Melaka again

St Francis Xaviers Cathedral
No lifts in this building - only external staircases
Old Fortress which has been rebuilt
Waterfront - waterwheel and spanish sailing ship in the background

More Melaka architecture

The bricks these buildings are made form came form the ductch sailing ships used as ballast
Some colourful buildings recently restored,
This is a brand new dwelling made in the traditional style, all sponsored by the government. The whole river side will be refurbished back to 1910 state (as original) by 2011
Another local dwelling

Day trip to Melacca

Victoria Fountain at Melaka Square
Dutch influence
Queen Victoria Days
Portuguese INfluence

Afarmosa activities

Paintball target shooting at Afarmosa park. A resort park just north of Melacca. The kids had a go at horse riding, archery, and paintball before we moved on to Melacca for the day. This is about 1 hour south of KL
Nic nervously looking at Galaxy
Dom clinging on to Galaxy
Nic cruising

Local Driving and downtown KL

No cars coming - great , F1 GP
Oops someones coming! - better get back in the left lane
KL at night
Some CNY decorations

KL Central Markets and Cottage at Kuala Selangor

Another Lion Dance in Central Market this time but done by the Chinese

Local Village house in rural Selangot on the way to the Fire Flies

At home before Christmas 09

Relaxing in the pool
A quick round of golf
fouuuur!!!
oooh what lovely earrings - off to the hospital we go

Safety first - a lesson for the kiddies - always safety thongs on a motorbike
A gentle prod always makes you run faster
Chinese New Year Celebrations by Indian Lion Dancers at KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)
Driving by some outdoor markets

Son & Mum

This butterfly photography is easy

Rhinocerous beetle (hand-sized)

Turtles at Butterfly Park

The boys.



The butterflies must be tame.








We had a fun day out exploring the tropical forest finding the gentle critters.