travel shadows

Thinking about Shadows for Friendly Friday Photo Challenge, hosted by Sandy at TheSandyChronicles & Amanda at SomethingToPonderAbout, brought back memories of our last trip to Ipoh in January earlier this year.

Being Found

Musing over TravelWithIntent‘s quote & post for a good part of the week:

“People don’t take trips… trips take people.” John Steinbeck Travels with Charley: In Search of America

and now contemplating NesFelicioPhotography’s post as I finish my morning tea:

“But it isn’t easy,’ said Pooh. ‘Because Poetry and Hums aren’t things which you get, they’re things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you.” from AA Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner

The Changing Seasons: January 2020

I worked to reestablish my WordPress routines: it was a tentative & arduous in the beginning but got easier as the month progressed. It is good to be back.

My month’s highlight is our annual family visit to Ipoh. It was a time of revising old haunts & discovering new treasures.

Rural Charm

One of my greatest joys when travelling is to explore the lesser trodden places (read: less touristy spots) during my morning runs.

Came across this whimsical sight in Ipoh a month ago, along the less explored parts of the Kinta River.  Upon closer inspection, it looks like the owners of this vegetable patch decided to repurpose the door. Maybe they had a sense of humour too.

This is my contribution toJanuary’s Photo Adventure: Rural hosted by Little Pieces of Me.

every letter carried its own weight

Photo taken at Durbar at FMS, Ipoh (possibly Malaysia’s oldest bar; reopened after 11 years in disrepair).

This is my contribution to Six Word Saturday & One-Word Sunday: Change, both hosted by Debbie at TravelWithIntent.

The Changing Seasons: June 2019

Allow me to introduce my kooky family (me in the back row, tucked in the middle, Mom & Dad in front, Little Bro on my right, Little Sis on my Left). It took a whole series of shots amidst hysterical giggling as Loving Husband frantically tried to get a decent shot in where everyone’s eyes were open.

Have a Seat

Thinking of IM Pei:  his philosophy of design spaces (form flowing from function), his tremendous impact on the world of architecture & art (pushing boundaries, paving the way for art alive); the legacy he leaves for our living & viewing pleasure, for our imaginations.

The Changing Seasons: July 2018

July has been the epitome of summer, filled with vacation trips, visiting with family & old friends who have returned from far & wide, and lots & lots of sun!

A Splashing Good Time!

Younger Daughter & Loving Husband really enjoyed swimming pool at The Haven on this previous holiday to Ipoh. They were in the pool/jacuzzi religiously twice a day, every day we were there.

What’s not to like … slides, jacuzzi, seahorse infinity pool … a lot of water fun!

Murals in Ipoh

I adore outdoor art!

Some 10 years ago after visiting the Hakone Open Air Museum, I decided my favourite sort of art would be found outdoors. Don’t get me wrong, I would jump at the opportunity to revisit the National Gallery in London or the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, but there is just something about a sculpture garden, or a tromp l’oeil, or a mural.