As per popular request, some changes have been made. Now there are 2 convoys, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Details as follows. Please update your attendance with the proper convoys:
Announcing the April 2010 Monthly Weekend Drive to.... Malacca!
Date:
Saturday, 24 April 2010
Hotel: Hotel Seri Costa - RM165 incl breakfast
Hotel confirmation deadline:17 April
Hotel Seri Costa website
If we can get at least 15 cars in the convoy, then we have a good chance of securing a police outrider escort in Malacca (subject to confirmation).
Morning Convoy
Meeting time: 8:30am
Departure time: 9:00am
Departure meeting point: KFC/Dunkin Donut Sg Besi (after toll) - same spot as departure for 2009 Drive to Singapore
Morning Convoy Route Map from Sg Besi toll to Kg Alai
Morning Convoy Itinerary:
0830 - Assemble at meeting point (please have your breakfast before departure).
0900 - Depart in a convoy of ultimate driving machines.
1030 - Exit highway at Simpang Empat and continue via trunk road (see Route Map) for some sheer driving pleasure.
1230 - Lunch at Restoran Bibik Neo (@Melaka Raya)
1400 - Arrive at Dataran Pahlawan; free and easy to banyak makan wang at the shopping centre, check-in at hotel or leisure time
Afternoon Convoy
Meeting time: 3:30pm
Departure time: 4:00pm
Departure meeting point: KFC/Dunkin Donut Sg Besi (after toll) - same spot as departure for 2009 Drive to Singapore
Afternoon Convoy Itinerary:
1530 - Assemble at meeting point.
1600 - Depart in a convoy of ultimate driving machines for some sheer driving pleasure on the NSE.
1730 - Exit highway at Ayer Keroh and head to Dataran Pahlawan rendezvous point.
Combined Convoy Itinerary:
1800 - UDM's assemble at Dataran Pahlawan;
1830 - Follow Chili E30's hot and spicy ride to Kg Alai and discover that joy is ikan bakar!
2100 - After dinner, bring more women to Jonker Street and wander the open-air market.
Afterwards, either return to KL or stay overnight in Malacca and return on Sunday. The official convoy back to KL will either be on Sat 24th night, or Sun 25th; depending on which group is larger.
This is the
official list of attendees. Please update your name into this list if you are coming.
Morning Convoy:
1. Traveler
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Afternoon Convoy:
1. Astroboy (tentative)
2. BMWs (tentative)
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Attending but not yet confirmed which convoy:
1. wc9922
2. stanleycck (2A+1C; family room)
3. deep3102 (overnight) 2 Adults
4. NazriE
5. JYazid
6. QD (family day trip)
7. udm68