Reconnect @ Batu Ferringhi - 01042015

April Fool's the day! After a week from our DisconneXion, we decided to drive out again to take a breather. There is a waterfall near the place we stay and we thought "Hey, why not...". So, we had our breakfast at home, changed into appropriate attire and off we went. 

The drive took us 10 minutes and tadaa! We're at Air Terjun Junjung by 11:00 a.m.! It is technically in Kulim, Kedah and this shows you how close we are to Kulim. 

Signboard at the entrance

Upon arrival, we were a little disappointed because we were expecting to see more. Instead, the water was a little muddy and the place was not as extensive as we thought. Plus, when we got there, there was already a group of teenagers. We wanted a quiet place to reflect.

Photo source: http://www.simpangampat4u.com/

So, we changed our plan to head to Ferringhi beach instead. I will need to search for more recreational places around so that I could help recommend these places to you :)

And soon enough, from Simpang Ampat, we reached Batu Ferringhi around 12:00 p.m.

Entrada del hotel

We walked into the hotel passing by the lobby, waving and saying hello to the staff and proceeded to "trespass" the swimming pool to get to the beach! Walking along the beach, we found a spot under a big tree where it was quiet and peaceful. 

Blue (his) and pink (hers)

It was Wednesday or I'd like to call it hump day. Hump day because it is the middle of the work week and this means we made it over the hump heading towards the weekend. Woohoo! For me, it does not really matter because I "work" every single day, including Sunday. I define my own break. How cool is that!

I started reading business and management books about a year ago and current book(s) I'm reading include Ben Angel's Flee 9-5: Get 6 - 7 Figures and Do What You Love.

In the process of becoming "Agent of Influence"

After spending about 2.5 hours there, it is time to grab some lunch. We packed our things up and we continued driving along the winding road towards Balik Pulau. 

On our way to Balik Pulau, we went to Tropical Fruit Farm and had our "lunch", which was a plate of mixed fruits for RM25. I thought it was expensive when my boyfriend ordered it but it was worth it!

A visit and a guided tour to the farm costs RM42.40 per person including GST =.=

Too engorged - half of the plate was gone before taking a shot

So, after stuffing our face with fruits (at least it's healthy), the drive continued to another place called Pantai Acheh. We were misled by the name Pantai Acheh, thinking it was another beach. Pantai means beach in Bahasa Melayu (local language in Malaysia). Pantai Acheh is just a serene Chinese township. 

Houses in Pantai Acheh

Chin Hwa Chinese school

I've uploaded a video here on YouTube, but do notice that my channel is still under minor construction :)
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