shortest getaways

 This is the most needed one... although it was only one night trip, we really enjoy ourselves and had a whale of a time there.   since Johor was having a public holiday last Wednesday, I thought why not reward ourselves with this shortest getaways ever after all the covid thingy we gone through for the last two weeks. We played tourist in Malacca, the historic city after long years of not going there. We went for the river cruise along the Malacca River, The Shore Sky Tower, and sightseeing around Banda Hilir.  The cruise was something that one should not miss when one comes to Malacca. The Malacca traditional settlements along the riverbank, the beautiful night scenery, row of shops with their own unique decorations to attract customers, the mesmerizing mural on the building are just overwhelming even this was not our first-time experience the cruise. On the second day, we walked around Banda Hilir since many of the attractions were only within walking distance. Inara was the happiest person as now she is growing up and could possibly enjoy the trip and understand history. We surely come again next time, as one night trip is just not enough.  We bid farewell to Malacca city that evening after a really enjoyable trip we had there.   

The Malacca River cruise

The Shore Sky Tower

A Famosa

A Famosa

At one of many museums

Enjoy afternoon tea on the 42nd floor of The Shore building


Location: Malacca, Malaysia

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