Spontaneus Trip to Melaka

Not long after classes began, this country started to feel more familiar. Friendships grew naturally, especially among Indonesian students who often gathered to talk, eat, and explore. One afternoon, we made a simple plan to go out and eat nasi padang in Kuala Lumpur. It seemed like a short trip, nothing too ambitious just food and conversation. But, in the middle of the conversation, one of our friends suddenly suggested an unexpected idea “Why don’t we go to Melaka?” and I don’t know what happen that they everyone said “yes” and very excited.

Without any consideration, we got into the car and started a spontaneous road trip to Melaka, a city known for its heritage and history. It took around two hours from Kuala Lumpur. When we finally arrived, the city greeted us with its beautiful and historical scenery. We visited the iconic Red Church (Gereja Merah), took photos, and continued to explore around the area. After that, we walked near the Melaka River, enjoyed the views, and observed the old colonial architecture mixed with cultural influences from across Asia and Europe.

As we prepared to go back to Bangi, the car suddenly broke down. It was late at night, and we found our car broke down, waiting for a technician in the middle of Melaka. The repair took nearly two hours, leaving us sitting by the roadside, everyone look very stressful and wondering how things had escalated from a simple lunch plan to an unexpected night adventure.