Miri - Brunei Trip 2013 Summary

Miri - Brunei Trip 2013 Summary (Click on the high-lighted part for the link)

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Part 4

Enjoy and have a nice day! =)

Miri - Brunei Trip (back date to 8-10 Aug 2013) Part 4

It was the third day of Hari Raya for Malaysia but the second day of Hari Raya for Brunei, so it was the first day of the palace opening to invite the public to celebrate Hari Raya together. The palace used to open to the public for 3 days and the most crowded days were the first and third day. But before going to the palace for brunch. We had our breakfast at this Chinese-owned Mamak Coffee shop. I just remember that this shop is located near a highway! After turning out from the highway (landmark, KFC), turn to the left and go to the last row of shops. Then turn right and you will see this shop on the right hand side.. Haha.. But I can't really remember what highway it is.

Just knew from Susan that she used to learn Bahasa Jawi when she was studying in Brunei. That was why she knows how to read the Jawi wordings on the signboard 

Mamak making break... 

Famous roti kahwin kacang!

 Entrance ticket

 Spot on the Chocolate Chip cookies!

 At least we have visited one mosque throughout our entire trip! The uniqueness of this mosque was that the top part of this mosque was made out of gold!

Brunch second time, Jolibee. Only available in Brunei. Fast food restaurant but selling fast food like KFC, only fried chicken with rice...

Last meal before leaving Brunei 

Right after the numerous brunch, we started our journey and went back to KK straight. But at least we dropped by at Sipitang for satay since many people recommended.. 

Ok, all this came to an end so fast. I wish the holiday would  be dragged for a long time... +)

Enjoy and have a nice day Thank you for reading this blog ya.. =)

Miri - Brunei Trip (back date to 8-10 Aug 2013) Part 3

The journey from Miri to Brunei was about 1-2 hours. The road was fine, nice highway with no pot-holes like those in Malaysia. But on the way, we had dropped by at one of the most grand hotel resort in Brunei which is the Empire Hotel. It was actually about 15 minutes drive from the city center, Bandar. From the picture below, you can see how grand is the interior design of the hotel.

The front lobby's decoration in-conjunction with Hari Raya festival, the hotel was crowded with tourists! If I have the money, this place would be my option!! =)

 Interior design of the hotel with giant pillars.. Too bad that I missed out the escalator which is also gold in colour

 The back part of the hotel resort..

 A relaxing place to walk to after passing the man-made beach on the right.. This is just the other end of the hotel resort which is facing the South China Sea

The car park with car display in front of the hotel 

After visiting the grand hotel, it was time to check into the hotel. To stay in Brunei wasn't cheap. After the currency conversion from MY Ringgit to Brunei Dollar, the place where we stayed, Abdul Razak Hotel Apartment costed us about RM 70 per person with a complementary breakfast at the cafe. Gym facilities and swimming pool were included but it was not within the hotel. Exterior part of the hotel looked horrible but interiorly looked good. So don't judge a book by it cover =p As everyone said that it was a must to have cheap sushi in Brunei, so really big thanks to Susan <3 anyway="" because="" bringing="" choice="" closed="" dinner="" excapade="" for="" had="" mcd="" no="" other="" p="" to="" too="" us="" was="" we="">

 Grilled Unagi

The Sashimi Boat 

The total damage done was about RM 46 per person! Yea..!  Rating for the food was 5/5! Good choice of place for Japanese food and this was the most memorable meal of the trip.. =)

Next day for Hari Raya... To be continued...