Sunday At Sri Manja

On Saturday night, during dinner Pa suggested to Ma that we go up to see Wan who is now with Mama and family after staying with Mak Lang for a short while. Pak Su drove all the way to Simpang 4 to fetch Wan during the recent Thaipusam holiday.

So, on the Sunday (27th January 2008), we packed some stuff and set off for KL. We left Seremban about 11.00am reaching KL at noon.

As it was about lunch time, so Pa decided to head for Plaza OUG to break for lunch and buy some 'buah tangan' at the Giant outlet before going to Mama's house. Afterall, we did not inform Mama that we were coming...kind of a surprise visit. It was a really hot afternoon; Ma was concerned that I might get rashes if exposed in the hot sun for too long. Fortunately, the parking area was near the shop lots...so we had shaded walkway all the way to Plaza OUG.

After lunch we went straight to Mama's place. The usual visitor's car park within the compound had been removed under a new security management company. We had to find parking space by the roadside. Ma spotted a nice vacant space which was right in front of Pak Su's car.

We had a great time at Mama's place. Wan was happy and equally surprised to see us at the main door. We were glad to make that trip as we met Pak Su & family with Mak Ngah & Kak Cik who had spent the night there.

The rest of the days happening at Mama's place is best told in the following captioned photos captured by Pa.

A large billboard by the roadside reminded us of poor little Sharlinie who is still missing till today.

A very hot afternoon sun greeted us at Plaza OUG

Lunch was at this Mamak ABC outlet with the usual curry, curry & curry fare to 'choose' from.

Ma waited patiently at one of the table while I accompanied Pa to make his pick. We were back with Pa's choice to join Ma soon after.

Papadum was served in a small plate which I had as snack.

Ma's Mi Goreng Mamak Pedas and Pa's white rice with lamb curry, some veggie and omelette.

A little fountain decorated the ABC Outlet

We just had to take a closer look at the simple water feature with koi swimming in the waters.

We also took along items Wan & Atuk Rantau had bought during their recent Hajj to share with Wan and Mama & Family. It was also rezeki for Mak Ngah & Kak Cik and Pak Su & Family.

Wan was the first to taste the Air Zam-Zam

I had to make a little adjustment to the new environment. Last time I was here was quite a while back.

At one corner of the house, we spotted the Hari Raya Puasa 2006 group pix taken in Rembau. Kak Nabila, Kak Aina & Abg Luqman keeping us company.

In the kitchen, the ladies were busy rolling the dough for the 'karipap' with Aunty Marina heading the project for tea.

Abang Luqman was his usual self...show stealer. This time he had the attention he wanted...including mine.

Thats Abg Luqman again; this time scaling the grill to the balcony as we watched from below.

Pak Su was not bothered with whats going on around him as he was really enjoying his siesta.

A group shot...but where was Alisya?

A quick dash to Ma to push Abg Luqman away from her...my possessive character.

Now, who is the Boss? Abg Luqman watched as I take charge of the situation...in Ma's lap.

Another group shot before we packed our things to leave for Seremban. Mak Ngah & Kak Cik Nadia also left Mama's place together for their home in Semenyih.

Marching out of the gated area

The customary 'bersalaman' before leaving for Seremban

A signboard reminded the KLites of their forthcoming Hari Wilayah on 1st February which happens to fall on a Friday.

We took the Bukit Jalil exit way and saw the long traffic crawl heading for Bukit Jalil. We then realised that the Anugerah Juara Lagu was on that evening/ night at Stadium Putra. We were lucky to have left earlier. The roads around Bukit Jalil would have been jammed by double parking of people going for the annual local malay entertainment award.

Just look at the trafiic crawl...and it was just 6.50pm!

Pa stopped at the McD Drive Thru just before the Sg Besi toll to buy refreshment. I was really very tired and fast asleep when Pa drove through McD...but Ma looked like she's smiling there with her eyes closed.

We reached Seremban about 8.00pm...stopped by Johan to pack our dinner.

Pa & Ma had dinner while watching the live Anugerah Juara Lagu. The result did not go too well with Ma as she had expected Tok Ti (Datuk Hjh Siti Nurhaliza) or Mawi to get the best song award. Instead, a new band from Sabah, Estranged with one of the AF guy as their lead singer grabbing the RM25K prize for the best song.

Thanks for the trip Pa & Ma and Mama & family for their warm hospitality. They have suggested we come back to spend the night next time.

We probably would take up the invitation...very soon. Thanks.