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.....

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Trip to Melbourne & Sydney 2017

Went to Melbourne and Sydney (Nov - Dec period) with my 2 elder sons and their families (this time with a grandson).  Attended my niece graduation celebration in Melbourne and then went to Sydney.

In both cities, the weather was wet and chilly about 50% of the time.  Personally, I don't mind it.

Though we spent most of the time in the cities, we also managed to drive out to the Maze Garden and Colac when we were in Melbourne.  We stopped by to have meals along the way.

When in Sydney, I managed to drive to the Blue Mountains with my wife and visited some towns along the way.

If you are Sydney, go to Newtown and visit this place: https://lentilasanything.com/sydney/.  Payment is by donation.  I must say that the food is nice.

This time, instead of photographing and videoing, I did some sketches (only in Sydney).








Also did my Taiji exercise in Blue Mountain.