This video from youtube reminds me of the old song. Jay-Z re-package it so neatly!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Koh Samui, Thailand
RELAXING IN PARADISE ISLAND - KOH SAMUI
Massage can ease tiredness.....relax and release stressfullness.
Thai Massage, I never try the massage neither I am in Malaysia.
I was curious if the masseurs is very rough/rude, I will not stand for the painfull!
On the contrary, they are gentle and using various of techniques to apply pressure with their knees, elbow and feets as well as their hands.
The service charges is reasonable and worth. Even you can get a full package of massage just to pay 200 Thai Bath.
After first trial of the Thai Massage, I was crazy about it so much till I visit to the massage centre every morning onwards before I back to Malaysia.
Every women love shopping, I am no exception. We went to Nathon and Chaweng, there are wide selection of handmade traditional souveniers and cloths in the market along the road.
While you chosen stuff you like to have it, REMEMBER BARGAIN TO GET A LOWEST PRICE!
For me, shopping is a activity that can release my tension.
I am think that Koh Samui is not a best place to shop but is a best place for leisure, relax and enchance natural resource island.
SNORKELING
Snorkeling is second event I experienced. I am not a good swimmer but after I tried this activity. I will say to my self, go back and take a swimming course!
I have witnessed the beauty of the sea at Koh Tan, Coral Island.
Koh Samui, Thailand
HOTTEST SPOT IN KOH SAMUI
The Big Buddha, Samui's most popular attraction. The Big Buddha sitting 15 meters tall was built in 1972.
The is a holy place for visitors to pay respect to the Lord Buddha.
HIN TA HIN YAI
We took ferry to Lad Koh and after 30minutes we reach at Lamai Beach.
The most historical and mythology is land, which there are living of The grandfather and grandmother rock just located at Lamai Beach.
The legend told about the rocks said Granpa Kreng and Grandma Riem drowned in an incident and turned into rocks. The couples intent to propose bride to their son, this incident just proof that of the parents good intentions. The rocks stand till this day.
ELEPHANT TREKKING
Elephant trekking is a one exciting activity in Koh Samui, but we did not go for this interest as most of us scared to ride on the elephant!!
There were many hottest spots in Koh Samui such as Muay Thai in Lamai, Water Falls.....
Koh Samui, Thailand
Fullmoon Party is one of the attractive activities in Samui Island. The party organized during every full moon night, located at the beach "Hat-Rin" on the island of Koh Pha-Ngan, Koh Samui.
It has been reputated biggest party of Asia!
We took a speedboat at the piers, Maenam, located at Northern side at Koh Samui.
Important advise to know when we are walk and dance on the beach, REMEMBER TO WEAR SHOE! As there are many people cut off their feet from broken bottles.
We must keep clean and always in our mind to be gentle with the natural resources on Koh Samui.
Along the sea side, there are many restaurant and pub.
We took dinner in one of the fusion restaurant which combination of western and Thai food. The name of the restaurant calls "The Fisherman".
After dinner, we ordered set of "Thai Whiskey" and choose a best view on the beach and sat on the sand with small table.
The party is started with international and Thai DJ's playing all kinds of music such as Techno, Bass Reggae, House music.......
All the girls and boys dancing with the wild beats on a paradise beach in the moonlight.
Welcome Koh Samui, Thailand
"Koh Samui", some foreigners call it is a coconut island.
In Thai, Koh is Island, Samui may be come from the words "Sao Muai" meaning first barrier in Chinese.
Anyhow, she is famous and well known by travellers as Honeymoon Island. She is modern comfort, simple and traditional life or luxurous places surrounded by small and large islands.
This is my first time flying in the plane, i was so exciting!
Approximately 2 hours we arrived at Samui AirPort, the structure of the airport more like a resort.
We took a taxi and straight to our hotel. After we check in and kept our luggage in the room. I was so hungry....
The first meal I had in Thailand, it is not Thai food but it is famous around the world "McDonald". In Malaysia we unable to has "Pork Burger" in McDonald as it is Non-Halal food.
We walk around street, the people is friendly. We can see there are so many tourist came from other country.
Cameron Highlands - Day 2 Evening
Right after the ingredients were prepared, we commenced with the cooking competition with 2 members representing their families.
The competition begin with each representatives choosing a card. Each card states the type of ingredient which the participant will choose from. And with that, the representatives are required to whip up fantastic dishes!
The whole episode finally came to an end on the afternoon of day 3. But i'm already thinking of the next trip! Can't wait any further!
The competition begin with each representatives choosing a card. Each card states the type of ingredient which the participant will choose from. And with that, the representatives are required to whip up fantastic dishes!
At the end of the competition, the losing team will get to clean up the kitchen by washing the utensils while the winning team gets the BIG prize!
My eldest aunt won the competition with her fried 'Kailan with anchoves' and 'Mushroom soup'. Although these 2 dishes were not compatible as a combination, she still walked away with by beating the rest of the participant. Simply because her culinary skill were that marvelous! Great job Aunt!!
Everyone of us had have good time during the competition. We laughed and joked about each other's dishes. Some of us even tried to sabotage each other's dishes by eating the main ingredient. I bet i'm going to miss the fun time!
My eldest aunt won the competition with her fried 'Kailan with anchoves' and 'Mushroom soup'. Although these 2 dishes were not compatible as a combination, she still walked away with by beating the rest of the participant. Simply because her culinary skill were that marvelous! Great job Aunt!!
Everyone of us had have good time during the competition. We laughed and joked about each other's dishes. Some of us even tried to sabotage each other's dishes by eating the main ingredient. I bet i'm going to miss the fun time!
Immediately after the dinner, we went on with the barbecue session. There were chicken wings and sausages. Beers and other beverages were served. And you bet we ended with a bloated stomach!
The whole episode finally came to an end on the afternoon of day 3. But i'm already thinking of the next trip! Can't wait any further!
Cameron Highlands - Day 2 Morning
Day 2 began at this medium-sized farm owned by an old couple. The farm is cozy and everything else were simple. There were barns and other usual tools. But there's also a fatty dog who greeted us upon our arrival!
As soon as we entered the farm, we separated into 2 groups and started working.
During the session, i learnt to dig into trenches and planting the seeds. I also had the chance to help the rest by learning the proper way of watering the dug trenches. Everything were so tedious and i bet we all had fun working as a team!
As soon as we entered the farm, we separated into 2 groups and started working.
During the session, i learnt to dig into trenches and planting the seeds. I also had the chance to help the rest by learning the proper way of watering the dug trenches. Everything were so tedious and i bet we all had fun working as a team!
The children were so happy collecting the strawberries and mini tomatoes in small baskets. They couldn't wait for a second to eat them directly as it looked really fresh! And they were also sweet and tasty as soon as we put them into our mouth =)
As soon as we finished the work at the farm, we went back to the old couple's kitchen and begun out cooking. The vegetables were really fresh and the quality couldn't be better. Everyone were on high spirit that we ate up everything on the lunch table!
We were so grateful to have met the old nanny and her lovely husband. They were to hospitable to us! I bet we won't be able to meet such friendly and kind people elsewhere!
We shop around the market, we bought a lot of vegetable, fruit, and fresh mushroom.
We also visited to plantation of "Boh-Tea", we bought few packets of tea leaf.
Before the day dark, we go back prepare for our special dinner.
As soon as we finished the work at the farm, we went back to the old couple's kitchen and begun out cooking. The vegetables were really fresh and the quality couldn't be better. Everyone were on high spirit that we ate up everything on the lunch table!
We were so grateful to have met the old nanny and her lovely husband. They were to hospitable to us! I bet we won't be able to meet such friendly and kind people elsewhere!
We shop around the market, we bought a lot of vegetable, fruit, and fresh mushroom.
We also visited to plantation of "Boh-Tea", we bought few packets of tea leaf.
Before the day dark, we go back prepare for our special dinner.
Cameron Highlands
2010 Tiger Year, this is the first trip organized by my sister, we have 20 of family members who attend this trip during Chinese New Year.
Family trip, for me every year is the same, gather together, eat, drink, chat and playing "4 edge battel" (Mahjong). But this year a bit different, we decided to plan some special, meaningful and interesting activity.
We have four families who joining this trip in this year. This time we planned to has a cook competition during the trip.
After the reunion dinner, we start our journey to Cameron Highlands.
We have rent two units of apartment, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnish kitchen, 1 living hall and 1 balcony. So, this will be our 3 days 2 nites accomodation.
Climate is cool.....lucky after we arrived at apartment the day is dark and start raining.....
The 1st day morning of Chinese New Year in Cameron Highlands, all of us changed to new cloths and wishing each other with good words.
We visited to a temple at top of the hill near Tanah Rata, after praying we having our healthy organic vegetarian lunch in the temple....The foods is Free Of Charged. Before we leave, all of our family donated money to the temple as a impression thankful.
Since it is public holiday, most of the shop, farm is closed. We decided to go back to apartmen and come back tomorrow.
Family trip, for me every year is the same, gather together, eat, drink, chat and playing "4 edge battel" (Mahjong). But this year a bit different, we decided to plan some special, meaningful and interesting activity.
We have four families who joining this trip in this year. This time we planned to has a cook competition during the trip.
After the reunion dinner, we start our journey to Cameron Highlands.
We have rent two units of apartment, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnish kitchen, 1 living hall and 1 balcony. So, this will be our 3 days 2 nites accomodation.
Climate is cool.....lucky after we arrived at apartment the day is dark and start raining.....
The 1st day morning of Chinese New Year in Cameron Highlands, all of us changed to new cloths and wishing each other with good words.
We visited to a temple at top of the hill near Tanah Rata, after praying we having our healthy organic vegetarian lunch in the temple....The foods is Free Of Charged. Before we leave, all of our family donated money to the temple as a impression thankful.
Since it is public holiday, most of the shop, farm is closed. We decided to go back to apartmen and come back tomorrow.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Jungle Trekker!!
FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA
I love hiking and jungle trekking.
FRIM is the best place for amateur trekker as the baby step to trek training.
Over the weekend, my colleagues and i drove to Kepong; where our first hiking experience took place.
After we having some light breakfast, we made our way to the start point, which is at one of the hill. After having some stretching exercises to warm our body up, we started walking slowly up the hill. The climate is cool and the air is fresh; i couldn't stop myself from enjoying the breeze and smell of the jungle decays.
After a good 40 minutes trail, we reached the canopy walk point. There is a 200-meters long walkway suspended 30 meters above the ground. Beside it were greenery and lush tree-tops. We were then advised to make our way slowly and orderly, with each other at least 3 feet away from one another. And yes, NO RUNNING ON THE TRAIL!
Then, we continue our route down to hill for another 30 minutes before retuning to the start point.
At the end of the session, we believe strongly and unanimously that we all need intensive training to pull up our socks!
I love hiking and jungle trekking.
FRIM is the best place for amateur trekker as the baby step to trek training.
Over the weekend, my colleagues and i drove to Kepong; where our first hiking experience took place.
After we having some light breakfast, we made our way to the start point, which is at one of the hill. After having some stretching exercises to warm our body up, we started walking slowly up the hill. The climate is cool and the air is fresh; i couldn't stop myself from enjoying the breeze and smell of the jungle decays.
After a good 40 minutes trail, we reached the canopy walk point. There is a 200-meters long walkway suspended 30 meters above the ground. Beside it were greenery and lush tree-tops. We were then advised to make our way slowly and orderly, with each other at least 3 feet away from one another. And yes, NO RUNNING ON THE TRAIL!
Then, we continue our route down to hill for another 30 minutes before retuning to the start point.
At the end of the session, we believe strongly and unanimously that we all need intensive training to pull up our socks!
*whooorf* Tired but the trip was indeed awesome!
Sunshine Day @ Pulau Ketam!!
2nd Day @ Pulau Ketam
Ring....the alarm clock rang at 5am, we woke up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of sun shine.
We made a move fast to get our bicycle and drove tru to the bridge at the end of the village. My friend told that is a best spot to see the sun rise.
I am heartfelt grateful and touch when seeing the sun shine arise up to the sky.
We returned the bicycle back to owner, a short walk to jetty, there is a old man selling traditional kuih-muih, kuih coci and onde-onde, all are home made "Nyonya Kuih", we then bring to a hawker stall and have our breakfast.
Not only the sweet dessert, we ordered Fried Lala and oyster Pancake (specialties of Pulau Ketam) as well. It was a "heavy" breakfast, but never the less with hot creamy kopi (coffee).
After the meal, time for us to check out and return to KL.
Ring....the alarm clock rang at 5am, we woke up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of sun shine.
We made a move fast to get our bicycle and drove tru to the bridge at the end of the village. My friend told that is a best spot to see the sun rise.
I am heartfelt grateful and touch when seeing the sun shine arise up to the sky.
We returned the bicycle back to owner, a short walk to jetty, there is a old man selling traditional kuih-muih, kuih coci and onde-onde, all are home made "Nyonya Kuih", we then bring to a hawker stall and have our breakfast.
Not only the sweet dessert, we ordered Fried Lala and oyster Pancake (specialties of Pulau Ketam) as well. It was a "heavy" breakfast, but never the less with hot creamy kopi (coffee).
After the meal, time for us to check out and return to KL.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Sun Shine Day @ Pulau Ketam !!!
1st Day @ Pulau Ketam
I was exciting when the 1st day arriving at Port Kelang, Selangor after 1 hour journey in KTM train with my lovely family and friends. We then take ferry to Pulau Ketam.
Half and hour later we check-in to our lodge.
I was exciting when the 1st day arriving at Port Kelang, Selangor after 1 hour journey in KTM train with my lovely family and friends. We then take ferry to Pulau Ketam.
Half and hour later we check-in to our lodge.
Pulau Ketam, a fish village, all building and houses built on sea, bicycle and motor cycle is the only transport use by resident there.
Without wasting time, we direct ahead to rent bicycle and travel around Pulau Ketam.
The weather is hot, we decided to stop at a home style cafe. The owner is friendly and recommend their specialties to us.
The weather is hot, we decided to stop at a home style cafe. The owner is friendly and recommend their specialties to us.
I can't forget the spicy nasi lemak, kopi-o, and ice kopi. All are homemade !!
After the tea break, we went to a primary school.....when we step in the school, there is a flashing of sweet memory in my mind during old school days.
We took a lot photos and we found a lot of cute creatures too..."Tiny Crabs"...we jumped to the ground, catch and play with the crabs...
Then we move to my friend's uncle house, he is a fisherman, we visit his uncle and having a late lunch with them, before we leave his uncle gift us some fresh fish, prawns and crabs. Which all will be our ingredients for our dinner. We bring all sea food to a restaurant, and the chef welcome to cook for us. We pay on a minor services charged only.
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