Bukit Metiri

 went for a walk with Steve yesterday .. I love Bukit Mentiri..

 it was lovely to get out have a walk through this place.. i was able to stop and take some photos .. and not worry about getting round in 45 minutes!!

This is our route.. we take the red route which is 2.7km..
its not as taxing as bukit.. but is 20km closer to where we live...

the ups are seemingly getting easier.. but are still VERY up!

lots to see on the way round

there are pathways as well as alot of ups and downs.. but one thing is you couldnt ever really get lost..

this is the top of the "honeymoon hill'................
its a long slog UP! but its a lovely walk...

some cards what i have made!

I think im getting the hang of this a bit more now??

this was attempt no 1 at a hand drawn kids card.. the train is raised off the paper..

its a bit childlike but het.. its for a child x

Spit day 24/04/2010

Sunday was spit day... always a fun day out..

we headed over to the spit on a RHIB this time.. what a giggle that is.. as you bounce like theres no tomorrow!

Steve was OK as he sat behind the driver on a proper seat..

But i was on the Inflatable rim... hahaha

This is the view of the spit from the boat.. the RBYC staff had been there all week clearing it out and tidying it..

The land Used to be joined to the spit at muara BUT they made a deep water channel right through the middle of it.. so now.. its an island!

The weather was lovely..

This is one of the usual boats that run us all to and from the RBYC to the spit..



Reggie does her BBQ brunch, and brings all the necesarry things for a slap up meal..
we even got apple crumble and ice cream this time!!

as usual.. the beach was packed out...

steves Glasses with me n the beach in the reflection!!

this is the sea looking UP the river and towards Sarawak, Kota Kinabalu..
looks idyllic doesnt it..
but sadly, as with all the beautiful beaches here .. they are blighted by rubbish!!

such a shame!

ANYWAY.. we had a lovely day...

made me smile when i saw these....

OK.. these pics need NO words..
But i will try and explain why I find them soo funny!!
these were seen today while in wahoo... the local department store..

Maybe they will make you smile too...

this is a Kiddies back pack.................

I have NEVER seen a Muslim Barbie before....

Modern Sheila..
Me thinks Modern Sheila could do with a 2010 makeover to get her out of her 1980s clothes??

THIS is the window of a bridal wear shop..

Now i think maybe modern sheila may have bought her last outfit from here..

Makes me smile.. we are in a Muslim country.. with rules about bearing shoulders and arms.. and here in the window.. these mannequins are wearing halter-necks and rather revealing dresses...

Mmmmmmmmm   ??

Baclava

Today i was introduced to a shop in the outskirts of gadong that makes and sells baclava..

How do you describe baclava..
Nutty sweet pastry.. and its lovely

I seem to think it originates from the middle east.. tho im told that this place is linked to turkey.. tho.. i could be wrong..

There were many varieties available.. and i have to admit.. that i did buy some for US.. although the actual reason for going was to get a gift for a friend who has her 60th Birthday on friday!

Thanks to Auriol for showing me this place, but probably a good thing ive not known about it before....!!

Orange Tea and baby Kailan?

This first picture is for linda my lovely sister, who is in the UK..

this time last year.. i was in the UK as Dad was poorly..

Im not sure laura (my neice) has drunk tea since!!

This is Teh Tharik (pulled tea) made with condensed milk tea and some sugar.

 Ayamku means chicken.. its a chicken seafood place.. its brill....

I have been there a few times now and have always had great HOT fresh food..

 this is the baby kailan with oyster & Garlic...

Its the best..

this man sat and read his paper..

believe me..

steve and i sat and ate!!!!

i like this pic.. hes deeeeeply engrossed in his paper..

Ok the view isnt up to much but

Ayamku seafood berakas..

You got to go there if you live In Brunei..


Love it large there..x

and ps Linda
the orange tea isnt quite as good as yours xxxxx

Brunei's Disappearing jungle..

When we first arrived in Brunei in 07.. this land was a full on Jungle area....


trees covered as far as you could see..

Sadly in these days of progression, and more housing being required.. the jungle is slowly disappearing..

This is another area where the ladies hash used to run..

I couldnt believe it the other day when we passed by and it was now a proper roadway to diplo..
its has cut right thru the place where we used to hold hashes..

Its very sad..

but it is progress..
i just wonder what happened to all the wildlife there?