Chinese New Year 2012 – Visiting grandparents

Chinese New Year 2012 – Visiting grandparents

My grandparents left for New Zealand right after the Chinese New Year started and they are still taking in the good weather over there. I went to visit them for the Chinese New Year before…

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Chinese New Year 2012 Reunion Dinner

Chinese New Year 2012 Reunion Dinner

The festive season had already started earlier with friends with pre-CNY dinners but nothing says Chinese New Year like the Chu Xi family gathering and dinner. It’s almost a family tradition now to have our…

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Tea Plantation at Cameron Highlands

Tea Plantation at Cameron Highlands

We had a quick stop at a bee farm on the way to the Cameron Tea Plantation for mum to buy some fresh honey products. The last time I saw a tea valley was in…

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L'etoile Cafe

L'etoile Cafe

  One of the Sunday afternoons, I met Sushi, my godson, Daryl, ET, JW, Regina and Jolene for tea at L’etoile Cafe near Farrer Road. Inspired by the indie cafes in Japan, L’Etoile is a lifestyle shop cum…

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Waking up to an English Breakfast at Cameron Highlands

Waking up to an English Breakfast at Cameron Highlands

Waking up at The Lakehouse with the cool crispe air was so refreshing. I almost forgot I was in Malaysia and I could absolutely imagine being stuck on some little house in the old English…

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Taking a break at Cameron Highlands

Taking a break at Cameron Highlands

I just sorted out a new batch of photos so I’m back to completing my postings on my Cameron Highland trip. Somewhere near the very peak of Cameron Highlands is where the local market is.…

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Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields

Okay, so I lied. It’s not exactly strawberry fields and more like strawberry farms. I went in search for strawberries in Cameron Highland and had to look a little harder than usual cause I was…

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Arriving in Cameron Highlands

Arriving in Cameron Highlands

Much thanks to AC for doing the scary drive up to Cameron Highlands where he expertly overtook trucks on a winding road up the mountain. Mum and I pretty much slept most of the way cause…

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A good breakfast before we get on the road…

A good breakfast before we get on the road…

AC brought mum and I to try this yummy noodle and roast pork/ Char Siew Stall! I can’t remember what the store name is and will update once I find out but I do remember…

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Quick Stop in KL

Quick Stop in KL

I drove down to KL with my mum  for a quick one day stop to meet up with others, and recharge before heading further up North. The afternoon was spent chatting and relaxing with friends…

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