Family vacation in Hanoi

Choo & Edwin drove us to the airport at 3am! Unfortunately they could not join us in Hanoi. This trip to Hanoi was our family vacation after many many years.

The famous lake in Hanoi, cannot recall the name though.




We took rickshaw around Old Quarter which is an interesting & busy place. Our driver pointed out the oldest restaurant to us & we returned thereafter for dinner. And of course the restaurant (serve fish only) did not disappoint us.


Next day we head to Halong Bay.






We got to see 2 caves after the boat stopped.




Next visit was Perfume Pagoda.




Initially the boat ride was enjoyable & nostalgia but soon we found our bum sored as we sat on wooden plank. The boat ride was 30 minutes!

All in all, it was a good vacation - time to bond & rest. Food was simply delicious. We'd many KODAK moments but one stood out in particularly. . . I thought I was wise to ask for fixed fee whenever we catch a cab. And I always bargain with the cab driver for lower fees. It went alright till I discovered it was cheaper to use meter reading on the last day. Talk about being too smart . . . haha

March Weddings

March seems to be a popular month for wedding among friends. I attended 4 altogether with 3 weddings in one weekend and 2 weddings had colour theme which caused some stress (plus happiness) as I had to shop for new clothes for one of the colour themed wedding =)


First wedding - Json & Esther at Cyberlodge.


At Paul & Emily's wedding at Dream Centre.


At Wyeli & Charmaine's wedding.


Live band.


Colleagues from GfK.


Ching & me. We know the couple from work.

Sg Chilling on Thaipusam

Sg Chilling! I finally remember this waterfall after making my 3rd visit. The 1st trip was made many years ago and back then there weren't bridge and signboards.
This trip was made possible when the govt declared Thaipusam as public holiday in KL. I happily 'tumpang' my friends who planned the trip for his bunch of colleagues.


New signboard.


New bridge - located at the start of the trail.


We crossed the same river 6 or 7 times to reach the waterfall.


View from the top.




We mandi at the lower tier since the pool is larger.


Stopped over at KKB dam on our way back. This time round I've my camera with me =)






The drive way to the dam.

Talented Ming

Above are my collection of Christmas gifts from Ming, all handmade by her. Loved them!

Another feast

One word to describe the above feast - satisfying. There were turkey, JD lamb, seafood pasta and salad. For desserts, we'd fruit tarts and apple cake. All were baked and cooked by Bee (plus Darren) and Lan while others contributed their stomach. And to our delight there were plenty leftovers to take home too =)


We almost did not have the above feast as we could not all agree on the date. Finally we went by majority votes. To those who miss, do not fret as we shall do this again in 2008 provided the chefs volunteer to cook!