Merdeka Day

Malaysia turns 5o today. Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

No, we didn't go celebrating like others. We didn't go to Dataran Merdeka this morning. We didn't watch the parade on TV either. We were asleep at that time. Yes, we're not morning people on public holidays and most other days too. Am has to be a morning person only on working days. I'm actually working today/tonight. BUT we do fly the flag on our car's roof...

Last night, on the way home after fetching me, Am, the kids and my self stopped at Kg Abdullah Hukum junction, hoping to see a glimpse of fireworks after the big counting. But we saw none as our views were blocked by the many tall buildings that have been erected since the last Merdeka. Kesian my kids.

Merdeka reminds me of our one-night vacation in Cameron Highland. Only two of us, Am and myself, and no kids. Why? because there were not kids yet at that time lah. It was so cold and quite on the hill there and we were having our dinner at one stall. Suddenly, we saw a parade of some cars and motorbikes and a pick-up truck full of passengers passing by us. The were carrying a big Malaysia flag and shouting Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! at the top of their lungs. As the place was quite, the impact of their shouting was so greatly felt They few some rounds while shouting Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!, and finally, at the last round (because after that, we didn't see them any more), suddenly they just passed by us quietly. We were wondering why, until we saw also joining the parade were few traffic policemen on their bikes! And the place turned quiet again.

Talking about Cameron Highland, I really like the place. The cool brisk wind, the food, flowers, pasar malam, beautiful sceneries and many other turns. I hope to visit the place again, with my kids this time.