Left the busy Klang Valley and was away to the East Coast. Amidst the rising flood water, the East Coast seems pretty much undisturbed, as the trademark sunny sky and soft sandy beach continues to sets the mind at peace. The waves was much more energetic at this time of the year. You can see local surfers having a splashing good time along the usual surf spots.
Keropok lekor and sata stalls line the 20 kilometres Kuantan-Kemaman coastway. Keropok lekor is a local snack made of flour and fish paste, which is deep-fried and served with sweet-spicy chili sauce. You can find them in stalls throughout the country, but none of them comes fresher and tastier than the ones lined up along the east coast roadside. Sata, not as well known as the lekor, is similar to a otak-otak (a pasty prawn-ish snack that is hugely popular in Muar), is not as easily available. It’s fish meat wrapped in pandan leaves and then barbecued with red hot charcoal.
And don’t forget to visit Bandar Chukai for their famous stuffed crab at Restaurant Tong Juan.
The year 2007 has been very rewarding and 2008 would start off with a few more trips up North. I am not sure about you, but yours truly has never stepped into Cameron Highlands. I have avoided it like the Moria, but this time, I am going to get my armaments ready for this 1,500 metres above-sea-level ascend. By the way, no strawberries for me please :-P
I hope to stretch the trip to Penang, if my schedule permits.
It sure is great starting the year with a road trip!
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