Tropicana

Get-well flowers for ah ma. =)


A very delighted Yi Qing with ah ma. Isn't she adorable? (ok - I'm biased because she's my niece!) Brother Joshua below.



The 3 little hantus.


Pictures taken in Jiku's garden ...

Camp Site

Our solitary tent against the backdrop of the Snowdonia National Park.

Dinner is served .....

Photos taken near our campsite.










-26th May 2005-

Snowdonia National Park

It was the Bank Holiday, KL and I decided to make our way to North Wales for the long weekend. It was more of an outdoor trip - where we did multi-pitch climbing and a day of trekking. Tiring but enjoyable nonetheless.


"Are we there yet? "


The long trek up.... a view from the shoulder of Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales.



Making our way down after taking slightly more than 2 hours to bag the peak.

The Snowdon Mountain Railway train that serves as a mode of transport for tourists wanting to enjoy the view without the hard work of trekking.

-26th May 2005-

Popiah

My attempt at making popiah was triggered by pure 'tam chiak'-ness (translated: gluttony). Imagine calling home on a weekend, mum was telling me that everyone was feasting on grandma's mouth watering home made popiah.

That did it, I made my way to China town that very day determined to get all the ingredients I needed to make the filling. It's hard work - slicing up the bangkuang, carrots, chilies.... but it was definitely well worth it!

Me.... feeling very pleased and contented!

Greenwich by Night

Talk about a home with a view!! We practically live a stone's throw away from the quaint and historical town of Greenwich, but never got round to capturing the night scene. I finally managed to drag KL out to catch these photos.

A view of Greenwich, with the famous tea-clipper Cutty Sark and the green dome of the Greenwich tunnel, from across the river.



The distinct GMT line emitted from the Royal Observatory with the Old Royal Naval College in the foreground.


The Greenwich tunnel, 50ft beneath the Thames River and 1,217 feet in length.


Island Garden Park with a slight coating of snow during a cold winter night.

Chinatown

Chinese New Year celebrations in London.

And the rooster crows

Our Chinese New Year eve dinner to welcome the Year of the Rooster. Knowing that our family and dearest ones will be having a huge feast back home in Malaysia, we thought we ought to celebrate in style as well!



Menu for the day:
1. Steamed sea bass with coriander, spring onion and ginger garnishing.
2. Brocoli served with Chinese mushrooms and shredded chicken in thick scallop sauce.
3. Steamed chicken with "tong kwai" herbs, red dates and "kei chi".
4. .... to be washed down with rambutan and pineapple drink!



Gong Hei Fatt Choy everyone!!!