Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - WELL KNOWN "HEAD SHAKING" WAN TAN MEE IN TENGKERA - 18.2.2009
This is a very well known wan tan noodle spot located in Tengkera
Business is daily and starts from 7pm ONLY
The "head shaking" nick name is given because of the owner's apparent "head shaking" technique when he prepares the noodles. To know where it is exactly, just get to Tengkera and ask a local to direct you but you must mention "the famous head shaking wan tan"
What's there to do?
1. You might want to stop and check out another well known local food - the putu piring. The shop's located along the road..just mentioned "famous putu piring in Tengkera"
2. You can choose either the regular wan tan noodle or the flat one
3. In addition, you might also order a plate of "ochien" or fried oyster omelete, another favourite Malaccan food
Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to di in Melaka?
EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - CHRIS LEE'S TIMELESS TREASURE GALLERY - 18.2.2009
Meet Chris Lee, reputedly Melaka's most passionate collector of a wide variety of silverware artifacts, wooden furniture and ivory items. Here are some photos of his interesting collection
Ever used one of this before when you were a child? Better still do you have a photo of yourself using one of this? We would be very pleased to highlight the photo in our blog and the interview with you!
Click this photo to enlarge. Guess what is this item for? Clue - used when you want to pacify the baby
What's there to do?
1. At Chris Lee's house cum museum...LOTS!! Leave other things till tomorrow
Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?
EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - POPULAR MALAY GERAI MAKAN IN UJONG PASIR - 18.2.2009
This is by far the place that has the most variety of Malay kueh-mueh and fried stuff for lunch till dinner. This place is usually filled with people round the clock and reputedly, on eof the few places, patronize by all, Malays, Chinese, Indians, Portuguese and by locals and outstationers
What's there to do?
1. Try a little bit of everything. Best to bring lots of buddies along, otherwise, it will take the whole day as you rest after each item
Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?
EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - "SURVIVOR" FRUIT SELLER IN LORONG HANG JEBAT - 18.2.2009
Ok, this chap Mr. Quek is a unique chap with a great survivor story to tell. We won't tell it here as it's best to hear it from the horse's mouth. But check out his "only one in Melaka" original asam boi ice drink
Here's Quek relating his life's experience to Pat. Where else can you get enjoy fruits and a great survivor story?What's there to do?
1. Borrow an extra chair from the nearby cafe and get ready pen and paper, tape recorder..
Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?
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