A DAY OF BREAKAWAY
IN MALACCA
It was on Sunday the 7th of November 2004 morning when Rudy phoned me about going to Malacca.
We went in Chin Lai Thiam's Camry. There were five of us - Rudy, Lai Thiam and his wife, my wife and me. Our intention was to go 'look-see-look-see' the new Bintang Hyper Market somewhere in Cheng.

On reaching Malacca we decided to turn into
the Portugese Settlement.

It was near the Straits of Malacca with lots of
food outlets.

It was about 1.00 pm when we drove out of the Portugese Settlement and our tummies growled.

We landed at Restoran Noyonya Suan.

The food was wonderful. I ordered my favourite i.e. 'asam buah keluak'

Our tourist guide cum lunch sponsor.

After lunch, we went to the newly opened Bintang Hyper Market at Cheng.

Chin Lai Thiam choosing from a pile of oranges.

At no time, the trolley was half filled.

Undedided which turning to make.

At last it was filled and needed two man power to move it.

On our way back to Muar we stopped at a temple where there was well which water was said to have some magical power.

Our Rudy washing away all his ill luck. Poor Ah Seng has to start paying him now instead.

An impromptu lesson on how to fetch a pail of water from the well.

My wife and me.

The shrine.

Washing the front and...................

the back number plates.

Praying for good health and good luck.

Chin Lai Thiam and Belinda at Umbai

Me and my wife.

Waiting for our ikan bakar

The whole area was on concrete pillars above the water.

The cemented walkway.

Pulau Besar looks majestic and inviting in the sunset.

Part of the ikan bakar restaurant.

Still waiting for our ikan bakar.

A view from the top of a watch tower.

Beautiful isn't it?

A beautiful sunset.

Chin Lai Thiam. The pillar out at sea is a beacon.

"This is the third time I have been here" said Rudy.

At last, our ikan bakar, kerang rebus, sweet sour kupang, fried vege. sambal fish and nasi lemak arrived.

There was electric powered cars for hire too. The children had their world-of-a-time.
We shall be back for another round again. This time it will be with you.

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