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June 28 Cameron Highland- Revisit after 13 yearsI was really tested my little Kancil limit. I was actually driving with the speed of 110- 120km/h to Cameron Highland. A bit worry though, because I have never tried before driving on my own to Cameron. Going with Joanne, I told her please remind me not to fall asleep. Reason being is, we slept only 2am and we left to destination at 8am. So we have only 5hours sleep before we left.
And this trip, we are very happy with it because we really enjoy the scenic view of the mountain, farm and tea plantation. And the vegetables market stuff there are really cheap. Fresh fruit and vege. We bought many of them, happily!
Unforgettable will be the Sg Palas Boh Tea Plantation. What a great concept to build a tea house in the middle of the mountain and surrounded by tea trees! Can you imagine?
Will definitely visit Cameron again!
NaRuWan ParT VIWe have reserved a budget but newly renovated budget hotel- “芝丰饭店”, this hotel is just situated the road behind the shoplots opposite Kaoshiung Train Station, pretty convenient. And we will only spend a night here.
However, at this point of time, our luggage is equivalent to the weight of an adult. Can you imagine? We were actually carrying an adult all over the place? Silly right?
So we reached hotel at around 2pm. Quickly put down the luggages, we took a short rest and here we come. We saw a lot of hawker stall down the street. Out first destination, to the 'shoes street'. From the research that we did, this street, I couldn't recall the name, is situated at the other side of the train station. In order to reach there, we got to go in to the station again, buy a 'platform crossing' ticket,- “月台票” and then crossing to the back of the station. I hope you can understand me... With a great hope that we could grab some cheap and high quality shoes. But, we were once again, bought nothing. The shoes there are definitely high quality and branded! But really pricy.
So, without wasting our time, we returned to the main street again. And surprisingly, the shops situated along the main road of Kaoshiung City are so interesting to shop! They are selling various types of bags, clothes, shoes hats & caps etc. And the prices are really really cheap! And there are various accessories shops & beauty products. If I say, you couldn't find those fashions & designs in here, please don't feel I'm exageratting the situation. Trust me, you will sure shop till you drop!
We were actually on our way to the famous Kaoshiung Sity 'pasar malam'- “六合夜市”. We chose to walk there eventhough we were not sure how far it is. We could see a lot of wedding gallery too. When we reached there, the stalls were just started their business. We tried its “胡椒饼”, but we were dissappointed. Maybe we have tried the best in Taiwan when we were at “饶河夜市”. OK, never mind. And we saw another shop selling ladies accessorries. Couldn't help, we just walked in and spent some money there, phew~~
Then we saw the famous food in Taiwan, “担担面”. I tell you, you may need to order at least 2 bowls if you are really hungry but provided you don't mind the strong smell of the mince pork. One thing I notice is, the pork in Taiwan is really having that 'piggy smell'. I feel it is a bit stink... sorry to describe it in that manner. And tell you honestly, after I returned to KL, there is a short while I actually dare not eat pork because it made me recall the pork in Taiwan. Back to the “担担面”, the noodle is really in tiny portion and I don't like the taste... pork smell is just too heavy!
And we saw another famous fried squid, fried giant squid tenticle. Our first expression when seeing that was "wow~~~Really giant lor", then we couldn't wait to taste it. But eventually, we threw away the whole packet after just 1 bite. Again I have to tell you, I will never waste food unless it is really 'non-edible'.
And this tenticles are 'non-edible' to me, very 'yak'. The feel when you bite it, is like bitting the no longer juicy chewing gum. Just imagine you have 5 bubble gums in your mouth and after some time you chew it, the elasticity has loss and your mouth is getting tired and more tired to continue chewing. And tasteless! No, shouldn't say tasteless here, it's fishy, very fishy! So, remember, famous doesn't mean delicious ya! In the night market, we saw a lot of 'weird food' or you may want to call it 'bizarre food'... I'm sorry that can't name them here because I really have forgotten their names... dare not try them.
But Joanne did manage to buy her shoes and bag. After the 'pasar malam' tour, we took a taxi to go to The Love River, “爱河”. According to the taxi driver, when The Love River first being beautified as a tourist attraction, there were cafes along the river. But after that the business wasn't that satisfying, so, what we can see now is only the river. However, when we got down from the taxi, is there cafe or not is just doesn't matter because the night scene is just fantastic! So romantic! We could never find such wonderful and clean river in KL. If you don't trust me, just look at Kuala Lumpur landmark, the Klang & Gombak River.
So we spent about 40mins there and we returned to hotel again. We visited their 7-11 again of course. And we quickly walked down the street again to grab whatever we left out just now. As you know, we spent only a night here.
So, after all the enjoyment & excitement, we were leaving Kaoshiung with all the stuff we have bought there, we were heading to Taichung! And need to tell you, we were carrying '2 adults' now with us! Phew~~~
Next destination- Taichung!
CareleSS WhisPeRWhen your Whisper is leaking then it's called Careless Whisper, fine?  May 25 NaRuWaN ParT VJeremy was telling us to get ready by 9am, if I'm not mistakenly remember... But we actually woke up at 9am.
That morning weather wasn't that fantastic. Rain little bit. Jeremy brought us for breakfast at his friend's cafe. The cafe is serving healthy and fresh food. I don't know how to decribe the breakfast which we ordered, but they are definitely very great, and absolutely fresh in the sense that after taken the breakfast, I could easily feel my body is very healthy, hahahaha~~~ And healthy food can be very delicious if you know how to manage them. And that morning when I visited the W.C. in that cafe, I found a purse. Luckily the owner was still there so manage to return it.
That day was a rush day for us because we were leaving to Kaoshiung from Taitung. We told Jeremy what we wished to see and buy before leaving. However, I wanted to say, we didn't manage to get what we want, at all I would say. We didn't buy the famous “台东释迦”, not even tasted it! We didn't see the famous seafood village “富里”. But we did visit to the Taitung Museum, where Jeremy was working at before he becoming Club Med G.O. . The moment you have entered the exbition hall in the museum, you can easily feel that you have entered the museum of the movie- Nights in the Museum! So alike... He was our tour guide in the museum, professionally explained everything we should know! At there, we saw a group of school kids were visiting the museum and listening to the guide to explain to them how the mainland of Taiwan was formed. We stood there to listen as well. We understand Taiwan more after that trip, really have to thank Jeremy for that.
And then he showed us the oldest Taiwan Aborginal Village which situated in Taitung- “卑南族遗址”. You won't find anything so great here but it's a place where the Taiwan Government has to preserve because apparently the Bei Nan Tribe 'village' is where the history of Taiwan 'begin'. And Jeremy said actually the famous Taiwanese Singer, Amei is actually from this tribe and not “阿美族”. Well, of course, for more information, please visit the web to find our more. Hahahaha~~~
On the way we could easily see many shops that are selling agro- products, because Taitung is very famous of fruits and rice. We wished to buy some rice back but really couldn't because we still have to go to Kaoshiung by train later, don't think that we can carry.... sigh...never mind...
Then, we were sent to Taitung Train Station again. We have to say goodbye to Jeremy. Nearby the station, there is a very famous Taiwan omochi shop- “曾记麻薯”. Easily we spent almost NT$500 there because the omochi is so colourful and cute, of course delicious too. Simply irresistable. And till then, our luggage is getting heavier...phew!
Another 2- 3hours, can't remember exactly how long for us to reach Kaoshiung. And it was very rush trip for us, because we gotta reach Fo Guang Shan (FGS)-“佛光山”before 8p.m.
After reaching Kaoshiung Train Station, we went to buy the bus ticket to “佛光山”. There is no bus number nor time for the bus to arrive on the ticket. We have to sit there and listen to the bus contractor to 'shout' the bus destination when there is bus arrives at the station. We were so worry that we might get on to the wrong bus and brought us to no where so keep on asking favour from the contractor that please inform us once the bus to“佛光山”arrives. We waited for almost an hour there! Already 6.30pm! Getting more anxious, could we reach on time?
Sitting in the bus, the next question is, where to get down? How do we know we have arrived? Again, we told the bus driver to 'shout' when the destination has reached...
Kaoshiung is another quite busy city. We could see there are a lot of shopping mall and quite heavy traffic. One more interesting 'sight'- AV Shops, not Audio Video Shop but 'Adult Video Shop'. In a roll of shops, you could easily find at least 30% of them are selling AV. What's so interesting? Because in M'sia, we will have no chance to see the business signboard actually writen there big enough 'AV DVD'. Hahahaha~~~ Sorry ya, just a new thing for us.
The sky was getting dark and we didn't know where we are. An hour passed... Have we miss the station? 7.40p.m., the bus stopped at a station again. But the driver didn't show any sign to call us to get down... Forget to mention, there was a “比丘尼”was with us in the bus, we did wonder is she also one of the “佛光出家人”? And she actually got down from the bus at this station! Should we just follow her? What if she is not going to the same place? Miserable... Then we heard：“佛光山！”The driver actually forgotten us... And he saw the “比丘尼”then only he remembered us. What an 'adventurous' trip!
So, we were very sure the “比丘尼”was from “佛光山”. We must tail her because we still couldn't see it from where we got down. We were carrying a lot of things with us and she was just walking too fast. We kept on chasing. Hooray~~~ finally we saw the main entrance of it... Thank buddha we said. And for your information, the“比丘尼”has already out of our sight. Looking at the watch, another 10mins the reception counter will close! And standing at the main entrance, there is still a long way for us to 'climb' up. The way is steep enough. Tried our best to run or at least jog to catch the receptionist. And thank buddha again, we were just in time to catch the receptionist! There were closing... phew!
You might be wondering, what lah, can come the next day mah, why rush like tomorrow it was going to shut down? Because that night we were staying there! If the counter closed, then we might need to 'camp' there. True! No hotel not motel down the hill. Unless we went back to town again.
We felt so sorry for everyone there because we delayed their closing hour. 2 of them were “比丘尼”some more! After doing the necessaries, filling up a form & produce visitor pass, “师父”and one of the“师姐”sent us to where we were going to stay using a golf cart. And knowing we haven't taken dinner, they were so kind and considerate, bought us 2 very nice and big portion of vegetarian mixed rice! So touching! And more guilty...
That was the first time we visited 'our home' (all FGS member will name “佛光山”out home, so visiting FGS is coming back home), no idea how was the room looked like... Now we know. It is just like a hotel room! Spacious & comfortable! On the way sending us to our room, “慧如师父” telling us tomorrow morning at 5.30a.m. there will be “早课”, so she would meet us at 4.45a.m. to lead us to the hall. Fine for me because I really wanted to experience“早课”there. That night I slept for only 4hours. Taking a really cool shower, because the water is cold water, at 4.15a.m. can you imagine? And in the mountain some more! You will definitely 'awaken' after that. I saw “慧如师父”already standing there waiting for me. Only that morning I knew she is from KL too! When we reached The Great Shrine, everyone was prepared in the shrine for “早课”. Because I haven't done “早课”before, I'm afraid I might do something 'embarrasing', hahahaha~~~ So I told “师父”that I'm not confident to join... So, on that morning she showed me around in order we could 'tour' FGS on our own. Forget to mention, at 4.45a.m. , we can see daylight already.
Apparently the“比丘”that we met all knew we were the one who reached FGS late at night and from Malaysia.So embarrasing... We spent only 4hours touring around 'our home'. Please see the photos in my album in order to understand better what we saw ya! We have to leave FGS by 12noon in order not to delay our schedule, we planned to go back to Kaoshiung City.
FGS has already arranged for us the transport to train station. We left FGS happily and feeling owing everyone there for the hospitality.
Next destination, Kaoshiung City! May 21 老天的眼睛呢？刚过完母亲节的第二天，五月十二日，刚吃过午饭的下午，依然忙碌的工作，一切并无异常。
此时此刻，在地球村的另一片土地，汶川县，使劲地动了起来。这五分多钟的'活动活动'，竟取走了超过四万条人命！
这四万多条人命当中，是别人的父母、孩子、还有老师！
父母们离去，留下许多未来不知去向的孤儿；
孩子们的离去，留下了白首人送黑首人的画面；
老师们的离去，让人看到了在天晃地摇的时候，伟大的他们是怎样以自己的身体挡住无情的瓦砾来保护学生们！
我在这里看着每天的新闻，心情是无比的矛盾且无助。
矛盾的是在看到那么多死亡的数字中也很高兴的看到了被拯救出来的一群。但确也看到了许许多多这所谓悻存者当中，有的必须锯断手脚才能重见天日， 到底该高兴吗？从此就得带着缺陷过完未来的日子。还有的就是父母双亡，幼小的自己要背着孤儿的名义来依靠社会的资助来活下去。被拯救出来的孩子们，画面中都会看到有另一个大人死时的姿势都是为了护着孩子。。。。。。还有很多很多的画面，实在很难要三言两语来把它都说完。
有一副相当难忘的画面必须跟大家分享，陈坚，震灾中的一名受害者当被瓦砾压得奄奄一息时还惦记着跟大伙儿说：“我不能轻易放弃，不能令我爱的人和爱我的人失望，我一定要好好活下去，你们也要好好的活下去！”但是，经过三天三夜的不放弃，在送往救援中心途中最终也抵不过死神的召唤。。。。。。这令每个人看到都会心痛万分的。那些不珍惜生命的人啊，该反省反省啦！
无助的是只能自己坐在这里一直慨叹惨啊、惨啊！到底能怎样帮助他们？很无奈！
在这样惨绝人寰的天灾里，人们团结一致来救灾就与着无情的大自然成了强烈的对比。
救援队伍成功救出一条生命时的喜悦，就像医生从母体迎接小生命一样兴奋；
亲人在绝望时看见挚爱从残砾中被救出来时的欢腾，就像重逢的珍贵；
一位当警察的母亲，在救援中心里掏出乳头来给灾害中的小婴儿喂食人奶，自己的孩子已有六天没见过妈妈了，大爱就是如此！ 各地传来的救援，就向滔滔大浪涌至灾区！
但是，人们到底是犯下了什么样的滔天大罪，非要这么样吞噬他们的生命？
老天，这是一个考验吗？又要考验什么呢？还有比这更严峻的吗？
May 14 假装我不知道知道却还要假装不知情，
恨得咬牙切齿却还要假装爱死了，
懒惰却还要假装默默耕耘，
厌倦却还要假装一副满腔热诚，
冷眼观看却还要在过后假装同情万分，
还真得是部满难演的剧本。
可偏偏还有演技精湛的一大群人把这剧本给演活了！
起初看得还蛮过瘾，看的同时我竟然也懂得假装了耶！假装还没看穿。
看着看着。。。。。。
有点腻了，再也看不下去了，也再不能假装了。
别再演了，好吗？演技越来越差了，你懂吗？
April 23 北京奥运火炬降临吉隆坡四十四年前，日本东京夏季奥运会的火炬传递路线里，大马有幸被列入路线图里。
四十四年后，就在二零零八年北京奥运会即将举行之际，马来西亚又再次被这神圣的火炬照亮。
这火炬传递的工作在表面上看起来就只不过是几十人在队伍中手持着一把火在慢跑。一番的闹哄哄以后，一切也就恢复平静。
在众多大马人热切的在人群中等待着火炬的来临的当儿，心里想的会是什么呢？大家是否都是为凑热闹而站在那里？还是为了参与而来的呢？
这有分别吗？分别可能在于人群中到底有多少个人能真正体会及感受到火炬在马来西亚这片国土上经过的那份荣耀？
人群中又有多少个人能真正了解奥运能在中国大陆，这片一直以来都被多数西方大国认为腐败及毫无人权土地上进行，期间所承受的欺压及侮辱？
身为大马人，特别是华人，能够站在自己的国土，亲身体会那火炬所带来的梦想及希望的实现，我感到无比的感动与光荣！
传递团队中各族朋友和同胞充分的展现马来西亚无比和谐的色彩，这是在任何一条路线中不能看到的。站在一旁加油打气的，别再问为什么传递队伍里出现不是黄皮肤的他和她了！火炬的传递是不应该有任何种族之分的！
北京奥运加油！马来西亚人也要为团结一致加油！
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