3rd Anniversary Cameron Highlands Weekend

We kick started the day as early as 7.30 am for our anniversary trip up CH. Really beaming with smiles as it’s been a while since we travelled away for the weekend. Took the Shah Alam route this time around as we tried very hard to avoid KL’s BERSIH rally and later I found out probably it was the best decision made as the traffic jams wer
e unbearable!...in fact it was quite a pleasant drive.

Taking the Simpang Pulai route was full of blooming orchids, morning glories, and “oohs” and “ahhs”. Would have preferred fewer cars here though. Travelling up CH reminds me of being transported to another world, very different from us ‘lowlanders’ in Putrajaya/Penang/Parit Buntar. Arriving here we went straight for lunch at Tanah Rata at this place call Rosedale Bistro; steamboat for two on a very cold day…yum. Bloated for a while after the meal but no complaints here. Still on a quest in search for the ultimate steam boat here as there are so many that its spoilt for choice, but this wasn’t bad at all.

Next on the list was our search for the ultimate tea and scones. Not being to get it from our first destination (Cameronian Inn), we headed across the road to Lords Café. Yes there is such a place like it and by its name, lives up to its expectation & name sake. However the scones and tea here were amazing and the place is somewhat cozy.

Having a good meal so far we decided to check in our gear at Equatorial but unfortunately the Senator Suite was not ready, which was somewhat of a blessing in disguise. Our eating escapade continued as we went to Raaju’s Hill Strawberry Farm where we bought strawberries, enjoyed strawberry juice + strawberry float, fried mushrooms, and scouted for flowers & cactus before we do the mother-of-all-shopping tomorrow.

The suite we were in was big in size but old school in terms of furniture. Cold and cozy (plus nice to snuggle =). After getting a power nap after long travelling, we headed for dinner that night once again at Tanah Rata for dinner and coffee. # Tip: Be prepared for a jam…bring a good travelling partner and wait it out. Worth the wait. Once at Tanah Rata after about half an hour, we headed for Sri Brincang restautant (tandoori set/maggi goring/the tarik); pleasantly surprising though. # Tip 2: Hot coffee is best drank in cold weather…duh! But caramel macchiato is ultimately at its best in Cameronian type of weather.

Waking up in the highlands is an experience that is indescribable; cold to the bone yet refreshing. Super excited to begin the day as we got ready to do ‘major shopping’. Had breakfast at Rainbow CH in the form of nasi lemak (which was not that bad) followed by chicken chop (literally dunked in oil) accompanied by milo and coffee. After a somewhat so called breakfast, we headed to the day market just around the corner at Kea Farm. We bought about 2 bags of vegetables, fresh cut & preserved flowers, and new additions to our cacti family. In short we literally ‘borong’ what we could carry and we were both beaming with smiles across our face once done.

At 12, we checked out of our hotel room and got on the road again. This time we bypassed Tanah Rata and stopped for something to eat at Bharat Tea Plantation on the way to Tapah. Probably the most cut throat place on CH with scones costing at RM 12 and brownies at RM 8.50. The only saving grace would have had to be the scene of the tea plantation itself.

The trip down the windy road to the highway takes approximately 1 hour down a treacherous long winding over taking old road. The whole road was scenic with pockets of orang asli make shift huts selling wild honey & other jungle fruits. There was even a majestic waterfall on the way down. The only thing I would have wanted was that if there could have been less overtaking drivers along the way though.

After the long & windy road came to an end, the drive was pretty much easy and quick. Roads were clear after previous closure of KL the day before. What was noticeable was that as we drove back we saw numerous convoys of FRU trucks and police vehicles. Its been a great anniversary, but I have a few more surprises up my sleeves =)

I love you Fea. Happy 3^rd Anniversary sayang. Wishing for more happy anniversaries ahead.