Hujung Minggu: Island Hopping, Langkawi (Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, Pulau Beras Basah)

Plz note actual date to Langkawi was on 7-9 Aug, 2015.

Kami join Island Hopping yang disediakan kat Tubotel ni, pakej harga RM30 per pax dan kul 2.00 pm ada van amik. So kami tunggu kat café sambil menikmati the breathtaking seascape. Oh ye, kalu anda solo traveler pun, van akan pick up gak.

Kat Tubotel ni selain aku ngan member, ada dua gadis chinese yang berasal dari negara China, yang turut join island hopping ni. Island Hoping yang kami join ditawarkan oleh RBY Sea Tours (tel: 012-4767487). Menurut brother van yang pick up kami, dianggarkan akan kembali semula ke Tubotel pada pukul 5.30 pm. Brother tu asal Keramat, keje kat Langkawi cuz dia kata KL hectic, Langkawi calm. Memang la calm dah kalu daily pat nengok omputih je, gile tak best. Brother ada mention kedai chicken chop dia tapi aku tak ingat nama kedai.

Hujung Minggu: Tubotel, Langkawi

Plz note actual date to Langkawi was on 7-9 Aug, 2015.

KLIA2

Bagi pandangan aku, harga kereta sewa di Langkawi adalah standart. Kalu sesapa ada yang lagi murah, sila komen dibawah. Masa aku pegi ni, aku survey kat blog dan web, mostly stated RM80 sehari untuk viva. Kami buking kereta sewa melalui sepupu aku punya kawan and brother tu bagi harga yang sama juga iaitu RM80 sehari. Setibanya di airport, kebanyakkan kaunter kereta sewa di situ menawarkan harga RM50 sehari untuk viva. Aku pun bagitaw la kat brother kete sewa yang aku buking tu, aku pun nak RM50 sehari juga and dia agreed. Rate kereta sewa masa aku pegi dulu (tahun 2013) adalah RM170 untuk 3 hari dapat MPV kalu tak silap aku.

Kami teatime MarryBrown MamboFries before onboard

Kami sampai di airport dah malam, sebab tu buking kete sewa siap-siap. Kalu anda sampai di airport lebih awal and tak sempat nak survey kereta sewa, maka amik je kat kaunter pun ok. Oh ya, kat lobby ngan luar entrance pun banyak yang offer rental car. Tapi ingat tak kira di mana ataw dengan siapa anda amik kereta sewa, sebelum decide rental car, confirm betul-betul harga yang perlu dibayar bagi mengelakkan hidden charges dan penipuan!

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Warung Pak Rasyid, Grand Masjid of Baiturrahman, Putroe Phang Historical Park, Aceh Tsunami Museum (Day 4th)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

After checked out, we had a breakfast at Warung Pak Rasyid located about 5 minutes drove from our accommodation. Bahrul and Ibnu suggested us to taste Nasi Guri as photo above. The rice was served with sambal and crackers and I’ve added fried egg. The owner (I believed) given us a small piece of ‘dendeng’ beef as a freegift. This stall served Nasi Kuning as well.

Later, we visited Grand Masjid of Baiturrahman located at the center of Banda Aceh. The masjid is one of architecture which still standing while other buildings were destroyed by the massive earthquake and the Tsunami 2004.

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Masjid Baiturrahim Ulee Lheue, The House of Cut Nyak Dhien, Lampuuk Beach, Bu Si Itek Restaurant (Day 3rd, Part 2)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

Right: Kuah Pliek served with white rice, prawn sambal and chicken
Left: Meuraxa Hospital exhibited in Gallery nearby Masjid Baiturrahim

Alhamdulillah, we reached Ulee Lheue Port, Aceh within an hour by fast ferry. Afterward, we went to the eatery opposite/nearby the Masjid Baiturrahim Ulee Lheue to have a lunch. Ibnu (our driver) suggested tasting ‘Kuah Pliek’ which is one of Aceh signature dish. It is gravy with ingredients of 10 or many types of vegetables and herbs including carrots, melinjo, corns, long beans and etc. 

Next, we visited Masjid Baiturrahim Ulee Lheue to perform solah. This masjid is one of an architecture that still standing while other buildings nearby were destroyed by the Tsunami 2004.

Discovered Sumatra: Sabang, Iboih Beach, Pulau Rubiah (Day 3rd, Part 1)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

There is a white Masjid beside PUSKESMAS

Since we were on the way to Iboih for snorkeling, Mrs Hana dropped by Iboih Mini Hospital, PUSKESMAS Iboih (Pusat Kesihatan Masyarakat Iboih) cuz one of our friends was not feeling well.

PUSKESMAS Interior

She had vomiting, headache, nausea and sore throat since yesterday evening.  I wasn’t sure the exact caused, however we believed those symptom appeared due to the hilly pathway and the winding road at this island and she not supposed to drink coffee too much. Plus maybe she didn’t drink much water due to this island was hot and dry weather.

Discovered Sumatra: Weh Island, Sabang, Sumur Tiga Beach, Nol KM, Bixio Café, Taman Wisata Kuliner (Day 2nd, Part 2)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

We reached Balohan Ferry Terminal, Weh Island at 1.30pm and the journey took about 2.5 or 3 hours by slow ferry. Weh Island was previously connected to the Sumatra mainland and became separated by the sea since the volcano eruption long time ago. Sabang is the main town in Weh Island and this island is surrounded by 4 islets which are Rubiah, Seulako, Klah and Rondo.

We meet up with Mrs Hana (contact no: 085260829376), our driver (supir) at Sabang and we had a lunch at some area before went to hotel. After freshened up and performed solah at hotel, we occupied the evening at Sumur Tiga Beach.

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Kapal Tsunami Lampulo, Situs Tsunami PLTD Apung, Ulee Lheue Mass Grave, Ulee Lheue Port (Day 2nd, Part 1)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

I was not feeling well cuz I cant sleep last night! First time I cant sleep while traveling, I was not sure why, the hot coffee perhaps? Whatever. We walked to the stall nearby to have our breakfast. I wasn’t in the mood cuz feel tired due to lack of quality sleep, so I decided to have ‘nasi lemak and telur sapi’ (fried egg). If my mood ok, of cuz I have chosen my fav, fried chicken and ‘bergedil’ (potatoes)! Some of the delicacies for breakfast were as above.

Our first dropped by for today was Kapal Tsunami Lampulo located at Gampong Lampulo, Kuta Alam. We witnesses a fisherman wooden boat was stranded above a local house. We managed to meet up with the locals there and they shared their experiences during Tsunami hit Aceh.