06-JAN-2007
Clan House
Taken at the Khoo Kongsi, one of the Chinese clan houses in Penang. The original design was apparently so elaborate that the roof was mysteriously burnt down on the day it was opened. This place is tucked away in the middle of Penang's Chinatown.
07-JAN-2007
Kek Lok Si temple, Penang
A view of this gorgeous temple, which is nestled in the hills of Penang
07-JAN-2007
Writing on the wall
Taken at the Kek Lok Si temple in Penang, Malaysia. Any offers for translation would be gratefully accepted!
06-JAN-2007
Red Door
Taken in the old part of Georgetown, Penang, where one can take a walk through the Chinatown and Little India of Penang.
04-JAN-2007
Yikes
The jungles of Malaysia are harsh - for example, one would not want to trip over one of these centipedes while traipsing around over there.
May not be a particularly delightful photo, but that's life! :)
06-JAN-2007
I can do it with my eyes closed!
I wonder if eating is a national sport in Malaysia. It permeates into our ways of life, from informal greetings ("Have you eaten?") to invitations to socialise ("Let's have a teh tarik [sweet tea]"). You can go into any Malaysian household, even unannounced, and rest assured that you will be served with a hearty meal. In town, food is available literally 24 hours a day, being hungry in Malaysia is impossible! I reckon that seeing the way we eat, it is a wonder that the Malaysians have not died out two generations ago from general obesity and clogged arteries. Though for the record, I have to state that the average Malaysian is generally in good health, slim and shapely.
These are deep fried savoury goodies served at a hawker stall in Penang, one of the dozens dotting the sidewalks.
03-JAN-2019
KL, you are beautiful
The view outside my window on the 27th floor -never really noticed how pretty the skyline is from here! This is a hand held shot - my windows are at a weird angle and don't open fully, so I had to stick my hands out, hold the camera in mid air and wish for the best!
08-JAN-2007
Top of the World
This is a view of the lush rainforests in the hills of Langkawi island. This vantage point was reached via a dizzying cable car ride from the base of the hill, from there, we crossed a suspended bridge straddled across two hilltops to get this awesome view.
09-JAN-2007
Universal symbol
Taken at one of the smaller islands surrounding Langkawi island.
02-JAN-2007
A walk in the forest
Literally, that is. This was taken at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, where in addition to researching and preserving the various species of plant life, there are also walkways for the public to appreciate the surroundings.
The minute figure at the top of the stairs is my friend (she is K in my book!), who, no matter which part of the world she's in, appreciates her surroundings by reading profusely!
03-APR-2006
Blue
The Petronas Twin Towers during twilight. Taken with the IXUS compact.