Family trip Perak (continued)

25 Jan 2009

1. Pasir Salak

My family and I went to visit Kompleks Sejarah Pasir Salak (Pasir Salak Historical Complex). It is said that this is the place where Malay nationalism transpired with the assassination of JWW Birch, the first British Resident of Perak. Birch dibunuh oleh Puntum. Sadly, kitorang tak dapat tengok kubur si Puntum. The complex wasn't being maintained well except for the Terowong Sejarah (Time Tunnel). The tunnel is, basically, meant to instill the patriotism among the visitors on the journey of our nation towards Independence. The garden, the flowers, are not poorly maintained with dried flowers all over sporadically within the complex. The complex, has a nice view though with Sungai Perak as the background.

There is also the Sun Clock just opposite the entrance of the complex, which I found really interesting to look at. Namanya 'Jam Suria'.

Pas tu, plan nak pegi Gua Tempurung but when we reached there, the visiting hour is closed. We reached there at 4.30pm and apparently, the operating hour is from 9am to 4pm. Lesson learned, check operating hours of any local attractions to save you time. We went to Kellie's Castle after that.

2. Kellie's Castle

Kellie's Castle is situated at Batu Gajah. The castle belongs to Scottish rubber tycoon, William Kellie Smith (hence, the word Kellie) built for his wife. The castle is famous for its mystery such as the hidden elevator from bottom to the top floor and two tunnels under the nearby river. Legend said that at times, Kellie's spirit roamed in the castle especially in the walkway.

26 Jan 2009

3. Kuala Kurau

We spent the night before at Bagan Serai at my brother in law's uncle's house. After breakafst, we passed by Kuala Kurau fishing village. A breathtaking view from the newly built bridge. Didn't go there but snapped a few photos from the bridge instead since my nephews wanted to go to Taiping Zoo before heading home to Seremban.