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Saturday, February 05, 2011

Day 6 - No Cave Track for Us

We headed to Gua Kelam this morning to walk through the cave. unfortunately, the walkway thorugh the cave was damaged and the cave had to be closed. So, we ended up letting Maisarah play in the waterfall stream near the cave. Then we headed to Changlun because Maisarah has been wanting to eat at Marry Brown for the past few months. This was our first time eating at Marry Brown and the food is quite tasty. Although the fried chicken and mashed potato can't beat that of KFC.

Anyway, now we are at a fund raising dinner organised by the Society of Retired Government Officers in Perlis of which Shah's dad is a committee member. After this dinner we'll be heading home to sleep because we plan to leave for KL early tomorrow morning. So, our holiday is nearing its end and we'll have to get back to work on Monday.

Day 5 - Snakes, Grapes and Herbs

As promised, we visited the grape vineyard this morning. I was mistaken. There are three grape plantations in Malaysia, in Perlis, Kedah and Selangor. The one in Perlis grows both red and green grapes. Maisarah loves the red ones as they are seedless and sweet. Apparently the grapes in Malaysia needs to be grown under covers to protect them from excessive water especially during the rainy season.

Before going to the plantation, we visited the snakes living in Taman Ular. I managed to get away from visiting the snake park for the past 5 years we've been coming back to Perlis but not this time. Shah has managed to drag me there. The snakes there are huge and most of them are pythons and king corbras. All at least five feet in length. After that trip, I'll be very cautious every time I go for any activities in the woods or areas with lots of shrubs.

We also visited the Taman Herba or Herb Park. But I have to say the herb park was the least attractive as it was not properly maintained. But I got to learn that there are many types of plants in Malaysia which can help cure cancer. Well, that's all for now. Tomorrow we're off to Gua Kelam.

Friday, February 04, 2011

Day 4 - Enjoying the View

My sister and her hubby arrived this (thursday 3rd Feb) morning. We brought them to Padang Besar and I shopped a little more, oooppps. In the evening we headed to Kuala Perlis for the seaview and loads of seafood for dinner. Tomorrow (in like 10 hours time) we'll be visiting the grape vineyard , the only one is Malaysia I think. Will post pictures later.