A quick trip to Melaka and a quick sketch session.

I drove down to Melaka on Sunday to get some things done and managed to squeeze in a quick sketch session in Banda Hilir. It was a really hot day, I had to scoured for a place with a good enough shades before settling down to sketch. Usually I will set in my mind to sketch an area and find a place but it was the other way around this time.

There was a tight window of opportunity and I didn't want to waste it. I don't usually go to Melaka and pretend that I am a tourist. It is kinda my hometown anyway.

Sketch # 1 : The path of the river cruise in Banda Hilir..

 

This place has cleaned up nicely over the past few years. I have never been on the river cruise but from what I heard it is supposedly the best way to view the area and it is fun too. Banda Hilir is permeated  by its rich colonial heritage and history. Melaka is one of the cleanest city in Malaysia. I love it here.

Skecth # 2 : UMNO Museum.

I have always wanted to sketch one of the red buildings here and in front of this building, there was a tree big enough to protect me from the scorching hot sun. You can stop grinning sheepishly now because I have no political affiliation with this party. :P

I would totally die of skin cancer if I were to sit out in the open in that weather even for a mere 15 mins. Can you imagine how hot it was? I think it was around 34 deg Celsius. Goodness gracious me!


For what's its worth, I think it was the best 1.5 hours spent.