Catching the sun before it sets

The holiday is ending. It was a quiet and restful two weeks with a few busy trips to Melaka and KL. on top of it two wake services to attend. One of it was Uncle Lincoln's who was 90. 

On Friday we decided to drive to Port Dickson to watch the sunset. We started off at 5 pm. We exited the first toll and tuned into Pantai Cahaya. Our favorite beach here.

Some changes have been made. There is a bridge that connects the mainland to a little swampy island. Usually we would be very careful here because we need to leave the island when the tide comes in or we'll be trapped. This time we found platform has been built to enable us to walk into the island whether there is a tide or not. The sad part is a lot of trees have been cut to build the platform. 

As the tide was low, we were able to walk around the island. The kids went off on their own and walked to the rocky side overlooking the sea. It was totally secluded and nice and we had a great time in this corner taking pictures of the sunset. 

It was still hot when we arrived about 5.40pm. 

The tree, the sea and the rocks. I'll never get tired of the sea even though it is the same place that we visit each time. 

Walking the rocky path to the secluded side of the island where we found a pond and lots of balitung amongst the rocks. 

Various shades of sunset. 

Finally we got off the island. Was a bit difficult to walk on the rocks with slippers. So didn't want to stay till its too dark. 

Then off to find dinner. We went to the roundabout before Teluk Kemang. Lots of shops along this road. We wanted Ramli burger. So went to a Malay restaurant and ordered Ramli burger. It was so so delicious. 

What a great way to end the holiday. 

Cendol

I've heard about this cendol place at Bukit Rambai, Melaka from uncle Ben n Lyn. Few months back when we visited Melaka, we googled and found this place. But I was close by the time we reached. 

Today we made a trip here with the Myfers. We reached past 11am. There was a long queue. There is only this old lady....I think they call her Aunty Poh. She was doing everything. 

There are coconut trees around her house. She took coconut milk from 30 coconuts. She made everything herself. 

Around her compound are fruit trees. People were helping themselves to the rambutans. There is also durians at the back. Langsat is for herself. Before leaving Pator wanted to pay her for the fruits because the youths were also happily plucking rambutans to eat but she didn't accept. She just mentioned that the Langsat is for herself but we can take other fruits. I saw the youths returning home with bunches of rambutans and Aldrin had two durians with him. 

Anyway back to the cendol....after queuing for more than half an hour, it was our turn. She had only Santan for 9 bowls but we wanted 25 bowls. So we ended up sharing...each of us taking a few scoops. We had 10 bowls of tai bak going round also. Tai bak is without coconut milk and gula Melaka. Some sweet dessert also. 

We washed our own bowls and spoons. The youths helped her to clean up the table. Interesting how she runs her business. 

The car park was full. We just park whatever space there is around her compound. A shed is built in front of her house where there are a few tables. She has her ice machine and whatever needed for the cendol. She sold her cendol in less than two hours. 

Poppy seed bread

1cup warm water

1 tsp butter

1/4 cup oil

3 cup Hp flour

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp poppy seed

2 tsp yeast 

Put in d bread machine in the order above 

Kenwood machine: 750 g, dark

3 hours 18 minutes