From Sauk To Syamille AgroFarm And Back To Ipoh.

While we were enjoying our lunch at the restaurant in Sauk, we were told that there is an Agro Farm nearby where we can visit. It was on the way back to Ipoh. Friend B told us to keep a sharp look out for the signboard on the right side of the road. Hopefully, we won't miss it.

 Here it is - Syamille Agro Farm Sdn. Bhd.

 We have to drive on a narrow path and we almost wanted to turn back. In a short while we saw the entrance to the Agro Farm.

This was the first thing that caught my attention. Jack fruits on a Jack fruit tree! Just look at the fruits touching the ground. They were wrapped and supported by some sort of straw.

 Next to the Jack fruit tree is this unique wooden building.

 It looks like a classroom for religious teaching. 

 There are chalets and greenery all around.

 A very quiet place surrounded with fruit trees and plants.

 Resting place in front of chalets.

 Fish pond fed with running water from the stream besides the restaurant.

 Restaurant next to the stream.

 An enclosure for deers (rusa in Malay).

This is the only active one. 

 The others were feeding and some were resting under the shade.

 More Jack fruits on the tree next to the deer's enclosure.

 Notice says - No feeding of deer. (Rusa in Malay).

 Beautiful frangipani flowers near the fish pond.

Stingless Bee Farm.

Beehives scattered under the shade of coconut trees.

It was just a short visit. We didn't walk about the whole place because the weather was too hot.

Back into the car and back on the highway again.

There was not much traffic on the road.

It was a nice, leisure drive all the way back to Ipoh.

All thanks to Friend B for driving us to Sauk, the Agro Farm and then back to Ipoh.

Near the toll booths. The Ixora plants seem to be doing very well. They are blooming beautifully in this hot weather.

Dear brothers (or sisters), is your life

full of difficulties and temptations?

Then be happy, for when the way is rough,

your patience has a chance to grow.

So let it grow, and don't try to squirm out of your problems.

For when your patience is finally in full bloom,

then you will be ready for anything,

strong in character, full and complete.

(James 1:2-4, TLB)

Lunch At Restoran Baru Lau Kai Ikan Sungai, Sauk.

After a short drive around the place, we noticed most of the eatery were not opened yet. We then came to this eatery that is next to the entrance gate of Kampung Baru Sauk. This is the Restoran Baru Lau Kai Ikan Sungai along the main road. Friend B saw this on Facebook and she did some homework on this eatery.

It was a bright, sunny day.
There is not much traffic on the main road.

These were media reports on the restaurant.

Food pictures on the wall.

The lady boss recommending their signature dishes to my friends.

Contact number: 012-793 9670

Front view of Restoran Baru Lau Kai Ikan Sungai.

Wolf Herring (Sai Toh Yu in Cantonese) fish balls. 10 pieces deep fried fish balls and 10 pieces of steamed fish balls. RM0.60 per piece (approx. 0.15 USD).

Stir Fried Romaine Lettuce with garlic. Very tender and fresh.

Steamed fresh water Wolf Herring's belly (Sai Toh Yu lam) with sweet, spicy sauce.

The fish belly is sliced very thinly and steamed just right.

Steamed fresh water Prawns with egg white.  Total cost inclusive of white rice for 3 people = RM 118 (approx. 28.98 USD)

Dear brothers, if a Christian is overcome by some sin,

you who are godly should gently and

humbly help him back onto the right path,

remembering that next time it might be

one of you who is in the wrong.

(Galatians 6:1, The Living Bible-TLB)

Going Sauk In Search Of Food.

Friend B mentioned on last Wednesday night about going to Sauk on Thursday morning. But there was no follow up on whether the plan was on or not. On Thursday morning, as usual I woke up and went for my morning walk. I was watering my plants when I received a call from Friend A that Friend B will be coming to pick me at 9.30 am. I looked at the clock and it was 9.10 am and I hurriedly finished watering my plants and rushed to take my bath. I was all ready by the time Friend B reached my house, 

 After picking up Friend A from her house, we were on our way to Sauk, travelling on the highway.

 As we neared the toll plaza near Kuala Kangsar, the traffic was moving very slowly. 

 One of the workers informed us that one of the toll booth was not in use and we needed to change to another lane.

The time was almost 11 am.

Queuing at the toll plaza.

 Entrance gate with beautiful arch to welcome visitors to Kampung Baru Sauk. Friend B slowed down the car for me to take this photo.

 So kind of Friend B to take us on a short drive to look around.

 A Chinese school in Sauk.

The eatery "Restoran Baru Lau Kai Ikan Sungai" is just on the right side of the entrance gate.

 Saw this big pumpkin hanging from the vine besides the eatery.

While my friends were going through the menu with the lady boss, I took a short walk. I found the police station a short distance away, on the same main road. 

I found another eatery which was recommended by my other friends. The eatery was not opened yet and that will have to wait for another foodie trip.

I saw squirrels in a cage in front of a shop, next to the eatery.

 I returned to where my friends were and saw this cute kitty on a plastic chair.

 I was told by the owner that this kitty couldn't "meow" or make any sound.

 She's so friendly. She posed for me in various positions.

This cat kept me entertained while waiting for the food to be served.

 This is the main road of Sauk.

The other side of the main road.

Linking to Saturday's Critters.

And a main road will go through that once-deserted land;

it will be named "The Holy Highway."

No evil-hearted men may walk upon it.

God will walk there with you;

even the most stupid cannot miss the way.

No lion will lurk along its course,

nor will there be any other dangers;

only the redeemed will travel there.

(Isaiah 35:8-9, TLB)