inferiority complex thy suffer…

The journey to Sabak Bernam can be aptly described as going for a 3 hour of horseback riding.

The uneven roads were seriously testing the family car’s suspension system, i was actually quite amazed that my head escaped scot free from bump bruises.

However,the journey to Sabak Bernam also provide a feast to the roaming eyes.
The vaaaaast paddy fields were a magnificent view, and from afar coconut trees danced with the winds while white birds flew low in search for fish near the water channels. Dotted among the birds eye view of paddy fields, lies timber kampong houses, still maintaining the original designs of elevated steps and zinc rooftops.The only sign of progression is the current designs of automobile albeit being parked side by side the ‘ basikal tua’ and ‘motor kapcai.’

                                       Cloudy and windy

                                           Backyard

     This  picture  doesnt  do justice
of what my eyes feasted on

My cousin is getting married,at last, after a series of botched engagements.His father, my uncle, is a household name in kenduris.Well, he’s the chief cook. Cooking for 1000 people is his specialty.There’s something different in his nasi minyak and i conscpiciously thought that the Bottle of Sprite and Susu Ideal has something to do with it.

Erego,whats the use of catering service when you have a pro in the family, right?

Not quite. Because at the end, this is inevitable.

                                 There was me , behind the white shirted guy.Really.

  "  tak payah tolong kaklong, sikit lagi nak habis nih."
     Well.
     If you insist.

The wedding was vintage Malay wedding with all the works. Theres kompang and marhabban,

   The mobile dikir barat assemble

And of course, the silat pulut.

                         "Ho!( u bet i sure look good today)"

yeah. That is a sunglasses all right. The jeans too. You should check out the shoes.Its Adidas.

If you’re guessing to whom they were performing the silat, its to these two lovebirds.

  The ‘kepanasan’ bride/groom/bridesmaid.Please use an umbrella other than Ambank next time ye?

The guests gracing the majlis was hungry.However,the newlyweds were even hungrier, if not famished after all the buckets of sweat produced under that elaborate ‘songket’ assemble. Since we are all sympathetic,endearing bunch of people, we gave them something to eat on a equally ravishing high table.

  "Why are you sitting here mom? Malulah nanti my husband nak suap you tengok.."

Like any other weddings, the one’s whos looking from afar is always the nervous father.

  "Anak laki aku ni mampu ke jaga anak dara orang.."

Since its been a long time we havent get together as a family,i decided to do some catching up with my anak2 saudara.

  "Eh, eh jangan la larii..". ( in case u were wondering, i’m chasing a kid–see his head?)

Even though some of them seems not as enthusiatic as I do.

"Ayaah, takmoh tangkap gambar dgn akak niiih..~".The least i could do was forced a smile.

After lunch of nasi minyak, theres the tea break of teh tarik and kuih kaswi among the hard-working family members.

        The Men. " Sokonglah Pak Lah, depa ada banyak tolong kita.."

The Womenfolk." Akak boleh buat teh tarik lagi sedap dari yang ini.."

Before heading home,i decided it would be such a waste not to fully utilise the amazing backdrop for some snapshots.And there goes my attempt at being ‘photographic’( is there such a word?)

The mother, the sister and the double sister at a sorry attempt of absorbing the atmosphere.

The toilet among the scenic view

Saving the best for the last, there was the writer.

     Cik farah hanani si gadis kampong di tepi parit

Then we went all through the 3 hour horseback ride again towards home.

Writers note: The roads have drammatically improved since last time the writer went to Sabak Bernam 3 years ago. Do not be discouraged not to go there as it is extremely picturesque.The only drawback is the lack of phone coverage.:P

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