CHERRYSA LOVES TRAVELS

Cameron Highlands

2008-06-09T09:22:00.012+08:00

Being a very impulsive person, I packed my bag and flew to Kuala Lumpur to meet my best friend, May and we both took a bus ride up to Cameron Highlands for a midweek break.

On 15th May, we woke up around 6am to catch a bus from Sunway down to Kelana Jaya. From there, we took the LRT to Pasar Seni, Kuala Lumpur and walk a distance before we reach Pudu Bus Station to board on the coach to Cameron Highlands. By the time I reached the coach, I am all wet with sweats. Never in my life here in Kuching, have I sweated this early in the morning.

We stayed in Century Pines Resort Hotel.

Because we do not have any mode of transportation, we booked a day tour that cost each of us RM20 for 6 tourist spots in Cameron Highlands. Which we both glad we made this decision. Cause none of them are in walking distance.

First stop; Rose Garden.

Then off to Strawberry Park.

Butterfly Park;

Boh Tea Farm;

Bee Farm; We didn't really enjoy ourself in bee farm caused we [ok, its just me alone] afraid of the bees go crazy.

Last stop; Chinese Temple.

By 6pm, the tour finished and we back to hotel hibernating.

Mount Hosana

2008-03-19T18:42:00.005+08:00

Mount Hosana situated at Lanchau, Sri Aman.

Thailand Trip - Last day

2008-03-12T22:27:00.007+08:00

On our last day, we went to Chatuchak Market. It was awesome there. Spent like 1500baht in 3 hours. We didn't manage to finish all the stalls cause there are like 17,000 stalls there. It was all great. Didn't want post my photos here too caused I looked like a 40 years old 'Ah Sam' in all those photos taken by bro'. I was holding a very big singlet kinda plastic bag okay. Ugly looking.

Then we went back to hotel and pack and chill in the cafe. Had TomYam for lunch before heading to airport for our flight at 5pm.

While waiting for the driver to come and pick us up. Taken a few photos of the hotel atmosphere.

This is the airport. Its very international and huge. Luxury brand everywhere.

Took these photos of my siblings when they walked in to the departure hall after the Immigration verification. Thought of collecting 250baht from them. Just like how those people from the places of interests we visited did. They took our photos when we walked in the entrance and sold it for 250baht (that is RM25). But my attempt to gain last minute fortune failed. None of them pay me.

On the plane, on our way back to KL. Look how cute my sister is. So cute.

Thailand Trip - Day Five

2008-03-12T22:16:00.003+08:00

Fifth day - Leisure day.

We went to this Gem Gallery and mum and Kath could not resist the temptation. Left us hanging around in the lobby waiting for them to finish their shopping.

Look at our bling bling! Can guess which hand is mine.

They serve free drinks in a very cute bottles. By the way, Thai people like Pepsi more than Cola. Everywhere you go, you'll see PEPSI.

Then we head to MBK. Shopping haven for everyone. We spent 11 hours there but still can't finish the whole mall. Freaking big ei.

Joe and the rest went for Sushi for dinner.

While, parent and I went to the food court. They have life band in their food court. Cool.

Thailand Trip - Day Four

2008-03-12T21:50:00.004+08:00

Day four - Safari World.

One of the photos taken during our ride to the Safari.

Then dinner in Bangkok City.

Delicious Tom Yam. It make your mouth watering by just looking at the photo ei.

Oyster with eggs.

Taugeh. Everyone don't eat taugeh back at home but then, when hunger attacks, it can be the most luxurious foods ever.

Scrambled eggs. Many must be wondering why Thai serves eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sommore in places like hotels. Well, for your information egg is a very expensive food in Thailand. Four eggs cost Thai 360baht which is RM3.60 [90 cents per egg].

Most favourite. Lala! in a very very spicy sauce.

Then we bid goodbye with our driver, Mr Ti.

He is the cutest driver we ever met.

I bet no one can find a better looking driver than him anywhere. Especially in Malaysia.

Then the tidak malu me, want a one on one photo with Mr Ti.

Not satisfied with one. I took two photos with him. So tamak and tidak malu!

We even stalk him from the window.

Thailand Trip - Day Three

2008-03-06T21:57:00.010+08:00

[And again, I do not why my font keep on giving me underlines. I tried Ctrl+U but it does not work.]

Well, anyway...

Coral Island on third day!

PATTAYA BEACH view.

We ride on a speedboat and my mum dreaming of becoming 'Huang Mei Tiao'. So funny.

Then we stop by a small jetty or something, I don't know what we call it. The thing floating in the middle of the sea. Well, anyway again, we stop there for para sailing, everyone went except Joe, Malv and me. Joe didn't went for it cause there is not enough wind to bring him up. While, Malv and me, well we are just to scared of the heights.

Everyone felt proud for our youngest sis. She did the para sailing. Agreed to go without thinking twice.

Then we had lunch at Coral Island and after lunch, we went back to hotel to clean up before we head to NoongNoch Tropical Garden.

While there, we took an elephant. It cost us 60baht for less than 5 minutes ride. Kinda waste of money but its an experience tho'.

Elephant ride.

Thai' Cultural performance.

Thai boxing performance.

Elephant show.

Real corn. Dried one tho'.

Red light district of Pattaya.

The very famous Thai' delicacy. 'MANGO STICKY RICE'

When we bought the sticky rice, we thought it taste superb. But after we saw this photo, we now know why it is called "STICKY" rice.

Remember that time when I said my bro's car got stolen. Well, he finally found it in Pattaya, Thailand!!!!!!

Thailand Trip - Day Two

2008-03-05T19:37:00.016+08:00

Second day.

Temple of Golden Buddha.

Photos of Old City of Siam.

Girl stuff. Shop. Shop. Shop and never want to drop.

Then we found Jane's father. Fyi, Jane is Tarzan's wife.

Its made of real gold.

This is not made of gold. Just some gold paper sticked onto the statue.

Behind her is the fortune telling machine. So advanced right.

The three monks. People in Thailand believe that if you stick the golden paper onto any part of the body of the monks, that part of your body that is aching or having problem will heal. Like seriously.

Grand Palace. We did not go to the Grand Palace because the King's sister just passed away and it is closed for visitation in conjunction of the mourning period.

This is where you can get whole sales product at a very cheap price. Like super cheap. (Forget the name of the building. If I'm not mistaken, its York or something like that)

City of Bangkok.

On our way to boat ride to Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn.

Them in the boat. Notice that guy. I think he is checking on my sisters. Maybe my mum.

I don't have any idea what he is. Maybe a policeman, postman, schoolboy, or whatever. But from the look of it, I think he is a postman.

Before we enter, our tour guide brief us on the history of Wat Arun. I look like I am concentrating but actually I am not.

This is taken by bro. The one below is taken by me. Which one nicer? I think mine is.

We only climbed halfway cause first, its too high up and second, my little sister is afraid.

Then we went for traditional costume photo shoot. That is when a Japanese miang man came up to my sisters and keep on saying 'Kawaii'. He even pinch on my sister's (Kath's) chin.

Not enough with one photo. He asked for a solo one to one photo. Eww.

I present you the funniest couple ever.

That's my ride. Chewah...no la. That's a pink taxi. I like.

Then after, we went to Gem Gallery but did not get anything there cause its kinda expensive.

After Gem Gallery, we move on to Pattaya. We had our dinner there.

My name's on billboard!!! haha.

After we checked in. We went to Alcazar Show, which is the lady boy show. The show is nice. Not as how people always describe. Its not gross at all and I can say 99% of the lady boy are prettier than us girls.

After the show, we get to take photos with them but you have to give them tips. I gave this one 200baht which is RM20. And it is not necessary to give that much. Its all because my brother got the wrong information. The RM20 is suppose for those who don't have any camera. But then, I'm fine with the tips caused I really feel sad for this one. No one want to take photos with him/her and he/she started to tears. I pity her alot.

This one ala ala Paris Hilton.

This one is pretty. I bet you won't know he/she is a lady boy if you see him/her around town.

Bro got the prettiest one. But his/her voice....speechless.

Thailand Trip - Day One

2008-03-05T00:41:00.008+08:00

This year we have break the tradition. Chinese New Year was celebrated not here in Kuching but instead we went to Bangkok, Thailand.

It was our first experience to stayed overnight in the airport. We took off to Kuala Lumpur on 3rd February 2008. Our flight supposed to be scheduled at 950pm. But we were told by the AirAsia that it is rescheduled to 1130pm, which is a good thing for us as we do not have to stay so long in LCCT for our flight to Bangkok next morning.

It feels good to go on board with families. The feeling is just so different. I always fly alone and the feeling is sad, cause you don't know what to do. And if there's someone sitting next to you, you have to pretend to sleep so he/she won't talk to you and you can ignore anything he/she do.

We reached Bangkok Airport around 955am (Bangkok Time). Fyi, Bangkok is one hour behind us.

When travel with Dad, everything have to be Fast! Fast! Fast! and Fast! We didn't even have time to take photos in the airport. If you can see (down), Dad is way in front of us and he keep looking at us and give us that signal to move faster. I just don't know why sometime Dad can be so 'kiasu' and 'kan cheong'. Tho' it gets on our nerves at times, it is still fun cause we get to make fun and laugh at his kiasuness.

We checked into the hotel around noon time and wash up a little and down we go to explore the Siam City. It was not tour guided on our first day in Bangkok. So we have to explore on our own. We took SkyTrain (our Monorail in Malaysia) to CentralWorld. One of the biggest shopping mall in Bangkok.

On our way to CentralWorld, we saw people doing their prayer. Like in the middle of the city.

Parent admiring Bangkok!

The taxis in Bangkok are so colourful.

Then we went for lunch.

The menu is so attractive. Thailand people are very creative. They have "Noodle Girl" and "Noodle Boy". And the portion differ.

Every drinks comes with Orchids.

With Mama.

After lunch, Mama treat us Gellato.

Then everyone got tired, so we sat in the middle of the mall and take photos. Then everyone started to get on each other's tail and some got pissed and refuse to talk. So Mama said "Let just go back to the Hotel and take a rest". Everyone agree, so off we go back to the Hotel.

The very famous motor taxi of Thailand. "Tuk-Tuk".

After resting, we got up for dinner. It was then we met up with our tour guide, Mr Prai. First night, dinner was great but didn't manage to take any photos of the food caused everyone are so kebuluran. This is all because of the massive traffic jam. We stayed at the same spot for nearly 2 hours. Dad and Bro get to walked 300m to the nearest mall for toilet break (someone had a back stomache. haha) and back to our ride which take another 300m. That is how bad the traffic jam in Bangkok. We should be lucky Kuching is not that bad.

Bali Trip - Last Day

2008-02-23T15:49:00.010+08:00

We woke up after 2 hours sleep. 3 hours for May caused she slept earlier than me. Me busy calculating money spent for the day.

We went down to the beach at 7am and took photos. People in Bali really love their beach.

Spot any cute guy? I don't there is any.

Me looking nerdy early in the morning.

I'm loving it.

Happy chick with happy waves!

Caught by May! What a view.

Cherry jet skiing!

Do I look like I'm surfing? I believe I do.

Again for the zillion time. THE BLUE SKY IS SO NICE! (Bitch* who commented me in blog.com, just suck ass!)

Me and my besties, May!

I took it for her!

Guy walking his dog!

Here comes the John Deere scooping the rubbish!

Pizza Hut in Bali is so big. Okay, I am starting to sound dorky here.

Then we went back for breakfast in the hotel and we saw Elton John. [Sorry, photo quality is not so good cause I got so ''kan cheong" when I saw my crush walk by. Long story!]

The most blings guitar in Hard Rock. By KISS!

Bon Jovi's guitar.

Then I ride on a yellow submarine with The Beatles.

In front of my room!

Got tired after that. So we chill by the pool side.

This is my first time seeing my own forehead so clear. No pimples or stuff like that.

Then after checking out at 12 noon. We went for lunch and foot massage.

Look as if I am kicking the girl's VJJ!

Then we walked and chill around Kuta and went back to hotel to wait for our ride to airport. And we discovered the lobby's toilet look so nice, we can't help but to camwhore inside.

Final one! a very nice view of the hotel's garden.

Bali Trip - Day Two - Part Two

2008-02-23T12:18:00.008+08:00

On our way to Bedugul, we stop by to take photo of the abandoned spa resort. It is belong to the son of Suharto, Tommy. If its not closed down, I will definitely stay there cause it look so ancient and very the antique. And of cause a little spooky, which I don't mind cause it create the challenges in managing own emotion. wtf.

The abandoned spa resort! [I don't know why my font is underline.]

You can see things like this everywhere. Even in the middle of the road.

We had lunch here.

Then we reach Bedugul. The weather is chilling. Feel good. Walk path to the lake.

On the way in, there is one Buddhist temple which they called it Pagoda.

The temple beside the lake. Hinduism.

The lake with blossom flowers on the walkway.

The flower hanging on the tree is called 'Bunga Trumpet' but the local called it 'Kecubung'. According to Mr Wayan, our tour guide. One can get high just by sniffing the flower. Cheap way to get high huh.

Old vespa. Is that what you call it?

After Bedugul, we head to the Palace Temple. This is where my camera battery go flat. Only manage to take few photos and there goes my camera, sleeping comfortably in my bag.

Look at the sky, it look so nice. So blue. Well, just so nice. (Can I still say that?)

According to Mr Wayan, the Royal generation is still staying in the palace beside the temple. But they do not have any ruling power anymore. They live like a normal people. Going to work in the office and stuff. But they are damn rich.

They even have a water fountain (mini one) on the way in to the temple. How nice!

The entrance gate of the temple.

We walked round the temple cause we are not allowed to go into the temple. Unless, you are there for ritual. So I peep into the temple and this is what I got. Btw, the gate around the temple is only up to my chest. So go figure.

The small art gallery beside the temple.

After our tour, we went for Bali massage and spa. Did not get to take any photo. May took a few photo but I haven't get the chance to edit it. The Bali massage plus spa only cost us RM110 for two hours. Will write more when I load those photos.

Then, the driver from the Spa sent us back and we sang in the van with him. We are just bored.

Reached hotel around 7pm. Then we went out for our dinner and do some shopping. We passed by some shops offering hand/foot massage and realised that they offer manicure and pedicure. Could not resist the temptation, we walked in and had our manicure and pedicure. And it is so cheap if we compare to Kuching's price. It only cost me RM30 for both manicure and pedicure.

After pampering ourself, we walked back to our hotel and reached around 930pm. We rush to get ready for our plan to visit Bali's club. By the time we are done, its already 12am. Thinking that we both might not have enough time to have fun, we walked as fast as we could. First we head to "The Wave" to learned that the band is boring. So we walked back to "Hard Rock" instead. Since we stay in Hard Rock Hotel, why don't we just hang out there. So there goes.

Heh~ We even manage to snap some photos before we went to the club.

The Mexican Beer I bought. Taste superb.

While I enjoy myself, May had a thing or two with the bass player of the band. And she keep having eye contact with him. When the parties over around 245am, May insisted to wait for the bassist cause she desperately want to take photo with him and get his contact. And she did it! Like usual, I became the camera girl.

His name is Alexander and he is from Philippines. He is coming down to KL's Hard Rock in August. And I think May will definitely give him a visit.

Walking back to our hotel room, we could not resist the temptation again. There goes two lonely bird, 3am in the morning, taking photo with the big guitar in front of the hotel.

Me surfing!

And then we got lost!

Back to our hotel room, we still can't help it. We camwhore again!

And I wish I am this slim in real life. [I have hold my breath for few minutes to get this photo. Sigh!]

Bali Trip - Day Two - Monkey Forest

2008-01-30T22:40:00.000+08:00

After Tanah Lot, Mr Wayan (our Tour Guide) took us to Monkey Forest. He advised us not to bring our bag down and only bring camera because the Monkeys will snatch our belongings. Fearing so, we left our bag in the tour van and off we go to Monkey Forest. Deep down, we are very worried that someone will disturb our stuff and steal our passports, handphones, etc. But thank God, the tour guide and driver are a very responsible person and keep Bali in a clean image.

Entrance gate to Monkey Forest. See that monkey joining the group of Indonesian/Japanese tourists.

A monkey welcoming us with the most replusive sitting posture.

Then you can see monkey everywhere.

Here!

and here!

and here again! (This one is so disgusting. Bright day light, and he is already high on something. zoom in the pic, and you'll get what I mean)

There is actually a group of monkey dangling around the tree.

Pregnant monkey!

I dare not go near the monkey!

Damn! I am so GOOD in making fun of myself!
Ok, I had enough! Serious time...

Temple in the Monkey Forest.

See that monkey in the middle of the road blocking our van!

Bali Trip - Day Two - Tanah Lot

2008-01-29T20:34:00.000+08:00

On our second day in Bali, we booked a day tour to Tanah Lot and Bedugul. The tour is worth our money cause we were brought to four different places namely, Tanah Lot, Monkey Forest, Ulun Danu (Bedugul) and Palace Temple. And it only cost us RM100 per pax. Whats more, the lunch is included.

[Facts on Tanah Lot are adapted from this here.]

From the village of Marga, the trip west returns to the main route leading to Tabanan. At the crossroads of Kediri, a side-road branches to the sea, ending on a green hill which slopes down to the beach and to the remarkable temple of Tanah Lot, suspended on a huge rock offshore. Set apart from the land by a stone basin, the rock has been carved by incoming tides. Tanah Lot, with its solitary black towers and tufts of foliage spilling over the cliffs, recalls the delicacy of a Chinese painting. If hearsay is to be believed, there dwells inside one of the shrines at Tanah Lot a huge snake, discreetly left undisturbed by the Balinese.

Although a small sanctuary, Tanah Lot is linked to a series of sea temples on the south coast of Bali: Pura Sakenan, Pura Ulu Watu, Pura Rambut Siwi and Pura Peti tenget. All these temples are related to the principal mountain sanctuaries: Besakih at Gunung Agung, Pura Batur at Batur and Plura Luhur at Mt. Batukau. The upland temples venerate deities associated with mountains and mountain lakes, while the sea temples include homage to the guardian spirits of the sea within their ritual. These main temples are often listed with the sad-kahyangan the six holy "national" temples, which exact tribute from all Balinese. The chronicles attribute the temple at Tanah Lot to the 16th century priest Nirartha.

This Temple was built in the 15th century by the priest, Pedanda Bahu Rawuh or Danghyang Nirartha from Majapahit Jawa. Near this Temple there are several small and big shrines, the biggest one is Pekendungan Temple. There is a spring considered sacred not far from this temple.

Tanah Lot is 13 km from Tabanan is Beraban village. When the tide is low people can walk to the temple. It looks like a floating one if the tide is high. There are many caves under the temple lived by the peaceful sea snakes, which has white and black colors.

During my trip to Tanah Lot, I took 100 photos and by noon, my camera's battery died on me. *sob*sob*

Before entering the Tanah Lot Temple area.

Bats for photo taking. As in holding it while taking photos. One have to pay if interested for the photo taking session with the bats.

The entrance!

The Assembly Hall on the right side of the entrance gate.

My Favourite Photo!

Another Favourite Photo!

Far end, there is one temple. We have to walk from one end to reach to the end in order to get to the temple.

It suppose to be "DO NOT ENTER" rather than "DO NOT ENTRY" , right? Sometime direct translation really works for some people in some part of the world.

OK. To prove to you I was there. Here!

Photo of local villagers doing ritual praying.

Going down the slope to the sea temple. It was low tide that fine day.

That is the sea temple. Lot of people went there for blessing. It was believe the water from down the temple is a Holy Water in Hinduism. This is because it was the only place where we can find pure clean water in Bali.

Then we saw a tour guy whom we think is quite cute. So I pretend to take photo of the scenery but in actual fact I am taking his photo. However, he is not as man as how we thought he is. Photo explain!

Then we went for the HiIndu Blessing in the cave where the Holy Water is. And I donated 1,000 rupiah which is only 35 cents Malaysia Ringgit. wtf. I know I am a Christian. But wtf. I just want to experience things.

Then I saw an uncle who wore so smart to a sea side tour. That's very funny. So I took a photo of him, with the intention to show it to my mum. And then I realise there is also another funny freak photographer wannabe in the same photo. wtf.

Then I caught a guy taking off his shoes and I got no idea why. So I guess it must be Hong Kong Feet infection.

Guess whose reflection is these!

Going back!

Temporary tattoos for sale. It last up to 2 weeks and it only cost 5,000 rupiah that is RM1.75. Freaking cheap. But I did not get one of those cause I was wearing dress and I only want it done on my hips.

Then I saw an uncle checking out some Taiwanese chicks.

Then after, we stop to make keychains for relatives and friends.

While waiting for the lady to finish with May's keychains, I walk around and bought Balinese Traditional Headgear. And I made the Balinese Uncle to demonstrate to me how to tie it onto our head.

Last but not least, photo of a Balinese chick wannabe for ya'all.

More photos here.

Bali - Day one

2008-01-26T13:58:00.000+08:00

A few person has asked me to switch to blogspot and make it as my main blog as it is claim the most friendly blog website available. However, as a very loyal person (I know - self praised), I am still so in love with my blog.com and I do not want to switch to blogspot. But photo bucket limit in blog.com almost reached the quota limit and as a very stingy person, I do not want to pay for unlimited photo upload usage. So here I am, creating a blogspot account specially for my trip and travels journals.

I went to Bali with May a.k.a Miko on 18th January 2008 till 20th January 2008, to celebrate our 10th years friendship anniversary with my best friend, Siew May. We planned for anniversary trip together since last year and we came up with this trip to Bali. I took 450 photos during this trip and seriously I do not know how I will be able to upload all of it here. Then, I came up withthe idea of having a flickr.com and I hope it works.

So our first day to Bali was on 18th January 2008. We reached Denpasar International Airport sharp at 1.25pm. Lets the photo do the talking. Yatta!

Denpasar, Bali International Airport. Traditional temple lookalike garden on the left and right side of the arrival hall.

Us the happy chicks in Bali. Second photo showing some aunty's ass. Big and round ey.

Hard Rock Hotel, Bali is where we stay for our 3 days 2 nights vacation. That's the room. It is super cosy that I will come back again for a longer holiday.

The busy street of Kuta and the famous 'Kereta Kuda'. No we did not take a ride on the horse carriage cause at the end of our first day, we are left broke due to excessive buying of sun dress, beach dress, whatever dress you like to call it.

In Bali, you can see temple in every corner of the street. The first photo shows the temple beside the Bali Dynasty Hotel. Photo number two is the Centurion Mall. You can get brands like Topshop in there. No, I did not buy anything from Centurion. Like I said, I was broke by the first day of my trip. But it is ok, cause I am going back there again.

First photo: The street market.
Second photo: Kuta street.

Back to hotel around 630pm. Photos taken at the hotel entrance.

Hallway to my room. That is the dress I bought for only RM17.5o. Freaking cheap. And I realise I have a super power!

And then we went for swim. Look at the retard swimming. Heh~

Then we went back for a short nap so we will be energetic to club later that night. But ended up we both slept at 830pm. I was having hig fever and I took 5 tablets of Panadol that same night. May slept from 900pm till the next day without wake. She did not slept the night before. Thats explain why the long hours sleep.

Around 10pm, I woke up feeling super hungry so I order room service. 33,380 rupiah for beef burger. A mini one. Sound expensive but it is actually only RM12.

Then off to bed again. That conclude my day one in Bali.

Excuse me for the super boring narration.

More photos here.

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