A Short Visit To Syamille Resort Kati, Kuala Kangsar

AFTER OUR LUNCH IN SAUK, WE DID NOT PROCEED STRAIGHT BACK TO IPOH... The boss's daughter told us that there is an agrofarm to visit if we were interested.  Oh oh... hearing that, I didn't have to ask whether we were going or not, anything to do with agriculture, someone with us sure is interested....

First thing to do when we got back to the car was to switch on the GPS... but then our "driver" is very efficient one, no need directions also able to find the place!  Actually we just need to be observant of the signboards.. hhhahaa... but yours truly sitting behind did not contribute much.... I trust two of my friends, the driver and the GPS co-driver... hahahaha...

We thought the agro farm is just at the main road... we were wrong..

We had to go through a narrow road where only one car can pass... otherwise..

Either one car got to maneuver to the side and might hit some of the plants shown above... 

We were amazed to see some sort of a resort or recreation park here... 

Restoran Syamille... Traditional Malay food...

Looks like an interesting eye opener...

And we walked around.... 

Natural resort from the hustle and bustle of the town... 

Row of chalets as we walked along...

Serene.....

Looks clean and nice too...

Verandah for relaxation... 

 A pond just opposite the chalet filled with fishes... 

My friend must have caught something interesting there....

A mini zoo if I am not mistaken....

I caught this.... beautiful blooms...

Not so deep a pond... should be safe to walk around....

Somewhere along the way, we captured ourselves...

My friends seemed to be enjoying....

Yes, we definitely did!

Oh yes, never leave home without my faithful stick....

Resting my weary legs along the way...

Soon it was time to make a move...

A very foodful and fruitful day for us trio.... 

Where next.... I wonder!!

Foodie Trip To Sauk, Kuala Kangsar

WOKE UP EARLY WITH SOME EXCITEMENT IN MIND... Are we going to Sauk this morning?  I was not so sure cos the night before my friend did not confirm it was a Yes or No and after a few messages left unanswered on the handphone, I went to sleep.  And the very first thing I did when I opened my eyes this morning was to check the whatsApp... and to my delight, my friend said Yes, going!  Quickly I jumped up from bed... ouchhhhh.... forgot about my "recuperating" leg....

At around 10am, my friends came and I deposited myself at the back seat of the car with a gleeful smile... A light breakfast was served in the car... my friends are very thoughtful one.. they really take good care of me!  They said I am a "See Tau Por" sitting all by myself at the back seat with my leg up on the seat... hehehehe... Well, still in "disabled" mode..... 

So off we go... Sauk... a small little town in Kuala Kangsar and one can pass Sauk if they are going to Lenggong, Gerik or Betong... It is around one hour drive from Ipoh, depending on how fast one drives... my friend is more or less a Formula 1 driver... hahahaha....

And after an hour we reached our destination....

My first time visiting this town.... 

My friend is so gracious... she took us one round to see the town... 

Before we finally landed in this shop  Lau Kai Ikan Sungai Restaurant.... 

There are a few shops selling seafood as we cruised along...

But little did I know my friend had made a reservation with this shop before she came.. 

Dishes to choose from.... 

And we had a hard time ordering what we wanted...

Eventually we had what the Lady Boss suggested.... 

Saito Fish Balls... 

Two versions.. Steamed and Fried...

My Preference... it cost 60 sen for each... 

Fresh prawns.... steamed...

Presentation is definitely not there... no ginger, no coriander leaves.... 

hmmmmm.....

The green recommended was good... fresh and crunchy.... 

And our fourth dish is the steamed fish... 

Saito Fish... cut piece by piece... 

The sauce went well with our white rice.... and it was very appetizing... 

But the portion was quite small... just enough for three small eaters such as us...

ahemmmm..... 

But the bill was not too small though.. 

It came to around RM118...

First customers of the day... 

Mingling with the Lady Boss and her kids... 

Royal Town Kuala Kangsar Palace

Some pictures of the Kuala Kangsar Palace, known as the Royal Town in Perak, where the Sultan Perak performs his official duties such as the swearing-in of Chief Minister and the Exco State Parliament members and official functions are held there too when high dignataries come to town...

The hall where the ceremony take place

The seats that the Royal Highness sit when the ceremony begins

This is the dining hall....the captain looks familiar though..