"Gong Xi Fa Cai, Nien Nien Yu Yi!"
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Fairy Cave, Bau
The Monsoon = rainy season is not an ideal time to go caving but this is an interesting limestone cave that Adrian photographed during our recent trip home. Fairy Cave is situated north of Bau in Sarawak. It was the center of the 19th Century gold rush and site of a bloody rebellion between Chinese and British rulers back in the days.
Fairy Cave has very unusual stalagmites and stalactites formations, thanks to the humid weather condition. Most caves in Malaysia date back to the Stone Age but some caves in my hometown are believed to be over 60 millions years old!
Why is it called Fairy Cave? Well, nobody could tell me why but my internet research revealed that the deity like stalagmites and stalactites attracted many Chinese Buddhist and Taoist devotees to the cave. This could be the reason for its name.
Get ready for photos galore!
Limestone formations in Fairy Cave
Stalactites
Looking out from inside the Cave
Platform and walkways
Going deeper into the limestone crevasses
Where stalagmites and stalactites meet
The little lighted hole at the bottom is the entrance. Hello!!! Echo!!!
Rock or cave climbing anyone?
He's actually quite high up come to think of it. Argh! Scary.
The Monsoon = rainy season is not an ideal time to go caving but this is an interesting limestone cave that Adrian photographed during our recent trip home. Fairy Cave is situated north of Bau in Sarawak. It was the center of the 19th Century gold rush and site of a bloody rebellion between Chinese and British rulers back in the days.
Fairy Cave has very unusual stalagmites and stalactites formations, thanks to the humid weather condition. Most caves in Malaysia date back to the Stone Age but some caves in my hometown are believed to be over 60 millions years old!
Why is it called Fairy Cave? Well, nobody could tell me why but my internet research revealed that the deity like stalagmites and stalactites attracted many Chinese Buddhist and Taoist devotees to the cave. This could be the reason for its name.
Get ready for photos galore!
Limestone formations in Fairy Cave
Stalactites
Looking out from inside the Cave
Platform and walkways
Going deeper into the limestone crevasses
Where stalagmites and stalactites meet
The little lighted hole at the bottom is the entrance. Hello!!! Echo!!!
Rock or cave climbing anyone?
He's actually quite high up come to think of it. Argh! Scary.Saturday, January 10, 2009
Bruno & Lizzie - two years later
Figo's empty sleeping quarters in my home was a sad reminder of how we lost him earlier last year. My Mom & Dad misses him very much. The ever loyal "son" who would follow his every step around the house and garden. But, life goes on and soon enough, Bruno established himself as the dominant male Dachshund in my parents' household :)
Like clock-work, Bruno and his sister, Lizzie would wake my parents up early in the morning and go to bed at 9 p.m. sharp. And, no, they do not need a clock to tell time. Wonderful isn't it? Of course, there is the occasional rat catching session that might allow them to be out for an extra hour or so.
Bruno's unmistakable style - paw up!
Figo's empty sleeping quarters in my home was a sad reminder of how we lost him earlier last year. My Mom & Dad misses him very much. The ever loyal "son" who would follow his every step around the house and garden. But, life goes on and soon enough, Bruno established himself as the dominant male Dachshund in my parents' household :)
Like clock-work, Bruno and his sister, Lizzie would wake my parents up early in the morning and go to bed at 9 p.m. sharp. And, no, they do not need a clock to tell time. Wonderful isn't it? Of course, there is the occasional rat catching session that might allow them to be out for an extra hour or so.
Bruno's unmistakable style - paw up!
Lizzie's demure style
Bruno going at it
Lizzie's turn
Better than a coconut scrapper?
They love fresh, young coconut flesh from my garden
Bruno going at it
Lizzie's turn
My Birthday Celebration
When we landed in Kuching, it was also my birthday :)
My Mom had ordered some special dishes from The Heritage - our favorite restaurant opened by the former chef and staff of Tsui Hua Lau. THL was the most popular place to go for a wedding, new moon and birthday celebration. These days, with Grandma confined to the home and Grandpa's weak eye-sight, it was difficult for us to have a meal outside. Kuching isn't a disable friendly city. Something which I hope will change in time to come.
Anyway, take a look at our little feast at home.
I was so tired and jet-lagged after the long journey yet this was no time to sleep over good food.
No birthday is complete without a cake. That's me and my grandparents.
Grandma never smiles for the camera but trust me. She's happy ;)
When we landed in Kuching, it was also my birthday :)
My Mom had ordered some special dishes from The Heritage - our favorite restaurant opened by the former chef and staff of Tsui Hua Lau. THL was the most popular place to go for a wedding, new moon and birthday celebration. These days, with Grandma confined to the home and Grandpa's weak eye-sight, it was difficult for us to have a meal outside. Kuching isn't a disable friendly city. Something which I hope will change in time to come.
Anyway, take a look at our little feast at home.
I was so tired and jet-lagged after the long journey yet this was no time to sleep over good food.
No birthday is complete without a cake. That's me and my grandparents.Grandma never smiles for the camera but trust me. She's happy ;)
Home for the Holidays
Adrian and I spent the last 2 weeks of December and New Year's in Kuching. What a treat to be able to go home and see our families, friends and relatives. Even for a short while, it was a trip worth taking. The long flight was not what we looked forward to - 7 hours from Newark to Stockholm, 11 hours from Stockholm to Kuala Lumpur and thereafter, another 1 hr 40 mins to our hometown in Kuching. Argh!!!
View from my window as we were about to descend Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm
Hanging around in the Satellite Terminal at KLIA, Sepang after our flight to Kuching was cancelled :(
After lingering for 1.5 hours, it's time to board the Aerotrain and catch our domestic flight
Adrian and I spent the last 2 weeks of December and New Year's in Kuching. What a treat to be able to go home and see our families, friends and relatives. Even for a short while, it was a trip worth taking. The long flight was not what we looked forward to - 7 hours from Newark to Stockholm, 11 hours from Stockholm to Kuala Lumpur and thereafter, another 1 hr 40 mins to our hometown in Kuching. Argh!!!
View from my window as we were about to descend Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm
Hanging around in the Satellite Terminal at KLIA, Sepang after our flight to Kuching was cancelled :(
After lingering for 1.5 hours, it's time to board the Aerotrain and catch our domestic flightWhen we finally arrived at Kuching International Airport, three of our bags went missing! Thankfully, they arrived unopened 3 hours after we landed. Phew!
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