It’s school holiday season – want to do something memorable with the family?

School holiday season has just started, so it is an opportunity for parents to spend some time with the children. What do you have in mind? Want to do some sight-seeing, taste some nice foods, have some fun and memorable times with your loved ones. Something that would not hurt your pocket too much and yet allow all the family members to have a good time? If you have these in mind, Malacca has all that you desire. Head towards this World Heritage City!

Boycott – how did this word originate?

The word ‘boycott’  is an oft-used word, the actions associated with it usually denote confrontation, conflict, disagreement and divergent views. But do we know how the usage of this word was derived? Our friends, Tony Wootton and Gwen Zanzottera, again come in to ……..(to find the answer, click on the red bar below)

Malacca with All its Uniqueness!-Part 7

This is supposed to be the last part of my 7-part pictorial series but the more I ventured out to ferret out places of interests and beauty for you, the more such items I discover. So, this may be the last of the 7-part series but I will still be posting more snapshots of the other places of interests  and beauty to keep you up to date.

Malacca with All Its Uniqueness!-Part 6

Besides the Eye-on-Malaysia, the state government has also built a revolving tower (called the Menara Taming Sari) to cater for the tourists. This draws in good crowds during the holidays, proving it is popular with the tourists. Like the Eye-on-Malaysia, it offers a good view of the City. You can practically take in the view of the whole City as there are very few tall buildings to block your view.

Beware of Germs!

When you go shopping the next time, be beware of the danger you are encountering in one of the normal acts you usually perform. This health warning seems to come from the Dubai government, it’s pertinent that’s why I post it here to share with my readers.

The simple and usual act ……..(to see the message, click on the red bar below)

Seniors, let’s have a good laugh at ourselves!

It’s always good to have a laugh, a good laugh at ourselves certainly bring freshness and happiness into our lives. The pictorial scripts posted here have element of truth in them. This makes it more realistic and funny. Hope we can all enjoy the fun.

Seniors (whom I am one) amongst ……..(to enjoy the jokes, click on the red bar below)

Malacca with All Its Uniqueness! No. 5.

The Historic City has not only natural attractions, it has also numerous man-made attractions to draw in the tourists. One of the recent inclusions is the Eye-on-Malaysia. It is placed near the mouth of the Malacca River which faces the Straits of Malacca. Up in one of the capsules, you can take in the view of the City, as well as the Straits and its surrounding small islands.

A Gem in Jonker Walk – do you know it exists?

There is this tranquil place right in the heart of Jonker Walk which I believe many who explore the Walk don’t even know it exists. If you are at the Walk during the day and you wish for a place to escape the sorching heat, visit this peaceful place with pleasant surroundings. Immediately you enter the place you will feel yourself

Good things also follow one after the other!

Yes, good things do follow one after the other, it’s not only the bad things that do that. Have that ever happened to you? Last  night was my lucky night, as two things happened consecutively that brought me back to the present. I am sure you have your share of such astonishing moments. These were moments of ………(to read  more, click the red bar below)

Display of Emotions – the ulgy and the beautiful!

In this short clip many emotions are displayed – it starts with the opening where the bear cub was frolicking around in a wide open space (enjoying a few care-free childhood moments), there was a moment of high expectation on the part of the lioness (dream of a full meal), the lioness sized up her odds of overpowering the cub (survival of the biggest and strongest), then the sense of impending danger (instinctive response), the fear

Malacca with All Its Uniqueness!-Part 4

Most visitors, when they visit our Historic City, usually visit the ancient, historical sites in the Heritage Zone. They normally seek to sample the local cuisines, spend time on the cruises, or tour the City in the tourist buses, take a ride in the Eye-on-Malaysia or go view the panoramic view of Malacca on the Menara Taming Sari.

The Ravages of Time – no escape at all!

Many of us are obsessed with how we look and how we appear to others. This obsession is not confined only to the younger set but it also afflicts many of the not-so-young. The aging process does care who you are, it ravages your good looks and take away your fine physiques no matter whether you ……..(to view the photos, click on the red bar below)

Malacca with All Its Uniqueness!-Part 3

Today we have the third part of this seven-part series of pictorial Malacca. The photographs presented show the famous Malacca Clock Tower. This part of the historic city definitely has historical significance as it was actually built by the Dutch when they were the rulers. The buildings surrounding the Tower are known  as the Stadhuys. This was built in 1650 as the official residence of the Dutch governors and their officials. The buildings are preserved in its original state. Part of it is now occupied as the Historic Museum. They are painted red as it is believed this was the original color of when the Dutch left the city.

Any wonder it was voted the Best E-mail of 2008!

I like this pictorial reminder, thus am posting it here to share. It is a timely wake- up call. We often take things for granted and are unmindful of the suffering and pains still prevalent around us. Our good fortune has often dessensitized us to the extent we don’t feel for others anymore. Good fortune has been ours and good things have been placed at our ……..(to read and view the rest, click on the red bar below)

Malacca with All Its Uniqueness-Part 2

The first part of this pictorial series I posted a few snapshots of the Flora de la Mar. This is a replica of a Portuguese ship which sunk carrying loots from Malacca to Portugal. For part two, I will now post some photographs of the Water Wheel. This is a relatively new feature built for the tourists. The Dutch had once conquered and ruled Malacca in the past. This, I supposed, is to reflect this part of its history.

I offer you Flowers!

I posted for help on the May 2, but up till now I’ve not received a single help. Isn’t there anyone out there who know the names of some , if not all, the flowers?

On the Serendipity Hopeful’s Photo section, at the bottom of my blog, I’ve posted about thirty varieties of flowers from the United Kingdom. As I only know how to appreciate the beauty they radiate and are ignorant of their names, i did not put in any caption or tag them. I am hoping someone out ……..(for more, click the red bar below)

Malacca with All Its Uniqueness!-Part 1

I have this affinity with Malacca. Born here, went through my primary and secondary education here, I spent only a few years overseas. When I started working, it was in Port Klang, after that with only few short periods sent out to do relief work out of the state, I had spent my whole working life in Malacca. As I have mentioned before, this is a pleasant place to retire to.