My arrangement of 2 songs by the Beatles.
Can't Buy Me Love
Hard Days Night
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Trip to Pulau Ubin
I revisited Pulau Ubin with my wife on 22nd May 2016. I used to visit the island when I was young as my maternal grandparents lived there. My mother was born there.
The island has now become sort of a tourist attraction due to its "kampong" lifestyle which still exist.
I spoke with 2 persons there and they know who my grandfather was. Sadly my grandfather's house has been demolished.
One thing that I did not realised was that there is a German Girl Temple on the island. You can Google the Internet for the story.
To get to the island, you need to take a bum-boat from the Changi ferry terminal. Things on the island is a bit more expensive compared to the mainland but I felt that the price is worth paying if it helps to keep the place going.
For me it is nice to note that it is the traditional kampong areas on the island that is flourishing. Other modern facilities seem to be "out of business".
The island has now become sort of a tourist attraction due to its "kampong" lifestyle which still exist.
I spoke with 2 persons there and they know who my grandfather was. Sadly my grandfather's house has been demolished.
One thing that I did not realised was that there is a German Girl Temple on the island. You can Google the Internet for the story.
To get to the island, you need to take a bum-boat from the Changi ferry terminal. Things on the island is a bit more expensive compared to the mainland but I felt that the price is worth paying if it helps to keep the place going.
For me it is nice to note that it is the traditional kampong areas on the island that is flourishing. Other modern facilities seem to be "out of business".
Boarding the ferry at Changi
Fisherman
The ferry ride
Arriving at Pulau Ubin
The main jetty area - we used to call this the Market Place
Some of the scenes at Pulau Ubin
Street Opera
The German Girl Temple
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Trip to Hong Kong on 1st Dec 2015
My wife and I toured Macau and Hong Kong in Dec 2015. This time, I tried video recording the trip instead of photographing. The video is done using Andriod app VivaVideo Pro. It is done without any storyboard and so is amateurish. Hey, the intention is just to capture some memories and hopefully can provide some information on Hong Kong.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Story of a Priest
This song is specially composed for the oldest priest in Singapore. The true story of his life can hardly be expressed by these few words but I hope it can tell a bit of the faithfulness he showed towards his vocation.
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.
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
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