Kampung Siniawan - Sun 8th May 2011
Today I woke up around quarter past six to another beautiful Sunday morning. Not a single rain cloud in the sky and the sun was already up shining. After some gearing up and making some loud noises in the toilet, I left my house around half past six. I decided to ride down to Kpg Siniawan in the Bau district, some 20km away. Of course I did some Google Earth the night before, like I usually do before any inaugural rides.
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| My route to Kpg Siniawan |
The first 15km was on open highway, so it was quite challenging with huge trucks passing me by at speeds in excess of 100kph. I fingered a few for passing me with inches to spare. Others just have to turn into the highway in front of me from dusty construction sites. Eat my dirt why don’t you.
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| Kampung Melayu Siniawan |
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| Waiting for the "Ferry" |
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| The "Ferry" |
The last 5km was a rather pleasant one as I turned left, off from the highway and into Jalan Sungai Pinang. I felt a sudden step function change of atmosphere from Anxiety to Serenity, from Singapore to Kuching, from Def Leppard to Lionel Richie, from Dan Brown to Mills & Boons, from…. What the hell, I guess you got the picture. After a few minutes of blissful riding, savoring the tranquil & equanimity of it all, I arrived at my destination, Kampung Melayu Siniawan.
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| Ferry arrives at Siniawan Bazaar |
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| A scenic spot |
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| A scenic spot with my bike |
Most of the village people (no,… don’t do the YMCA please!) were still asleep or beginning to wake up from their slumber as I arrived. Free range chicken scurried everyway or was it? Never mind. At the end of the road was a jetty. A wooden “ferry” plies the span across the river. An old man told me in their local Malay dialect, RM0.30 for one person or RM1 for one person inclusive of motorcycle/bicycle. No wonder there were a lot of motorcycles parked along the jetty. I was debating with myself whether to take the boat ride or not. On the other side lies Siniawan Bazaar, which really are 2 rows of wooden shophouses. Breakfast was beaconing and I was sure that there were Kolo Mee or Laksa stalls. After breakfast I could take Jalan Bau out to Kota Sentosa and subsequently Jalan Penrissen back to my place. Naaahhh… I am no Ironman doing the triathlon thingie. After about 15 mins rest and exploring the river bank, I retraced my path back home.
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| Carvery at Abell Hotel in the city |
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| The mummies & kid |
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| Me Dad & kids |
Today is Mother’s Day. We did lunch at the new Carvery Restaurant @ Abell Hotel in the city with me Mum & family.
To all the mothers in this world… Happy Mother’s Day!
