We spent 2 weeks in Terengganu

 We left KL on October the 6th at about 4am. Took our time and drove the beach route. Stopped by beaches for breaks and brunch. We were slowing things down for everyone coz we all needed a break from routine and I definitely needed a break from the same views from our house in KL. I needed sunlight. When we first stopped at Dungun. It was around 10am I think. Managed to catch the sunrise.

Anywho, we drove around getting closer and closer to Kuala Terengganu..........

Safiyya and I love collecting shells and I like pretty rocks........

We've been down this road several times but we never realized this place existed..........we decided to make a stop but discovered that it's closed till the end of the year :-(

One my favourite things to do when I am in my in-laws' place is the accessibility to the motorbike (scooter). While the kids were still asleep, we'd take the bike out to the beach coz it's really nearby and we'd watch the sunrise. Sometimes, we'd have time so we'll go to some shop nearby to have morning drinks and get breakfast for everyone at home.........

The other thing I liked doing while I was in a different state was discovering new coffee shops.........I have several favourites now <3

I also encountered a whole lot of bugs and random creatures like the monitor lizard..........

We got up later than planned today.......

 I was in so much mess this morning. Typical menstrual problems. 😑 Shu had to drive to the land office in Marang. That's actually the reason we're here but......... I just don't wanna go home...... Yet........

The last time I was in this mood was before we got married and I visited Terengganu fir the first time and it was the monsoon season. I was on a semester break. I bought an open return flight ticket. I stayed for about a week. My mum called me every other day asking when I was coming home. My mindset is kinda in that mode right now...... Just with the kids.

Anywho, we passed by schools and I kept asking Shu if they were good schools coz..... Who knows, we might actually end up living here after all. I also realized how much I hated my secondary school growing up and that was the beginning of my depression. I hope my kids won't have to experience my school experience.

It took Shu over an hour to get his paperwork done and since the kids have been waiting patiently and we had time, we decided to stop by at the museum on our way home. The main museum is still closed but the Cultural Village side is opened and it's free entry until further notice. Sweet!

The museum is one of my favourite places to visit here coz I can never get enough of traditional houses and music and culture. I know, I am mostly Bugis with a dash of Chinese and a hint of Riau. Shu's dad said that Kampung Telaga Daing was opened by Bugis so that's why I feel at home here. Haha. I wonder if it's true 🤔