Hometown for Raya

14 August 2012

It was decidedly cool and unhumid in Kota Bharu this morning as we walked out of the hotel.  I thought Malaysia was tropical but obviously I was wrong.  I had the famous Nasi Kerabu (Kelantan specialty) for breakfast again before packing and heading out to the airport.

Breakfast of nasi kerabu (blue rice with herb and other condiments).

 

The flight to KL was delayed for about 15 minutes (instead of the usual AirAsia on-time or early) due to 5 passengers not showing up and having to offload their luggage.

Our 3h plus transit in KL went quickly in the Plaza Premium lounge again and soon I was bound for Kuching and Kim to Hong Kong (both within five minutes of each other).

They had these biscuits in the airport lounge. I used to love them as a child.

 

I must have arrived back into Kuching on the same day as Pandelela Rinong (the local Olympian who won Bronze in the diving).  There was a welcome sign for her at the airport.

I look forward to seeing my Malay friends from school some of whom I haven’t seen for nearly 30 years!  It will be Raya (Eid) in a few days and most of them will be back in Kuching for the celebration.

Welcome home to the Olympian diver who won bronze. First female medal winner and first female flag bearer.

 

I look forward to seeing my Malay friends from school some of whom I haven’t seen for nearly 30 years!  It will be Raya (Eid) in a few days and most of them will be back in Kuching for the celebration.

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