Yup! Traveling again!Accompanying auntie to Pekan Baru in Sumatera for some stuff (orang ajak, ikut je lerr). Didn't plan, trip is with itinerary by the organizer.
One of the thing that am sure be interested in the itinerary (it's a business itinerary for her, hence abit so-so for me!) is.......on the history of Siak which apparently the Muslim kingdom of .... I will tell you the story once I learn more yah.....
Wikipedia :
Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura or often called Sultanate of Siak (Indonesian: Kesultanan Siak Sri Inderapura) was a kingdom that located at Siak Regency, Riau from 1723-1946. It was founded by Raja Kecik from Pagaruyung Kingdom (Sultan Abdul Jalil Rahmad Syah I), after failed to seized the throne of the Sultanate of Johor.
After the Proclamation of Independence was proclaimed on August 17, 1945, last sultan of Siak, Sultan Syarif Kasim II declared his kingdom to join Republic of Indonesia
I be meeting some of my relatives there I hope... all the Minangs get-together!Woo hoo!!!
Wah travelling opportunities always manage to
ReplyDeletefind you ... macam-macam places you go ... banyak pengalaman mengembara.
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ReplyDelete(ooo gi pekan baru yeeeee!)
It seems that when I am in travel mode, a lot of things are organised for me outside my control !!. About half of the things that I blog about at the moment are an opportunity that I can't turn down & ... just happen !!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy.
Bananaz like your first line ~ (orang ajak, ikut je lerr) How nice.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing Liliy, such an interesting place to travel! Hope you get to meet family members and have a great time! xx
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Awesome pictures, sounds like you really are experiencing some wonderful things, and places.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely Lily - cannot wait to see your photos!
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