My year in the United Kingdom

Twenty years ago, I did my post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom. I dug out my old albums and photographed the photos using my Canon IXUS 970. As expected, the picture quality is way below standard. Nevertheless, I felt I had to document my year spent away from family for my children because their world revolves around computers, so how could I let an exciting chapter of my life be missing from theirs. So this slideshow has been put together after many hours, most of it in front of the TV.

Malacca Town

The last time we had a family holiday in Malacca was nearly two years ago. This time we went with our friends and stayed with them at Makhota Hotel and our kids relived their childhood with each other still playing XBox and PSP screaming with excitement in the middle of the night playing virtual catching with each other.

They had great fun and we had a wonderful time too eating and going around Malacca. Many changes have taken place and Malacca is quite a 'happening' place especially around the river. There are river cruises, duck tours and new shopping places. Keep up the good work Malacca!

Mt Ophir (Gunung Ledang) Set #2

Mt Ophir or Gunung Ledang is 1276m (4187ft) high. Legend has it that a beautiful princess who lived there was courted by the Sultan. She agreed to marry him only if he could fulfill three of her wishes. He managed two of them but could not deliver the last which was to give her the blood of his son. As expected, the princess did not marry him.

From the map taken at the visitor lounge of the resort, it would appear that there are three routes up to the top of Mt Ophir. We took the centre route not intending to climb to the top for it would have not been possible given that we were not well-equipped to do so. However, we had an enjoyable leisurely walk next to small waterfalls observing people cooling themselves in the cold water and looking at the trees, termites, fungi and hoping to see the dusky leaf monkeys again.

Mt Ophir - Set #1

It may sound crazy to drive 100 km to Tangkak in Johore, Malaysia just for a day. The objective was to visit Mt Ophir, not to climb it but to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the trek a short distance up. Waterfalls along the way, dipping tired feet in the cold water. Waterfalls - I like them very much.

Day Trip to Kukup

Kukup is a seaside village about an hour and a half from the Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore. We took a drive on a weekday in the late morning and arrived at the village with enough time to take a leisurely stroll amongst the numerous houses built on the water's edge. Kukup is famous for its seafood and attracts Singaporeans during weekends and holidays. On a weekday, the place is peaceful and quiet. We did not come across a single Singaporean for the entire time that we were there. It was a wonderful trip - not good for business but great for us. The weather was heavenly as the sun was behind clouds most of the time and we enjoyed walking around in the cool weather.

5 Days in Ho Chi Minh City

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Thailand, a long time ago...

Memories come from these photos taken a long time ago in one of the few trips I ever made to Thailand. I went to Bangkok and Ayuthya with a friend and I had a good time.

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Melbourne

Gallivanting along Flinders Street by the Yarra River. Not my choice of a holiday destination but I was destined to be there. So apart from this favourite photo, there are MORE...

Malacca Dec 2007

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Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

In November, I had a short getaway to a mountain resort in Malaysia. Photos and write-up on a blog I set up specially to document this holiday:

http://frasershillholiday2007.blogspot.com/