....

Cuti Raya Day-4

The day finally came that we had to return back to Gombak. The boys were certainly not looking forward to that but with the Raya just found the corner, it had to be done.

So, the morning was filled with cleaning and packing. Not much, but enough that we required a couple of trips hauling all the gears across. First thing was to get the boys back to Gombak, and our maid to start unpacking. Anita and I then returned to the apartment for the second time, making sure all the stuffs were taken back.

At Taman MelawatiThe cempedak looked tempting!We then went about getting food for berbuka. Today, we went to Al Rawsha. Anita was craving for chicken mendy. Will blog about that afterwards. Next stop was pasar Ramadan at Melawati as usual. That was mainly for the drinks. It had been a really hot day today, and by the time we were ready for berbuka, I really felt it. I was dehydrated. Pounding headache and all.

So, we were enjoying our first night back in Gombak. Hopefully, they would be going to bed earlier than what they were used to at the apartment. I need my sleep .....