Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Malaysia - Genting












Memories flooded back.
It was 1985, March 21.
That's the date printed on the photo. If the camera is set correctly.
I'm 9 years old.
My first trip oversea.
It was like a little family trip.
With my grandfather and cousins.
This trip is special to me because my grandfather was there.
He is someone I love and respected most in my life.
He passed away many years back and this is my first trip outside Singapore with him.
We travelled there by train.
I remembered me and my cousins found a lot of loose coins in an empty train seat, amounting to a few dollars.
It's been ages since I was there. The place is completely different now.
Very colourful and big hotel suituated there.
I like it because it's cold. I'm just like a Penguin.
Here are some photos I got on Genting Highlands.
I re-took these pictures using my digital camera as I still can't figure how to scan.
It's quicker this way, at least to me it is!


My Grandfather. He was a kind and humble man.




Paddling with all mighty strength to move the boat














We had our best of time riding those Bumper Cars. It was a big hit at that time.
We went for a few rounds but had to queue for a long time to get our turn.
Needless to say, we all went home with blue-blacks legs.













About Genting, MALAYSIA :
Located 55 km (34 miles) from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Situated 2,000m above sea level and covering over 4,500 hectares.
Climate / Temperature : Cool mountain climate / 17 - 24 dc
Time Zone : GMT +8.
Currency : Malaysia Ringgit (RM)
Country Telephone code : 60
Electricity : 220-240V, 50 Hz. 220 volts, 50Hz. UK-style three-pin plugs are used.
Malaysia Population: 23,821,286 (July 2007)
Ethnic Groups : 50% Malay, 24% Chinese, 11% Indian & others
Languages : Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil…

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi, this is the first time I drop by.
I have never been t Genting even I was near when I lived in Indonesia. Maybe one day!

mushroom4eva said...

put up some more postings! like the pics..

Elise said...

I love the pics and the nostalgia behind them...

The facts are a lovely end to the post.

I want to see more of your old travels! xx

Astro Galaxy said...

Oh elise... glad you like the pics. I was attracted to your pictures you displayed on your site.

Cheers