Have Perut Will Travel...: AOR Day 5 │ Alor Setar to KLIA • FY1673 • Going Home!

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Tuesday, 4 August 2026

AOR Day 5 │ Alor Setar to KLIA • FY1673 • Going Home!

Day One — Morning Calm

We woke at 7:00am after a solid night’s sleep and headed down to Lengkuas Restaurant by 7:30am. The place was almost empty, so we practically had it to ourselves. I kept breakfast simple while Cat sampled nearly everything in sight. By 8:00am, we were back in the room; I changed into work clothes, kissed Cat goodbye, and headed down to the loaner car.

Day One — Workday Rush

Twenty minutes later, I reached AKPK Alor Setar. After settling in, I slipped back into the groove. With the branch short on advisors, I became the last man standing, handling applicant after applicant until lunchtime finally arrived.

Day One — Lunch at Manzur Cafe

I walked out, turned left, passed yesterday’s spot, and settled on Manzur Cafe. A plate of Nasi Kandar with Fried Chicken, Poppadum, and a hot Nescafe came to RM15.70 (≈ USD4/EUR3). Then it was back to the grind. Thankfully, another advisor returned from a nearby talk, easing the load. By 5:45pm, I wrapped up and made the fifteen minute drive back to Grand Alora Hotel.

Day One — Evening Wind Down

After resting, we headed out at 7:00pm for dinner at Rhai Thai Restaurant. Our “light dinner” plan evaporated instantly as we ordered Mixed Tom Yam, Oxtail Soup, two rice, and two Sour Plum Juice for RM35.00 (≈ USD8/EUR7). Back at the hotel, off-camera we met Yus, swapped the Axia for his Persona, and retired for the night.

Day Two — A Fresh Start

Another good sleep, another 7:00am wake up. By 7:30am, we were downstairs at Lengkuas Restaurant again. Breakfast wrapped at 8:00am, and after changing into work clothes and kissing Cat goodbye, I headed out to the branch.

Day Two — Smooth Sailing

Twenty minutes later, I arrived and settled in. With the branch at full force, the morning crowd was easy work compared to yesterday.

Day Two — Lunch at Manzur Capati

At lunch, off-camera Yus took me to the original spot: Manzur Capati beside Masjid Nagore. The old stall was buzzing. We ordered Ayam Berempah, Mutton Curry, two white rice, and one shared capati for RM27.00 (≈ USD7/EUR6). We returned with ten minutes to spare, and the afternoon breezed by. I left at 5:30pm and made the short drive back to the hotel.

Day Two — Dinner at Dede Mode

After resting, we stepped out at 7:00pm and settled on Dede Mode again. We had Fried Kueh Teow with Egg Gravy, Fried Wanton Mee with Egg Gravy, Iced Soy Milk, and Iced Sugarcane & Water Chestnut for RM30.30 (≈ USD7/EUR6). A short stroll later, we were back in our room, calling it a night.

Final Scene — Quick Turnaround Ahead

Stay tuned for the next video as we catch another Firefly flight to Kuala Lumpur. It’s a tight turnaround — barely enough time to breathe — because soon after landing, we’re flying out again to celebrate Brendan’s birthday.