SMD Techtronics Trip to Tangkak

The meeting point was at this warung (stall in Malay) opposite my house in Tangkak at 10.30am. Watie and hubby were first to arrive followed by Kuna and family and Lethu and family.

Thian was still driving at around Yong Peng. Fortunately, not too late thus allowed us to shoot off to the durian plantation at 11.10am when he and the rest of the people arrived.
Arriving at the plantation. Need to stretch the body after nearly 2 hours' journey from JB.
Getting ready for the durian feast.
Getting out of the car. Still need to look good at the plantation.
Everyone shy to be the first one to start. Good durian, but no taker!
Joyce started first! Others watched and seeked her opinion before starting.
Meanwhile the little boys played among themselves.

Warm-up over, getting into the action.
No need to rush, eat slowly.
Having an assistant helped to reduce the work-load.

Good work Thian.
Some of them are tough, Thian said must milled the durians to eat them.

Everybody enjoying the durian, except 1 or 2 who don't.
That was the prize you get for taking on a toughie, bloodied fingers.
This is evidence for stealing!

Better hurry up before getting caught.

At Gunung Ledang Resort

We arrived at Gunung Ledang Resort after travelling about 17 km trunk road from Tangkak town.

Entrance fees are RM2 for car and RM1 per person. It was not crowded and plenty of parking spaces. The sky was overcast.
This carpark is for guests of the chalets and was rather empty. Kuna's son can further practise his walking skills.
We had a group photo in front of the resort. Gunung Ledang is another name for Mt Ophir, where Ophir Road at Rochor is named after. Ayer Panas, meaning Hot Water in Malay is the name of the waterfall.
We had our lunch at the resort.
One can have set meals or place order from a wide range of food from the menu.
and fresh fruit juices as well.
Santhy, Letchu and son with Joyce.

At Ayer Panas Waterfall

We set off for the waterfall after lunch. For those like Kuna and family who do not want to climb up to the upper pools, they can stay at ground-zero pools.

Aily and friend leading down the steps. At the beginning of the journey up, it can be up or down depending on the contour of the land.
After a while, it will be either level or upwards.
Sometimes it can be steep but hand rails are around to help. Here you can see Thian at the forefront.
and because it was raining earlier, it can be slippery, so has to be careful.
After some steep climb, a good breather beside a giant rock at the background. We can catch our breath before continuing.
This scene was taken when we were quite near to the top. It is a rocky slope downwards but the ground-zero pools were already out of sight by then.

This is me, and behind me water splashing non-stop at high speed and is not accessible due to danger of being swept down.
We had reached the first pool at the top. There were 2 more pools further up, but because it was raining, it will be dangerous to climb the rocky slope without steps.
To reach the upper pools, one has to walk up this path, can be slippery too. The upper pools cannot be seen from this picture.
Omar and sons enjoying a dip at the pool, all to themselves. The others were just warming up. I had finished my job bringing them up the slope and then started to make my way back home down the mountain while they enjoy their time there.

Aily Pun's Birthday Celebration

SMD Techtronics, JB celebrated Aily Pun's birthday on 6 June with mouth-watering cake. Lemon and cheese toppings birthday cake.
Cakes and cookies for the celebration.

The all smiles birthday girl.
Trying to feed the birthday girl, but not welcome!
Picture of office staff: From left Watie, Kunalan, Joyce Yong, Santhy, Aily Pun, Joanne Tow, Thian and Ah Hong.