My Melaka Trip
Melaka never fails to delight me with its old world charm. Step into this sleepy town which is a 3.5 hr drive away from Singapore and be amazed by how time seems to stand still here. Away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore city, this is where the locals take pride in their famous pineapple tarts, satay, durian chendol, chicken rice balls…just to name a few.
It has been so many years since I last visited Melaka. I think it might have been more than 5 years ago. And trust me, nothing has changed. It is as if I have never left.
In this whirwind 1.5 day visit of Melaka, I visited what is perhaps the grandest Peranakan house along Heeren Street (which belongs to a relative), feasted on 22 sticks of satay (yes, I counted) and attended cousin Michael’s wedding.
Here are some of the pictures I took of Melaka. Enjoy!
You know you have reached Melaka when you see this sign 
The waterfalls beckon all tourists to Melaka town with its grandeur
The world famous Christ Church Melaka as taken from the car’s back seat
St Peter’s Church – the oldest church in Melaka, built in 1710
A group photo with the bride & groom after the church wedding
Presenting the newly weds – Mr & Mrs Michael Tan
At the Renaissance Melaka Hotel for the wedding banquet – I’m in the background as the emcee
The authentic Nyonya dumpling with the blue colouring…yummy!
I love the salty tau sa piah…simply heavenly!
Eng Chee Seng – a trusted brand name in Melaka for its pastries
Eng Choon Association – ’tis said that some relatives stayed here in the past
If this looks familiar to you, that’s coz ‘The Little Nyonya’ was filmed here. The real name of this place is Hotel Puri.
This is only 1 of the many living rooms in the palatial Peranakan house at Heeren Street owned by 1 of our relatives
Peranakan beaded slippers – a collector’s item for the house owners
Peranakan kitchen ware on display in locked cupboards
The Peranakan kam cheng
This antique wardrobe is the jewel in the crown of all the collections of the couple. It takes its pride of place in the master bedroom.
One group shot for remembrance
The antique furniture is exceptionally cooling coz of the marble
With Uncle Charlie, owner of the opulent Peranakan house at Heeren Street
