Philea Resort and Spa, Melaka

Philea, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

Philea Resort, prides itself on their authentic log cabins. ( Shown in picture) The path leading to these cabins are pretty uneven and small. A buggy will take you there. Through the tiny path ( and bumpy ride) you get to view lovely cabins to your right and below you to your left. There are a lot of trees shading this ride so you won't feel the heat. It's lovely in the night because only then do you feel rather cold and chilly.

It's better to get the rooms on the top floor. More privacy as there's less risk of people peeping into the window and more importantly the ceiling is high. That's a nice view. The steps leading up can be a challenge for wonky knees ( like mine). Switch the air condition on pronto and leave it on. The horsepower of the aircon must be weeny cos it takes some minutes before the room cools down. I found the bathroom cooler than the room. LIghting is romantic. i.e. very low lights. They provide slippers to dampen the vibration of the wooden floor so your neighbours will still be friendly the next morning.

Address: Lot 2940, Jalan Ayer Keroh, Off Jalan Plaza Tol, 75450 Malacca, Malaysia

Phone:+60 6-233 3399

The long line for chicken rice

The long line for chicken rice, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

A different view of the long line of humans standing in line for the infamous chicken rice ball.  I've seen a documentary on TV which showed the actual making of these chicken rice balls. It looked easy enough. I think I may be able to wing it. They are pretty pricey but you can't eat too many balls. It's filling. I am sure this place has been advertised to death. The actual building is nothing to shout about. The signs are no different from the other shops....in fact, less than 200 metres from here is another shop which looked better but there wasn't a huge crowd outside. So here is proof, that if you're famous and have been featured in the right magazines you have good business.

NO! We didn't eat here. We were rather short of time as we had to get back to Philea resort for the talk at 2pm. Again...a drawback staying so far from town. It meant having to factor in one whole hour for traffic.

Sunset mass in Melaka

Sunset mass in Melaka, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

I have been in Melaka since Wednesday. Today is the last night here. Tomorrow I get to sleep in my own bed. Oh boy! I miss it. Attended sunset mass at St Peter's Church in Melaka. The last time I attended sunset mass here was during my housemanship. The building itself looks a little shabbier than what I remembered it to be. Parking was easy. They have a large compound right in front of the church. And it's one straight road all the way from Ayer Keroh ( where I am staying for the 2 nights 3 days course) to this church. Since most roads in Melaka are one-way, going back needed some help from WAZE. Bit of traffic, or perhaps it was just slower cars because of the haze. Driving in the dark with the haze is difficult. More posts on Melaka.



Sunset mass starts at 6:00pm. Rosary and Novena starts at 5:30pm.

St. Peter's Church
166 Jalan Bendahara,
75100 Melaka

Tel:  06-282 2950
Fax: 06-284 2950

Hard Rock Cafe Melaka

Hard Rock Cafe Melaka, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

The first Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) opened 14 June 1971, in London, England. We have three HRCs in Malaysia, KL, Penang and the latest is in Melaka, located in the famous Jonker walk. Look at the steps? Aren't they lovely?

Here is the address:
No.28 Lorong Hang Jebat 75200, Melaka, Malaysia

Red Clogs for sale

Red Clogs for sale, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

I bought mini red clogs fridge magnet during my last visit. Couldn't find them this time. I found these big ones instead which looked very bright and colorful. NO enhancement of colours before posting these up. It was THAT bright and vibrant thanks to the gorgeous scorching afternoon sun. I'm a shade darker now because I left my mini-tube of sunblock on the kitchen top. I have a pair of purple clogs at home. Haven't worn them cos they look so pretty.