Our vacation this year was one of the most memorable for me. We went every where. The best, of course, was visiting my family. Pudge was a hit with my entire family! After the 2nd day, I was invisible and I had to remind my mom that I am her daughter, NOT Pudge. All I heard was Pudge this, Pudge that, Pudge, Pudge, Pudge! And Pudge ate it all up!!! :)A special Thanks to my cousins Dha and Di who took time off from their busy schedule to chauffeur us around and be our personal tour guide and official host. They took Pudge and me all over the map including a hindu temple in a cave called Batu Caves. I must say the temple was magnificently beautiful BUT it stank so bad. I swear it smells like a cross between a sewer and Pudge's ass after a Chilli con Queso Fest! Hehehehe! Why anyone would worship at a smelly place is a complete mystery to me!
The temple was located in a cave 
and to get to the cave, one must climb a thousand steps. Pudge and Di climbed the steps all the way to the top while Dha and I shopped at the little gift shop (we'd like to think we were the smart ones in this little adventure) hehehehe. We timed it right too because after I spent almost RM$200.00 on golden buddhas for my office mates, and wooden monkeys and elephants for my friends back in Minnesota, Di and Pudge were making their way down the steps. So Dha and I took a video of their descend. I must say, they looked like they were drunk! Both were doddering down the steps and pausing periodically to catch their breath. It was hillarious! Dha and I had a good laugh. However, I must commend them for attempting the climb. They deserve medals for their efforts.
Aside from Batu Cave, my cousins also took us to Genting Highlands. It was so much fun! I had never been there before and since it was such a hot and humid day, I welcomed the prospect of going somewhere in the higher altitudes.I didn't expect Genting Highlands to be so Vegas-like. It was a total surprise to see all the casinos, miniature Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower, and not to mention the roller coasters and all rides imaginable to fortify any child's taste for adventure. We took a gondola ride (cable car) from one end of the Highlands to another and the thick and dense fog made the "sky ride" even more adventurous. When we crossed to the other side, I was all white knuckles and serious. But on the return trip, I had completely lost all my fears and was able to joke around with Pudge and my cousins. Although Pudge was more abnoxious than ever! :)
Aside from Batu Cave and Genting Highlands, Pudge and I also went to see the remnants of the Portugese in Melaka, Lido Beach in Johor, Kelley Castle in Ipoh, and so many more. We had a great time, but nothing beats the time we spent with good friends and family.
Pudge and I were invited to dinner at Azura's house and we met her large family. Her husband is good looking....explains the FIVE beautiful kids (heheheh). We managed to broker a few marriages between Azura's daughters and our sons so in a few years, we should be planning their weddings! heheheh!
Another treat for me was to finally meet Tok Jah (my maternal grandfather's sister). What a rare treat! She is 86 years old and still sharp as a tack! The last time I saw her, I was still in diapers. Oddly enough, this time around, she was the one wearing diapers! hehehehe!
My mom told me that she was once a raving beauty and that a prominent man had asked her hand in marriage. Her parents accepted on her behalf but a few hours after the wedding, she had begged her husband for a divorce as she did not want to marry. Her husband reluctantly granted her the divorce and she never married. Which supports my theory that SINGLE women have the tendency to live longer than their married counterparts :)
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