(^28) Lumut – Sungai Besar - 107 km
Finally, my last day in Lumut arrived, and I was happy to pack up and
resume my journey. Cycling the same country twice could be
somewhat monotonous but there are always new places to explore
and I had no choice but to wait until the new passport arrived.
I pedalled until reaching Sungai Besar, where I found inexpensive
accommodation. The evening was enjoyable as people celebrated Eid,
marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This
celebration, known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, is a time when countless
Malay families wear new clothes in the same hue. Men wear loose
shirts with trousers, and women wear full-length blouse and skirt
combinations, typically made of silk or silk-like material. I understood
that this tradition signified unity.
Sungai Besar – Sekinchan - 25 km
Plagued with a stomach bug, I pulled into Sekinchan. I scarcely took
any pictures as I had other things on my mind (LOL). The room rates
in Sekinchan were more pricey than usual as the Eid festival was in
full swing. The festival was a family-and-friends day where people
visited family and asked forgiveness for wrongdoings that occurred in
the past year. However, most people seemed focused on eating
during the festival.
Sekinchan – Klang - 80 km
My late departure was due to waiting until the weather cleared and it
was late before I pedalled out of Sekinchan. Unfortunately, the drizzle
continued for the best part of the day. Still, I didn’t need to run into
the bushes like the previous day, and the overcast weather made it
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