Sunday, September 28, 2008
Last Saturday, Pa, Ma & I were at Mak Ngah's house in Pelangi Semenyih to fetch Wan Bintong. We left Seremban via the old Seremban-Kajang route before noon. The journey was smooth with light traffic along this federal road. Its either people have left for their respective kampungs earlier or decided to make the trip on Sunday/ Monday. Afterall, Hari Raya falls on Wednesday...still ample time to make some last minute shopping etc etc.
We reached Semenyih about 12.30 noon and decided to check out what they have in little Semenyih town.
We reached Semenyih about 12.30 noon and decided to check out what they have in little Semenyih town.
This petai trader arranging his petai at the entrance to the Semenyih market caught Pa's attention
A vagabond wanders aimlessly with a packed food; probably given by a good hearted samaritan.
After getting some food, we left Semenyih town for Mak Ngah's house. Mak Ngah, Pak Ngah, Kak Cik & Wan were there.
As usual, I needed time to get myself accustomed to a new environment. Last time I came here was quite a while back.
As usual, I needed time to get myself accustomed to a new environment. Last time I came here was quite a while back.
Doing my 'close-my-eyes' shy gimmick.
Once in a while trying to take a peek
We left Mak Ngah's house just after 3.00pm together with Mak Ngah and Kak Cik. They were heading for Shah Alam to fetch Kak Long for the Raya break while we went to Semenyih again to get medication for Wan from a clinic there.
Soon we were on our way south...taking the old route. We decided to stop at the Pasar Ramadhan in Paroi to buy some food stuff for breaking fast later in the evening. Wan had agreed to go to Simpang Ampat; Maka Lang's place to spend a couple of days before going back to Rembau.
The Pasar Ramadhan in Paroi was not as busy as before. Most of the traders have closed for the Hari Raya and the customers were also busy doing other shopping elsewhere.
Soon we were on our way south...taking the old route. We decided to stop at the Pasar Ramadhan in Paroi to buy some food stuff for breaking fast later in the evening. Wan had agreed to go to Simpang Ampat; Maka Lang's place to spend a couple of days before going back to Rembau.
The Pasar Ramadhan in Paroi was not as busy as before. Most of the traders have closed for the Hari Raya and the customers were also busy doing other shopping elsewhere.
A petai trader doing online sale?
Ma busy choosing sweet stuff from the agar-agar stall
Next was some dishes to bring to Mak Lang's house.
This sugar cane juice would have been very busy before...but not today.
So was this stall selling an assortment of drinks...some readily packed.
Wan making her purchase of some fruits.
Ma & Wan walking to our car...thats quite a lot Ma has in her hands.
Pa took the PLUS highway to Simpang Ampat to save time. The trip along the highway was smooth too. We reached Mak Lang's house before 6.00pm. Mak Lang, Pak Lang, Kak Ngah & Kak Sofea were out when we reached there.
By 6.45pm they were home and we all waited for the call of azan for breaking fast.
By 6.45pm they were home and we all waited for the call of azan for breaking fast.
The setting sun painting a little orangish glow on the trees.
And it was soon time to break fast...Pak Lang having his rice while Bang Cik munch away some fruits. That looked liked Kak Sofea on the ladder in the background.
This is Kak Sofea...giving a pose for Pa
After Maghrib prayers, we left Simpang Ampat for Jusco in Melaka. Ma wanted to get some things there. We reached Air Keroh about 9.30pm with many cars parked along the main road. The Jusco complex was packed with the usual last minute shoppers; we included.
To save time, only Ma went in Jusco while Pa & I waited in the car.
To save time, only Ma went in Jusco while Pa & I waited in the car.
As usual Pa made himself busy with some night shots.
This well lighted tree was so inviting that Pa stopped on our way back from Jusco.
On the way back we stopped by the Air Keroh Overhead R&R. It was rather quiet for a Saturday night at this R&R. Perhaps road users prefer the normal R&R.
Look how deserted the walkway was!
Ma decided to treat us to KFC
This sweet kakak served us.
Even the KFC was quiet...wonder how the survive business here.
The food is on the table...so when do we start to eat?
Aaaah...of course; the doa recital by Pa as Ma & I cupped our hands to say Amin.
"Can I have that one, please"
Ma still able to pose at the wee hours of the morning.
Before leaving the R&R, Ma bought some dishes for sahur.
Along the way home, Pa stopped near the Pedas/ Linggi exit to let Ma take over the driver's seat. Pa was too sleepy to drive. Ma drove us home safely, reaching home just after 1.00am.
What a Saturday we had...we covered Semenyih-Paroi-Simpang Ampat-Air Keroh...covering 3 different states in a day. What a feat!
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