RIVER CAFE, Segamat

River Cafe, Segamat by the river along Jalan Sultan

River Cafe, Segamat at nite... nice place to chill out

River Cafe, Segamat is an old shop house that hasn't loose it charms

Segamat is a small quaint town just by the border of Johor and Melaka. Life is easy and everybody knows everybody there. It's a place where you can find peace and serenity that is lost in other big cities. People here tend to take things at slower pace and time seems to slow down. There's many interesting places that you can find here like old row of pre-war shop houses, cute shops selling items we used to have during childhood days and little wooden stalls that sells snacks. A place i find interesting is this little cafe called River Cafe, Segamat just opposite the river along Jalan Sultan. It's a nice place to chilled out day or nite and have a bite or drinks while the rest of the world goes on with their busy lives. There's even a little garden setting at the back for a more private chit chat and gossiping. All the decor here are collections from the owner over the years and from all over the places. Food and drinks here are mainly of the Taiwanese, Indonesian, local and with a few western menu thrown in. You may find the food simple but its really interesting and good. I have to say that you can't find it anywhere else in Segamat. Prices here are reasonable and the food lives up to their expectation. Having a drink and food with your friends here really do makes you forget bout the rest of the mad world but if you are still hunger for the outside world, there's free Wifi for those urbanites junkies. Next time if u feel like to escape from the cities, just drop by Segamat and stop by River Cafe, Segamat for a different feeling. No regrets!

the back garden seating with all the design by the owner

this mirror was passed down from generations

these ducks were flown all the way from Australia

a vase aquarium with fishes as the base of the table

tom yam fried bee hoon

ma lak noodle which is REALLY SPICY!

nasi indonesia which has juicy chicken marinated in special sauce

green tea with lemon which is very refreshing

kam kuat with green apple - very appertising

the owner (Desmond Lee) & me

BALI

Bali... ahh.... The name itself will provoke a sense of serenity and relaxation. That's what i felt when i touch down on Bali. Bali is a place of mystical legends and a place full of sun and sea. A short visit will not justify that you have been there. You really need to explore the island and its surrounding. Indulge on the rich culture and food. There are so much to be digest here and you'll leave the place satisfied or maybe you won't even leave. I'm coming back to Bali again next year. Don't cry for me BALI!

a paradise on earth!

the villa that i stayed in Bali... nice and elegant

Tanah Lot, one of the many place you must visit

Uluwatu, one of the many important religious places in Bali

the luscious green padi field that dotted around Bali

the courtyard of the Royal residence of the Balinese King

sunset at Uluwatu

sunset dinner at Jimbara, very romantic and the seafood was great

a corn peddler by the beach... nice posed for a photo

BBQ corn anyone? very juicy and sweet!

this is not a worshipping ritual.... its Kecak dance, a folklore dance with no music and just chanting

this is the damn monkey that stole my specs and ate it.... hope he will get lots and lots of stomach ache

morning breakfast at the villa, energy to fuel up the day

lunch of traditional Balinese fare

the Pig place that you must visit if in Bali, its at Ubub next to the Royal Palace

a pig that feed the whole village

dinner of seafood by the beach

its party and party the night away.... there's Christina and Whitney!

dancing queen!!

a bleesing from Bali

SEMPADI

Just a day relaxing at Sempadi. Enjoy the pictures as it speaks a thousand words.....

PARKCITY MALL

new spanking mall

1st Thing i do when i arrived back in Bintulu is a visit to Parkcity Mall near Parkcity here. A new spanking mall for the folks here since there aren't any proper mal here yet. Nothing much to see as not many outlets has open yet.

this is wher i had my dinner

I stop by at Marrybrown to have my dinner and went to New World Mart to get some groceries. There are a few new players here that can't even be found in Kuching yet like Samuel&Kevin and Baleno. A good mall with good prospect if they managed it properly. At last i won't be bored here anymore. A sign of relief!

the place i got my groceries

BUKIT AUP

the hiking trail

Bukit Aup is situated not far from Sibu’s old airport. It’s a place for the old and young to relax and enjoying the fresh air and environment. The old come here to take a relaxing stroll or just sit by the pond and take in the fresh air. The young come here to jog or hike up the many hills around the area. There’s even a children playground for the little ones or those who felt really young at heart.

canteen on stilts over the lake

sloping hills, green grass, peaceful lake

i think Jack Sparrow' Black Pearl just crashed underneath the suspension bridge

no fishing here

hike up the hill and you'll be rewarded with THE VIEW

The many ponds are filled with varieties of fish and you can buy pieces of bread to feed them from the canteen. Although there are many fishes around, fishing is prohibited here but that doesn’t mean that you got nothing to do here. Hike up the hills to the top and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Sibu and beyond or cross the suspension bridge over the lake. By the time you finished all the trails, you can just relax and have a glass of cool refreshing drink at the canteen.

relax at the canteen after a long hike

sunset at Bukit Aup