Perlis in one day!

OK... Continuing from the Langkawi story. Instead of heading back to Kuala Kedah, I decided to get back to the mainland through another door, that is through Kuala Perlis. The last time I was in Perlis, the smallest state in Malaysia was about 10 years ago and since I was somewhere near with a bit of time to spare, might as well pay a visit...

So there I was in the ferry for Kuala Perlis. Seen in the background is the island of Langkawi left behind!

The mainland beckons...


Soon enough, the jetty of Kuala Perlis came in sight...

Since I'm already in Kuala Perlis, might as well walk around and have a look at the town. Anyway, I've got to get to the main bus-stop if I want to get the bus to Kangar, the capital of Perlis less than 20km away...

Saw this bridge from another jetty for fishermen along the river Perlis. Felt like walking to the other side to see what's there... It's just that dusk was already approaching and I must get to Kangar soon...

Snapped this picture before heading for the main bus-stop...

Waited for what felt like ages at the main bus-stop to no avail. I became restless... Decided to walk out of town on the road to Kangar. At least I was getting nearer right? Saw this bus-stop which I thought looked quite interesting...

To cut the story short, I got a bus to Kangar and spent the night at a hotel. This picture was taken the next day, 25th January 2007...

A view of the town of Kangar...

A monument of a sword criss-crossed with a keris, the Malay wavy blade to signify the bravery of Perlis Malays... At least that's what I think so...

Now, one of the reason I went to Kangar was that a few days ago, someone in Yan, Kedah told me that if I should ever visit Perlis, then find a certain man at a certain place accesible through Kangar... I studied the map at shops and checked the bus route and schedule... Sure, I could get there and find the man but the problem was, I'm supposed to join a gathering of people I know from an Internet forum. The gathering was to be held on 27th January 2007 which is 2 days away and the location is in Manjung, Perak more than 200km away. I also had one or two other places to visit especially Gunung (mount) Jerai in Kedah. Lately then, my heart yearned to climb to the top and spend a night there... So how could I make time?

The taxi-stand in Kangar.... Or was it another building nearby? What's sure, it has an interesting design.

While waiting for the bus at the main-stop heading for the place where a certain man resided as told by someone in Yan, then I got a message straight to heart... Don't worry about that man... Just head straight to Gunung Jerai... Next! :]