Makkah Trip

27 Dec 2009

May I wish you all a belated Merry Christmas and next week a Happy New Year 2010. Yes, a year older for everyone and its getting nearer. You guess what I mean.Back to my main topic. On 12 Dec 09, I safely returned from Saudi Arabia. Guess what, after 44 days in the holy land, each time I pray the feeling of distance from Kaabah and sadness is difficult to mention. Of course the best part is to come home and life must go on.
28 Dec 09 - At Kelana Jaya, Kuala Lumpur we arrived before sundown,already the were huge crowds overflow the small waiting area. Families, relatives, friends waiting to bid farewell for their love ones. As though they never coming back again. It was drizzling that day. I met for the first time my room-mate to be .Mr Khalis Nasir or simply Pak Khalis. The rush hour to check-in was madness! Hey! Why push and jump line? Aiyo! Is this the normal way? Confused. Anyway, we finally get on the bus and we are on way to the airport. By 0100, the 747 took off and the journey begins.....

Haj - Departure

28 October 2009


Getting ready to go! The attire is very much different from riding suit isn't? Look at the amount of clothing I bring. Very light indeed!







May Allah bless you all. Amzah

Back to basic

October 16,2009; 27 Syawal 1430

It has been a fairly long silence since I last wrote this blog. What can I say, I am busy with my pre-retirement training to get the STCW ticket. Actually it is back to basic; Port, Starboard, Rule of the Road and other seaman codes. As a seaman, you are difference. You learn the terrestial, maritime and celestial dimensions. Why all these back to training? Wow! good question. Simple answer, this is one of the thing I want to do after my retirement - continue study. The other being - travel. What new travel episode since last ride? On the 10th October, The Manjung Bikers Group organised a Merdeka Ride through the Manjung and Sitiawan Districts. Some 170 bikers joined. The Menteri Besar Perak and Menteri Perumahan graced the occasion. Successful it was and I would say Well Done to the organiser.
My next travel epic will be to Makkah for the Haj. Although under the Tabung Haji Malaysia, it must be a once in a life time experience. Stay tune for that stories. Cherio!

Peninsular Msia Ride

11 July 2009

5 riders on 5 KLR 650 Kawasaki tracking the new road along the main range Peninsular Malaysia - From Ringlet to Raub through Sg Koyan. This is actually a ungazetted road but we 5 idiots after a slow talk to the contractor's security guy managed to be allowed to ride through. If the local orang asli can, why not we?

Malaysia's Cherry Blossom

6 Jul 2009

Hi! You may have noticed its Cherry blossom time in Malaysia. Tak percaya? (dont believe?). See for yourself. Dont have to go to Japan or Washington DC to catch this view, only different our trees planted abit far apart and the temperature of course. Ride Far Ride Safe.

Sewing Machine

29 June 2009

Mum! Pse dont throw away the old sewing machine. See, they still serve you well.

Sabah Travel Part 2

29 June 2009 Well, what can I say more about the adventure in Sabah Travel. From mountain climbing,jungle trekking (careful you may get lost), gravel road ride to under sea deep all in one. Or if you prefer to learn about Cocoa growing or some odds tropical forest history then this is the place. Im not selling Sabah but it just an awesome place to see. Ride Far Ride Safe.