RSSMerdeka!
31 Aug 2010 No Comments
in Malaysia
Cheers and Happy Malaysia Day to my multiracial, multi-religion, multi-language, multi-culture fellow citizens. Let’s celebrate peace, unity and merdeka.
Selamat Hari Kebangsaan!
Curry Puffs
16 Apr 2010 No Comments
Can you believe that I made the above? I’m so pleased with myself right now. 
These little darlings are known as curry puffs. A popular and common snack in Malaysia and Singapore. I am going to make some for the last day of school (next Friday). Gonna be a busy week!
We’re Back…
22 Feb 2010 No Comments
Today is my first day back to school after Krokusvakantie. It has been 2 marvelous weeks (added an extra week myself) of sand, sea and sun.
It is quite unbelievable that 48 hours ago, D and I were in the tropics. Now we are back home facing a relentless winter and our realities.
The way I see it, a vacation is not a vacation unless it is a tad bit unreal. We had a magnificent time and are looking forward to more in the future. But for now we are quite happy to be back to our lives in Belgium. 
Bye Bye Borneo!
20 Feb 2010 No Comments
Farewell my dear Sabah. It has been 2 wonderful weeks of sun, sea, sand and friendly Sabahans.
See you soon!
Incredible Islands
18 Feb 2010 No Comments
Compared to my younger family members, D and I are like the adventurous duo. Ha!
A trip to the islands has been on our agenda since the inception of this Borneo trip. There is no way in hell that we are going to forgo it for another uneventful day at the beach hotel.
So armed with drinks, bagpack, cash for the boat trips, sunscreen and swimming gear, we went to the jetty at 10am to start our adventure. Forgot towels…doh!
And what a day it turned out to be! What fun we had at Manukan, Manutik and Sapi! And these are just the islands at the West coast of Sabah. Which many will say are inferior to Sipadan and Mabul on the East coast.
Again. Next time!
Sabahan History
16 Feb 2010 No Comments
History with its flickering lamp stumbles along the trail of the past, trying to reconstruct its scenes, to revive its echoes, and kindle with pale gleams the passion of former days. ~ Winston Churchill
Today a few of us made a trip to visit the Sabah Museum. Since our enlightening trip to historical Malacca 4 years ago, I always wanted D to learn more about Sabah. The last time I’ve visited the state museum was in the early 90s and have found it quite educational as well as enjoyable.
Just like the previous visit, I learned new things about my home state. People exist in the region of my home town more than 10,000 years ago! The Chinese influence has been significant since the beginning of sea trades. The rich diversity of floral and fauna in Borneo would have made Darwin drool.
All these lovely information! D and I do not have enough time to go through and digest everything. My family members were complaining about the museums ventilation and wanted to go back to their nicely air-conditioned rooms. Oh hell…
The Coast
12 Feb 2010 No Comments
If you think that D and I had to eat bugs and roots to survive Borneo, think again…
Here we are drinking sparkling wine, imported water and eating fine Western cuisine. And oh, no sandals and shorts allowed when it is dinner at The Coast. Sabahans are generally easy going people but we do have certain etiquette’s to live up to. Maybe something that was imparted on us by the Brits. Damn the colonial masters.
The atmosphere at The Coast was fantastic. Food was ok in my opinion. According to my brother, the young German chef must be having a rough day because his dishes didn’t taste as good compared to previous times. And I find that quite amusing. How can you have a bad day when you come from wintery Germany and your current work place is Rasa Ria, Tuaran?
Canopy Monkey
11 Feb 2010 No Comments
I do not think that D and I are really that adventurous. Maybe resort living is just not our thing – except for the being served like royalties part. Hehe!
So, we decided to visit some baby orang utans and do the canopy walk, knowing full well that it will be uncomfortably WARM. No harm burning some calories after all the food that we have eaten so far.
The baby orang utans are doing well and I really like the idea of the resort involving themselves in such a manner. Canopy walk was not as challenging as we assumed but it was still fun and we get to see some wildlife.
Next trip back to Borneo, I will have to visit Lembah Danum. And maybe make a trip to Tabin. Next time…
Sandy Shadows
09 Feb 2010 No Comments
It was a long and tiring flight to Borneo. But the above picture prove that it was all worth it! This is the resort where we will be staying for the next week. And seen in the picture is our shadows during a beautiful sunset at the beach.
Truly Asia?
15 Jan 2010 No Comments
in Malaysia
Malaysia has been on the news quite a lot lately. Unfortunately, it is for not-so-cheerful events. What happened to my supposedly peaceful home country?
Firstly, there were the arsons at Christian churches. And for what? For the use of the word Allah. Ludicrous when countries like Indonesia, Egypt and Syria where Christian minorities freely use the Arabic word to refer to God. Sad…
And then there’s the terror warning on Sabah! What?! Just when I wanted to head back for Chinese New Year this February. Airport security is going to be hellish. Good grief.
Time like this I question my decision on maintaining my Malaysian citizenship. Pfftt!