"My Life" by Aliza Mansor

Cameron Highlands - Tea Plantations

As the signage shows, the factory is only open for visits till 4.30pm. There's a cafe also, and that closes around the same time as well. The scones set is supposed to be quite nice, and costs RM12.00 per set. And of course at the BOH cafe there's BOH tea :-) A whole variety of it! Take your pick and enjoy....!

BOH TEA SG. PALAS PLANTATION

BHARAT TEA PLANTATION

Cheers!

Kuala Kangsar ~ Culture & Heritage

The team from Lonely Planet India also covered a bit of heritage, and so our route included Kuala Kangsar...

Perak Royal Museum

Ubudiah Mosque

Kg. Kepala Bendang

~ home of the Labu Sayong

Who would have thought that our great-grandfathers had grasp the concept of purified, mineral water way back then... :-)

I remember the time when I was a child and I'd sit in front of the TV watching documentaries on how the labu sayong, wau, keris and even sulam tekat was made. If only they had the videos in DVD form today, it would be a great giveaway to visitors.... :-)

(maybe someone reading this knows someone who knows someone and can mention this....?)

Cheers!

Penang - Where to Stay : Boutique Hotels

There are many, MANY choices of accommodation in Penang, and this time I'm going to introduce some other alternative choices that may appeal to some who wants something different. CLOVE HALL http://www.clovehall.com/

MUNTRI MEWS

http://www.muntrimews.com/

HOTEL PENAGA

http://www.hotelpenaga.com/

the Hutton room

ALL rooms come with jacuzzi and shower

lap pool

hotel grounds

up to the Transfer Suites

Penaga Spa waiting area

We only visited Clove Hall and Muntri Mews, and stayed at the Hotel Penaga. Room rates at Hotel Penaga are inclusive of breakfast and mini bar refreshments, internet is also available at no charge.

Cheers!