Char Bihun to start Day 2 in Kelantan! Yee Pin's mum prepared food for our breakfast.

Somewhere near Pasir Puteh Terminal we found Tok Janggut Memorial. Vincent took a few photos and the bus to Kota Bharu reached. We tooked a bus to Kota Bharu and transit to Tumpat, the place where lots of Thai's temple are built. From the journey to Kota Bharu, we discovered paddy with extremely watered field. Vincent said they are lazy, I have no idea.

Tumpat bus was finally there. We talked to the driver and get information regarding Siam Wat. The bus driver asked us to take another bus because it will be faster and easier. Vincent said this is funny because in Penang, no driver would suggest you to take another bus. Cool bus driver. We took bus no 43 instead of no 27 and dropped at somewhere called Kampung Dalam. Vincent have no idea how to communicate with Kelantanese because of the slang of the native language. I was the real-time translator.

Approaching the entrance of Wat Maisuwankhiri, we sensed enemy. DOGS! A lot of dogs run from their own house and stop at certain distance, staring and barking at us. We were stunned. Vincent and I are paralyzed. Vincent asked me for the next step. I keep silent. We are both brain-blanked at that moment. We want to move forward but at the same time thinking of our safety. After a while when the situation is 'under control', we move step by step slowly pass by the loyal dogs. Even though some of them followed us at our back but we remain steady and keep walking. It was very terrifying when around 5++ dogs barking at the same time. Vincent and I dare not to look back. The dogs stop following. GOD BLESSED US!

We then looked for washroom. The first FOC public toilet in Kelantan with 4 stars environment. Only available at temple.

A glance around the wat 360 degree, I can see dragon boat.

This is a temple designed with dragon boat. Hindu plus Buddha culture.

Take a closer look to the dragon boat, I saw fish in the water. Literally like hundreds of the carp. They are so hungry that whenever I stand near the pool, they follow. When I snap my finger, they circulated around my finger in the water.

We went into the dragon boat, a building or a structure that people pray inside. A dragon-boat-like pray house.

Went in and we can see comics, 1 metre squared area per piece, hanging on the spot where ceiling and wall meets, with an angle to create a triangle from the wall and the ceiling as adjacent and opposite sides. Still, we have to lift our head and neck to read and analyze the content. We were trying to understand the story but we couldn't because the material is written in Thai.

We then walk around in the wat and I noticed that there are a lot of animal statues like snake, dragon, tiger, lion, elephant and monkey.

There is a small cave for praying too. Vincent and I went inside and pray.


We then found Buddhist temple, 100% Buddhist style in this Siam Wat. I felt wonderful after seeing the diversity of cultures.

We also noticed that there are a lot of three-headed statues like the ones we saw in White Hindu Temple at Alor Setar.

After a few hours of exploring and feeling, we decided to take our lunch in the cafeteria in the temple.


Vincent and I shared a plate of fried rice and another plate of Char Hor Fan. Not bad. We even chatted a bit with the aunty (the chef and owner herself). She told us that she had a daughter graduated from USM too. After lunch, we left for another Siam Wat.

We passed a railway and Vincent want to take photos. I asked him to lie on the rocks while I captured him with the railway. He did it. It was hot, both the weather and the floor.Really sohai but fun XD

After a long walk we then meet more dogs around kampung house. The dogs barked louder than the ones at previous wat. Vincent tio-cheh-kia at the first bark and pull my shoulders with his hand. I thought he want to run backwards so I prepared to accelerate at that particular moment. But then he stopped me. I was like WTF, are we going to run or not? He then said the dog would be chasing us aggressively if we speed up. So we stand at ground, remained static. I take out knife from my right pocket and I passed to Vincent, asked him whether he want or not. He shook his head. The dogs might attack us if we show our motives. And. So. We. Wait. They left us to their own house and we proceed forward.

We left with faster pace until we reach a hut as our pit stop. Hahahaha. We laugh nonstop for this dumb but funny dog encounters. Really stupid and dumb.

The weather is so hot so we decided to rest a while. We sing along the route.

Lumber mill is smoking, I think they are applying sulphur powder to the lumber. No idea unsure emoticon

We reached another Wat after around 2 km. We nodded and smiled to monks when we entered the Wat and they responded to our greeting. Vincent was looking for Standing Buddha and unfortunately this one is not the Wat with the statue.

We found ourselves a big shade with bench and got some rest with water. I get a long nap under this environment. 30 minutes passed, I went to washroom and we left for another Wat with Standing Buddha.

Within walking distance, we reached the legendary Wat Philkulthong. Vincent was joking about the Chinese words pi gu dong. Speechless.

I found the mighty Standing Buddha. I feel so small standing in front of this golden statue and became speechless for a moment.

What makes the Buddha so great and what differs us from the Buddha? Are they saint and understand everything in life or what? I just don't get it. Looking at this wonderful piece of art from this elevation angle, I can see sky. Clouds are moving behind the Buddha's head. The only thing that remain static, is me and the Buddha.

We scout around this sacred place and found durian trees. Vincent found a durian on a tree and ask me to find out which tree. I looked for a while and got it. The first time I saw a durian on a tree grin emoticon

We climbed down from the place and greeted the monk. He was painting the decoration on the corner of the roof. Who knows monk could be one of the best architect in the world?

We asked Yee Pin to meet us at Tumpat but he cannot so we decided to meet at Kota Bharu Terminal. Yee Pin is here and yea before that we saw a few western backpackers. I check their backpack size for reference. Kebun Sultan for ais kacang second round. Vincent get himself Teik-Ann pills. Chicken Chop Pantai Timur for dinner! Nice chicken but the sauce was just so so. I am kinda picky but yeah honestly the sauce is just barely acceptable. Overall 8/10 marks given XP Vincent's no 1 girl in his list for Kelantan is here! She looks absolutely hot and attractive. Her red-hot-pants got my attention. Vincent checked out the girls in the photo on the wall and actually sketch her face in his journal. Boh Lat with him.

I pray to Buddha and hope our family are in good condition.