2014 Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF)

RWMF 2014!! 25th year in the running, Sarawak Cultural Village has been the home for the annual Rainforest Wold Music Festival. This year, Hui Hui & I were given an entrance ticket each and we had chosen to go for the Saturday event. Thanks you from the bottom of our hearth, you know who you're if you are reading this blog post.

Before heading up, we stop by at black bean for coffee boost. heading up, we parked our car at One Hotel Santubong then take a shuttle bus to Sarawak Cultural Village which is just about 3 minutes ride. We headed directly to Iban Long house as the afternoon music workshop already started. I must said it again, if one attending RWMF without going to the music workshop, you didn't truly experience the heritage of RWMF bring to you.

Dixie Day Out to Pandan Beach, Lundu.

Dixie Day Out!!! Its has been quiet of late here in my blog... Last night before turning into bed, I told myself that I must update my blog with a post. What to post, wedding from recent work? No... I need a little timeout from that. So I came to this post!

Dixie Day Out! Back in Nov 2013, we (Hui Hui, Dixie & I) had a family outing to Pandan Beach, Lundu just to chill and taking few self portraits of us but I forgotten to bring along tripod. Still managed to get few keepers and having a great time at the beach :) Both of them has play an important part in me and has been an inspirations.

Short Break to Sematan Town from July & August.

July & August 2013, we went to Sematan Town a number of time. Well, its our favorite weekend getaway destination and also my favorite place to go fishing together with my captain who live at sematan town.

This blog post are the collection of photo from my trip to Sematan back in July & August 2013. We check out Dynawood beach stay back in July and decided we must stay there for its farm style beach stay. Then in August, I went out fishing on Asym's Boat together with friends before Hari Raya. On Hari Raya, I make a trip up again to visit Asym house and photograph hisfamily portraits as well. Too bad its raining cats & dogs that day. Else can have outdoor family portraits rather than in the house.

Bali | Tegalalang Rice Terrace & Tirta Empul Temple | Day 2

Day 2 |  After breakfast, our guide (Bang Igo Bali/Kadet) came pick us up and we went
straight to Tegalalang Rice Terrace in Ubud. On the way, he told us that the paddy might be already harvested which turn out true. The sight and scene of it are still awesome... if come at dawn would be really nice as well. Will make a come back trip next round as this trip purely just to sight seeing and relax.

Next we went to Tirta Empul Temple at Tampaksiring. Heard of this place lots of time and viewed on TV in a show by Samantha Brown, and so i make this place a must go to see. Being there to see it really tell you lots more than what you hear and saw on TV. The histories and the culture of the people just an attraction itself.

Travel | Pandan Beach, Lundu.

Pandan Beach, Lundu! yeap... its been a while since the last visit. But this beautiful beach which I can said its one of the best in Kuching has its own unique attraction. This trip just mainly to chill and relax while enjoying the breeze and also checking out a new possible birding spot which found fruitful. The only problem is the tree bit too high and finding the birds with the same color as the leaves seriously not easy.

Rock On 4

2013 Rock On... 4 fall on 24th to 26th May. Andy (picture above: Red pointed newly bolted climb)  has make a come back to climb here in every Rock On event yearly if I'm not mistaken. Few weeks before the event taking place. I did a little asking around in fb to find out if participant from previous year making a plan to attend Rock On 4, few did and glad to meet them up at the wall.

We departing from Kuching right before noon, reaching Batman Wall we were greeted by familiar face. It has been a while since the last trip here at the Wall. Let alone photographing climbers climbing. With intel from Alex of Andy where about, we headed to the wall left to the batman wall (yes, there are new wall been cleaned and bolted namely tiger wall, orchid wall).

Sunset at Pandan Beach, Lundu

Back in March 16th, we randomly decided to go have a very late seafood lunch at Ah Nien Seafood in Sematan town. The plan is seafood then head down to Pandan Beach for sunset and snap view self portrait in that awesome huge boulders by the beach.

Its has been very cloudy at Sematan which cast doubt about the sunset view at pandan beach later in the day. We chill near Sematan Jetty for awhile and I went under the jetty to snap a picture as I never done that before. Its turn out awesome...

Paddy Haversting at Kampung Skuduk.

Paddy haversting! Was it in the season? Have been always wanted to shots a documentary on paddy haversting which until recently I saw a friend posted a photo he took of paddy harvesting at some village near kuching but not Kampung Skuduk.

Decided to go to Kampung Skuduk the next weekend which is on 9th March. Excited as always and we wake up early then breakfast and arrived kampung skuduk at sunrise... But somehow we are bit too late as most of the paddy were already haversted. Only left a few patches here and there on the field. Not giving up, we waited as still pretty early then slowly

Weekend Spend at Sematan Town

We had been planning for an overnight trip at Sematan Town for a while as we been absent for several month. So, we booked a chalet at Sematan Palm beach Resort back in mid of January 2013. Yes.... its has been a delay for this blog post.

If you been following this blog post, you know that this wasn't my first blog post of my trip to Sematan Town. If its your first time here, do type "Sematan Town" in the search box located on the right column, then you will know why we love Sematan Town.

Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehab & Tattoo at Borneo Headhunter: Caren & Matt Visit Part I

Caren & Matt were in town for a few days back in the second week of December to attend a wedding here in Kuching. I have the privileged to host Caren & Matt at my place since we have a guest room. Oh... Asang were in town too and he too stay with us.

We had few thing plans before Caren & Matt get here which include Semenggoh Oran Utan Rehab and tattooing at Borneo Headhunter place. Its has been a long time since I last went to Semenggoh, some changes been done but I do hope its doesn't get too commercialized.

Dixie, Our Dog.

 Dixie! If you don't already know, she is our dog! We have her with us for about 4 years already. How we found her? That I will tell you....

One weekend we go Rock Clmbing at Batman Wall (Pic below) back in 2008 when Caren's friend Alex & Eve from Ausie came for a visit. Lots of people were there for a climb that

2012 Sarawak Regatta @ Kuching Waterfront

Spectators cheering them on, 2012 Sarawak Regatta.

2012 Sarawak Regatta, this annual event eagerly anticipated by all and me as well has come rolling and making the scene at Kuching waterfront come alive with activities. This year, I have few personal arm! Of cause in photo term! Mainly just to get the photo I wanted and for sure the spot are off limits.

As that said, Hui Hui tag along in the hot afternoon and not so promising weather on Saturday (15th Sept) to Kuching waterfront. First thing that attracted us is the F&N booth! Nicely done and we bought ourselves 2 bottle of "100 plus" to cool down. As

Kem Alapong Beach, Lundu.

On our day off some week in July, we headed to Sematan Town as usual as our get away destination for reasons I'm you known by now already. If not do view my previous posting about this little magical fishing town.

So, from Sematan Town we headed down to Lundu to get to Kem Alapong beach where the rocks are after exploring the usual area there. Why are we here? just for the sunset! and we

Disneyland Hong Kong, Day 5.

Disneyland Hong Kong.

DISNEYLAND!!! I can't said I watch that much of Disneyland cartoon but I know fare bit of the Disney's character.  So, we spend the whole day at Disneyland and Left about 1 hour before the fireworks as Hui Hui and me are totally exhausted tripod was not with us.

I share with you photos taken at Disneyland Hong Kong! Hope you will like it!!! Will add in caption later in the day....

Directory, Disneyland Hong Kong..

Water Fountain, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Disneyland Hong Kong.

Heading into the theme park. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Main Street!!! That the dustbin... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Waiting for Taxi... Disneyland Hong Kong.

The ride! We didn't board on this though..Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Marching Band! Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Marching Band! Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Marching Band, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Marching Band, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Just love the light...

Hui Hui at Locksmith's place! Disneyland Hong Kong.

Goldsmith.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Another Pic of Hui Hui.

Goods & Fine Gifts, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Center Street Boutique, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Disneyland Hong Kong.

Master Crafter.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Iconic Building of Disneyland Hong Kong.

Disneyland Hong Kong.

Self Portrait!!

Princess Rapunzel waving at us before we enter the castle... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Princess Rapunzel...Awesome person really...

Disneyland Hong Kong. She can really pose...

Princess Rapunzel, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Princess Rapunzel... see you again... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Snap this than I decided to get closer to Princess Rapunzel for few Portrait :)

This snap were totally candid as Princess Rapunzel didn't notice me.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Princess Rapunzel.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Princess Rapunzel... See ya. got to head back to the group. Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Castle.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Just love the lights...

Pooh's Corner.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Self-Portrait with Princess Rapunzel.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Boat ride to the Fairyland..

Truck in the jungle?

Nice cafe... coozy...

Chinese Bulbul.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Chinese Bulbul, Disneyland Hong Kong.

He love it here to cool down... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Music in the jungle.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Love that window..

Love this window too..

Red Cheeked Bulbul, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Red Cheeked Bulbul, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Self Portrait at Toy Story Land, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Seem like we are the small one.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Andy's toy..Disneyland Hong Kong.

Toy Story Land, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Love that background...

Salute!!! Here come the green soldiers.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Green Soldiers at Toy Story Land, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Self-Portrait with Woody at Toy Story Land, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Tinker Bell, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Magic Broom.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Dumbo.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Oriental Magpie.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Self-Portrait...

In the giant cup.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

It's A Small World!!! Disneyland Hong Kong.

It's a Small World! Disneyland Hong Kong.

It's A Small World!! Disneyland Hong Kong.

Grand Theater.. The show starting soon.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Show at Grand Theater.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Donald Duck... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Donald Duck, Goofy & Pluto... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Minnie, Mickey & Goofy... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Woody's perform.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Toy Story Performance.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Let dance together.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Grand Theater Show... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Quasimodo, Hunchback of Notre Dame.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Quasimodo, Hunchback of Notre Dame.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Tarzan.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

let head to the Beach... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Hula dance... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Let Surf... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Going deep to the Ocean Floor (that was real bubbles).. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Aeriel.... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Sebastian.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Main Theater Show.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Beauty & The Beast... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Beauty & The Beast.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Beauty & The Beast... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Beauty & The Beast.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Closing Act of the Main Show... Disneyland Hong Kong.

This this side of the Garden... Coozy.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Huge Barrel... Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Great Parade Started at 4pm... Mickey Mouse, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Dumbo at The Parade... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Saw her again...Marching Band, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Great Outfit.. The Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Goofy & Minnie at The Parade.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Minnie Mouse at the Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Mickey at The Parade... Grab his attention at last.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Pooh at the Parade...

Eeyore.. he look sad at The Parade.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

Tigger outfit...

The Grand Parade... Disneyland Hong Kong.

Tea Cup... The Grand Parade.. Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Princess Snow White at  The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Tribal Group!! I have frantically waved my left hand to get his attention. The only snap.. The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong. Look alike of my friend in Kuching.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Buzz Light Year outfit..The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong. Again, I waved to get his attention..

Princess Rapunzel... Disneyland Hong Kong. Really easy to photograph her.

Princess Rapunzel, She give out that little laugh after I called her "Princess Rapunzel". The Grand Parade, Disneyland Hong Kong.

Princess Rapunzel with Hui Hui.  We talks bit after and she said my bag must be heavy...

Hui Hui portraits with Prince Phillip & Princess Aurora.

Self Portrait with Prince Phillip & Princess Aurora.

Nice small detailing at the Castle..

Disneyland Hong Kong.

The Castle, Disneyland Hong Kong.

By the Castle.. Disneyland Hong Kong.