GIRLS' DAY OUT.

We call our Whats app group "Travel Bugs." 

We are three work colleagues who became best friends. We used to go on "Cuti-cuti Malaysia" (Malaysian holidays) before Covid-19 disrupted our sojourns. We have not met for 2 1/2 years. Last Sunday was the MOTHER OF REUNIONS. "Aiyoh, you have put on weight," they said. "Yeah, all six pounds on my face and waist. 

We were off to Jack Creatus in Sri Kebangan, 32 km away. We had to use "WAZE" as it was in unchartered territories for us. After much "Are we lost? Why are we on this road? I think WAZE is taking a really round about route," we got there. Jack Creatus mainly sells woodwork items but we spent 3 hours in the succulent plant section.  Perri is the resident designer for many of the masterpieces.

With just a brush and  pot, he magically transforms single plants into  larger designs.

I bought this for my neighbour's 22nd wedding anniversary. I think my packaging/wrapping needs some tuition from Peri.

Moo Eng made Peri repot her selection twice before being a satisfied customer.

Peri takes succulents to greater heights. 

He cracks pots and then cleverly displays the succulent plants at step levels.

THE DAY THE EARTH RUMBLED

When it rains, it pours down by the buckets. And it did rain for 2 days without stopping. 

The hills behind this block of terrace houses 

have held on safely with lots of vegetation, shrubs and trees for 25 plus years. 

The hills have not been disturbed and no construction was carried out, thus no one imagined they would come crashing down. It was a roaring deluge as the hills tumbled right into our back entrances. 

It was amazing that the earth and debris stopped and did not engulf the houses and people inside but many of the back doors were damaged. A hardy "brick" wall is now being built to contain the hills. 

Around the same time, 2 other sites also felt the wrath of the storms. 

The hills surrounding my residential area just caved in all around. 

Thankfully, not a single resident was hurt. We heard the rumbles and ventured out during the storms with our umbrellas to shocking sights as one hill after another tumbled during the week. 

NO MORE RAINS please until the brick walls have been safely completed.

LIVING BY THE CANALS

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

 A KING stays in his palace and I stay in my little township - I am happy, safe and comfortable in my home.

 Life by the canals may look unusual and difficult but I believe humans can live anywhere. We need a roof and walls to keep us safe from the elements. 

Making a living by the canals

A shop selling provisions.
The boatman buying ice.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.