Monday

Pitiable Tropical Fruit Farm

Twice we tried to go the Tropical Fruit Farm in Sungai Udang, which is about 20 mins drive from our place. First we came across this farm when we were on a wild goose chase trying to find new beaches.

Then, when I studied the colorful brochure and the info online, we were hoping to get an experience similar to the fruit picking farms in the west or at least something like the one in Cameron Highlands. When we reached there, again I was feeling a bit uneasy as the place looked deserted, but the entrance ticket counter was opened. When we inquired why there was no rush even during the holidays, the attendant said that it was not a popular destination and besides at the moment there were no events in the farm.

The tram service was canceled because there were no visitors! Well, instead they allowed us to drive through the large farm, thank heavens we were at least spared from the unbearable heat!

First, a caged pathetic monkey greeted us...

We heard that in its heyday, this poor creature used to pluck coconuts. We drove past beautiful landscape, but with dead gardens. 

Dying lotus pond...

Apart from this we saw sickened Ostrich...

Under nourished camel...

Now, I lost the interest in taking pictures, even my kid didn't want to shoot the deers and cattle. Somehow, this place reminded me of some under-developed zoo in a third world country.

What a pity that this place is left to rot. After all these years in Malaysia, this is the first place that I ever regret being there. No hard feelings, at least I can rest in peace^^, that I have been there.

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