Wishing everyone of the Christain faithHAPPY EASTER!
May God bless and love us always.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
OUR GARDEN
My wife enjoys gardening. She has done a very good job to brighten up our home with plants and flowers. 
I like the four O'clock flowers lining the upper edge of the flower bed. The peace lilies which are actually indoor plants but grow remarkably well outside. 
Close-up of the four o'clock flowers - there are many other colour but I prefer the pink and the white
We have a reasonable size garden planted with some fruit trees but majority are flowering plants.
One of the common but popular "Golden shower orchids." 
Orchids are her favourite - Some of the beautiful "Hybrid orchids" in bloom.
We lined up bougainvilleas to brighten up the fence in the backyard. 
I must compliment her for putting in a lot of effort, time and heart in maintaining these beautiful plants and flowers.
I like the four O'clock flowers lining the upper edge of the flower bed. The peace lilies which are actually indoor plants but grow remarkably well outside. Close-up of the four o'clock flowers - there are many other colour but I prefer the pink and the whiteWe have a reasonable size garden planted with some fruit trees but majority are flowering plants.One of the common but popular "Golden shower orchids." Orchids are her favourite - Some of the beautiful "Hybrid orchids" in bloom. We lined up bougainvilleas to brighten up the fence in the backyard. This young Lantana will be a beauty in a few months time.
I must compliment her for putting in a lot of effort, time and heart in maintaining these beautiful plants and flowers.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
IT'S SPRING IN JAPAN!
Springtime in Japan is absolutely spectacular with so many beautiful flowers especially the "Sakura" (Cherry blossoms). It's time to enjoy the warmth of Spring after the cold Winter.There is nothing more pleasant than strolling under a canopy of cherry blossoms. Me and my family had never missed visiting the parks every Spring when we were there in the 90s.
Miura san again reminded me of so many fond memories with these beautiful pictures taken at the park in Iwatsuki, Saitama.
To many Japanese, the " Hanami" or "花見", literally means "flower viewing" (Cherry blossoms) season is one of the most pleasurable times of the year. 
There are many species of Sukura. One of my favourite is the Shidare-zakura. The tree with branches that fall like a weeping willow bearing bright pink double flowers.
The beautiful Shidare zakura "枝垂れ桜" is also know as "weeping cherry blossoms". 
Families and friends could be seen cherishing the beautiful surrounding in the park. I hope this Spring will bless Japan for a speeding recovery from the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.
Miura san again reminded me of so many fond memories with these beautiful pictures taken at the park in Iwatsuki, Saitama.To many Japanese, the " Hanami" or "花見", literally means "flower viewing" (Cherry blossoms) season is one of the most pleasurable times of the year. There are many species of Sukura. One of my favourite is the Shidare-zakura. The tree with branches that fall like a weeping willow bearing bright pink double flowers. The beautiful Shidare zakura "枝垂れ桜" is also know as "weeping cherry blossoms". Families and friends could be seen cherishing the beautiful surrounding in the park. I hope this Spring will bless Japan for a speeding recovery from the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. Every year, I would return to Japan for holiday especially for the "Hanami". I was unable to make it this Spring because of the recent unfortunate disaster in Northern Japan. " 残念ですね" (too bad, I could'nt make it)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
A WEDDING PARTY
We attended a wedding party at the Borneo Paradise Resort at Kinarut, 25 minutes from the City. The invitation came from my sister-in-law whose niece was the bride. 
Congratulation to the newly wed couple as they were walking into the reception hall.
Soap bubbles were blown into the air to welcome the couple. 
They settled down on the decorated dais.
Congratulation to the newly wed couple as they were walking into the reception hall. 
Soap bubbles were blown into the air to welcome the couple. They settled down on the decorated dais. Wedding cakes and beautiful flowers set-up. 
"Thank you" Gift-sets for the guests
Family members. 
Before the dinner, some finger food was served. 
It was an evening of joy with good music and the traditional local Sabah cuisine.
"Thank you" Gift-sets for the guests
Family members. 
Before the dinner, some finger food was served. It was an evening of joy with good music and the traditional local Sabah cuisine.