Kijal Day 2 - Explore Kijal - Kemaman

Good morning Awana Kijal this was our second day and the weather was excellent and Captain Wong was ready to take flight with us on board.

Everyone was ready to roll off for another day adventure in Terengganu.

One formal group picture at the front of the resort.

And off we went following the Captain to Kemaman.

The four behind the entourage sweeping and ensuring all thing in the proper condition.

Still at the lush landscape of the resort premises before hitting the main road.

Obstacle ahead but no problem at all ....

We were able to overcome the obstacle.

and the ride continued ......

Getting out of the resort area of Kijal somewhere at Persiaran Meraga Beris

Along Jalan Pantai Kijal we stopped by to watch the local folks drying ikan bilis on the ground while I took the chance to sembang with these folks and found out that they are ex-soldiers.

Slowly and gradually the sun rises as we ride on for the adventure.

At the proximity of Pantai Penunjuk Kijal where a year ago together with Kim & Anne we cycled on the similar route here.

Here come the dragon back of Kijal - Chukai road on the same route last year that we encountered it before

All doing well with climb with our small wheels.

After more than 25km of pedalling we reached an edge of a beach known as Pantai Marina with a popular spring well that comes with a story.

According to the record from Abdullah Munsyi, he and his sailors have stopped by at Telaga Simpul to take bath and drink the spring water. After having done that they will pluck leaves from the mengkuang and knotted them believing that if it is not done so then there will be disaster befell upon them.

The water in this well comes from the hill next to it where during the olden days the local folks will borrow containers from genies and occupy the well for ceremonies.

Goodbye Pantai Marina GPS : 4.239454, 103.452268

Mounting the bridge over Sungai Chukai as we got closer to Kemaman.

As usual big boats moored that river bank as viewed fro the top of the bridge.

Jalan Kampong Tuan

And into a concrete path looking new with coloured concrete stamped finish.

We could smell the kopi fro Hai Peng.

Our bicycles nicely parked at the side of the kopitiam as we went looking for seats.

There is another Hai Peng Kopitiam in Chukai also runs by the same family but different management. The one we visited is the original one which I believe have gone through several renovation work. There is a picture of the old kopitiam of Hai Peng in the shop.

I tried the kopi 'O' kaw with pack of nasi lemak and nasi minyak. The food bill was taken care by Mrs. Wong (Captain's wife who happened to be at the kopitiam) and thank you so much for the treat.

Never have I seen a drying line for coffee sieve. This is Hai Peng drying line.

An old building of Hainanese related, probably it's the old building for the association.

Bicycle tow service for a flat tyre and heading to the workshop at Jalan Feri Lama GPS : 4.222733, 103.432921. Photo credit : YH Andrew.

While the mechanic was at work the supervisors were take their siesta break.

The day was getting scorching hot everyone agreed to head back to the resort and another 24km to pedal before we will be back.

Just about to reach Awana Kijal we stopped for a quenching fresh coconut water and it was pandan flavour coconut so soothing and nice.

At last we were back and have a few hours to rest and enjoy ourselves at the resort before we will go out for a dinner at Kg. Baru Ayer Jerneh.

Welcome to Kg. Baru Ayer Jerneh and Chew took us to this Restoran Yeen Her for a delicious and special dinner. This village is a majority Hainanese community and it's at least a century old, the location can be tracked from at this GPS : 4.408099, 103.395470. We were told that the food is good here and drove for about 12km to reach this place.

Together with us were also Captain Wong and his lovely wife. And dinner is served.

The food was tasty and fried cauliflower was special everyone of us enjoyed it.

Next to Yeen Her Restaurant is the Hainanese Association of Kemasik.

A rare sight of a small town with timber shops at this modern time and Air Jernih has this charm and attraction.

Air Jernih has been now spotted as one of Terengganu tourist attraction and has been pulling tourists to this quaint village. With this force I guess it will sustain its existence and preserve its charm for others to share. Good night for another wonderful discovering of this lovely village.

The route we took to explore Kijal - Kemaman for a total distance of 61km.

Kijal Day 1 - Let's Go to East Coast

Good morning let's go to east coast and Edmund was waiting for me at the petrol station for a lift to Chew's house.

All set and a total of 16 people in 3 vehicles for a Kijal adventure. A rest stop at of the R&R at Karak Highway.

Chew bought us to Kedai Kopi Ah Soon, Kuantan located next to KPJ Kuantan Dialysis Centre, Jalan Alor Akar GPS : 3.821146, 103.342071 for lunch.

Kedai Kopi Ah Soon is popular for its Curry Noodle with Yong Tau Foo, Nasi Lemak but finished when we were there and also its chicken rice.

Everyone was happy with the lunch and getting ready to continue the journey to Kijal.

Thank you Andrew for the transport accompanied with awesome company of HS Tan & Emily. Andrew was equipped with walkie talkies for the convey and was fun communicating while on the road.

The next stop was at Captain Wong's house, he was be our local guide for this trip. Thanks Captain for your excellent hospitality.

Buying some lemang to go with Mrs. Chew Kari Ayam which Chew tapao for us. The row of warong specialises lemang & satae.

Chew's favourite stall at C9 by the name of Kak Mah located along GPS : 4.314195, 103.445904 Jalan Chukai - Kerteh (Opposite there is a Shell petrol station)

Kakak was splitting the bamboo-ed lemang for us.

Finally we arrived safely at Awana Kijal Resort. Photo credit : Gan CG

Thank you Chew for the free accommodation at Awana Kijal and we had 3 apartments for the group. Photo credit : Gan CG.

 The beach at Awana Kijal is clean and beautiful.

 Having fun on the beach and a good rest before we go out for the dinner.

Relaxing on a hammock with lovely sea breeze.

A lovely dinner at Golden Harbour Restaurant No. 12, Km 28, Persiara Melor, Pantai Perlancongan Kijal GPS : 4.386144, 103.453107 Photo credit : Gan CG

CFAL 10 - Day 5 Goodbye Penang & Back to Kuala Lumpur

A morning to accompany my mum and sister to Chowrasta Market.

Someone I know in Chowrasta Market on the first floor.

The first time coming to the renovated Chowrasta Market.

My train to Kuala Lumpur leaves Butterworth at around 4.30pm I shall then spend the extra time nosing around George Town's UNCESCO Heritage site.

The front of Sri Mahamariamman Temple along Queen Street, George Town

 At the back of Sri Mahamariamamman Temple at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. 

Combing the corners of Chulia Street which is well known as a backpacker street.

Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is the only Teochew-style temple in Georgetown. Awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation in 2006, it is run by the Penang Teochew Association. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist God of the North, a Teochew patron deity.

History of Han Jiang Ancestral Temple In 1885, due to the rising number of Teochew immigrants from China to Penang, the Teochew Kongsi was formed when six immigrants banded together and bought a house at Lebuh Beach. In 1869, it moved to its present site at Lebuh Chulia and became the precursor to the Teochew Kongsi; in 1935 its name was changed to the Han Jiang Ancestral Temple.

So much of a Teochew establishment in Penang, by the way Gua Si Teochew Nang. 

Taking a short shade from the hot sun at the five foot way of the old shops at Chulia Street.

Lim Kongsi (GPS: 5.41565, 100.33828), or Lim Clan Association, is a Hokkien association located at Ah Quee Street, George Town. Its full name is Kew Leong Tong Lim Kongsi. Kew Leong Tong, which means Hall of Nine Dragons, is the principal association of Lim Kongsi. The name Kew Leong Tong is to commemorate the nine sons of a particular Lim clan in China who were elevated to the status of chief magistrates during the Tang Dynasty.

Nagore Durgha Shrine was built in 1803 by Muslims of southern Indian origin, then known as the Chuliers by the British. Soon after Captain Francis Light landed on Penang Island in 1786, the Chuliers, who were mostly merchants and moneylenders, began to populate Malabar Street in great numbers, causing the street to be renamed Chulia Street in 1798.

The Muslim shrine, the oldest of its kind on Penang Island, honours Syed Shahul Hamid, a Sufi Muslim saint who lived in Nagore, India until his death in 1579. The Nagore Durgah in Nagore was built in his memory, as is the Nagore Durgha Shrine in Singapore, which was constructed later in the 1820s.

 More wall graffiti for the day before leaving the place.

 It was a relief as it was only 10 minutes of waiting for the ferry which I have allowed for a possible delay.

The last and the only bicycle into the ferry.

Full to the edge as the access ramp being hoisted up for the departure.

Goodbye Penang Island I will be back.

 Always like to stay at the rear of the ferry ever since I was a small boy travelling on these ferries and remembering the time with my late dad where he will bring us in his car crossing the sea.

Last in last out.

Butterworth here I come from the side entrance crossing a railway line.

Finally I was back to Kuala Lumpur after a 5 days outing in the northern peninsula of Malaysia. Visit Malaysia and Cuti Cuti Malaysia.