Malacca Day Trip Jan 1st, 2011 (Pt 1)

Early morning of the first day of 2011, our group of five (including my aunts, uncles, and the niece) embarked on a road trip from Johor to Melaka. Melaka is well-known for its rich history heritage as one of the major cities in the early trade routes. Throughout its history, Melaka has been ruled by the Sultans, the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British before becoming part of Malaysia.

yay for road trip!

Sunrise on the highway

At the seaside at the Portuguese Settlement Melaka

The neighborhood puts their yearly Christmas decoration tradition.

Then, we drove to the city center and visited our first stop: the Dutch Square also known as the Red Square (for the red buildings surrounding the square).

In front of the historic Christ Church built in 1753 by the Dutch. It is the oldest Protestant church in Malaysia.

on the stairs of the Stadthuys

colorful trishaw rides for tourists (RM 40 per hour)

There are little stalls in the square selling souvenirs such as these funky hats.

going up St Pauls hill

inside the ruins of St Pauls church

On the foot of the other side of the St Pauls hill is the A Famosa Fort

Canal with some boats

For lunch, we met up with my little uncle's girlfriend and her mom and went to a Nyonya place hidden upstairs of this little building/house/shop?

I love the decoration

Authentic nyonya food. Ayam ponteh and cendol were among the dishes we tried.