The Butterfly with Broken Wings

The Butterfly with Broken Wings

She noticed how beautiful she is under the morning Sun 
Blazing rays of lights across her colorful wings 
So delicate that warms her heart 
Small little flutters shakes her little wings 

She sees the bright skies up above her 
They are like soft cottons floating in the air
How she wish she could touch those skies with her wings!
Embracing the freedom she always wanted 
Unlocking the grips, unreleasing the locks 
To meet with unknown adventures which she dares to dream 
She feels so excited suddenly, so energized
To realise the dreams which she always think of
She knows what she wants
As she lifts her wings, it feels so heavy 
Just then she realized, they are broken
Overwhelmed with grief, she mourns 
For the life she once had, the freedom which shaped her identity 
Now it is all futile, her destiny looks hazy
Frozen with fear she remains unperturbed till her fate is decided
As she is the butterfly with broken wings...

Ipoh - 1st Sept 2017

We decided to do something different this time rather than just sitting home and filling up our stomachs with good home cooked food. Hence, we headed to Ipoh enroute to explore some new places. On the way to Ipoh, we found this interesting place called Gaharu Tea Valley at Gopeng. "HOGA" stands for Holistic Gaharu. Something new where you get to taste tea made of "gaharu" tree barks. Plenty of gaharu trees. Visit the website, you will learn more about it. They have rides to 3 different stations where you can experience standing at view points to see gaharu trees at high up. Nice soothing eye sights to enjoy. "Lover's Park" and "Hugging trees" are the main attractions. There is also a place where you can enjoy Hoga tea for free and purchase other merchandises.

Funtasy House Trick Art located at Market street, busy place located at Ipoh town. Busy with people and plenty of food. Many interesting art work for explorations. The day we went was a public holiday, hence, it was crowded with people. A little patience, you will get to snap pictures and get back your investment.

We went to Gunung Lang Recreational Park, it was equally crowded as well with full occupied parking. I guess it was okay because that gave way to go to next destination to Kellie's castle at Gopeng. Intriguing, fascinating and mysterious place. It brings you back to almost 100 years ago to experience the priceless moments. The unfinished castle, hidden underground tunnels, ghostly balcony where Smith was spotted. Somehow missed the most haunted place - the basement which was supposed to be storing wine bottles. Spiral staircases leading to secret underground tunnel, eerie pathways will make you wonder what Smith was up to long time back. There were elevator shaft which was never installed, quite freaky to see to be honest. This place makes you wish to be transported to the past to witness and experience the greatness. Overall, it was a great trip, castle being the best.

Kinta River

Old Kellas House, ruined by WWII

Kellie's castle, standing high

Underground tunnel ventilation hole

Remnants of old Kellas House

One of the 14 rooms

Spiral staircase

Setting at the living room

Not a place for kids to run around!

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