West Malaysia loop ride

Day four.

We embark on part 2 of our quest to ride on every access road to the Cameron Highlands. The best start to the day would be BREAKFAST! So that was exactly what we did.

After walking around and around we finally decided on a roti breakfast in a local Indian Muslim shop. (Photography by Chris)

It was pretty popular with locals too it seems…then again…who knows who is truly local? (Photography by Chris)

It was eventually time to head out and we chose to go down the Tapah road. This road was chosen because it was the tougher of the two roads that we would attempt today. It is always better to attempt the tougher road when we were feeling fresh and tackle the easier one later when we would feel a little more tired.

The ride down was super fun as expected…so fun that we did not get any pictures taken! It was just a long, winding, fun road that kept going and going…and going downhill made it even more fun!

We made our way to Ipoh for lunch and found a nice spot to park…after going round in circles because of the wonderful “one way only” roads.

Parked and ready for lunch!!! (Photography by Chris)

We had the usual Taugeh Chicken for lunch…this is a familiar favourite in Ipoh.

Soon it was time to head back up to Tanah Rata. This time round we would use the access road from Simpang Pulai. So up we go!

And of course, time for another break! (Photography by Chris)

As we made our way from the top down towards Tanah Rata, we decided to stop by a Buddhist temple at Brinchang town.

Parking outside the Sam Poh Buddhist Temple at Brinchang. (Photography by Chris)

We took a walk around the temple. (Photography by Chris)

They do have a couple really cool and retro classic cars from the 70s. (Photography by Chris)

The view outside was not that great. (Photography by Chris)

But we found beauty anyway…Chris did at least. (Photography by Chris)

I was more interested in the temple…really! (Photography by Chris)

We decided to stop by a strawberry farm on the way back to the guest house…for some refreshments…no prizes for spotting the strawberries! (Photography by Chris)

Nice and comfy back at 8 Mentigi…it rhymes too! (Photography by Chris)

We settled for a simple dinner this time round…

Nothing fantastic nor spectacular…but hits the spot when you’re hungry!

I seem to remember us having durians…but then again…maybe that was the last time when we were at Camerons…I can’t quite remember and do not have any pictures of that happening. Oh well…chalk it to age maybe.

In any case, time to stop for the day and get some rest before the final part of our quest tomorrow!