About this blog

The name of this blog is small alley. As in an alley, I hope to post a variety of things that I find interesting and as you walk through the alley, you would find things that you like.

I have posted some songs that I wrote. I am not a great singer. I sing and play the guitar purely for fun and I hope people who thinks they can't sing can be inspired by me. No former singing lessons and no former guitar training. Just pure fun......

The recording is also done at home with a drum machine and one guitar through a small amp. The sound file has been touched up slightly by removing the noise. Otherwise the songs are as original as it gets.

I practise Taiji regularly. For me, it is a great exercise requiring control of mind and body to perform well and for it to be enjoyable. You can get more videos of Taiji from YouTube.

Other posts include places and events that I think are interesting and more important, which I have time to upload.

Enjoy your walk through this small alley.....

Monday, September 7, 2015

Trip to Penang, Sep 2015

This is my 2nd trip to Penang.  The first was many, many, many years ago.  We flew by budget air from Singapore which took just an hour to reach Penang airport.  Taking the white taxi in was a pleasant experience with the driver telling us his life story.

We stayed in Noordin Street Hotel - converted from an old house.  The staff were helpful and the hotel is really quaint.

The bedroom of Noordin Street Hotel




The lounge and dinning area



You better pay up before Ip Man looks for you


Getai near the hotel



Some street scenes



Picture of the jetty area


This is the place for roasted and BBQ pork






Eating along the street


At a art exhibition





Dim Tsum at Tai Tong Restaurant



The famous Toh Soon Coffee


Little India









The Peranakan Museum


The kitchen of the former house


Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows


Taking advantage of the exchange rate











Scenes from Armenian Street


Scene from Love Lane