It's day two today in Yan, Kedah. Everything is so calm here in this quaint town not far from the majestic Gunung Jerai in Kedah. Life is aid back; the refreshing sight of green paddy fields stretches as far as the eyes can see. An old farmer and wife suddenly came in view; carving a friendly smile that could melt one's heart.
Paddy fields and Gurung Jerai
Tukang jahit shop....they still do it the old fashion way
Fifty cents for a packet of nasi lemak!! No way you'd find these in KL
Yummmyyyy.....(just too bad that I don't take rice in the morning)No rush, no queues at the traffic light. An old Pak Cik came to us and patted on one of my team members. He asked us what's our business in this small town; distance away from where we hail. Upon relating to him our mission, came a satisfied look on his face; indicating that he was ever so grateful with our efforts in helping the local children in their learning.
Yes, that's our mission here - to open the children's eyes to technology and the wonders that they can explore once they overcome their inhibitions.
Yan children....believe in yourself. Yes, you can do it!!
6 comments:
Kedah does this to people... ;D
Jangan lupa jengok my Alor Setar and that SC restaurant tau.
Eh on top of Gunung Jerai, there is a nice resort and restaurant too. Go up lah! Sejuk sikit :)
Aunty Kay,
sing this in the tune of John Denver's Country Road:
...country road take me home
...to the place I belong
...fakir terbang..Jerai mountain
...take me home...country road...
Aunty Naz jangan teriaq no.... purrr...meow!
Wah Kay, look like time stood still in Yan. As a sentimentalist, I think it's lovely not to be spoilt by progress & development :))
I remembered paying 5 sen for a packet of nasi lemak or mee siam similar to that except it was wrapped in banana leaves. The newspaper wrapping with the inner plastic lining come much latter.
Have a safe drive.
Tommy
P/S - Those tukang jahit owner probably stays upstairs the shop. How lovely no need to rush & travel to work, save time & expenses :)
Naz,
Thanks for letting us know about SC. Bestttttt sangat!!
Dear CatIS,
Naz dah teriaq dah, nak-nak yesterday snow dok turun lagi kat tempat dia nun!! Kesian kat dia noo...you pulak suka sakat dia.
Dear Tommy,
I can't recall 5 sen for nasi lemak, but those Convent school days, we used to pay 20 sen a packet. Also wrapped in the banana leave. The sambal was heaven!! We ate til the last grain drop.
Yes, I'm sure the tukang jahit lives upstairs. Some of my Chinese friends who had shops like these those days, used to live upstairs their shop too. Often I wondered what was it like. Until one CNY I was invited to one shop house. Wahh...impressive lorr... the whole family is practically there.
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