PhotoHunt - Jiggly

I've always enjoyed good Portuguese egg tarts and every time I'm in town, I will swing by to get these delicious treats to satisfy my cravings, despite the long wait in line. With its jiggly tart goodness, my knees got all wobbly and they are so perfect to snack on in front of the TV with a cup of flavourful tea. The edges of the crust are simply crispy and flaky, jiggly in center and just sweet enough not to be overpowering. They're best eaten fresh and piping hot. Bon Appetit!

First Commenter - Mei Teng

WW - Boarding the Ferry

When I was small, my sisters and I would get excited and thrilled at the thought of boarding the ferry to Penang. With each passing year and the tables turned, now I would take my kids to the island using the ferry service. It was certainly a fun-filled outing for the whole family especially for the kids to be able to enjoy the cool sea breeze with the lovely ocean views.

Penang Ferry is one of the oldest mode of transportation in Penang. You can get to the island using the ferry service or by the Penang Bridge. The ferry ride from Butterworth to Penang Island is short and it takes approximately 20 minutes.

More often than not, you can see people armed with cameras taking pictures of the Penang skyline from the ferry.

These open-deck ferries are still well-preserved and retain many of its old charms, including the seats on the pedestrian deck with its large open windows on the upper section of the ferry. The lower deck is made available for moving vehicles.


I was delighted to be able to photograph the infinity of shapes of these fascinating clouds. It makes me appreciate clouds even more.

Standing tall above the rest is Komtar, Penang's tallest building, a 65 storey tower located in Georgetown.
Ferry leaving the terminal
I like the mysterious wisp of cloud in the sky with these vessels passing by!

First Commenter - Mei Teng

PhotoHunt - Bulky

My hubby bought a new DSLR recently after hunting over various models for sometime. He was going through all the reviews on the net and did some researchs to figure out which DSLR camera he has to go for. Ultimately, he settled with Nikon D90 that came with a Nikkor 18 -105mm kit lens. You can get remarkable shots right out of the box using the Auto or pre-set modes. The automatic settings work very well for a newbie like me who doesn't know how to operate with the modes. The lens has a Vibration Reduction feature to reduce camera shake which I'll find useful when shooting without a tripod. There is so much information and so many settings on this camera that it will take me more time to play with it.

As with any DSLR, it is pretty bulky and heavy to lug around but my hubby didn’t find it a hassle carrying it around though. This model was intriguing enough to make him bite the bullet. My previous digital camera was a Sony DSC-H1 which I've had for several years. I'd still be using my old camera especially when I’m going to places where it’s too inconvenient for me to lug along the big, bulky D90 which weighs almost 1kg.

Anyway, here are a few shots I've taken with my D90 for your viewing pleasure.

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RT/WW - Green Penang

I love to spend my weekends here getting some cool fresh air, especially when I’m walking through one of my favorite walking trails. There is a fascinating trail at Penang Youth Park and as can be seen here, how green everything is. The trail is wide enough for walkers, joggers, bikers and roller bladers.

The beautiful park is besieged with large shady trees that provides great shades from the hot humid weather and the sweltering sun. It felt fabulous walking under those trees as I absolutely love the lush greenery in its natural setting. I could just sit here or even walk around for hours.

That said, any time of the day is actually great for a slow and steady stroll. However, the best time to visit will be in the morning though as it will be cooler. Not surprisingly, there are numerous people performing their routine exercises in the wee hours of the morning. While many in the world are still fast asleep, I love getting up at the crack of dawn and taking my kids for a walk. Everything smells so refreshing indeed.

Children are not left out as there is a huge playground for kids to enjoy their time.
With the free admission, what more could you ask for?

Since this is my first entry for 2010, best wishes for a Happy New Year to all of you.

I hope everyone has been doing really fantastic and I appreciate all your wonderful comments in my previous post.




First Commenter - Leora

Wordless Wednesday - Blogging Break

My master will be taking a break from blogging for a couple of weeks and will resume in January. It's going to be a hectic month filled with some offline work, travelling and other commitments that does not allow her to keep a regular blogging pace. She should be back here again when things settle down in January.

Thank you all for your continuous visit and support. See you next year!



First Commenter - Liza