We were in Terengganu from 18 to 21st of March 09, which was on the school holiday and Mak's birthday on the 20th March. Mak, the gals, K. Ina and her kids, my friend Shima and her kids. 3 families, lead by 4 ladies....hahahha..women power!! It has been quite a while since the last time i was in Terengganu and the gals'
first time. It was still beautiful, as i remembered it, especially the beach route...and of course, the development done to the cbd. It was like going into a new town...
Sutra Beach Resort was our choice the first 2 days, then to K. Ina's brother's house. The resort was nice, with big swimming pool and Malay architecture. However, it looked like it has been a bit neglected by the management...I was right when told by a staff there that a new management had just took over....hhmm!!
The children had fun in the pool, while mak, K. Ina and me had fun shopping at the famous Pasar Payang in Kuala Terengganu. Lots of batik, hand craft and local kuih's... There, we met Uncle Abi, Mak's long time classmate, who treated us the whole day, from the kuih to lunch...Tq Uncle Abi!
One thing alarmed me in Terengganu was the coastal 'hakisan', which made the beach not desirable to swim in. I remembered playing by the beach and swimming whenever Abah brought us back to see Atuk in Malacca and Dengkil from Kelantan. Now a days, the kids are safer swimming in the pool than the ocean. Well, lets see what the government will do about it.
Pantai Batu Buruk is the same too...I just love the scene of children and adults playing kites, horses, playground and people just lazying around by the beach. It was a great day to be outside, to appreciate Allah's creations and to preserve it for our children.
There are lots of other attractions to visit, such as the Taman Tamadun Islam, Masjid Terapung in Kuala Ibai, the new airport, Pantai Ketapang, NorAlfa Batik Complex, the Equestrian Resort, Waterfront, Losong, Istana Maziah and of course the Bazaar Warisan, right infront of Pasar Payang. And not to forget the food...nasi kerabu, nasi dagang and seafood goreng by the beach!
By day 4, the kids are so tanned and tired...
We will definitely come back to Terengganu....InsyaAllah.
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