Mee udang banjir Mak Teh of Kuala Sepetang (Port Weld)

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MEE UDANG of PORT WELD.
Port Weld was renamed Kuala Sepetang recently, someone effort to erase its colonial past which I do not think necessary. Similarly Maxwell Hill was renamed as Bukit Larut. There is nationalistic feeling for doing it but I rather let colonial name stay as it would served as reminder to the future generation that we were once colonised. They would value our independence more and probably encouraged them to learn our history.

My journey to Port Weld was to find what is left of the oldest railway station in Malaysia. The first railway track was built to connect Taiping to this town, mainly to export tin in those days.

I could not find the station neither was there any sign post to indicate the place. I was hoping somebody would do that in future as I am sure there are many history buff (like me) who will be interested.

My trip was not wasted as I discovered Port Weld new attraction.. mee udang banjir Mak Teh.

Costing rm10 a bowl it was delicious, certainly worth the trip to this sleepy town.

Not the same with out 'ang pow' this Chinese new year tradition has become part of celebration.

Plenty of cookies for the guest

Chatting with the host.

The young visitors.
Aidil Fitri 1430.

Once again we are celebrating the much awaited Aidilfitri after a month long fasting. Despite the recession the festive mood of hari raya is still there especially among the children. Well the school was closed for a week to start with. What is noticeable is that we are no longer flooded by wishing cards instead the mobile phone is jammed with SMS. I like this short one sent by SDARA Rosman, Lemak ikan duri, asam ikan patin, salam aidilfitri, maaf zahir batin. He he very cute and straight to the point. Among SMSs received, surprisingly many from non Muslim. I must make a point to sent them greeting come deepavali, chinese new year and christmas.

Today is the fourth day, still along way to go for this a month long celebration. What away to regain those lost kgs. ;-)