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This time is Terengganu. Margaret will be going to Kuching for working. And as her graduation trip, I accompany her to one of her destination – Terengganu. I recommended Kenyir Lake as it k jus taken my breath away through pictures. So, we took a Kenyir lake express to Kenyir lake at 9pm. We met COPE’s guitarist cum lead singer on the bus. He told us bot How Peaceful in Terengganu, Must go Places in Kuala Terenganu. He reached his “Kampung” -  Bandar al Mutafa Bilah Shah aka Durian Mas at 3am. After his leaving, finally I had a peaceful nap. We reached there at around 6am, Friday. Accompany with us, there are Alif and Fan. Alif who over slept and missed his stop. Fan who is a Vietnamese, miss his stop because doubt the location he should go. While we were admiring the scenery of  Kenyir Lake, another friends who suppose to meet us trapped himself in Jerteh. It takes about 5 hrs to from Jerteh. So, we end up leaving together with Alif and Fan from Kenyir Lake to Kuala Berang. Bus took us to kuala Berang at 8.30am. We stopped at Kuala Ping, another small town for tea break. The first Terengganu food I tried, Nasi Minyak. We reached Kuala Berang at around 9.40am.

Fan took a Taxi to Durian Mas; and we took another taxi headed to Kuala Terengganu. We dropped Alif off at Ajil, his place. We continued our journey to Kuala Terenganu. Before arrive at Kuala terengganu, we went to Losong. Losong is like COPE mentioned that there is a stall selling kelopok lekor like hot cakes and there is always a long queue in front of the stall. So we went there, and catch chances to know the making of Kelopok lekor. After a long journey, we met our friend Chin Hong at 12pm.

After checked in YT midtown hotel, we started our itinerary. Keep walking, then strolling, last resting. We went to Masjid Maziah, Garden Maziah, Pasar Payung, Bukit Puteri, Dataran ShahBandar. We went to Pantai Batu Buruk at the evening. I love this place’s concept although there is rubbish everywhere. There are few fast food restaurants around the area; in front of the beach is night market. Further the road, there is an arena for people to do live performance, and there is a playground and a resting corner. Besides, there is a food corner; from stall, bistro, and restaurant. Of course, there are some resorts along the beach. After seafood dinner in De beach bistro, we went to Masjid terapung. We purposely to there at night, so we k see the shadow of the building from the water. Excellent view.

Went to Kapas Island the next day. First I thought was a nice day, but rain later. We reached island at 11am. Received warm welcome from d boatman and islanders. They introduced to me the  “sergeant” fish, as they have stripes on their body. Later, we went to canoeing, playing on the beach, strolling under the sun, snorkeling….. There is a shark point and turtle point on the island. We finished admire the island at 4pm. Actually, there is squid catching activities at night, but since we were rushed out of time, we would join next time.

After exciting and thrilling at kapas island, we went back to Kuala Terengganu by taking the public transport. We squeezed into the bus. Along with us is all the secondary students who had just finished their school. At night, we walked to China Town. There is only one street in China Town. There are two rows of Chinese shops houses along the road. Frankly speaking, this is the only place we can eat Chinese food…. Sound weird, but is true!!! After spending time in china town, we end up rested tiredly on the bed.

We had a very leisure morning on the last day in Terengganu. It was a sunny Sunday. We hunt for Nasi kerabu.

Compare to Kelantan, nasi kerabu in terengganu is quiet special, as there are serving with fish. Besibes nasi kerabu, we ordered Nasi kapit. We leave and say good-bye to Terengganu at 1pm.

It was a memorable and interesting trip. Meeting lots of ppl, experiences the LOST, Knowing the interesting places in Kuala Terengganu, Thx to Margaret, a wonderful friends who is going to work in Kuching. Asking me to join ur trip. Like to thanks Alif, with ur direction advise. Boatman in Kapas Island (with his boat no, 227) becos of him we got discount in canoeing….

Great different experiences in Terengganu!!