Day off.
In the morning, I went to "Fo Shan," a dim sum restaurant in Ipoh, with Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
It was incredibly delicious! The artistic taste and presentation were amazing!
You could tell they were very particular about their ingredients.
The shrimp were plump and juicy. Even a man who doesn't know much about cooking could tell they used high-quality ingredients for the shumai and dim sum wrappers.
A feast from the morning!
Afterward, we went to Kin Loong Valley, a spot where limestone cliffs rise majestically.
Tasik Cermin Ipoh is a tourist spot commonly known as Mirror Lake.
This time, we participated in a tour where we rafted through the caves in a rubber boat.
It was a fun little adventure.
We became friends with a young couple from mainland China who were also on the rubber boat, and afterward, we enjoyed exploring Ipoh together.
We visited Kelly's Castle, a castle from the British colonial era.
A castle built by a Scottish man named Williams to achieve great wealth and prosperity.
However, construction began over 100 years ago and the castle was left unfinished.
It seems it was also used as a filming location for movies such as "Anna and the King," starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-fat.
And for lunch, chicken and bean sprouts at a Chinese restaurant.
I've been eating a bit too much since yesterday.
Finally, I visited a museum-like place called TT5.
Ipoh is a city that prospered from tin mining.
Various exhibits and explanations are provided to learn about its historical background.
In a way, Japan may have been saved thanks to Malaysia's mineral resources.
Thanks to Mr. Adamms' driving and his wife's English guide, I was able to learn a great deal about Malaysian history and culture – a truly valuable day.
While everyday travel is mostly about running and getting from place to place, these kinds of learning opportunities are limited.
However, learning about these things makes Malaysia feel much more familiar.
This is my first time in Malaysia, and it's suddenly become incredibly fun and interesting.
But my trek will soon be over.
There are still so many things to enjoy!
*Today's distance traveled: 0 km
*Total distance traveled from Changi International Airport: 581.3 km
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