October 16, 2007
Ipoh: There and back again, A PJ-ian tale by Alex Wong
I took the Raya holidays to spend time with my dearest at her home town. We left on Thursday, two days earlier to escape from the Raya exodus which was indeed a wise choice. it only took 2 hours from PJ (damansara exit) to simpang pulai. the other 30 minutes of traveling was inter city traffic on the still small and narrow township lane.
Anyways,
During the 4 days, 3 night stay, I’ve met up with old friends which i’ve made during my 3 years stay in Ipoh and caught up with old times. Though I met with only two friends, it was full filling enough meet up with them again and to know that they still keep in touch with other friends who i’ve yet to meet. In fact, there’s already plans for a get together sometime end of this year.
From left: Amy, Susan, ME, My Dearest
Moving on,
It was also my first time experiencing the 9 Gods Festival prayer at the tow boh keong temple in the heart of Ipoh town. It’s celebrated with offerings of red tortoises, eating of non meat products, prayers, offering in terms of incense, donation to the temple, making wishes and well, that’s just about it i guess.
red tortoise used as offering. taste good too.
Prayers and offering of incense. Had to breath shallowly due to the thick smoke. Although there are many exhaust fans to channel out the smoke, it wasn’t enough to keep the air clear. Funny thing though, my eyes didn’t get all teary until after I’ve exited the temple.
Chinese orchestra which was held withing the temple premise. it attracted quite a crowd.
All in all, it was an enjoyable moment back in Ipoh. The Menglembu-Jelapang highway is the only road which is speed-able to scratch that speed itch. Also, it’s impossible to die of hunger in Ipoh since there are so many things to eat here like the famous bean sprout chicken, salt baked chicken, curry chicken bread, all sorts of cakes and tarts, Ipoh white coffee and also i’ve noticed quite a number of mamak stalls and shops mushrooming in Ipoh and the city outskirts.
Looking forward to the next trip, this time, for some sight seeing outside the city.
October 17th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Wow!!! Seemed like a very fun week! Great to know things couldn’t be better with you !!! Cheers bro
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October 17th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
umm..when did it become 5 days 3 nights stay?
October 18th, 2007 at 7:45 am
oops, my bad.
fixed :p