Love Road Trip with Local People in Kedah Malaysia

by Ririn Famur Wandes Lubis (Indonesia)

Making a local connection Malaysia

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"You take ferry from Georgetown to Butterworth, then take the train to Sungai Petani.I will wait at the station ".She sent a short message and I rushed to catch the last train that night. It’s my first trip to the village of people that I knew on the train on my trip to Bangkok two years ago.At that time she asked for help to capture the moment with her friends. I walked quickly from Tido Hostel to the port of Chew Jetty.A busy afternoon at the beginning of 2020.A stomping footstep sounds rhythmically fast chasing a ferry that will move towards the port of destination. Only the noise of the chatter was heard in this journey,it took approximately 30 minutes.All passengers rushed out when the ship had leaned perfectly.I was in a hurry to walk quickly to Butterworth Train Station. I spent MYR 3.60 for departures at 8.49 PM to Sungai Petani.I found a seat,then sit next to a middle-aged woman. She also greeted and began the conversation.Pleased to interact with local residents until the voice of the officer from the loudspeakers stopped the chat. We are welcome to go down the stairs to reach the train below. I see almost all people in a hurry and like scrambling into the train.The train was congested due to the weekend and it was the last schedule of the night to go to several destinations.Tears are still unstoppable given this trip to a new place.While remembering the journey I used to do to meet Azrai in Taiping,Perak. I am immediately informed Diana who would pick me up.White car made in Malaysia has appeared there.I rushed in and the car drove through the cold night air. Biggy Coffee Shop&The Ahli Coffee The first destination at that night is to fill the stomach,enjoy a night culinary meal at Sungai Petani.Antique shades can be felt when the foot set this tavern.Chanting,the chatter of local residents fused into one.Interior decoration with old-fashioned radios as property, writing stickers and paintings and colorful painted old windows stick to the walls. Diana offered a variety of special menu from this shop, especially Jalan Patani Coffee.In addition,other snacks were also tried such as burn cheesecakes and char kwey teow served on ancient design plates.The night seemed to pass unnoticed because of the cool chat with local people who showed a lot of new things. Local Night Market Stomach full but still want to walk,the journey continues towards the night market which is across the café.Local people passing by while making noise and bargaining prices to sellers.I see diversified sellers.There are clothes,shoes,make-up and various foods that are bought because of the low prices. Morning at Banyan Hill Getting up early is the best way to stay energized.Diana invited me to go to the Banyan Hill to do jogging and cycling.The visitors are clearly all local residents.It looked nice when doing sports with family.Reaching the top of a theme park starting from a large chess game,tree house and others.I can interact with other people while greeting and chatting casually. Mangrove Merbok River After sports and running,the journey continues to the mangrove.It's wonderful to be able to enjoy the hot weather without the crowds.Capture the moment even more relaxed without fighting over photo spots.I also repeatedly pose to get the most out of posting it on social media.There are only a few local residents who also enjoy the hot weather in this mangrove river. Lembah Bujang Archaeology Museum A little scary because it was quiet,only the sound of birds chirping and the wind that blew into the trees.The journey of history is learned from this museum,there are historical objects both in the form of rocks and temples. Lunch at Naim Gulai Semilang The typical curry fish is a meal this afternoon after being tired of adventure.The Malay language voice dominates here.The visitors of this restaurant are all local residents.A bowl of curry fish came,hot steam still gushed from the cooking utensils.Somboi water is my favorit because the weather is super hot. After eating,I am back to train station and enjoy this short vacation.This is the fun of connecting with local residents more can be known.