Jonker Street/ Geographer Cafe

It was my last weekend in Melaka, and i decided to wonder around Jonker Street. It was a windy Saturday night. As usual, after picking mom up from her salon, we headed to Kota Laksamana for dinner.

The renowned Jonker Street is simply a block away from where we always have dinner.

"Jonker Street, formerly known as Jonker Street, is a definite haven for antique collectors and bargain hunters. Authentic artifacts and relics some dated as far back as 300 years, can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history and mystery " .... Cuti-Cuti Malaysia

Yes, it is always THAT crowded. The street has attracted many locals and non-locals. There is alot of things to see and buy, and they are not expensive. It is a good place for souveniours shopping.

Before we headed down JOnker street, mom and i decided to walk along Melaka river, Sungai Melaka, and took some pictures :)

Nice view eh? We were standing beside a river with a long history, longer than the history of Malaysia. "Melaka will never be gifted with the glorious history in the past without the existence of Sungai Melaka (Melaka River). It signifies the emergence of Malay Sultanate of Melaka, it marks the beginning and ending of each war, it was one of the main factors attracted foreign colonization, and it was the place where Melaka began. " .... and where Malaysia began.

Along Jonker Street, there are stalls selling antiques, souveniers, and even food. I personally find it a great street to kill your time, fasten your digestion after a big supper meal, and seeing things, buying things, and even having some local delicacies (if your tummy still allows you)

Pineapple tarts !!! My favaroute!~ These are the traditional types. THere is another type...

this !

There were aunties dancing. I think they were doing some sort of techno line dancing. Guess it is the coolest thing for them *faint*

Geographer Cafe, which has won an architectural award not too long ago, is one of the landmarks in Melaka. My mom and i like to hang out and chill with a drink (or two) at the cafe. It is partly owned by my friend's dad, but it doesnt make me a VIP for the cafe. darn!

Yup, thats me doing cha-cha with Suh Poh. I was "pulled" to the dance floor by Aunt Lily. Suh Poh has been dancing for some years and i think i was honored to dance with her. She moves!~

Mom, Aunt Lily, and me. Aunt Lily, we called her, the Dancing Queen of Melaka. hahaa... She started dancing even before i was born. She is a cool aunt to hang out with. You just cant stop laughing when your around her.