CHRISTMAS!,....its just round the corner!

In Singapore, Christmas is always celebrated with nice and elaborate decorations all over the island. We went there to catch the christmas atmosphere. This christmas tree outside Paragon is just one of many HUGE christmas trees along Orchard Rd to Tang Lin Rd.

And at night,...all the lights come out! Very nice. I just hoped Ashley was able to appreciate it the colorful decorations.


Inside Takashimaya, all the christmas decorations is on sale.


After seeing all that kan,...we suddenly want to celebrate christmas faster,...hehehehe,... looking foward to go back home christmas and celebrate with the family.

"I'll be home,...for christmas"

Yoga Baby

Intan was doing some yoga exercise at home. And then Ashley pun decided to follow, both of them are doing the exercise in front of the TV..... Amazing how flexible si Ashley's body is, and how amazing Intan's body is,....hee hee hee!

As for me,...ada susah sikit lah,.....I cant even touch my toe.....kalau dulu duuuuulu,...masih boleh lagi!

Aquaria KLCC

Went to KL last weekend coz I need to attend a meeting in my HQ.Intan and Ashley also came along to accompany me, and at the same time, jalan-jalan in KL. We checked out the newly opened KL Convention Centre, with its main attraction, The Aquaria.

I was really excited,..... coz I LOVE FISH!... and they taste good when cooked. Anyway,.. the entrance fee was a bit on the high side,...RM28 for adults and RM15 for children. Luckily, children below three have free admission.

We got to see a lot of species,..... ranging from fresh water fish, to salt water fish, crustaceans, and even reptiles.

Check out this vertical tank. It has a tree as its centre piece. Very creative.....

The highlight of Aquaria is definitely "The Tunnel". You can see all the fishes swimming over you. The Ray fish is beatiful, gliding slowly and majestically. Si Ashley pula try to reach and catch the fish...:)

Aquaria do not allow flash photography inside, but if videocam,... no problem. Next time I come here, I will make a point to pakai digicam. Here is a pic of everyone favorite fish,... The Shark!

Wo Tie!

Today, Intan was so gracious to make something extra special for us,....Dumplings! (I love my wife...kiss!). Although we can find dumplings here in JB,... tapi not quite the same.

Reminded me of the time I had makan with some friends after movie in Sedco,... we wanted some dumplings.

Girl #1: Minum apa bos?
Dean: Oh,...mau order wo tie dulu,... bulih tulung panggil?
Girl #1: Tunggu ah,...........HOI! WO TIE!...SINI KAU!
Girl #2: Mau order Wo Tie ka bos?

Nama dia Wo Tie barangkali!...haahahhah

DI LARANG MASUK?....or

Saw this at Giant last night,...couldnt help myself but laugh!

MALACCA....Malaysia Historical City part 3

Okay, check this out. This is the Maritime Muzeum.

The ship has a lot of pictures and stories of war between the Bajau and the Portuguese, Portuguese and Dutch,..etc.
Inside is air conditioned. And before entering, we have to take our shoes off... so bolehlah tercium bau kaki orang. heheheh!

Here we are standing at the bow of the ship! Tingginya!


It was getting a bit crowded inside, so Ashley and I went out to check out the cannons.


Ashley trying to figure out how to open the treasure chest.





Next We visited Bukit Cina. This is the settlement of the entourage accompanying Princess Hang Li Poh, who was sent to be marry to the Sultan. Nothing much here, only the cemetary. But yang interesting is the Hang Li Poh Well. Imagine, last time, this place was full with China girls mandi-mandi! hee hee hee (grinning).


Hang Li Poh Well. It is said, if you drink from this well, you will surely come back to Melaka again. I tried to drink from it, but it was caged,... so minum mineral water lah...


A few days later, we met up with my old friend, Pritchard and his fiancee. Wanted to try the famous Melaka Chicken Ball Rice. Tapi, punyalah banyak orang.... tengok nie! Sampai di luar bah berbaris mau makan nasi ayam!

After around 45 minutes of waiting, we finally got a seat.

Pritchard and Viven.

Dean: "Bila lah kahwin chard?"

Pritchard: "Entah, next year barangkali"

Dean & Intan:"Bah :)!"

So there you go folks,... our DeepaRaya holiday in Malacca. Can say that this was a of the fun holiday for us.

MALACCA....Malaysia Historical City part 2

okay,...sambung cerita

Christ Church and Stadthuys
We are standing in front of the Victoria clock tower and fountain. In the backgound lagi is the Stadthuys. Previously, the Dutch governor stayed there,... now its the Ethnography Muzuem. Has all the detailed accounts from Malacca sovereignity to Japanese occupation.

On the right is the Christ Church, with it's distinct red color. Trishaw rides hang around here to pick up potential customers. When asked how much the ride was, "rm12 saja.. ok tauke?" ....terpaksa decline politely. Some of d trishaw have stereo boombox fixed in it, occasionally you can hear Crazy Frog song!..hehehehe

Across the road, was the mini tulips garden and miniature wind mill, evidence of the Dutch influece. We wanted to show Ashley the flowers, but baby was KOed.. hehehehe!




No trip to Malacca is complete without eating the famouse "Cendol Melaka". We went to a small shop in Jonker Street (Jalan Hang Jebat)... VERY NICE!,.. and cheap. Its only RM2.20 per bowl. Baby Ashley just woke up,... so not in the mood for cendol...heheheh!



So, after a whole day of sightseeing, eating, buying souvenirs, its time to go back hotel and relax. Of course being the princess, Ashley get to use the "Bath Tub" first,.... heheheheh.

We have more places to visit the follwing day,... so, to be continued.

MALACCA....Malaysia Historical City part 1

Our holiday starts with the journey up to Malacca, so of course we prepared the essentials... baju, diapers, snacks... As for Ashley,..its her sunglasses.....(kinda hot konon) .. Then we checked in our hotel.

Our agenda was to cover as many tourist spots as possible.

Reading about it a lot of times, finally we get to stand at this monumental fort, the A`Famosa

Now, pop quiz! When did the Portuguese invade Malacca? If you answer 1511, you are correct. I needed the tourist brochure to help remember this little fact...hehehehehe

Malacca Sultanate Palace
The only Malay palace from Malacca's glorious past built with refined details. We have to take our shoes off though.

The A'Famosa is probably the landmark of Malacca. It is situated at the foot of St Paul Hill, and right next to the Malacca Sultanate Palace. All these historical place is right in the centre of Malacce town, and just 5 minutes away from Malacca biggest shopping centre, Mahkota Parade.

St Paul Church

Sexy archeologist checking out the Dutch tombstones


Originally built as a church by the Portuguese. Converted to burial ground by the Dutch. Used as a gunpowder storage place by the English. But in Ashley's eyes...a HUGE PLAYGROUND...:)



To be continued....