Babies in Teluk Intan...

Last Saturday we finally found a chance to visit wifey's hometown, what with the babies being too small earlier, father-in-law's travelling, and our own schedules, settling on a slot was a bit vexing.

We originally aimed to leave by 0830, but what with one thing or another only got moving by 0930 after dropping off the maid at my parents'. Even though it was only a day trip, the amount of stuff we packed is simply beyond belief. You'd think we were going away for a week!

Traffic was very smooth, and weather very good, being cloudy most of the way, so there wasn't much use for the sunshades I bought last Thursday. The babies were naturally very curious and looked all around, but quickly fell asleep within half an hour after we left. Their normal pattern is usually a nap after their breakfast anyway, so they pretty much kept to it.

They slept all the way until just after Bidor, Jun Yen woke up first followed shortly by Jun Lee. It was quite amusing as Jun Yen woke up quite cheerfully and started chattering with Mommy, but Jun Lee was actually frowning quite a bit and looked distinctly grumpy at having her nap interrupted.

Due to the clear traffic, we made pretty good time and arrived in just under 2 hours. We put them down on a mattress we laid on the floor to play, and had to keep a close eye on them as they began crawling off the mattress when no one was looking.

Had lunch at Gulam Rasul, a nearby nasi kandar place, and it was simply fantastic. If you're in Teluk Intan give it a try. The Ayam Goreng Berempah (spicy fried chicken) was sensational!

Went to visit wifey's aunt who took care of babies a while ago, and she was quite delighted to see them, and had some dresses for the babies. A bit large for them now so saving it for later. Jun Lee didn't protest much being carried by their grand-aunt, but Jun Yen cried whenever grand-aunt tried to hold her. It's been many months since they saw her, so it's no wonder they don't recognise her.

Stopped by Sin Guan Hoe to buy the obligatory Heong Peng (biscuits with a molasses filling) and mooncakes. Left Teluk Intan around 1630. The babies fell asleep more or less as soon as we started off. Too much excitement for the day perhaps...

And so they slept all the way until we arrived back at parents' place at 1830. They've been very good girls throughout the trip, and the travelling didn't seem to bother them. Hopefully we'll be able to take them to more places in future.