After disembarking our boat in Marang, we had to find a cheap and reliable mode of transportation to get to Kuala Terengganu where we will board our KL bounded bus. It was still raining at that time and we totally had no idea as to where to get a cab or a bus. We lingered around the drop off point, following some of the crowd. Many taxi touts were seen approaching us, offering us various rates and lying to us, stating no buses ply the Marang-KT route. I didn't believe it as I knew that fare cost RM1. So it's quite impossible that the bus won't come. Fortunately, this group of Malays overheard our conversation and discussion that they offered to give us a lift. I was elated. After all, it was still raining and we might not make it in time to do some last minute shopping in Kuala Terengganu, famed for its local delicacies and seafood products.
The humble Malaysians who made it a memorable trip for us. More people like these should exist in Malaysia.
The journey to Kuala Terengganu was rather interesting. I kept myself glued to the window, observing the scenery on the eastern coast of Malaysia which is uniquely different than the city I live in. Occasionally, a young Malay gentleman who hails from Kuantan would create some conversation with me. He's a very friendly guy, curious to know what we did in Kapas and why were we there. The journey took about half and hour and we soon found ourselves in the recently declared city of Kuala Terengganu. I had high expectations on this city, claimed to be the most developed city on the eastern coast of the peninsula. It's also the host city of the annual monsoon cup, and the homeland of our current YDP Agong.
A roundabout with a giant replica of the Terengganu Inscription Stone
We were dropped off in front of the Royal Palace, one of the many palaces belonging to the king. We made our way to Pasar Payang on the banks of the Terengganu River in the slight drizzle. Passed by the recently constructed Waterfront Heritage Bazaar but it didn't look as appealing as it did in adverts. Pasar Payang sells almost everything from wet items to souvenirs and snack making it appeasing to both locals and tourist. It's the perfect place to do last minute shopping and buy Terengganu's renowned keropok lekor.
waterfront heritage bazaar
eager beavers
camwhore
Sean and I came across this booth selling local medicine with its producer's face stuck to the bottle like a future presidential candidate. Then I realised there was a jar filled with a clear yellow liquid with some wriggling creatures better known as giant leeches. That was before I read several ridiculous articles, one of it claiming that those leeches are better than viagra. =.="
The dry market
The wet market
The snack market
We obviously spent most of our times at the snack market coz' we weren't looking for anything but snacks. We bought two types of lekor namely the long, thick and juicy one and the thin crispy one. It was extremely cheap compared to the roadside vendors in KL.
There were loads and loads of snacks and plenty of stalls to choose from although most of them are selling the same thing. They had dodols, crackers, peanuts, pickles, sweets and last but not least, turtle eggs. Yeah, despite all the conservation and efforts by NGOs and volunteers like myself, these *ssholes with a capital A are selling a bag of turtle eggs for only RM10. To make matters worse, practically every stall were selling them. Now I finally understood what they meant by "Pasar Payang has everything".
After shopping around, we indulged in Malaysia's favourite pastime which is eating. We decided to head to the bus terminal which is situated just around the corner.
The royal palace
the quaint streets of Kuala Terengganu
The city bus with its unique design meant attract tourists
A local fabric store
M for Malaysia. lol. McD's are seriously everywhere in Malaysia
Alast, we reached our final destination, walked round the building looking for its food centre which was actually right in front of us.
Came across many stalls selling shawls. I'm curious how are these people gona get rich if they all compete against each other.
Shawls, and more shawls.
We had a simple meal and relatively cheap one too. Fried rice never tasted so good.
At 1pm sharp again, our bus departed Kuala Terengganu which somewhat ended what we call a tiring but satisfying trip. Malaysian bus companies are getting more punctual it seems.
City centre
Crossing the Ibai River
The coastal highway stretching all the way to Cherating
Kapas Island and palm trees
Kapas Island and more palm trees
And even more palm trees in Cherating
Sunset somewhere in the middle of Peninsula Malaysia.
The humble Malaysians who made it a memorable trip for us. More people like these should exist in Malaysia.
The journey to Kuala Terengganu was rather interesting. I kept myself glued to the window, observing the scenery on the eastern coast of Malaysia which is uniquely different than the city I live in. Occasionally, a young Malay gentleman who hails from Kuantan would create some conversation with me. He's a very friendly guy, curious to know what we did in Kapas and why were we there. The journey took about half and hour and we soon found ourselves in the recently declared city of Kuala Terengganu. I had high expectations on this city, claimed to be the most developed city on the eastern coast of the peninsula. It's also the host city of the annual monsoon cup, and the homeland of our current YDP Agong.
A roundabout with a giant replica of the Terengganu Inscription Stone
We were dropped off in front of the Royal Palace, one of the many palaces belonging to the king. We made our way to Pasar Payang on the banks of the Terengganu River in the slight drizzle. Passed by the recently constructed Waterfront Heritage Bazaar but it didn't look as appealing as it did in adverts. Pasar Payang sells almost everything from wet items to souvenirs and snack making it appeasing to both locals and tourist. It's the perfect place to do last minute shopping and buy Terengganu's renowned keropok lekor.
waterfront heritage bazaar
eager beavers
camwhore
Sean and I came across this booth selling local medicine with its producer's face stuck to the bottle like a future presidential candidate. Then I realised there was a jar filled with a clear yellow liquid with some wriggling creatures better known as giant leeches. That was before I read several ridiculous articles, one of it claiming that those leeches are better than viagra. =.="
The dry market
The wet market
The snack market
We obviously spent most of our times at the snack market coz' we weren't looking for anything but snacks. We bought two types of lekor namely the long, thick and juicy one and the thin crispy one. It was extremely cheap compared to the roadside vendors in KL.
There were loads and loads of snacks and plenty of stalls to choose from although most of them are selling the same thing. They had dodols, crackers, peanuts, pickles, sweets and last but not least, turtle eggs. Yeah, despite all the conservation and efforts by NGOs and volunteers like myself, these *ssholes with a capital A are selling a bag of turtle eggs for only RM10. To make matters worse, practically every stall were selling them. Now I finally understood what they meant by "Pasar Payang has everything".
After shopping around, we indulged in Malaysia's favourite pastime which is eating. We decided to head to the bus terminal which is situated just around the corner.
The royal palace
the quaint streets of Kuala Terengganu
The city bus with its unique design meant attract tourists
A local fabric store
M for Malaysia. lol. McD's are seriously everywhere in Malaysia
Alast, we reached our final destination, walked round the building looking for its food centre which was actually right in front of us.
Came across many stalls selling shawls. I'm curious how are these people gona get rich if they all compete against each other.
Shawls, and more shawls.
We had a simple meal and relatively cheap one too. Fried rice never tasted so good.
At 1pm sharp again, our bus departed Kuala Terengganu which somewhat ended what we call a tiring but satisfying trip. Malaysian bus companies are getting more punctual it seems.
City centre
Crossing the Ibai River
The coastal highway stretching all the way to Cherating
Kapas Island and palm trees
Kapas Island and more palm trees
And even more palm trees in Cherating
Sunset somewhere in the middle of Peninsula Malaysia.
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