Bukit Merah Lake Resort

It wasn't in our plan but when Budin offered his voucher for free stay at Bukit Merah Lake Resort Service apartment, Ama and I couldn't refuse. So we left serene Taiping Lake Garden and headed north after visiting tantalizing Kuala Kangsar.




The over 100 years old trees lined the road of Taiping Lake garden.







Part of Taiping Lake garden.









It was quite a disappointment for me for not being able to see the exhibits in the Royal Museum in Kuala Kangsar - this was my third attempt. It was under renovation. The beauty and intricate traditional Malay design of the palace really fascinated me. I promised I'll go again one day, really make a point of seeing the treasure of my heritage inside - insyallah.














The most photographed mosque in Malaysia, Ubadiah mosque at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar.













The Raja Azlan Gallery in Kuala Kangsar.








It was a smooth drive by the highway to Bukit Merah. I was amazed to see the resort is so beautiful with calm, blue lake beckoning visitors. We didn't waste time and explored the area before it turned dark. One thing we did first was to go for foot massage for relaxation after working our feet hard.




The next day, 10 Dec 2010 (Friday) we took a trip to orang utan island for RM 25.00 for adults and RM 10.00 for seniors like me.








Look at the gorgeous baby orang utan in a nursery clutching her security pillow, sight that was so delightful, remind me so much of my adorable Rania.
















The nursery. A baby orang utan panicked when his carer walked away from her.










Unlike in Sepilok and Semenggoh, the orang utans here view us, humans, in a cage whilst they roam the outside world freely. This is a wonderful concept which visitors have to walk through a sheltered tunnel-like walkway while the orang utans watched.









Amalia with a baby orang utan in the nursery - separated by glass.











Orang utan island in Bukit Merah Lake Resort.







The view of the lake is spectacular especially the view over the Kampung Air, a cluster of wooden chalets grouped together on water. I plan to stay there one day. It's a fantastic place to relax and focus on what you want to do next.
















Entrance to Kampung Air at Bukit Merah lake Resort.










View of the lake in the evening with floating islands.














The jetty to the boat to orang utan island.












Bukit Merah lake.










Bukit Merah Lake Resort lakeside.








We took loads of photos. Ama complained that I didn't smile and looked ever so serious in photos. That reminded me of what my students used to say too. So smiles, here I come and I think I did look better and softer - not so garang and serious.


Like my smile?





Coming home was a bonus. Rania was so excited upon hearing my voice calling her name. The moment she saw me, she crawled towards me so fast with a big welcoming smile. I love my little jantung pisang, my princess, my heart..........









Rania reading her favourite book - upside down.















Rania having great fun splashing water in a wash basin as her bathtub.