Melaka Trip 2009 (feat. Karen)

Last weekend, my friend Karen and me made a trip to Melaka for some sightseeing! This time, she was my tour guide. It was a 3D/2N vacation and headed down South on the 17th Evening. Took us about 2 hours to get there. Mind you it was my first drive down south, so be gentle on me K?

Luckily, I had Karen as my navigator, and we eventually reached our destination.


Oh did I mention that the basis of the trip was to make use of a lucky draw for a stay at the Naza Hotel? The Deluxe room was HUGE! fitted with a long Sofa, king sized bed, TV and lots and lots of space! As much as I can describe the room. I just realized that I havent got a single picture of the room =.= but trust me its awesome! :)

The first night was just settling in after the journey. We were tired but hungry, and ended up taking a bite at the nearest KFC opened.

My first picture of the day :P


Our first point would be the Dataran Pahlawan @ Benda Hilir.
A Famosa



Stadthuys



The Square


The water mill

The Ship

We had lunch @ Zen when we figured our car was already summoned for not having a coupon. Most expensive parking in Melaka =.=

In the evening we headed to the most celebrated part of Melaka. Jonker Street! As lively as it was, we somehow could not find any nyonya food for at least half an hour.





Nancy's Kitchen, relative of Karen's was apparently visited by Lilian Too before. Great for tasting Nyonya food and snacks.





Next Day we went looking for more Nyonya Heritage places. First Karen took me too the oldest temple in Melaka. Showed me the oldest Mosque next to it too.






Then we went lookng for the Nyonya Heritage Museum, but be didnt go in (had to pay 5 bucks). We went to Hotel Puri which is apparently the hotel that they used to shoot "Little Nyonya"





Really a short trip. But Learnt and experienced alot of History and Culture ...not to mention food ....along the way.....throughly a Beginningless Journey in Heart...

Like to thank Karen for navigating and showing me around Melaka and accomodating to my photographic hobbies ^.^ Thank you so much for your time!

Thank you Readers, hope u enjoyed the entry.

Trius Out..... Next up Singapore and Moscow!

2009 is Malacca and Moscow!

Dear frenz,

Its been ages since I've blogged here, infact its been a year Exactly!!

Ive not blogged my Borobudur Bali trip which was at the end of last year. But I suppose its in my WAYN site hehe.

Just like to say....Im back! and this time ..I'll be heading to few places near and far. Singapore, Malacca and Moscow! to name a few!

So Stay tuned!

Next up! Malacca! also in Trius Apertures !

Portugal, Spain & some say Morocco Trip 2008 - In the Makings...

Hey peeps, Shukram! Currently in Morocco!

Leaving for Barcelona tomorrow, which is my last stop of this final voyage. Sigh can't believe I won't be able to fly without perks anymore. Anyway, ive been constantly updating my travelblog on my WAYN site and will continue to do so as i end my journey in Barcelona. Pictures will also follow suite too lol. Cheers!!

dem i hate these Moroccan keyboards. :p

Portugal, Spain & some say Morocco Trip, 2008 - Preview

Up Next a Two week Trip to Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona and Casablanca!! Journey Begins on the 6th of April 2008 to 20th of April 2008

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My Trip site on WAYN

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This time Trius has a new toy as well!! A Video Camera!! ^^ Stay tuned ppl!! Trius is about to change!!

UPDATE (8 April 2008)!!!
Due to some reason I cant get access to my WAYN site from here so Im gonna put my log to this address at the moment www.mytb.org/triblade84 but do check back if theres any new updates THanks!!

UPDATE (9 April 2008)!!!
Lisbon Entry on WAYN. Pictures yet to be added, computer here lacks the facility to read my card. Be back soon ^^

Mexico & Havana City November 2007 - Part 3 Ciudad El Mexico

This entry is long due. But I hope to finish it with a bang .

And so November 4 2007, we went to the airport and took the 1240 Mexicana flight MX322 back to Mexico City. From there we returned to Good Ol Luis Moya's San Fransisco Hotel.

But this time with less bags with us, we decided to try the train lines from the Airport back to the Hotel. Only a cheap alternative when you have small baggages. That evening we spent some time at the square across the street. Seemed like a festival, there were singers, musicians, people buying and selling, and dancing salsa, even guys dressed up as girls. But their dance was very folkish-like. Nothing like the cubans.

Returning to the hotel, we noticed alot of youngsters with at least one instrument case in hand.

Anecdote #1
Towards the later evening. The lights began to flicker out. Everyone was curious. Next door, loud crackling noises were heard. Not 5 minutes later, a police patrol car arrived, and then the fire brigade. They tore down the fences of the building next door. It seemed abandoned or maybe under construction. By then, black smoke was already spewing out. But after awhile, they manage to subdue the sparks. Must have been a short circuit somewhere.

Talk about a 5th Of November Fire Heist lol...V must have been close by.

On our final Tour of Mexico, we were brought to a place far away from the City. We saw the Smoking volcano from the distance. The farmers of Cuaunavuac live mainly on Corn, Silver and gold.






Very scenic area. We were traveling with an American Ex-soldier who was the official photographer for Cuba's Fidel Castro, during his younger days. He's an official photographer called David from Idaho. Told a whole lot of Jokes really funny guy. He was also the photographer of Window's meadow field wallpaper. Was really a lucky break to get to meet him there.


This was inside the Cathedral, no flash allowed so, the picture is as it is.



Also with us was Kira and Mafi mother and daughter from Miami down to Mexico City for holiday. Was really a pleasant journey although we nearly hit a dog along the way but that caused Kira to twist her ankle along the way.

At the summit, the place was magnificient. Hence the pictures. Was a really fruitful day. Wish I had my primary camera.

6th of November 2007, We visited the Anthropology museum of Mexico. I seriously Love the museum, it was FABULOUS!! HAD LOADS OF FUN HEHEHE!!







Well I headed home on the 7th of November. Mom and dad carried on to Michigan to visit the kids and grandsons. I took another flight back home.

Polls:

3, Number of people whom shared my table while i waited for mom and dad to check in.

Live animals seen or heard in the airport: Dog and Chicken.

I left at 6pm... Looking out of the window watching the two left engines of the 747-400 roaring away with landing flaps flared. I can still remember my first memories of being carried into the car and driven to the airport sleeping back when i was a kid. First having to wait dressed up as if going for a wedding. Always flying...all my life...soon my final flight shall come, and I will no longer be able to fly as I did for the first 24 years of my life.

Once again, I would like to thank my parents for setting up the arrangements with the appropriate parties to make this happen. Shiva to introduce us to Laura and Laura & husband for her wonderful hospitality.

All Cubans who were helpful especially Indian Boy! thank you very much! Everyone that we crossed paths during the trip. I thank you very much for everything.

Hope that our paths cross once more in our lives.

Cheers

FIN