From Melaka to Ipoh and Penang

Joyce came to Malaysia again in April. This time I brought her to Melaka, Ipoh and Penang. Drove to Melaka with her, my sister, Wan Lin and Sophia. Again went to the red house and Jonker's street. I can name you all the food that we had eaten in Melaka. From fruits to otak otak..hehehehe... now here are some of the pictures of us and the food.

my models of the day were happily eating durian

The famous chicken rice balls

"Otak-otak"

Curry Noodles and Belacan Sambal Sotong

One of the chicken rice ball restaurant

A famosa,with Joyce

Again,my models of the day at Jonker's street

"Sungai(River) Melaka"

The background was St Paul Church

We drove to Ipoh and Penang the next day. I felt proud about it as it was my first time driving in long distance. Dropped by at Ipoh for 2 hours. Met up with Jean(glad to meet her up again) and had the nicest Ipoh Hor Fung and Chicken rice. Beside the awesome food in Penanag,driving in Penang need lotsa patience as most of the roads are one way street."Jalan Sehala" signs are all over in the town. You won't miss them man! Once you got the wrong way, you need to make a big turning before you can reach your destination. But it was all fun afterall and also most importantly I've someone who was good in reading map:) navigated me on the roads. We had Penang Char Koay Teow, Pasembur, curry mee, asam laksa and Penang Bak Kut Teh.

Jean and me in Ipoh

The famous Penang Char Koay Teow





Pasembor





Ipoh Chicken Rice

Penang Bak Kut Teh

Batu Ferringi

Penang Bridge

Gurney Drive

Joyce and me in Ipoh

The restaurants in Ipoh

Goodbye my dear friend

Lassie, one of my best companion in my life passed away 2 weeks ago.She was a young,lovely, fabulous, energetic,loyal and beautiful German Shepherd.

She never fail to greet me every single day.Waited for me every morning to open the door for her to come into the house and kept me company when I am having breakfast. She loves to go out for walks as well as bathing. She would go crazy when she saw harness or leash and also WATER!!

I didnt expect 23rd April,2009 was the last time I patted her and told her " Be good, gal! I will be back soon." She's gone now. Her usual sleeping spots are vacant. No more yelling of her name to ask her to behave. House is so quiet without her.Gonna miss her.

Rest in peace, Lassie. Goodbye my dear "Furry Friend" Here are some photos of her from puppy till last month.

One day trip to Melaka

This was my probably 3rd or 4th time to Melaka.I have been refusing to go for few times actually. Thought it might be boring and visiting the same place again and again. I changed my mind and told myself I should go and take some interesting pictures of the historical town. The best part was eating the chicken rice balls and 2 bowls of cendol.

Bangkok, Macau and Hong Kong

It's always good to have vacation. I've been longing for this holiday for many many months. I visited 3 countries in 2 weeks.

I was in Bangkok from 18 Dec till 23 Dec for cardiology seminar with Joyce (my buddy from Hong Kong), Foong Yan and my boss. It was 3 days event. Spend 2 days shopping with Joyce :)

Christmas decoration at Siam Paragon

"Tuk Tuk"

Thai Cuisine-fried grasshoppers, I like fried maggots though:)

High lighted my hair in Bangkok

Joyce and me flew to Macau on 23rd Dec with Air Asia. We spend a night in a five star hotel in Macau. Apart from the casinos and Ruins of the church of St Paul, the accomodation was the best in the whole Macau trip :)

This is where we stayed.

Believe it or not, there's a plasma tv in each of the hotel room.

Ruins of the church of St Paul

Macau city>

Famous Macau Portugese egg tarts

The Venetian Macau

This man was idle for God knows how long. He didnt even blink his eyes for a sec.Amazing! That's how he earned for a living. Took this pic in the Venetian.

Macau Ferry Terminal

We took a ferry to Hong Kong on 24th Dec. I spend a fruitful 8 days in Hong Kong. Thanks to Joyce for having me there, provided me accomodation and bringing me around in Hong Kong. It was awesome trip! Here are the highlights of the trip....

At Hong Kong MTR station,on our way back to Joyce's place.The station was decorated with crystals.

Hong Kong's night traffic

That's Christmas decoration at Habour City on Christmas Eve at Tsim Sha Chui.We went there by Star Ferry after Christmas Eve's church service.

Inside the Habour City

MTR

Hong Kong's venerable old tram AKA "Ting Ting"

Wan Chai

Hotpot restaurant at Maritime Square

On our way to Cheung Chau by ferry

Cheung Chau

The breathtaking night views of skycrapers from Victoria Peak

At the Peak

waiting to take a ride on Peak Tram-I was forced to smile happily in the photo :)

Took this pic at flower market,Kowloon

Yue Po Street Bird Garden,Kowloon

Goldfish market

Dropped by at Repulse Bay when I was on my way to Stanley

Stanley market

Stanley beach

I missed Hong Kong McCafe especially flat white

Symphony of the Stars with sounds and lights show involving 20 buildings on the Hong Kong Island, watching it from Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade

Hong Kong Dim Sum

Hong Kong Disneyland

Huge Mickey Mouse's shoes

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Ocean Park is Hong Kong original amusement park

I won this cute octopus from playing game in Ocean Park.I found her a good home :)

The scenic cable car in Ocean Park

It is a panda!!

This is an elegant Carlifornia Sea Lions

Amazing sea jelly, one of my favourite picture.

Dolphin show

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