A quick peek at my newly configured 1950s family room. It still needs the wall pictures but I rearranged all of the furniture to make it less cluttered. I am in love with the copper colours of the decade. And … Read More
After a little mind searching I have decided much more meditation and Buddhist practice is in order. My house is getting fat–random purchases based on anxiety and holding on to old possessions that no longer inspire me. I am going … Read More
Tabs and Nemi yesterday on their last lesson. They both passed 🙂 Pip and Artemis yesterday on their last leson. They both will be returning Seaturtles 😉 Mistaya is away this weekend with Auntie T and family in Vancouver. My … Read More
At the beach with the M & J’s clan. We had head standing competitions(Miranda is the champ) and log standing (I won). I am sure John will appreciate how well I captured his winning technique 😉 And take a look … Read More
Things I learned in Asia: -religious icons are fascinating, creepy and terrifying all at once. In fact, if there is a hell, I bet the roads are lined with them. -Chinese buddhism is the disneyland of Buddhism–all bling. -the … Read More
I thought the Elizabethan collar fungi was especially exquisite–Tamana Negara Jungle. Suffering profoundly from jet-lag. How will I ever get up for the gym again? Not to mention I have my entire Master’s degree hanging in the balance. I must … Read More
Spider and stick bug from Taman Negara night jungle trek. Spider and grasshopper from night trek. Tree snake and millipede from night trek. Leaf bug we rescued from a cat and honey bees in the jungle–they don’t sting. Taman Negara … Read More
More Hong Kong. It is funny, while in Hong Kong I kept remembering the phrase “Hong Kong Phooey.” It took me awhile to realize it came from “Scooby Doo”–thanks to my gals and their Scooby -Doo obsession! Flight delayed a … Read More
Today the ferry and Hong Kong Museum–maybe a little more market shopping too. The W Hotel is in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong. A wonderful French Patisserie in the Elements mall next door–Breakfast.
Top 2 pictures are views from our hotel: Hotel Equatorial, Penang. Next Pictures are all from the Kek Lok Temple (Chinese Buddhist Temple)–huge! The Pinang Perkanakan Mansion. The tour guide was wacked–made up the story as he went along and … Read More
Spent the day touring old Georgetown with new friends Armelle and Janice. Armelle is the partner of Phil ( a colleauge of Peter’s) and Janice the partner of an Australian delegate. They have been great company as we have toured … Read More
Photo taken on way here in Banana van–many elephant crossing road signs along the highway. Up bright and early–5:30 am as megaphones from all over Penang blast out Islamic prayers. I stood on our balcony and listened to a chorus … Read More
Photos of the Perhentian Island babies: the darling monkey baby in the rafters of the restaurant. And the other of a baby Monitor Lizard on our front lawn. The next two show the resort and how it is plunked on … Read More
Happy Anniversary! Beans and rice, ain’t that nice, happy anniversary! Yes, we are celebrating 18 years of marriage today. Not a bad place to celebrate in. Forgive the vanity shots. I had to put some in—and it is our anniversary … Read More
