A Ride to Elephant Sanctuary @ Kuala Gandah, Pahang

This tour has been flashing regularly in the facebook and somehow I was attracted by it and decided that I must go for it. The ride took about 33km from Mempaga 1 to an elephant sanctuary @ Kuala Gandah and multiple by 2 for the return journey making atotal distance of 66km ride for the day.

As usual before any ride starts a briefing is a must. We gathered at a sport complex at Mempaga 1 and the number of participants was very encouraging including several super young boys and girls.

The weather was superb even though every one was worry about it as the weather forecast was unfavourable for the day at this location.

There were many climbs in this ride and some of them were very nasty especially those nearer to the sanctuary.

A typical road that we rode in the vicinity of Felda plantation and its surroundings was something like this straight and undulating road. Just image riding on a dinosaur back. Rolling down is always nice the speed could be 40 over km/hr but going up hill is tough it was an inch by inch matter as we pedal sometime I dare not look up at the slope.

Somewhere at Kg. Bolok Hilir I detoured into a site to see an old mosque which was built in 1300's and this  mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Pahang.

Finally some of us arrived at the desired destination, the home of  the orphanage for elephants @ Kuala Gandah.

There are several eating stalls at the entrance of the sanctuary but I was disappointed that not all of them were opened, only one was opened and business was too good for the operator to handle, foods were finished fast and leaving limited choices for our meals.

Places like this and other kinds of exhibition are found in this sanctuary and a good educational tour for the young ones.

Though the sanctuary is not big but it is well maintained, beautiful and attractive.

The crowd was building up with bus loads of visitors invading the place. It was a school holiday season and indeed a good place to visit.

My happiest moment was when I saw a herd of elephants emerging from the fringe of the sanctuary and coming towards us.

Approaching closer and closer and I was getting excited over it. These animals are really big.

These cute baby elephants were waiting for people to buy them sugar canes.

Don't take it away from me so fast....the camera is not ready yet ...Haathi mere saathi.... baby elephants my friends..

A bundle of sugar canes for RM3.00 and the elephants love it.

A spot at the centre of the sanctuary.

A place where the elephants take their bath and have fun with the visitors but we had no chance to witness this.

The entrance to the park where you get to see the elephants.

On our way back we unanimously agreed that we must hunt for a durian stall and have one or two before we complete our adventure. We found it, had fun and another 10km to complete the ride.

The last couple of kilometres seems to be very difficult, the weather was getting hotter and my leg muscles were getting tire but never the less we finished it..... a rest under a shade and putting lots of fluid into the body which I need it badly...

I like the elephants and so many of them.

I must thank this man by the name of Dave Ern (centre) for making this event possible and marking a journey and an experience for me that I really treasure it.

Hit & Mrs - Something New at a Quiet Bangsar

I was invited to visit a new f&b outlet but I do not have the slightest idea for what occasion was it a drinking session or a dinner. Then I came to this restaurant apparently only 2 days old, the place looks cool and cosy. And I found out that we are going for a dinner some kind of fine dining.

 Some super light starters to start with.

Lamb, barley & peas if ordered alone is RM55.00

Risotto, tomato & scallop

Chicken, truffillondiase and quinoa.

A new place to chill out with nostalgic ambiance and please go check it out.

The 10 diners who came to explore a new place under the invitation of the Leows'. I think these gentlemen did not really appreciate the dinner but we are learning and trying to get used to it. Anyway thanks for the dinner, I enjoyed the company and the discovery.

The Menu.

The service has plenty to be improved especially the kitchen ......my meal time has been stretched too long leh a bit torturous.

Hit & Mrs,
15, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2282-3571
GPS : 3.122489,101.671018
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Restoran Yong Tou Foo Chan Chan @ Bandar Menjalara

Chan Chan Yong Tau Foo is a popular YTF shop in Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, do not look anymore if you are eyeing for a meal of Yong tau Foo in this locality just go to this place and try it out . Some have complained about their poor service but just be prepared and it might not happen at all and good luck.

YTF here is just an ordinary YTF with kayu manis veggie and lots of soup. At times you might lose your share of fish paste submerge underneath the depth ocean soup but fortunately a ladle is provided for you to do the search & rescue.

Just pick your choices and combination and enjoy the food.

Deep fried YTF to supplement the wet version.

Fried Foo Chok to add extra excitement into your YFT meal.

Spicy curry pork ribs is also available if you want a bit of detour from YTF but preferably taken with rice.

Claypot of ginger chicken to complete a sumptuous meal at Chan Chan Yong Tau Foo.

Restoran Yong Tau Foo Chan Chan

69, Jalan 11/62A

Bandar Manjalara,

Kepong, 52200

Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03 6275 9113

GPS : 3.194009,101.631686

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Pork Noodle at Jalan Genting Klang, Setapak

If you are looking for a good and decent meal of pork noodle in the neighbourhood of Genting Klang, Setapak then I would recommend you to try this coffee shop by the name of Restoran Loong Fatt.

I have known his shop since 1977 when I was doing my Pre-U study in Tunku Abdul Rahman College and in fact I was staying just next door to this coffee office, up at a stationery shop which is still operating today.

The stock is tasty, there is no after effect of MSG eating the pork noodle. It might not look as attractive for a pork noodle but it really tastes awesome. Well, just try this aunty's preparation and let the world know about it. Happy hunting.

Restoran Loong Fatt

Jalan Genting Klang

Taman Genting

Setapak

Kuala Lumpur

GPS : 3.19538,101.712696

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