Day 15
It was sad and quiet in this morning. We spoke a lot at our farewell dinner last night. All of us had a wonderful time together and we believed that our relationship will keep in touch. My group said that this was one of them best experience which has taught them many new visions for their life. Also I'm proud to bring them along and see the true color of Asia.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Day 13/14 Good bye Samui and Welcome to BKK
Day 13
Good morning. Today our beach party was over, It's time to said good bye to Samui. We stayed here for 4 Days and 3 nights which was quick for us that's mean we were happy !!! We headed off on the ferry & the scenery of South Thailand sea was fantastic and we agreed to sit behind the area of our ferry. Some walked up stairs to see view and took some pictures. Some tried Thai spicy noodle cup which could buy from small mini mart on ferry. Some just sat and listened some songs from their ipod. We arrived on main land in the beautiful evening. We got a great time in Samui. Then when our ferry was stop, we had to got on us quite fast to make sure we got our seat.
We got on our bus again to Train station. We got a long time till our train leaving, so we walked to local market where close to our restaurant and there was walking street market on every Friday evening. We couldn't wait for that. It was great to see Thai local people things in Thai local market to compared with Malaysian local market. One of my group said we need a week to tried all of this yummy food and all of us did agree with that too. Also just walking the streets was very interesting in that the local people changed street for all vehicles became many shops for shopping. We loved to see Thai students who were singing and dancing on stage near by walking street. We had dinner at local restaurant near by train station. We ordered Thai food which were our group favorite. After we were so full of food we carried all our big bags to stand by for our train on the platform. We sat and talked till train arrived. When we got on train, we saw that most of Thai passengers were sleeping and that's mean we shouldn't make loud noise. Some of us walked to restaurant cabin which open till 10 pm and got nice music. After that walked back to our bed and sleep!
Day 14:
Good morning! We woke up to a big voice from local seller who brings Phat Thai, Thai snacks, drinks and local gifts on train in the early morning, They walked from the first cabin till last cabin and for us it was our wake up call! . From our windows could see beautiful sightseeing along the way and it was present real Thai life style. Some tried to take pictures of Thai farmer which was so difficult when trian was moving! We loved to feel differences from rural to big city. We arrived on Sam Sean train station where was small train station and it was closer to our hotel. We took BKK taxis to our hotel and our hotel was only 3 minutes from Khao San Rd by walking. After we checked in and took a shower, we got on Long tail boat and discovered Bangkok canals. Thai people in the past used long tail boat and canals as travelling because we had no car and no road. My group enjoys sightseeing along canals tour. We saw many beautiful houses and also some Thai old people still fishing in the traditional way. We stopped at interesting temple in the middle of the canal to gave bread to cat fish.
There were a thousand of fish near this temple because Thai prople couldn't fishing and killed all animals around temple area and that's why many dogs and cats loved to stay with lovely Thai monks. Then we continued our journey to see beautiful temple where got Big Reclining Buddha and was the original Thai massage place. My group were impressed with the beautiful of Reclining Buddha.
After that we saw Chedi of 4 Kings. which is made from bricks and were decorated by Chinese bowl ware in green yellow blue and orange colors. Most of all we got amazing day in Bangkok!
Good morning. Today our beach party was over, It's time to said good bye to Samui. We stayed here for 4 Days and 3 nights which was quick for us that's mean we were happy !!! We headed off on the ferry & the scenery of South Thailand sea was fantastic and we agreed to sit behind the area of our ferry. Some walked up stairs to see view and took some pictures. Some tried Thai spicy noodle cup which could buy from small mini mart on ferry. Some just sat and listened some songs from their ipod. We arrived on main land in the beautiful evening. We got a great time in Samui. Then when our ferry was stop, we had to got on us quite fast to make sure we got our seat.
We got on our bus again to Train station. We got a long time till our train leaving, so we walked to local market where close to our restaurant and there was walking street market on every Friday evening. We couldn't wait for that. It was great to see Thai local people things in Thai local market to compared with Malaysian local market. One of my group said we need a week to tried all of this yummy food and all of us did agree with that too. Also just walking the streets was very interesting in that the local people changed street for all vehicles became many shops for shopping. We loved to see Thai students who were singing and dancing on stage near by walking street. We had dinner at local restaurant near by train station. We ordered Thai food which were our group favorite. After we were so full of food we carried all our big bags to stand by for our train on the platform. We sat and talked till train arrived. When we got on train, we saw that most of Thai passengers were sleeping and that's mean we shouldn't make loud noise. Some of us walked to restaurant cabin which open till 10 pm and got nice music. After that walked back to our bed and sleep!Day 14:
Good morning! We woke up to a big voice from local seller who brings Phat Thai, Thai snacks, drinks and local gifts on train in the early morning, They walked from the first cabin till last cabin and for us it was our wake up call! . From our windows could see beautiful sightseeing along the way and it was present real Thai life style. Some tried to take pictures of Thai farmer which was so difficult when trian was moving! We loved to feel differences from rural to big city. We arrived on Sam Sean train station where was small train station and it was closer to our hotel. We took BKK taxis to our hotel and our hotel was only 3 minutes from Khao San Rd by walking. After we checked in and took a shower, we got on Long tail boat and discovered Bangkok canals. Thai people in the past used long tail boat and canals as travelling because we had no car and no road. My group enjoys sightseeing along canals tour. We saw many beautiful houses and also some Thai old people still fishing in the traditional way. We stopped at interesting temple in the middle of the canal to gave bread to cat fish.
There were a thousand of fish near this temple because Thai prople couldn't fishing and killed all animals around temple area and that's why many dogs and cats loved to stay with lovely Thai monks. Then we continued our journey to see beautiful temple where got Big Reclining Buddha and was the original Thai massage place. My group were impressed with the beautiful of Reclining Buddha.
After that we saw Chedi of 4 Kings. which is made from bricks and were decorated by Chinese bowl ware in green yellow blue and orange colors. Most of all we got amazing day in Bangkok! Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 11/12 - Speed boat to Ang Thong Marine Park
Day 11:
Good morning with an early and beautiful day on Samui Island. We got on mini van to Chawang pear. Our speed boat was nice and big. We got unlimited soft drinking on this boat but not beer. Wow! Today the weather was fantastic. Wind wasn't too strong and wasn't too big a wave. Before we started snorkeling, our captain stopped our boat and showed us an interesting island
which looked like money and another one looked like lion but some said like an elephant! My group took many pictures. The next stop was "Wow Island" where was wonderful spot for snorkeling. Everyone are ready to do snorkeling and see many kind of beautiful fish and colorful coral in this afternoon but before we jumped in we didn't forget to put sunscreen on. We got 1 hour to do snorkeling. After we got back on board we received nice and cool soft drinks to refresh us from local guide. Next our speed boat leaded us to Ang Thong Marine Park which is the big highlight in Samui area.
This island had a green lagoon in the middle and beautiful view point that we could take panoramic pictures. Next was our lunch time and it was sweet and sour chicken, spring rolls, chicken curry and fresh fruits. After lunch we put our towels on soft sand under coconut trees and lay down to sleeping while our local guide prepared our kayaks and paddles. When we heard signal voice from our guide that mean 'kayak time'! We couldn't wait, so grab paddle and got on kayak. It was warm but so nice to see many fish under our kayak. It took 1 hour for kayak and then time to went back from Ang Thong Marine park and swimming with many small and cute fish. My group loved kayaking in beautiful weather without any big waves. When we got back in our hotel some of us went to swimming which was great. We had dinner tonight at Thai local sea food restaurant and our table is just on the beach with a fantastic view. Today my group gets to explore the city by themselves. Some do to Thai massage after our kayaking! Some sit under big umbrella on the beautiful beach and read novels. Some take Thai cooking course and will soon know that Thai food cooking isn't easy. Others swim in hotel pool and drink some cocktails. They all came home so tired! We just went out for a group dinner in Chawang beach and I suggest them traditional dishes with just a small amount of spice to start. My group also enjoyed a lady boy show. It's interesting!
Day 9 / 10 - Thailand: The land of smiles!
Day 9:
Today my group got to do some amazing site-seeing along the way from Penang to Nakorn Sritammaraj in Thailand. We can feel differences between the two cultures. The first Thai food we try is so 'aroi'! (delicious in Thai ). We visit and watch a shadow puppet and see an original performance by Thai master who used to do shows for our Thai King. My group surprised that there are many voices during the show but only one man behind the scenes!
Day 10:
We get on a Song Taew (local truck taxi ) to Phra Mahathat temple. Today is the first time to see beautiful Thai bay sea and my group enjoy surrounding on the ferry to Samui Island. We go to swim in the afternoon with soft sunshine. My group enjoy the sunset and have dinner at the same time. Walking on soft sand after dinner with a nice wind isso relaxing after the long day.
Thai shadow Puppet.
Thai Master of Shadow Puppet.
Wat Phra Mahatad Chedi.
Stairs to Big Chedi.
Ferry to Samui.
Grand Father and Grand Mother Rocks.
Samui in the evening.
Lady Boy Show onChawang Beach.
Day 7/8 - Let's go to Penang
Day 7:
Early day and it's sad time for us to say good bye to our Malay family. We get on bus at Kuala Kangsa city and visit Royal mosque, Soltan palace, Perak river and local market. We see the longest brigde in Southeast Asia from mainland to George town. We walk to Khoo Kong si and look at many old temples around Geoge town. My group loves to see sunrise at fisherman village in the wonderful morning time.
Day 8:
Early day and it's sad time for us to say good bye to our Malay family. We get on bus at Kuala Kangsa city and visit Royal mosque, Soltan palace, Perak river and local market. We see the longest brigde in Southeast Asia from mainland to George town. We walk to Khoo Kong si and look at many old temples around Geoge town. My group loves to see sunrise at fisherman village in the wonderful morning time.
Day 8:
Gorge Town in Penang
Khoo Kong Si in Penang
Royal Mosque in Kuala Kangsa
Duku Indian breakfast in Penang.
Day5/6 - Experiencing Malaysian real life in Bukit Kantang Homestay
Day 5:
We take public bus to Taiping but we get off at Bukit kangtang. Nice to see my group sit with locals and get to have small chat to learn some real culture. It took 4 hours to get there. We had a small meeting with our family and we can't wait for our Malaysian dinner. So onto our 1st dinner Malaysian style AND they surprise us with that Malaysians eat with right hand. No spoon! and the meal is 'super Sedap Sedap!' which means delicious in Bahasa Malay. After dinner my group gets to swim in Hot springs where you can't wear swimming suite but have to wear long pants and cover shoulder because this is an islamic village. The hot springs refreshed my group.
Day 6:
Today we went to the Ibrahim museum and learnt how to make charcoal in the traditional way and see the biggest mangrove forest in Malaysia. In the evening we checked tasting of Malaysia fruits. The King of the fruits is durian which is so smelly but so tasty!

We take public bus to Taiping but we get off at Bukit kangtang. Nice to see my group sit with locals and get to have small chat to learn some real culture. It took 4 hours to get there. We had a small meeting with our family and we can't wait for our Malaysian dinner. So onto our 1st dinner Malaysian style AND they surprise us with that Malaysians eat with right hand. No spoon! and the meal is 'super Sedap Sedap!' which means delicious in Bahasa Malay. After dinner my group gets to swim in Hot springs where you can't wear swimming suite but have to wear long pants and cover shoulder because this is an islamic village. The hot springs refreshed my group.Day 6:
Today we went to the Ibrahim museum and learnt how to make charcoal in the traditional way and see the biggest mangrove forest in Malaysia. In the evening we checked tasting of Malaysia fruits. The King of the fruits is durian which is so smelly but so tasty!After tasting fruits we go to local market that is open only on the weekend and its where local food, local drink and all local people all things are here. My group feel like doing an eating tour today. We Eat Eat and Eat! Sedap!
After dinner we chosed one guy and one girl to make mock wedding. All of us dress in Malaysian costume and start celemony together. It was not only us excitting but all of villagers came and join us. They started with Malay drums and sing a song. Then Leader of village inform Malay wedding to us. It's so wonderful.
Charcoal Factory in Bukit Kangtang
Bukitkangtang village.
Mock wedding in Malaysian style.
Mangrove forest.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Day 3/4 - Kuala Lumper: City of 'Merdeca' (Freedom)
Day 3:

Nice to start the beautiful day with 'Luk Sa' which is a famous local food in Malaysia. Then we jumped on public bus to KL.We made it to Kuala Lumpur and my group did a local tour of the city to see the sights. We went to National Monument where reminded soldiers in Communist war, National Mosque where is the biggest mosque in Malaysia and could support 8000 prayers every Friday evening. For National Mosque we had to wear politely dress and for someone was not polite enough officer will put a violet dress on you! Batu Cave is where the famous Indian temple and Pewter Factory is. In the evening we walked to central market where we could find all original products from all states in Malaysia and this place even had a fish spa. My group loved the fish spa - they said it feel ticklish but just in few minutes and their feet became soft and clean. So it's work!
Next we walked to Merdeca Sqare and there are many important buildings around. For example Abdun Samak building which is old Parliament, Post office, the ex highest pillar in the world which is 100m. high amd am old history museum. After that we took the KL sky train to the Twin Towers to take a picture in the night time. My group had dinner at KL tower and our accommodation is located in the middle of China town. That means shopping time! It is very different to Melaka!
Day 4:
The next day my group gets to explore the city by themselves. Some go to the big mall, in the 2nd tallest building in the world! Others went to the market and bargained on Petaling Street. They all came home so tired! We just went out for a group dinner in town and I helped people order lots of traditional dishes and we all shared them. We had a lot to chat about after our big day...
China Town in KL.
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