Some time before the explosion of the the third wave of Covid-19 in the country, my family and I were most fortunate to spend some time with some families for our yearly getaway vacation together. Four families including ours managed to pamper ourselves at an ABNB place at Bukit Tabur, Selangor.
To me, it was one of the most looked forward holidays together with great friends and families. What was unique about this holiday and with these families , was that plans would be made, discussed, meet-ups and imagination will go wild ranging from the tip of Johor to the tip of Perlis including Sabah and Sarawak! Despite all the wild sharing of experiences, tales and fickleness, everything will turn out alright. I am serious when I say everything will turn out alright; just like this trip to Bukit Tabur. There was really plenty of excitement when plans were drawn and responsibilities were allocated. It was just as exciting as per all the trips we have done thus far and it was a really good outing as usual.
Upon arrival at our ABNB accommodations, I applaud the owners for trying to keep this place as authentic as they could. Nice, cool and lovely place amidst the green lush vegetation of semi-jungle setting and hill top scenery overlooking the township. After settling nicely in our "home" for the day, we set out to enjoy ourselves at the nearby river. It was really a fun time for the children and adult alike to dip into the cold, cool moving river waters. It was really a refreshing change of environment and a good time of rest and relax for the menfolk who had been hard at work. As for the ladies, it was the break that they needed amidst the lush massaging waters as one lays between the naturally piled rocks and flowing waters.
I could have sworn that I could have rested there the whole day if I could. However, BBQ dinner hastened us back to our home for the day as we made preparations for a good BBQ dinner. That night, e had BBQ lamb, beef and chicken. The food was really good including the chicken curry ordered by Dinesh for our diner which was brought all the way from Melaka. Dinner was fantastic and everyone ate their hearts content. Cobs of corn, sweet potatoes, tau kees, fish balls and a spread of goodness were there for all to savour and digest! "Monkey Shoulder " was thrown in to "liven up" the whole situation as we wind down for the day with some nice karaoke songs and great time of fellowship. Overall, it was a good night and a very good day indeed.
As I reflected back on the day amidst the raindrops pelting the corrugated roofing sheets, it was a great day for all of us to interact, communicate and mot important of all, touched other people's lives with humbleness, honesty, sincerity and good warm love. Sure, we made fun of ourselves and act silly in our own way but that's just honesty of who we are and what we are. There are no sins for being truthful, straight and being ourselves; yet we held so much respect and high regards for our peers for being able to laugh at and laughed about in whatever situations we are in.
I guess, we are all nicely unique in our own ways and respectful in our own ways. I cherished this group of friends despite our diverse personality, character and thoughts. The one thing that binds us together is definitely the enormous need for great food, great company and great grand dosage of love for one another all in one big ball! Honestly, it was just an amazing time of fun, humour and great fellowship.
Looking forward to next year's escapade!
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