Going to Kelok Sembilan

It was Friday. We had breakfast in the hotel. The dishes were not as variety as those of the Grand Zuri Hotel. At 10:00 we left the hotel for Kelok Sembilan. At 12:00 we stopped at Ampek Angkek to joined Friday Prayer.

After the prayer, we had lunch at the Pondok Baselo Resto. The lunch was served by the Mayor of Payakumbuh. Varieties of dishes were provided and the folks told they were tasty.

In the evening we arrived at Kelok Sembilan area. Kelok Sembilan was a segment of road in Limapuluhkoto Regency connecting West Sumatera and Riau Provinces. To achieve a higher elevation many round segments with small radius and high tangent were provided. To get bigger radius and low tangent for the segments to allow trailers making easy manuvers many bridges were built. It was an amazing civil engineering achievement. Many folks said it was a Hedi's idea. We made pictures in the area.

In the evening we joined a dinner session served by the Agam Regent in his official residence. Again, the dishes were tasty. The Regent, Mr. Indrajati, was so friendly. He entertained us with his song and speech.

This evening we were overnight in Nuansa Maninjau Hotel.