DLT Trip to Gohtong Jaya - 21st Dec 2008

Click on picture to view larger imageWini's brother Edwin has this lovely three room condo at Gohtong Jaya, which he has so graciously invited us to use. Gohtong Jaya is located halfway up the Genting Highlands. We left KL at 9.30am for the 45 minutes journey to Gohtong Jaya. As there was thirteen in all, we went up in three cars. Arriving at 10.30am, I met with Edwin at the condo and was introduced to his lovely wife and two children. Edwin talked about his work at Talam Bhd, the economy and about how things will be in 2009. Meanwhile his wife introduced us to the fine art of drinking chinese tea.
By 11.30am the rest of the group had arrived and assembled at "Restaurant 28" for an early lunch. Restaurant 28 is operated by a Christian owner and serves perhaps the best Chinese food there. We ordered one of their top dishes "clay pot fish head curry" and it certainly lived up to its reputation. Highly recommended as a stop over on your way to the top.
While waiting for the food to be served we had the opportunity to hear Ray, Lawrence, Dennis, Chee Chung and Serena tells us about how they have changed in 2008.
After lunch we proceeded to the 'next stop,' 'food also?' You are right, this time it is dessert, the famous 'durian bomb tarts.' You have to ask Wini to give you a description as I did not eat any.
Moving on down the road we came across a local chocolate shop 'chocolate galleria'. If you love chocolates then a must stop also.
By 1.30pm we are all back at the condo. Everyone seemed restless and wanted to see more of the sights. So off we went again walking of course, to recce the area directly around the condo. It was great as the weather was cooling. We looked at the flowers, the insects and Paul came back with pine cones. Wini was clicking her camera all the way shooting almost everything. It is now 3pm and we are back again at the condo. Settling in we began to worship the Lord with song. In between songs we continued to ask those present how the Lord has changed them in 2008. Praise and worship continued to 6.30pm and it seems hunger has set in again. The cold weather really makes you hungry fast.
Dinner is to be at 'Chuan Kie' also in the same location as Restaurant 28. But the food did not turn out as good as Restaurant 28. Directly after dinner it started to rain very heavily. Only four of us stayed on while the rest returned home.