Highland Holiday

We were in Cameron Highlands from 29 Sept - 1 Oct 2008. Mum & Dad were with us. It was Julian's second trip. He was last there about a year ago when he was 4 months old.

Accomodation: Star Regency Apartments in Brincang.
Weather conditions: Generally wet and windy. Thus quite cold.

Day 1:
Arrived almost lunch time. Checked in then fed Julian. Went to Kasimanis to buy jam (a friend recommended their strawberry jam, so we're giving it a try). Stopped by Bala's chalet to have a look at the place. Then proceeded to Tanah Rata for lunch and some shopping. After that went back to the apartment for a rest. In the evening, Julian went for his first pasar malam experience. Dinner was at a restaurant in Brinchang - not very impressive.


[Deep fried "golden needles" and watercress: Something new at the pasar malam]

Day 2:
Visited the Big Red Strawberry Farm just next to Cactus Valley. Julian enjoyed transferring pot stands from a box into the big flower pot next to it. He also enjoyed sitting in the kiddie rides. He wasn't much of a botanist at this age! Back in Tanah Rata for lunch at Schwabing Haus Inn - a German restaurant we've wanted to try for some time now. (Review in a separate post.) Plans to visit MARDI were thwarted by rain. A visit to Bharat tea house was next. A must because we took Julian there last year, too, and wanted to do a 'repeat' photo. Evening saw us at the pasar malam again. This time we bought some souvenirs. Bought Julian a big strawberry ball which he'd been eyeing since Day 1. Dinner was at Country Lodge, just at the edge of Brinchang town - a definite improvement from the previous night's dinner. Then it was playtime for Julian back at the apartment.


[The Shop Assistant: Expert at moving pot stands]


[Riding the Highland Bronco Fish: No mean feat]


[Pasar Malam: Notice the big strawberry ball?]

Day 3:
Checked out at around 10.30am. Camerons was beginning to be swarmed by holiday makers for the Hari Raya break. Went to Sungei Palas Boh plantation. Left around noon. Were happy to be on our side of the road as the other side was quite jammed leading into town. Lunch was in Simpang Pulai. We had Bah Kut Teh noodles - delicious! On the way home, we stopped to buy lemang. We celebrated Hari Raya in the evening with lemang and homecooked chicken rendang :-) Yummy!


[Julian with his Grandpa and Grandma at Sungei Palas Boh Plantation]