Egypt- 23 December 2007

23 December 2007
- Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean and second largest city in Egypt, founded by Alexandria the Great in 332 B.C. It is the most important Mediterranean centre and the principal port of Egypt
- Sites visited
1) Pomphey’s Pillar
2) Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa (No photos allowed)
3) National Museum
4) Fort Qaitbey (Original site of the ancient lighthouse)
- Travel from Alexandria to Cairo by bus
- Travel from Cairo to Luxor by the night sleeper train, 12 hours journey

Egypt- 24 December 2007

24 December 2007
- Arrived in Luxor in the morning
- Sites Visited
1) Heading to the west bank to visit the Valley of King, site of 62 tombs. It was here that the tomb of Tutankhamen was found, among those of other notable Egyptian Pharaons.
2) Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, know as- Dier Ei Bahari. It was established by Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt in the Pharaonic History.(This was the place were 20 over tourist got gunned down by terrorist in 199X)
3) Necropoles of Thebes and see the twins, 63 feet high Colossi Memnon
4) Karnak Temple
5) Luxor Temple
- Embark to the Nile River Cruise

Egypt- 25 December 2007

25 December 2007
- Start the Nile River Cruise, sail to Esna to experience crossing the Esna Lock. (too bad I was sleeping at that time since it was 3am while our cruise crossing the lock).
- Continue sailing to Edfu
- We were having a Egyptian Galabea party

Egypt- 26 December 2007

26 December 2007
- Site visited: Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the God Horus
- Continue sailing to Kom Ombo
- Site Visited: Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods- horus (the falcon headed god) and Sobek (the crocodile headed god)
- Sailing to Aswan

Egypt- 27 December 2007

27 December 2007
- Depart by coach before sunrise from Aswan to Abu Simbel
- Sites visited
1) The Great Temples (Ramses II)
2) The Small Temples (Nefertari)
3) High Dam of Aswan
- Sail around the Eleptantine island, the botanical garden and the Agha Khan by Felucca (ancient Egyptian sail boat, look more like a York to me)

Egypt- 28 December 2007

28 December 2007
- Continue sightseeing in Aswan, sites visited
1) Enormous Unfinished Obelisk
2) Temple of Philae
- Transfer from Aswan airport to Cairo by flight. First in my life time taking a Fokker airplane.

Egypt- 29 December 2007

29 December 2007
- Sites Visited
1) Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Sakkara, dating from 2686 BC and the olders in the world
2) To view the ruins of ancient Pharaomic capital of Memphis, with its colossal limestone state of Ramesis II and Alabaster Sphinx
3) Pyramid of Giza: one of the Seven Wonders of the world built by Cheops, Chephren and Mycerious: father, son and grandson
4) The Sphinx stands as immobile guard to the pyramid of Chephren
5) Went to the Egytian traders in Khan El Khailili Bazaar, Cairo’s most popular market place

Egypt- 30 & 31 December 2007

30 December 2007
- Visit the renowned Egyptian Museum with the world’s greatest collection of pharaomic treasures and marvelous Tutankhamen
- Visit the marvel of the Citadel of Salah Din, constructed in 1183 and the Grand Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Transfer to Cairo Airport to Dubai, evening 7pm flight.

31 December 2007
- Dubai to KL
- Arrived KL at 2pm….. tired……

Fish Spa

I got to know about this Fish Spa from a TV program where a famous singer went in Singapore. I got really excited when I found it from Wei Leng that Pavillion has this fish spa too. Me and Wei Leng went there after work. I was really looking forward to it to whole day.

This Spa located the same floor as Red box. Once you entered the main entrance, you can see the open fish pond in it where everyone will soak their leg into the water. Before that, we need to wash and scrub our leg. We were given a pair of slipper, to walk around and a towel to wipe our leg.

It was rather scary when you get to see lots of little fishes in the pond and you are about the dip your leg into it. It takes me quite sometimes to convince myself doing that. It was very ticklish. I start putting my heel in it, then the whole leg. I think I yell softly… haha…. The worst part is where the fishes start nibbling bottom of my feet. Wei Leng is doing that alright since this is not the first time she is doing this. It is fun, but somehow I don’t think I will do that frequently, it is just too ticklish for me. What an experience….

30 mins MYR38

Porkielicious....

Kang Bee is going back to UK on Tuesday morning. Hence, we have gathered Hon Ling, Jessie, Siew Hong and Thomas for dinner in Elcerdo for German cuisine. Great dinner! This is the first time I tried this restaurant, since last time I walk in without any reservation, but it was full. The ambience is great and food is fantastic as well. The chef’s recommendation as well as the most popular dish is The Suckling Pig (half: RM110; whole: RM225). The waiter will cut the suckling pig with a plate, and the customer will cut it together following the waiter’s instruction. Then they will break the plate and everyone will clap their hands. It was rather interesting where you can hear the breaking of plate and people clapping their hands on and off. A really nice place to go. Simply porkielicious!

Blood Donation on 12 Dec 07

Our Company was having a blood donation campaign from 10 December 07 to 13 December 07. I am alright with blood donation because I have no fear in needle and blood. Anyway, this is not the first time I donate my blood. I took approximately 10 minutes to fill up a pack of blood. I am not sure how many ml is that in a pack. Anyway, this is much better than few years ago when I took more than 30 minutes to fill a pack of blood. Guess I am healthier now….

Departmental Christmas Dinner

We are having our Departmental Christmas Dinner cum birthday celebration for our December babies in the Courtyard Garden Restaurant. I am part of the organizing community (Community: Me, Wei Leng, Felicia, Kommala, Vijaya). This Dinner consider rather successful, everyone enjoy the ambience there, the food, the cup cakes….. I am not going to post any of the food photos this time….. I found that there are too many foods in my blog… hehhe…..
Apart from the nice and delicious food, we have these cute little cup cakes which each of the cup cake has each of our face drawn on it.

Hajime

I was having a fine japanes cuisine in Hajime last Tuesday. The food was really nice and fine. The purpose of the dinner was to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Me, my mom, Lam, Lam’s father (Teddy) were there for the dinner.
We were having this 25 year old Old Malt Cask Whisky. There were only 425 in the world. The alcohol content was up to 50%. I don’t really know how to enjoy it, it is too strong for me. However, it was really great to get the chance to taste such an expensive Whisky.

The one dish that i really like it was the Toro. The toro was so fresh, it melt in my mouth.

Have you seen this kind of birthday cake? We did not eat that since we were too full to eat that sushi cake. The cake was complimentary from the chef. My god sister's husband, Edwin Yau.

There was this dish, dont know what kind of fish, pair with goose liver. And the other one is thin slice dont know what fish. Delicious.....

The Curve Fitness First

Today is the first time i went to The Curve, Fitness First with Wei Leng and Lai. The rooms are big and spacious. Not bad. Attended the Fitball class. The moves and positions were simple, but it was rather tough. Take one hour break to have some light meal in O’Briens and we continue a Step class after that. Feel so tired now……