It has been raining virtually everyday signifying the coming of Nine Emperor Gods celebrations. On the eve of the ninth moon, temples of the deities hold a ceremony to invoke and welcome the nine emperors. Since the arrival of the gods are believed to be through the waterways, processions are held from temples to the sea-shore or river to symbolize this belief. Devotees dressed in traditional white, carrying incense and candles, await the arrival of their excellencies. A carnival-like atmosphere pervades the temple throughout the nine-day festival. During this period of time, the constant tinkling of a prayer bell and chants from the temple priests are heard. Most devotees stay at the temple, eat vegetarian meals and recite continuous chanting of prayer. I remembered when I was a young boy, I used to tag along my grand-mother who would stay at the Ampang Kau-Ong-Ya Temple for nine days. I would sleep at the temple's dorm and eat the temple's vegetarian food. I wasn't particularly religious but it was endless fun roaming around the temple's vast compound with countless stalls selling everything from prayers items to souvenirs to vegetarian food. It is believed that there will be rain throughout the nine days of celebration. From my experience, it has never failed to rain during the nine days period.

I have no problem with riding in the rain. Of course the fun factor is reduced as road grip is a huge premium when wet. I am the finicky chap who cannot bear his bike left dirty over night.

Bin and I decided to go ahead with our Sunday Ride to Titi Kong for our wan-tan-mee. The morning was cool with a slight overcast. We had a nice ride to Semenyih Dam where we met 3 bikers on a Er6n, a Er6F and a cool Gilera Fouco respectively. We rode past them just before turning off at the Sg Tekali-Semenyih Dam turn off. 

The usual quiet Ulu Langat road was busy with hash runners. Easing down a bit to give the runners some space, we slowly crawled towards Ulu Langat-K Klawang (B19-B32-N32). This road with many sweeping curves and twisties is fast getting rugged. However, this quiet country side road without much traffic is still a terrific road to ride on though it has claimed many motorcyclist lives over the years. The bikers who had lost their lives were mostly newbies who were not familiar with the road. 
Our favourite noodle shop returned to its former place after a massive rebuilt. The owner had previously tore down the aging decades-old wooden house cum restaurant and replaced it with a new building. Thankfully, the home-made wan tan mee stayed very delicious.

When we hit the road back to KL, we were greeted with heavy down-pour that got the two of us scrambling for cover.
While waiting for the rain to cease, the 3 bikers whom we over took near Semenyih Dam earlier in the morning too came in to seek cover from the heavy rain. 

Brief exchange of pleasantries, we decided to ride back together .