THE UNPLANNED GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE FOR DINNER IN MELAKA

    21ST JULY 2026    ~ When you did not plan the itinerary during your trip properly, then you could not even decide where to go for dinner. Consequently, we just randomly went to this restaurant named Restoran Shaslinda, located in a block near Menara Taming Sari [but facing the other side]. We were walking somewhere near Jonker Street before that but could find an eating place. Furthermore, we were a bit late for dinner after the Encore Melaka show before that [READ HERE].

tom yum

steamed fish

omelette

We were the only diners at that hour, other people were already in bed. At the same time, the location of the restaurant was a bit hidden. We actually asked a shop assistant from a shop we went to before dinner for recommendation, then only we got to know about this place.

Fortunately, the Thai food was good and we were happy that we chose to eat there. However, I need to bear in mind not eat dinner that late anymore as the digestive system went haywire after that and disrupted my sleep.

SPOT THE ERROR 233

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started set vs. starter set

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tradisi Har Gao vs. traditional Har Gao

ENCORE MELAKA REVISITED

    20TH JULY 2026    ~ The main agenda of the Melaka trip this time was to watch and introduce the theatre "Encore Melaka". This was my second time at the theatre, the first time was back in 2018 [READ HERE]. I wanted to introduce the show my friend, Mr. Redzuan, who seemed to be keen in watching.

The hall was about 50% full on Monday evening. One side of the seats was filled with busload of school children.

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The show that I watched was almost the same with the one presented 8 years ago. However, the old one was longer and more elaborate. The new one was simplified and there were scenes that was cut off, I think.

VIDEO #5: The show I recorded and uploaded on Youtube in 2018.

It was customary to take photos around the iconic theatre building on the reclaimed land. We even managed to catch the sunset before going home. I did the same when I was there the first time [READ HERE].

You can buy the tickets online and it cost RM78 for Malaysian citizen. I bought from Agoda and got RM10 cheaper. You must watch Encore at least once. By the way, there was another show with a different theme in the afternoon which would be something new.

One thing worth mentioning, I found the seat was very uncomfortable. It was hard and the leg space was too small especially for a long-legged person like me. I wonder if the management could do something about it.

EXPLORING PENYABONG ONE SUNDAY EVENING - PART TWO

[CONTINUATION OF PART ONE]

    28th JUNE 2026    ~ From the jetty, we then walked towards the park to get to the cape area. The main agenda: to observe sunset and take as many photos as possible.

I was not that sure how was it possible to see the sunset as we were actually located on the east coast. By logic, it should sunrise to be observed, and not the other way around. I guess I need to study the map real close so that I could understand better.

This should be the place for skilled photographers as well as skilled photo editors to capture the scenic panorama of the sun against the sea and the sky.

We had to leave once the sun hid behind the clouds and the place started to turn dark. We unexpectedly had spent more time at this spot and we were glad we did that.

We actually came back to this place the next morning for breakfast. [READ HERE]

"Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens,

every day can end beautifully."

~ KRISTEN BUTLER ~