Melaka

We hit Melaka two years ago with eek and his friend Ky for the Ds' wedding ceremony. We took the opportunity to holiday in the town and it was a trip consisting of fast rides (with a close shave), overwhelming quantities of food, loads of time on foot and good company. Though we didn't meet Ky until the trip, I must say we got along very well and today, memories of the trip are still vivid in my mind. The stay at the local Peranakan hotel was the highlight and this was how we looked back then, our carefree selves.


Two years later, we revisited Melaka with a new addition. I suppose other than the constant ride of 110km and the difference in the company and accommodation, nothing much has really changed. We still spent loads of time on foot (with gabe on wheels of course), travelling around the central parts of the town, dashing across traffic in as safe a manner for the boy as possible (ok... a bit of an irony), and shopping and eating! Boy... were we eating ; )

I'd put together a small mental list of food to put into our tummies. For one, the chicken rice balls at the river where the OCBC bank is located is number one on my list. Two years ago we reached the shop at past 1pm and was told that it was all sold out. Never again will I make that mistake. Hence, we got the company together and reached before noon in order to taste the yummilicious chicken and the accompanying rice balls. Do not be deceived by the red-shop rival, which has its branches strewn across the town. You simply cannot compromise on such things. Next on the list was the satay with the special pineapple sauce. A director of a local QS firm had taken us there when we went to Melaka on some official business. Finishing with some local dessert, spicy noodles and roadside char kway tiao, I suppose this trip has satisfied my tummy pretty much haha. Looking forward to more trips with the family, and friends in the future.