Jakarta-Bandung 21st-25th February, 2012. The welcoming dinner

Arrived at Bandung. Ready for dinner!

Nasi Padang for dinner.
So much food for 3 hungry people!

Amaris Hotel, Cimanuk (Si Burung/The Bird)
Bandung

After a hefty dinner, we checked in at Amaris Hotel at Cimanuk, Bandung. A cosy hotel just nice for us. Mother seemed tired from the journey, but jubilant. She decided to retire early. Whilst she is asleep, we took opportunity to roam the town!

What we did last Raya!

Naj, Queen Mother and Ashraf

 It was time to celebrate togetherness. After a month of fasting and crazy baking, its time to celebrate the victory with such warmth and forgiveness and food and more food!

Nan and Yours Truly

And we did some last minute shopping for these outfits. And we just love the shade of red. Selamat Hari Raya!

Naj and Ashraf

 Breaking fast together. How time flies. Used to frequent this place for breaking of fast when they were younger. And this place still bring such fun to break fast at!

Trying her hands at making the lemang

 And the fun continued the next day when it was nearing the Hari Raya. We made lemang (glutinous rice with coconut milk and a pinch of salt cooked in bamboo) to be eaten with chicken rendang  - for everyone in the family!

And more breaking fast occasions after that. Its nice to be able to breakfast with everyone in the family.

Breaking fast with Yours Truly

We are looking forward to more fun activities next Ramadhan/Syawal!

Note the small light on the table. Its interesting how they used a piece of the inside of a banana trunk and a small candle to make that nice romantic shade! Love that idea!  

Celebrating her 44th birthday

Ole-Ole Bali

This restaurant was impressive. The place was discovered by my son, Najmuddin. And the food was simply delicious. Serving portion was humongous that you must share each food item with at least 3 persons!

The other half and Yours Truly

So I am  now 44. I am ever so grateful with all these blessings: happy family, good health and having people whom I love around me. Thank you all for being here sharing my happy moments. Love you all.

Ikin and her elder sister, Batrisyah

Nice ambiance out side seats

Group photo after the dinner

Najmuddin and I

Melbourne 20th - 25th May, 2012

At the Shrine of Remembrance

We had a great time! Weather was so unpredictable though. But the people were friendly to a certain extent!

 With Alaine - at the Great Ocean Road

If ever I come back to here, I would do this Great Ocean Road on my first day! The journey took the whole day! And we were bushed out when we reached our hotel! Over all, the views were spectacular! But it suddenly rained with wind and it became so chilly!   

Kota Kinabalu 28th - 30th March

L-R: Ichah, Amirul, Ikin, Jumee, Ramli, Ashraf, Mother and Yours Truly
Bottom: Luqman Lais a.k.a. Pak Abu

The weather was so hot and sunny when we reached this famous landmark building in Kota Kinabalu. The little boy however found it no hindrance to do his antiques! Mother seemed happy to be able to set her 79 year old feet on this Land Beneath the Winds! Happy 79th birthday, Mother!

At the Kinabalu mountain feet - nice cooling weather

Ichah and Yours Truly

 Had we worn proper gear, we wouldn't hesitate to climb that 230m to catch the mountain view!

Husband and Yours Truly

 Thank you dear for being here! It was such a beautiful day to be shared in such closeness! ha ha

Jakarta - Bandung 21st - 25th February, 2012

The cool wind warmly welcome us in Bandung! It was so refreshing to breathe clean crispy air on arrival!

Mother

We are here!

Its great to be able to take you here, Mom!

The cool breeze warmly welcomes Mother

Thank you Air Asia for taking us here safely.

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The Departure to Bandung-Jakarta

We decided to visit Jakarta-Bandung this time around (21st to 25th February, 2012). It was a second trip for yours truly and maiden one for Mother, Naj and Ashraf. So glad I could give them their first experiences traveling to the neighboring country.
And the day has come for us to depart to Bandung. This was early in the morning but everyone was excited!

Early morning arrival at the Senai airport

Mother having morning tea - her usual beverage with Ashraf

We took the flight Senai to KL to take a connecting flight to Bandung. 
Upon reaching KL LCCT airport, we had to wait for some time for the next flight and Mother took the opportunity to have a short nap, whilst I chose to read. Oh Mother, have some rest before your maiden flight to Bandung! :-)

Mother chose to nap, I chose to read

Look who is here!

Its such a good feeling to be sitting next to you Mom. Bandung,  here we come!

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