School Trip to Malacca

Anticipating the arrival for this trip lasted more than 3 whole gruesome weeks with some very bad things happening in between. The morning of the trip brought a somewhat excited and exhausted me to the steps leading to PGC.
* yawn *

Bus ride was OK. I exchanged places with Zhen to chill by the window. It did good and I was calmed enough to not hop off the bus. :)

Reaching Malacca and checking into Baba House was alright. The whole first part of the day went according to plan in a pretty organised manner. Lunch came and went. Chicken rice ball was discarded for an important matter to attend to, buying a brick. The brick incident was something unexpected and definitely a memory to store.

The sun mercilessly pierced at us. We continued our battle to explore art galleries after art galleries and more historical sites. Wildflowers caught my attention. I captured their beauty at peace. A teeny bit of shopping soothed my nerves. I love spending even though I know it's bad for me these days.

The last art gallery was awesome. They had great flowers and dengue mosquitoes. Interesting. The art pieces were great. Took some 'family portrait' of our 'over-so-confusing' MSC blood relations.

Drinks at Limau- Limau chilled us while we sat under partial shelter as thick fruit lassi (or whatever the others ordered) soothed our throats. Pictures. More pictures.

Heading back to the hotel, we showered, individually of course. Gerald came awhile later with his friend Daniel from Sabah. Dinner was sate celup that I was not particularly a fan of so I controlled my appetite. Gerald and Daniel are good company. The whole troop were heading to Makhota Parade which was not our cups of tea so a few of us headed back to the hotel which was supposedly very far away, according to my temporary-Malaccan friends. It was actually just around a bend and along the road. Gee. 'Cho Tai Ti', 'Uno'.. a shower.. off we go to Harper's by the river.

It's sad to say but this was the highlight of the trip for me. I guess it's the booze, and the company- everyone at ease. We drank and played hand games and I just let my mind rest and everything just seemed so beautiful. I am not intoxicated while I relate this piece of memory. It was truly an enchanting moment for me.

Zenn, I found out is actually a very charming person to hang out with. A brotherly figure, chattable pal and relaxing partner to chill with. Was glad he joined our company for drinks during the afternoon and that evening.

Gerald was (and is) charming and electrifying. Sweet in his own ways. Justine, Zhen and Caryn were just great sisters to have around as the night slipped the day past. Rick turned 21 today. We gave him booze. :)

A walk back to the hotel gently brought the day to a halt. It was time to lay our heads down and so we did.

(Note : A day’s entry for September 28th, 2005)

The story will continue after more rest. Please stay tuned.