A morning walking in Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur

On Sunday, we decided to visit Lake Garden since we spend the weekend in town. Instead of driving, we walked across KL Sentral, down the pathway towards Museum Negara and into Lake Garden.

Below the pedestrian crossing from Museum Negara. The gate is locked from 8:00 p.m. onwards.

There are quite a lot of refurbishment works being done in the Garden. Nevertheless, the scenery is very refreshing. A real difference from the hustle and bustle of the city.

I am also quite pleased that cleanliness is kept at very high levels.

I didn't know that there is a Deer Park there as well. Saw some of the residents.

When we were there, there was the Color Fun run being organised and a number of stalls were opened. There was also a hot air balloon ride!

While walking in the park, saw this signage.....they must really worship trees in the old days.

People waiting for their turn to ride the hot air balloon.

The many food stalls opened up specially for that day.

My gang limbering up.

Football time.

Loads of beautiful flowers blooming in the park.

The park also has this large area fully covered with a high roof so that in case it rains, visitors can wait it out under the cover.

There's this Brazilian nut tree that they built a platform around it. Here is a picture with my eldest...

....eldest and the third.....

...all three.

The new Shell HQ building from the point of view of Pasaraya Sri Kota on Jalan Travers

This photo of the new Shell HQ building was taken from the point of view of Pasaraya Sri Kota on Jalan Travers. The unique wavy facade of the building is very innovative and the use of green coloured glass makes it look more seamless with the trees.

Taman Warisan Pertanian Putrajaya

Over the weekend went to visit Taman Warisan Pertanian situated in Presint 16 Putrajaya. Adults need only pay RM2 to enter the park. Kids get in for free.

This park is famous for its fruit orchard.

The park has nice walkways and if you follow them, you will be able to see all the fruit trees planted in this park. It is also a good place to exercise by walking or jogging.

This park is set on a hillside. You are able to see a lot of Putrajaya.

In the middle of the park is a nice village house made out of wood. It also serves as a small museum. Beside it is a small rubber tapping demonstration area.

An old weighing machine.

Some of the old tools used to tap rubber.

The house seem from outside.

This is the rubber pressing demonstration area. From here you can see the presses used to flatten globs of rubber into thin shapes.

Very undulating area. Good for sweating!

At one corner of the park is an amphitheater.

Sitting at the benches you can see the center of Putrajaya. This is a good spot to be in when there is fireworks being displayed in Putrajaya.

The gate of the park is thick and has a very substantial bolt.

First coconut from my garden

After 7 years of since planting the coconut tree from a mere seedling in my garden in Putrajaya, the first fruit is now blossoming. Can't wait for it to mature.

Langkawi Holiday, November 2013 - 08 - Agro Technology Park or Taman Agroteknologi, Stesen Mardi Langkawi

Please refer to previous postings.

Our final destination on this lighting tour is the Agro Technology Park or Taman Agroteknologi, Stesen Mardi Langkawi. This is a testbed of fruit trees that could be commercially viable in Malaysia.

At this outdoor laboratory, there are many things to do.

We took a tram ride with a tour guide to explain the interesting parts of the park. I took a selfie on the tram.

The park is quite large and beautifully landscaped.

I couldn't believe it but in Malaysia, in the tropics, you can grow grapes without a greenhouse! Through experiments, Mardi is able to grow grapes for consumption. It seems that the produce from this set of vines have gone to market.

From my observation, the grapes are smaller than their temperate counterparts but equally as sweet. The skin in rougher. First winery in Malaysia anyone?

My son trying to get his hands on a bunch.

As you can see here, the size of the bunch is subtantial.

Doesn't look out of place if put side by side with temperate green grapes.

Had some fun using the camera for some camera tricks.

My son also wanted to get into the act.

We then visited the pineapple section. My son standing next to a young pineapple.

My son climbing a coconut tree.

To be continued.

Company Trip to Surabaya, Indonesia - Part 05 - Fancy dress dinner show

See previous posting.

At night the hotel is bath in warm light. Very romantic.

The mature trees around the property too gives it a very jungle-like feel. To some, it may appear scary. I took this picture at midnight looking straight up. You can just about see the full moon through the leaves.

One of the corridors at night. Very quiet.

The fancy dress dinner was themed "Wonderland". Here are some of the guests in their best costumes.

The whole event was staged in one of the gardens with the sky as the ceiling. It was nicely set up.

The food was placed at the side of the garden. Buffet style.

The guests mingling about. 

Shows were being performed.

A Witch is a very popular costume choice!

Guests enjoying the show.

It was hilarious as the cast members were the guests themselves!

It was a lovely evening with friends and colleagues. Made new friends too.

Beautiful backdrop.

To be continued.