A Good Friend
Right after collecting our grey goblins from Carousel A, we met the airport staff holding the keys to a small loaner car — a favour from my good buddy Yus from the Alor Setar branch. Someone else had betrayed us earlier by withholding a vehicle meant for us, but as if guided by the hands of God, this assignment to Alor Setar placed us exactly where we needed to be, giving us the chance to deal with that betrayal on our own terms. With keys in hand, we loaded our bags, fixed the phone and camera holders, keyed in our destination, and set off.
Arrival at Grand Alora Hotel
Twenty minutes later, the quiet Sunday afternoon drive brought us to Grand Alora Hotel, our home for the next four nights — fully covered by Human Capital. Check in was smooth, the staff friendly, and our room exactly as requested: two twin beds, so no fighting for covers.
Room Review
We already knew what to expect from online reviews, and most of them proved true. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious, with a calm atmosphere perfect after a long day. The location was another plus — eateries, supermarkets, and stalls nearby made it easy for Cat to explore while I worked. At RM240 (USD59/EUR51) a night, it offered solid value with only minor issues that didn’t affect our stay.
Late Lunch at Lengkuas
After a quick shower, we headed to Lengkuas Restaurant for a late lunch:
- Nasi Goreng Kampung
- Mee Goreng Mamak
- 2 Iced Lemongrass Lychee
The Drive to Butterworth
With an important errand ahead, we keyed Nasi Kandar Jamal Mohamed Telekom, Butterworth into Waze and began the drive south. The sky was still bright, Alor Setar glowed with early night energy, and the paddy fields stretched out in soft fading light. The highway carried us into a cool dusk, smooth and quiet, with small towns appearing like warm islands along the way. By Butterworth, night had fully settled, and the glow of elevated roads and terminals guided us to our destination.
Meeting Our Friend
We arrived at Nasi Kandar Jamal Mohamed, ordered drinks, and waited. Turn up he did — right on time. Within half an hour, the errand was settled cleanly and calmly.
Return to Alor Setar
The drive back north was peaceful. Light traffic, cool air, and long quiet stretches made the journey reflective. Towns flickered by, paddy fields turned into silhouettes, and the road felt gentler than before.
Supper & Rest
We reached the hotel at 9:20pm, took a quick potty break, then headed to the food court for:
- Nasi Ayam Berempah
- Maggi Mee Goreng
- Blackcurrant Mojito
- Apple Juice
All for RM24 (≈ USD5/EUR6). By 10:30pm, we were back in our room, ready for a well deserved rest.
Closing
It was a tumultuous yet oddly fulfilling start to our Alor Setar adventure — a day of kindness, betrayal, smooth roads, warm meals, and meaningful purpose.
Stay tuned for the next video as I begin my relief stint at Alor Setar branch.
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