Thursday, September 11, 2008

A Short Holiday

I've been worked for almost a month; 9th September, my first holiday was started.
Since it's only a short holiday, so I've not decided back to Kuala Lumpur.
I choose to visit Kota Bharu (KB), Kelantan.

My girlfriend and also my colleagues asked me a same question before I leave.
They're wondering what the reasons I choose to visit this town.
The answer, I have no idea on it. 
Maybe it just was a very simple visit to the town, or it also can be a chance for me to know more about my country.

I've booked my room before I been there. 
Zeck Travellers Inn, it's my first destination when I've reached Kota Bharu.
This hostel is own by a friendly local Malay family. The room price is affordable (RM20-RM40) and it located not far from the town center.


Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
It's one the most colorful parts of KB. Differences vegetables, kitchen utensils, souvenirs, dried foodstuffs from Kelantan were displayed and traditional cakes and cookies adorn the stalls and shops.

This market was opened in 1985 and simply known as Buluh Kubu Market (named after the district). It took its present name in 1997 after of the wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a businesswoman who embodied perseverance. 


          

Istana Jahar
Museum of the regal customs of Kelantan since July 1992. It takes its name form the Jahar tree that grows in the palace ground.

          
This palace was built in year 1887  and was a royal residence for several sultans.

Padang Merdeka
          

Something special...
This shop is located at Jalan Pasar Lama, near the Kelantan River. It's a hardware shop.
In front of the shop, I've found a lantern that was made by can. 
I was caught by it.