A traveller's reflection: Route 12: Day 16

My Travel Journal

"There isn't much I haven't shared with you along the road and through it all there'd always be tomorrow's episode" - Elton John

I started traveling around the world since early 80s when I had the opportunity to combine business trips with vacations. Then later when my rezeki is in abundance, there were numerous other trips along the way for vacations, most of the time with hubby and the kids when the timing is right. I have also started to compile the journal and photo-pages covering almost more than 45 years of world wide travel. Some destinations I visited just once, others many times. Many of those places are the obvious famous places people would like to visit but some, the casual traveler doesn't even think to try. I have placed links to my travel at the side bar of my personal page, My Life Reflections, and will be updating them from time to time.

My wish is to continue my travel and complete circumnavigate the globe, insyaAllah…

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Route 12: Day 16 - Kuala Lumpur

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin...” – Tony Robbins

(A life reflections)

Day 16: 03 May 2025 (Satrday)

Route: Kota Bharu - Kuala Lumpur

Distance: 540 km

This morning we had a hard time to decide where to have our breakfast. We drove passed Restoran Ayang and there was long queues both for seats and packed food. Next we drove to Restoran Nasi Kerabu Panji located quite a distance away. The queues were long too and the parking spaces are limited.

(A simple breakfast of nasi dagang and nasi lemak)

At last we had breakfast at Salamku Kopitiam. Not much food left and the service was slow. All viral eateries were swarmed with tourists. That is the reason why the locals would queue as early as 6.30 am to avoid the crowd, especially on weekends and public holidays.

(At Ubai's new chalets in Padang Bongor)

By 11.30 am we checked out and drove to Ubai's place in Padang Bongor to attend Epul's wedding reception and a small reunion with my childhood friends from SMKB and my hostelite sisters from SIC. Our shared beautiful memories had create a strong bond berween us. Some of them I have not met since the 70's.

(A group photo with the pengantin)

(With my seniors)

By 1.30 pm we were already on the way towards Jeli, driving on an alternative road passing through Felda Kemahang. Stopped for jamak prayers at Masjid Raudhatul Iman Batu 11.

(An alternative road through Felda Kemahang)

(Masjid Raudhatul Iman Batu 11)

It rained heavily when we passed Jeli to enter the East-West Highway. Traffic was heavy from both directions yet some drivers were not very cautious when driving on the mountainous and winding road especially when it is raining. There was a major accident on the highway which caused quite a congestion.

(Heavy rain as we enter E-W highway)

(The accident on a bridge)

(A smooth traffic afterwards)

Stopped for coffee break at Titiwangsa R&R. The R&R was crowded with travellers coming from both directions of the East-West highway. There are washrooms and a surau at one end, and a cafè on the other end. Visitors can enjoy the cool weather and the panoramic view while having a hot cup of coffee and light snacks.

(Aman Jaya Forest Reserves)

(R&R Amiza Setiawangsa)

(Bikers stickers on the wall)

(Full house at the dining area)

(A windmill at the summit)

We drove on and stopped at R&R Sungai Perak for comfort break. Another stop was at Petronas Simpang Pulai for solat jamak. Stopped at Ulu Bernam R&R for a very late dinner of Zul famous mee curry and mee rebus Pak Tam.