THE AERIAL VIEW OF KOTA KINABALU CITY

My friend from the land of the rising sun suggested that I should publish the aerial pictures of Kota kinabalu. The following pictures were taken during his last few trips here.

The Sabah State government and the Yayasan buildings.
Bandaran Berjaya Close-up view of the Shangri-la Hotel Downtown

The Federal Government buildings, the State Mosque and the Musuem on the extreme leftLikas bay with the State Sport complex on the right.

These are some of my favourates taken during my recent trip: Tanjung Aru water village, Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park. Gaya island The bird's eye view of the City.

SIGNAL HILL

Signal hill is the highest hill in Kota Kinabalu city. It is a popular place for visitors to catch a panoramic view of the city, Tengku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and the South China sea. This is the ideal place to take photographs. In the old days, this hill was used to signal ships approaching the harbour. This observation platform is situated on the edge of Signal Hill. City view
Pulua Gaya, the biggest island in the Tengku Abdul Rahman Marine park. The road leading to the observation platform is narrow and winding, limited to medium size vehicles and below. To get to this place, visitors have to use a taxi or join the local city tour using mini coach since this road is off the normal bus route.

"CHAP GOH MEH"

"Chap Goh Meh" is the final day of the Lunar New Year celebrated by all Chinese with feast and offerings. We celebrated this day with a"big" feast in the evening to mark the end of the new year celebration.

One day before Chap Goh Meh, we went shopping to buy the neccessities.

Queuing up to buy roasted pork and duck at the most popular outlet in town.

The feast ! Best of the best: Chinese "duck liver" and " lean pork" sausages. Stir fried prawns, vegetable and cashew nuts, Cantonese style Stir fried " Kau-fu" with assorted vegetables, Shanghainese style. High "cholesterol" dish - "Roasted pork, BBQ pork and pork stuffed in eggs A combination of mushrooms, sea cucumbers, abalone and broccoli.Sweet and sour pomfretSteamed chicken Hainanese style

Stir fried beef with green peppers, Cantonnese style

Roasted duck

It was a very satisfacory dinner. Fireworks were lighted up to mark the end of the 15 days celebration

CHINESE NEW YEAR MOOD

Yesterday,after attending church service, we thought of having "Yam Cha". However, when we arrived at the restaurant, it was not only a full house but with customers occupying the walkway of the shopping arcade. Judging from the size of the crowd, I just wonder if there was really a worldwide economy downturn. Then, I realized that people were still in the Chinese New year mood enjoying "Yam Cha" with families and friends.

Unable to find any seat, we ended up having Fried "beehon" and "Payau mein" in nearby restaurant. Fried beehon with fish slices, vegetable and egg Fried Cantonese noddle with cabbage and deer meat