Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wonderful Trips to Rome 27 Octobfer till 3 November 2012
Rome is quite a modern, industrialized nation, with an artistic and archtectural legacy that many other countries can rival. In town and villages, life grinds to a half in the middle of the day for a long lunch, and it's strongly family oriented.
There is an emphasis on the traditions of the catholic churches. I notice that most of the Italian know how to enjoy life and embrace their life to the full. For example, they placed importance in good food, clothes and images.
I have been to Castelli Romani "Castle of Romes". It is a group of communes south-east to Rome, at the feet of the Alban Hills. The areas occupies an ancient volcanic area which allowed flourishing agriculture. The former crater is occupied by two lakes. I have been told that the Popes still have their summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the Lake of Albano.
The coach brought us to the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain, it is one of the most panoramic viesw in the hill towns. Down below, Rocca di Papa is a tangle of old streets and churches. The area is renowned for the production of wine, especially the white whine of Frascati. I have taken a proper lunch on the hill which includes pasta (spaghetti al congole, white wine and roasted meat).
I have presented my paper at the American University of Rome on 31 October 2012. During the refreshment time, I met Peter and he brought me to the Vatican museums by taxi. The Musei Vatican, or Vatican museums located at Viale Vaticano, a fifteen minutes walk from St Peter's church. This museums stuffed with really enough exibits to put most other European collections to shame. They displays classical statuary, Renaissance painting, Etruscan relics, Egyptian artefacts. The furnishings and decoration of the building was just amazing. I can stay there admiring the great painting for hours without feeling tired. However, Peter and were a bit disappointed for not being able to view the sistine chapel. We have dinner in a restaurent nearby before saying goodbye. The atmosphere there was good and we enjoyed each other company.
The coach brought us to the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain, it is one of the most panoramic viesw in the hill towns. Down below, Rocca di Papa is a tangle of old streets and churches. The area is renowned for the production of wine, especially the white whine of Frascati. I have taken a proper lunch on the hill which includes pasta (spaghetti al congole, white wine and roasted meat).
I have presented my paper at the American University of Rome on 31 October 2012. During the refreshment time, I met Peter and he brought me to the Vatican museums by taxi. The Musei Vatican, or Vatican museums located at Viale Vaticano, a fifteen minutes walk from St Peter's church. This museums stuffed with really enough exibits to put most other European collections to shame. They displays classical statuary, Renaissance painting, Etruscan relics, Egyptian artefacts. The furnishings and decoration of the building was just amazing. I can stay there admiring the great painting for hours without feeling tired. However, Peter and were a bit disappointed for not being able to view the sistine chapel. We have dinner in a restaurent nearby before saying goodbye. The atmosphere there was good and we enjoyed each other company.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Day twelve 20/03/2012
Blue penguins at the International Antartica Center
Penguins are effective communicators, especially with their mates. Both male and female penguins will work together to care for the babies!
Enjoy ride in a dedicated vehicle on an extreme track
Wonderful experience in the Antarctic Storm-Snow and Ice Room
Angeline and Mary were chilled to the bone!
Visited the International Antartica Center. Enjoyed the chilly atmosphere of Antartica and the awesome 4D movie. Children are excited in exploring the Snow & Ice Room, experiencing the Antarctic Storm. I personally enjoy the most seeing the little blue penguins, brave the new 4D Theater. Back to Malaysia.
Penguins are effective communicators, especially with their mates. Both male and female penguins will work together to care for the babies!
Enjoy ride in a dedicated vehicle on an extreme track
Wonderful experience in the Antarctic Storm-Snow and Ice Room
Angeline and Mary were chilled to the bone!
Visited the International Antartica Center. Enjoyed the chilly atmosphere of Antartica and the awesome 4D movie. Children are excited in exploring the Snow & Ice Room, experiencing the Antarctic Storm. I personally enjoy the most seeing the little blue penguins, brave the new 4D Theater. Back to Malaysia.
Day eleven 19/03/2012
We are all ready for shopping
The beauty of glass blowing
Glass blowing:Awesome glass tubing in the world
Lovely soft toys!
How nice if we can bring them home!
Manuka honey:Best for skin and beauty
Intended to go for whale watching. However, the outing was canceled due to the bad weather and rough sea. Instead, we have gone for shopping and bought some awesome souvenirs.
The beauty of glass blowing
Glass blowing:Awesome glass tubing in the world
Lovely soft toys!
How nice if we can bring them home!
Manuka honey:Best for skin and beauty
Intended to go for whale watching. However, the outing was canceled due to the bad weather and rough sea. Instead, we have gone for shopping and bought some awesome souvenirs.
Day ten 18/03/2012
Ryan and Benedict enjoy their hot soak in Hammer Spring
We all look bright and outstanding. It's real fun and relaxing!
We put on our swimming suits and relaxed ourselves in the hot springs in Hammer Spring. Hanmer Springs is New Zealand’s premier alpine spa destination. We all have fun and relax in the thermal pools. Besides, we enjoyed the rock and sulphur pools and the popular family activity.
We all look bright and outstanding. It's real fun and relaxing!
We put on our swimming suits and relaxed ourselves in the hot springs in Hammer Spring. Hanmer Springs is New Zealand’s premier alpine spa destination. We all have fun and relax in the thermal pools. Besides, we enjoyed the rock and sulphur pools and the popular family activity.
Day nine 17/03/2012
Snapped photo with a handsome and cheerful priest
Attended sunset mass at St Mary's Catholic church
Early bush sawmill in Shantytown
Early Post office in Shantytown
Wonderful experiences in a steam railway
Visited the Shantytown, heritage park along the west coast of NZ. Shantytown is a tourist attraction in the West Coast Region of the South Island of New Zealand. We have the wonderful experiences such as bush sawmill, gold mining, and traveled in a steam railway.
Attended sunset mass at St Mary's Catholic church
Early bush sawmill in Shantytown
Early Post office in Shantytown
Wonderful experiences in a steam railway
Visited the Shantytown, heritage park along the west coast of NZ. Shantytown is a tourist attraction in the West Coast Region of the South Island of New Zealand. We have the wonderful experiences such as bush sawmill, gold mining, and traveled in a steam railway.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Day eight 16/03/2012
Marvelous helicopter flight to Fox Glacier
It's real unique "feels" to walk on the snow
Beautiful memory at the rocky landscape of the glacier
We tracked for nearly 90 minutes to explore one of the glaciers
The awesome natural beauty of Fox Glacier
A real unique glacier landing experience
It's real unique "feels" to walk on the snow
Beautiful memory at the rocky landscape of the glacier
We tracked for nearly 90 minutes to explore one of the glaciers
The awesome natural beauty of Fox Glacier
A real unique glacier landing experience
Day seven 15/03/2012
The maze is fun. It ook us ~35 minutes to complete
Wanaka Puzzling World Maze
Beautiful pose at the puzzling house in Wanaka (a fun house of optical illusions)
Puzzling World in Wanaka, New Zealand
Visited the leaning tower of NZ, puzzling house and maze in Wanaka. Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is in fact a world unique attraction specializing in puzzling eccentricity. We moved on our journey to Haast and went to toy and transport museum. We have fish and chips in Jackson Bay. We enjoyed the wonderful meal there. However, there were hundreds of sand flies and we were attacked by these horrible insects and my legs suffered from itchiness due to their kisses.
Wanaka Puzzling World Maze
Beautiful pose at the puzzling house in Wanaka (a fun house of optical illusions)
Puzzling World in Wanaka, New Zealand
Visited the leaning tower of NZ, puzzling house and maze in Wanaka. Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is in fact a world unique attraction specializing in puzzling eccentricity. We moved on our journey to Haast and went to toy and transport museum. We have fish and chips in Jackson Bay. We enjoyed the wonderful meal there. However, there were hundreds of sand flies and we were attacked by these horrible insects and my legs suffered from itchiness due to their kisses.
Day six 14/03/2012
The beauty of Lake Wakatipu
Beautiful image for the scenic lake
Sweet memory for the beautiful couples
It's interesting to stand next to the horse
Memorable horse riding for Francis and family members
Another day in Quenstown. Francis, Angeline and children have gone for the horse trekking and it was such a unique and wonderful experience for them. We also explored the Glenorchy paradise to Routebum which enable us to enjoy the scenic sights of “Lord of the Ring”. Lake Wakatipu lies Glenorchy, gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and Te Wahipounamu, Internationally recognized for its exceptional beauty.
Beautiful image for the scenic lake
Sweet memory for the beautiful couples
It's interesting to stand next to the horse
Memorable horse riding for Francis and family members
Another day in Quenstown. Francis, Angeline and children have gone for the horse trekking and it was such a unique and wonderful experience for them. We also explored the Glenorchy paradise to Routebum which enable us to enjoy the scenic sights of “Lord of the Ring”. Lake Wakatipu lies Glenorchy, gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and Te Wahipounamu, Internationally recognized for its exceptional beauty.
Day five 13/03/2012
We are ready and excited for the luge ride
Fun luge ride in Quenstown
Photo taken at skyline Gindola high above Quesnstown
Quenstown is a developed city. We enjoy the challenging activities such as jet boating which is a real thriving activity. Range of different jet boating could be found to suit the desire of individuals (range from scenic options to the flat out thrills of the world famous shoot over jet). Another marvelous activity was the luge ride. The children really enjoyed the luge ride which was the skyline Gindola high above Quesnstown. We felt that such racy luge would test our driving skills in a series of downhill hairpin bands. My heart was beating fast during the race of the fast track. I also managed to watch the Hakka dance which was a wonderful cultural dance by the Maoris.
Fun luge ride in Quenstown
Photo taken at skyline Gindola high above Quesnstown
Quenstown is a developed city. We enjoy the challenging activities such as jet boating which is a real thriving activity. Range of different jet boating could be found to suit the desire of individuals (range from scenic options to the flat out thrills of the world famous shoot over jet). Another marvelous activity was the luge ride. The children really enjoyed the luge ride which was the skyline Gindola high above Quesnstown. We felt that such racy luge would test our driving skills in a series of downhill hairpin bands. My heart was beating fast during the race of the fast track. I also managed to watch the Hakka dance which was a wonderful cultural dance by the Maoris.
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