Well, just like that, Melaka's Raya fiesta has packed its bags and waved goodbye! Day one? Let's just say 'hectic' was putting it mildly. I'm pretty sure my baju gained a few stress wrinkles. 😅 But, oh, the heart-warming moment! I got to surprise my other grandmother, who's currently living with my Aunty in Batu Berendam. She's been bedridden for many years and I haven't seen her for quite some time, and seeing her little great-grandkids on Raya? Cue the waterworks! Seriously, that's what Raya's all about – making your loved ones beam with smile.
And now, I'm on the ETS, zooming away from Melaka like a Raya rocket, heading back to Penang to unleash the family chaos! All my siblings are converging at my parents' place, which is basically the annual 'Cucus vs. Maktok & Tokwan's House' showdown. We see each other, sure, but Penang reunions? That's a whole different level of madness. Sorry, Mom, but they've been plotting this cucu-invasion for ages. Prepare for maximum decibel levels and a serious shortage of kuih raya! 😂
Our train, bless its punctual little wheels, departed at 4:08 PM, and we're scheduled to roll into Butterworth around 10:45 PM. Six and a half hours of train-tastic fun! And guess what? Nenek, bless her snack-packing soul, has basically turned our seats into a mini-grocery store. She's terrified her little munchkins might starve. It's like she thinks they're going on a desert trek, not a train ride.
So, to Butterworth we go! Hoping for a peaceful train ride and a joyful reunion in Penang! Bye!
