Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Bukit Tinggi- Lets see

 

The name just popped up out of my mind. BUKIT TINGGI (boo-keet Ting-ghee). It was Saturday and Malaysia was having a long weekend, collaborating with the Chinese New Year holiday.

By 5pm, while many were perhaps on the way back to their home town, we were resting at home, without any plan in hand. Nadia as usual , in her room, probably on Skype, Adri hooked on his iPod, connecting with the outside world, my hubby busy reading news paper, and I….. hmmm….putting my thinking cap on.

Let’s go to Bukit Tinggi..! “ Out of no where, I said it out loud and clear. In fact I didn't know what was there, but I’ve heard the name before and I’ve just came across the sign board on the way to Temerloh, Pahang, on the week before.. and that was it.

“You’re joking…? At this time?” My hubby gave me a curious look.

“Get ready everyone..!! Lets go..!”

That wasnt the 1st time I made a shocking plan. oh..not..again….Reluctantly my hubby called the hotel and what a great coincident, there was only 1 room available for only 1 night.

Within half an hour and despite the unusual congested traffic, off we went…YEEEHAAAHHH…! 

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Goodbye my ‘whatsapp’ friends…goodbye KL. Half an hour later……

  DSC05726 “ err.…did I make a wrong decision.? “ I thought, when our car was cruising the traffic-free, small road up the hill. It was dimmed and quiet. ops….! are we on a right track?

At Last…….!!!!

we started to see buildings.DSC05728DSC05729 They were not just regular buildings. DSC05731DSC05732

WOW..!!!  wow..! wow..!  The 1hr journey and the short notice worth the effort.

 

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My Oh My…….what a beautiful place that I’ve never thought of. The French-themed resort standing 2,700 feet above sea level and modelled after the actual Colmar Village in Alsace, France.

The closer we get to the entrance, the stranger feeling it brought us.Are we still in Malaysia..? ? ?

DSC05740 The heart pounding sound of music, the lightings, the laughter, the toddler's screaming , all-in-one adding life to the merry night.

 

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Colmar Tropicale ( Hotel) experiences us being in a French village. its beautiful architecture and furnishings put you back to the times of your romantic era. The cooling breeze was just perfect for us. So good to see my kids enjoying this trip.

The room was clean, quite spacey and expectedly pricy to us, the local Malaysian. With an extra bed, RM560 went to the hotel counter.

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The night scenery from our hotel room was superb.

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After checking in to the room, we made a night tour down the walkway. We found many entertainment for all levels of age.

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Peeweett….!IMG01432-20130209-2218 DSC05754 DSC05753 DSC05757

 

Well..well..well… look who is here…

DSC05759DSC05758We bumped onto a relative of my husband. Dr. Ismail Merican kept himself well and looking good with his friendly and sweet smile.

The morning was as busy as the night.

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After breakfast we spent our time appreciating the view from the tallest tower within the hotel area. Elevator is available for people like me.

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Everyone wanted a snap at the sight.

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Back to the ground, we spent another hour at the entertainment stores.

“Move over, kids…let mama show you how to shoot”

DSC05781 TARRAAaa…!!!!!!!DSC05782 

and pool….. Bukit Tinggi

 

As we walked towards the exit points, we heard a loud music. The dance performance was on. wowweee….

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 DSC05783Friendly man in his mascot greeting me.

OK..OK… Time to go and check out whatelse out there.

DSC05786 Goodbye Colmar… Au Revoir..Bonjour… however you say it…

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I love the landscape of this hotel too.

  DSC05787  DSC05790DSC05791DSC05788 On the way down to the parking area, we noticed many visitors were also leaving. We all were heading towards the same place. The Japanese Botanical Garden.

 

DSC05796DSC05797 Climbing up the staircase wasn't an easy task for me and him, but, for the kid’s sake… lets get it over with. My Hubby and I determined.

DSC05800 DSC05799 Com’on papa..mama..you need this exercise.

move on..!! 

huh..??? how far is this..??? I was gasping for air.

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DSC05810 Ahah..A stall…!! an ice-cream..!! Yes..I need ice-cream.

DSC05811 Having Ice-cream in a cooling weather earned us a short rest by the roadside. I thought we have reached the peak, until I saw the signboard with arrow pointing further up the hill…more climbing to do…. DSC05812

Despite the ahs..and the uhs… up we went. DSC05814    DSC05815   We reached the ‘Koi’ Fish pond and spent a few minutes feeding those beautiful creatures.

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More staircase to climb…lets go..!

      DSC05827 DSC05826DSC05825 It was a nice little botanical garden.

Japanese Tea House….. what a good idea…….

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Look..there is another Tea House down there…

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After a minute stop, we continued our walk deeper into the garden. Each tree is labeled with it’s scientific name. DSC05838DSC05841Read them, kids. DSC05837DSC05839 “This is where I brought my tourists once” My hubby pointed at a nice and simple resort located in the middle of the botanical garden. DSC05840    DSC05836 A small resort with SPA. Perfect for honeymooners. DSC05835

 

It was over. Time to go down the staircase.. DSC05828that promises beautiful sight…DSC05858 Going down the hill was done and over in just a short time.

DSC05855 On the way down, we came across an 8 inches long Centipede…probably saying “Sayonara..”

There were more to visit within the hilly area, but we just needed a rest and get home quick. An hour from the time we walked down the botanical garden, we reached home tired, but satisfied.

2 comments:

jena said...

nice place to visit.hope will have a chance to go with family.

Faida said...

sure Jena. Its a nice place for a change. Please do visit. Its peaceful.