Breakfast at David's Diner, Greentown Ipoh, Perak

As usual, my activity when I finished my night call, is to look for breakfast before going home to sleep. So when I saw the banner at David's Diner announcing breakfast, of course I'd swerve in :D

The breakfast is buffet style, priced at RM14.90 and starts at 8 - 11 am. You get either juice or coffee or tea for drink. To start, I sampled the burrito, double - decker sandwich of chicken ham and cheese, and the scrambled egg. Not bad, but I wish they put more cheese on the burrito.

Breakfast at Old Andersonian Club & Cafeteria @ Jalan Hospital, Ipoh

 For me, I like to go to Anderson for breakkie on weekend because at 7 am, the place is totally deserted and quiet. I can sit there till 9 am undisturbed with my tablet and surf while sipping hot tea. No, I'm not an early bird, I only go there after I finish my night call at the hospital. There was a month where I frequently had on calls over weekends that uncle simply got used to me stuffing myself and self - serving myself with tosai and idli hahaha :D

Tea break at The Deli, Impiana Hotel, Ipoh, Perak

 Well, it happens that some conference was going on in Impiana Hotel in Ipoh, Perak. Or else I wouldn't happen to chance upon this deli for a cuppa. Pretty cozy, tucked at a corner near the lobby, Wifi available for leisurely surfing over a cuppa. Nothing to shout about, just your regular deli, convenient to drop by while waiting for the conference to start.

Lunch promotion @ David's Diner, Greentown Ipoh

Not a bad place to get a Western food lunch when we have the extra bucks to splurge because at a price of RM18.90 you can get a set lunch of a main, 2 sides, soup and a drink (lemonade). Portion wise they are not stingy with it.

Peace... @ Purple Cane Teahouse, Ipoh

 Here you get the Zen feeling while sipping high quality tea... Screw the traffic jam and difficult parking. It's worth the trouble to get here, that scratch - and - win parking ticket too.

My Penang Solo Stumble 01 ~ The Road Across Perak

It was on one clear, blue sky day that made me restless and longed for adventure. The last time I took a trip to Penang was like years ago and suddenly I was itching to go there. Hence the journey began. This took place somewhere around Hari Raya where the roads going outside KL is smother than coming into KL.

 It was a very smooth journey under the clear blue sky with lots of nice music. I really stocked up on my favourite MP3 ^_^

My Perak Solo Stumble 05 - Passing by Teluk Intan

Finally, the end of Perak. Going down towards Selangor, I passed by the town of Teluk Intan just for the sake of this famous leaning tower of Teluk Anson.

Built in 1885, it was intended to be a water storage building. Looming at 25 metres high, it tilted slightly due to the uneven ground settlement. Somehow I feel that the flags kind of mar the structure a bit, making it look kind of messy. No offence but it looks way off to me. And it was post raya so the area was kind of messy with litters, what a shame.

Teluk Intan marks the end of my solo Perak trip. I wished I had gone up further to Taiping and Kuala Kangsar but it was a last minute decision for a 2 days holiday. If anything, I would love to execute another solo trip in Perak. Roads are easy, food are cheap, lots of interesting stops. Till next time then =)

My Perak Solo Stumble 04 - Kellie's castle

 Kellie’s castle in Batu Gajah, Perak, a lone beauty standing proud on the land that used to be of a wealthy lord who dreamt of a beautiful home for his family. After many years since its foundation was first laid down, the castle has not yet to lose its charm and grandeur.

My Perak Solo Stumble 03 - a day on Ipoh field

Traffic was still OK considering that it's still the early days of raya. After a while of aimless driving, I came across the Padang Ipoh or Ipoh Field is located on Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam. Behind it is the aristocratic club for royals, the Ipoh Club.

My Perak Solo Stumble 02 - a day on Ipoh roads

My solo day trip started well in Ipoh, having had a good night sleep. After a quick breakfast and shower, I checked out to check out Ipoh.

 My last view of Ipoh from Tower Residence Hotel.

My Perak Solo Stumble 01 - A night in Ipoh

Exploring Ipoh took me only one day to navigate through this old historical mining city.  A capital of Perak, it is the fourth largest city in Malaysia with it’s own collection of historical attractions. Since the map promised easy navigation, it took me only 5 minutes to decide to visit this city on a whim on one fine day. It was a city that I frequented often last time when I was studying in Perak.

By the time I reached Ipoh, it was already night time and had to check in to my hotel, Tower Residence. Not a very popular choice, but in the heart of the city nevertheless, which was my main reason of selection. It’s a 3 star hotel, just for basic so nothing to shout about. But my stay was pleasant and comfortable, the room is clean and neat, the staffs friendly.

 My Superior room.

The blue sky above... Kampong road from Lumut to Selangor.

We used the kampong road instead of the highway to return to Selangor just to explore but unless you have the patience of a Buddha, it can be very stressful indeed, what with most car driving at 60 - 70 km / hour and the samseng lorries that would not give way.

Anyway, when we switched turn to drive, I managed to snap more pictures of the sky, though I can't exactly remember where these were.








I just love the clouds on that day!

But I hate the road! Highway for me next time! Or maybe because it's weekend, that's why...

Lumut, the seaside town of Perak

Recently I went to Lumut, Perak for some conference that I managed to sleep through most of the time to wake up later with an amazing appetite. But the resort I stayed at sucked real time so I won't make it a mention here.

Anyway, compared to the last 10 years when I first visited, Lumut town had changed way big! Being the gateway to one of Malaysia's most beautiful island, Pankor Island, the beautification and upgrade of the town infrastructure is indeed worth a hearty round of applause. And much to my surprise, which was a pleasant one, the town has become very clean and well - maintained; not a single litter on the road of this quaint town.

Nobody can see it, but I positively think that that white arch thing is an abstract replica of a fish.

Another angle of the "fish" arch.

The seaside resting area.

The weather on that particular day was amazingly... Ok, I'll rephrase that. It was sunny, and freaking hot!!! But still, I bought myself a hat from the craft center and was soon snapping photos around more comfortably.

Anyway, the sky was simply amazing that day! These were taken near the jetty.

Such vibrant colours at the souvenir shops.

After a long walk on such a freaking hot day, we stopped for my favourite Malay dessert called cendol pulut, a dessert prepared from glutinous rice, cendol, coconut milk, gula melaka and shaved ice. It was amazing!



We bought it from this mamak, near the mulyi - storey parking complex. He was selling in front of a warong (small restaurant by roadside). For RM2.50, he loaded your bowl generously and you can opt to sit in the warong or just stand there and eat. FOr take - aways, he'll pack it in a cup but there's no thrill in that compared to slurping off the bowl.



Besides all this, many eateries in Lumut boast to serve the freshest seafood, and there are MANY eateries to suit your taste, and most of them are Malay restaurants and nasi kandar restaurants. I ate way too much fried squids that day, all fat with their eggs.

Other than these, there are many shops selling seafood products too, though mostly are dried stuffs. I bought my stuffs at a shop called Jamilah, where I found a delicious keropok ikan @ fish crackers.

Anyway, for those more interested with Pangkor Island, there are many agents here that can assign and arrange for accommodation, and also car parks with certain price for those who drive to Lumut.

As for me, after shopping for seafood products and souvenirs, I simple drove home. It's just too hot to go to the island in this dry season, I'd be ROASTED!