Our Ipoh Trip

Arrival at Ipoh at dawn, 4a.m.

Shall we wait or hesitate upon the December morning?

We were at the hotel lobby half awake, half asleep.

We sought out the prata kopitiam once it was bright enough to venture out to the streets.

Tambun Water Themepark was beautiful.

Follow the sounds of water and tribal calls of the lost civilisation and you’ll find sculptures on the crown of the roof, centre stage and for an alto tenor boost, the surrounding limestone cliffs stand looming over the water park.

The hot spring was soothing after the travelling. We managed to catch the train ride and hop on the swan ride, isn’t that something!

Here’s Prince Hunny and his damsel. The Kellie Castle embodies the charm of country lore. There was an old bridge across the moat surrounding the castle entrance. All is hushed around the unfinished mansion. The history of the love of Sir K. and his beloved wife lies crumbling in the mould. You could half imagine the rooms being furnished splendidly with king-cups, sequins, silver, velveteen and gold. To me, the castle itself is a shining gold that lies on sunlit meadows of the past.

Gazing at the dazzling height that awaited us at the foot of the stairs, Gua Tempurung is one exercise regime you would try to skip and instead beg for a lazy day in which to doze. It is a holiday after all...


Despite the heart’s protests, we climbed the staircase and walked further into the awesome cavern. The guide pointed out a few interpretations of the limestone formations inside some of which really look like faces and animals, very artistic nature, praises be to God.



We took the opportunity to see one of the temples in the cavern, the Kek Lok Tong.



Here’s the KTM station and sights around the old town admin buildings of Ipoh.













Light breezes croon among the trees and we came before the most important tree, the Ipoh tree, whence the town’s name originated from.
















Night scene.
Perak Darul Ridzuan Museum portrayed the treasure of tin-mining.
No pirate chief was ever more delighted by his swag,
No buccaneer more boastful of the contents of his bag... From a distance, St. Michael’s Institution looks magnificent. It is as though if you say a prayer, it will be sent skyward on gauzy wings. This other-worldly place is ours to stroll past in idle thoughts and dreams divine for awhile. SP and I had lovely smiles that day. We enjoyed each others’ company so much it is indescribable.

Lunch at the Chicken Rice Shop. On this trip, we had tantalising meals every day. Our tummies are full and we are delighted.
The Padang bearing Perak’s flag unfurled.

It was a rainy afternoon when we reached THE Old Town White Coffee, Ipoh. A nimble wind unfolds and the rain sweeps over us in light drizzles but we were very happy drinking hazelnut coffee and having the scrumptious French toast.








A pretty pink-and-white HSBC building





Cool! Rest & relax...
Take my heart and keep it with you always... As the school holidays are closing and a new year begins, I want you to know you are the one most precious sunshine to me.