Showing posts with label My Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Holidays. Show all posts

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Paint Ball at Subang Jaya (TT Sports Park)

Few months back, Adrian and Vanessa (Van) called us up for paint ball battle at Subang. It is situated near Subang Medical Center or to be precise Holiday Villa and is one of the largest paint ball park in Malaysia. As you drive towards the Holiday Villa road, watch out for TT Sports Park sign board that will lead you to the office and battlefield.

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The TT Sports Sign Board
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The Main Battlefield for large group
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Our Smaller Battlefield for smaller group

Well as usually, while waiting for Mr Khek Meng to arrive, we roam and camwhored around like nobody's business.

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Me and Ganas Vanessa
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You can see the Siao and Normal couple's action

Once, Mr Khek Meng arrived, we proceed to the counter and the lovely instructor patiently prepare our marker and reloading our bullets. It was kinda fun, seeing the instructor loading the bullets and therefore, the great Yee Joo being 'keh poh' enough to help him reloading the marker.

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The preparation counter

TT Sports Park, is a worth going place as it provide safe helmet, body guard and of course CHEAP, but sometimes their marker will got stuck by the bullets (it is a normal situation). Besides, you are required to booked online or through phone as TT Sports are forever full. Well, again as soon as our battle is over, we camwhored again. So enjoy!
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LOL. Stupid picture
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Us Posing for the camera
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Of course our last Posing will make the day

Well, at the end of the day, guess who is the 'LAST ONE STANDING'? Of course is the Great JoOzism who trashes the guys like nobody's business. Haha!!! I only got hit once which is the first round of the battle (Still new and blur at that time). The most coolest moment, is that I managed to kill Wei Hoe and Khek Meng at the same time in the battlefield (1 (YJ) Vs 2 (WH & KM) ) . It was scary yet andrenalin~!!!

Besides, the total game per pax was from RM60 to RM70 including Mask, Body Guard, Marker and 320 bullets (2000 bullets per box). So it is worth going~!!

For more info : kindly visit here

Coming Up will be my Bird Park Shots. Stay Tune~!!


Friday, October 3, 2008

Cameron Highland by Wei Hoe

Last few weeks, Wei Hoe and his family went to Cameron Highland (2 Days 1 Night) for some relaxation and also for clean and fresh air. Initially his family and him did invited me, but due to classes I had rejected their offer and therefore it is his trip.

They drove up the steep and curvy hill, and they had rented a unit of apartment at RM200 per night with 3 bed rooms. Cheap huh. Well, since he took many beautiful and breath-taking shots of flowers and sceneries, so I shall just post it up for all to view. Enjoy!!

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The Big Big Tea Farm @ Cameron Highland that produces 'Boh, ada Uphmm"
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Cool cactus shot that looks like taken in studio and its chili..
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Does this looks like a ****? Hahaha.. Don't think dirty ya
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Pretty Rose and the Beautiful Water shots
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Does this flower looks like a bird standing inside the flower? Cute huh..
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One of the Multi shots of flowers
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Can you see the Bokeh Effect by DSLR? Owhhh.. Beautiful...
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One of the Shot of the trip~!! Nice le..
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Phewww... The power of DSLR.. Good job Dear
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Big Tomatoes, Big Big Tomatoes
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Fresh Grapes anyone?
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Another Shot of the trip, Macro Closed Up Picture of a Fly. Nice...

Oh well, Overall I can see that Wei Hoe really enjoys his trip and above pictures are only not-even-semi-quarter of the pictures he took. I will definitely go up to Cameron one day to challenge his shots with my own Cameron Highland Shots and we shall compare who's is nicer, LOL.

All pictures above are taken by Olympus E-510, Standard 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 lens

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Group [Part 4]

Hey people, Here is my Part 4 which is Other Random Shots that I like.. Enjoy!
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Sunrise View from the Sky
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Cheeky Wei Hoe and the Hatchlings
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Cool Random Shots by Wei Hoe
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Hatchlings (I love this pic which means it is the Shot of the trip!)
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Squeky licking the biscuits...
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Another Shot of the trip. So cute right
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Butterflyz. I took super long time to take a good shots (I still like this shot)
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Usually, monkeys are naughty but monkeys at Chagar Hutang are so tamed

Therefore, with this I would like to say I truly enjoy the Turtle Research & Rehabilitation Group Programme and I will definitely attend this volunteer again next year. So hope to see more volunteers next year and always remember to SAVE THE TURTLES in order to prevent them from extinction.

For further information kindly click here to access to UMT Turtle website.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Group [Part 3]

Chagar Hutang [Part 3] - Other Activities


Day 1 (Saturday)

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We met at UMT's Turtle House for short Power Presentation, to Merang Jetty by Mini Bus and to Laguna Jetty (Redang) by Laguna Ferry. Once, we reached Laguna Jetty at Redang, we were transfered to our own speedboat named Si Penyu and then to Chagar Hutang. We were given an on-site briefing by Kak Lea and as well as our assignment of duty rosters and patrol teams or both day and night patrols. Then it was our leisure time to unpack our baggage, shower, cam-whore and preparation for dinner.

Day 2 (Sunday)

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Early in the beautiful Sunday morning, our first activity was Beach Cleaning. It was surprising to see many rubbish everywhere throughout the 350 meter long beach including Styrofoam, Shoes / Slippers, Cans, Water Bottle, Tyre and etc. These rubbish probably are from inconsiderate and irresponsible human behavior who does not bother about the surrounding or should I say human who does not know the word 'dustbin'. I don't understand,why is that so difficult to throw their rubbish into the rubbish bin or does it just their 'tidak apa' (don't know don't care) attitude. Therefore, I would say Please throw your rubbish into the rubbish bin but not anywhere outside the road, the river, the jungle or the whatever.

P/s: Simple way to throw small rubbish like tissue, can drink, water bottle, etc is to bring it HOME and throw it at your home rubbish bin.

Day 3 (Monday)

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(Gary and Harry climb the coconut tree and hill side like REAL MONKEY~!!Siao~~!!)
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(My Snorkeling Partner, Very Adventurous and Fun to be with [My Cup of Tea])

As for Day 3, we were told that we are going for SNORKELING~!! WoOhoOo~!! And Of course, Cheeky Gary and Harry will be our tour guide and being cheeky as always, they drive the boat like riding-on-horse-at-sea which means your butt will be spanked hardly onto the seat due to the strong wave. However, They brought us to 3 Snorkeling Spots which Ming and I prefers the second spot as we had spotted Clown Fish, Puffer Fish, Small Grouper, Some Barracuda looking Fish, Stone Fish, MANY MANY Jelly Fishes and of course Beautiful Corals.

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(Don't the Platform looks like dating? The one with wheel are Male and without are Female)
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(Da Boyz are SUICIDING becoz the Chicks does not bother them)
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(Da Girlz, So Happy coz da Guyz are suciding~!! BTW I really love these pictures, So Studio Photo)

After Snorkeling, Gary and Harry brought us to the REAL REDANG RESORT side. It was so beautiful and More-Civilize-Hi-Tech-Place. Everyone started to make phone calls to Mum, Dad, Sis, Grandma, Grandpa, Boyfriend, Girlfriend and the list goes on and on. We had our lunch there with BIG BIG BIG Coconut that you never see in KL ( bigger than human head). After our lunch, we are back to Chagar Hutang~!!.

Day 4 (Tuesday)

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(Uprive Hike @ Prawn Spa)
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(5 Gorgeous Girls during the Prawn Spa)
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(Ming's Feet and Little Black Shrimps)


After a day with guided tour, therefore it is time for Unguided Tour to the Chagar Hutang Upriver Hike. Even though the word 'Upriver Hike' sounded tiring and very adventurous, in actual fact it is only 5-8 minutes hike up to the River from our Place. Initially, we thought the staffs were lying about the Prawn Spa, but once we soaked our leg into the clear river, you can see cute little black shrimps surrounding your feet and then bit your dead skin. Besides, I am the only one who did not soak my feet into the River as it is too ticklish and had a slight itch whenever the shrimp bit my feet. Therefore, I just take pictures of the sceneries and them~!!

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(The Slippers represent us.. Nice right..)
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(Models of Slot X 2008)

After the Upriver Hike, we have plenty of time till we started doing our usually most busy job which is Cam Whoring. And as usually, being the most cheeky of all, I planned all those formation and though some have failed but Wei Hoe our personal photographer still manage to take nice picture of us. Which picture is the best? Kindly comment...

Day 5 (Wednesday)

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(Turtle Rock Hike and Beautiful Sceneries)

Day 5 I would say was one of the best among the best because it is the the Real Hiking up to the Turtle Rock. It took us about 30 minutes to hike up to the Turtle Rock which is much shorter time and route in comparison to my 5 km Hike at Bako National Park, Kuching which took us few hours to hike. The Turtle Rock was a little tougher as we need to climb the big Rock which is pretty sloppy and scary. But However, the handwork pays off with the amazing 5 beautiful spots on top of the hill side, with the strong wind and beautiful sceneries.

Day 6 & 7 (Thursday & Friday)

On Thursday was the Bye Bye Day to Gary and Harry (On Leave) and Yii Sin, Yii Lun and Swee Ling as they have to go back to KL and Johor early. Which means left only me, Ming, Joanne, Wei Hoe, Khek Meng and the ISLAND itself. It was pretty cool as it felt like in Survivor Island which only have the 5 of us. But still, we never forget to Beach Clean-Up and of course Patrolling.

On Friday, the itinerary for us is Camp-Site-Clean-Up. Instead of just cleaning up our own dorm itself, we had cleared many ant nests that are in the FOOD cupboard, below the stove and others by burning them alive as there are TOO many of them. We also had thoroughly washed the floor, the stove, the sink or should I say the whole kitchen. It was pretty cool to see the happy face of Aband Adie and Abang Mann when we told them we had cleaned the kitchen. Therefore, double peace for US~!!

Overall

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(1...2...3... JUMP~!!!!!)

Therefore Overall, we had a Blasting Volunteer Job at Chagar Hutang. Cheers~!!

Stay Tune for Part 4~!!


Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Group [Part 2]

As Promised, Part 2 will be the Turtle Rehabilitation Process. Below are the pictures showing Our Morning Patrol Process and also Our Night Patrol Process. Enjoy!

Turtle Rehabilitating Process

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Nest Check by Staffs and Volunteers
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Dug Nest to Check whether is Hatched or Unhatched

Every Morning at about 8.00 a.m for Puasa Month or Evening for Non-Puasa Month, the Chagar Hutang staffs will Nest Check in reference to the recorded information by volunteer every nesting of a turtle. The Nest Check is to ensure that the nest are not harmed from the 2 main predators such as Monitor Lizards and Fire Ants.

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Pic1 : Damaged Eggs, Pic2 : Semi-Hatched Eggs, Pic3 : Relocation of Eggs
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Excavating the Fully Formed Hatchlings

In addition, whenever a nest were infested by Fire Ants or Destroyed by Monitor Lizards, the Staffs will Excavate the Hatchlings or Unhatched Eggs. Volunteers will rescue hatchlings from Ants Bites or others. Besides that, if the location of the Nests are not suitable or infested by Fire Ants , staffs will relocate it to a suitable sand for better natural hatching.

Hatchlings Cycle

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1. Hundreds of Turtle Eggs [50-60 days to hatch]
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2. Unfully Formed Hatchling @ Middle Level
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3. Fully Formed Hatchlings that are ready to be released
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4. Dead Hatchling

In accordance to Kak Lea, Only 1 out of 100 Hatchlings will OR can survive to Adult Turtle which is 50 Years Old.
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Albert and Ernie

Besides that, Albert and Ernie was turtle borne in Chagar Hutang and raised in Aquaria KLCC. They both aged 5-6 years old and is in their Juvenile Age. They were sent back to Chagar Hutang for medication and then release. Therefore, Good Luck to Albert and Ernie and wishes you both will come back to Chagar Hutang next time!

Turtle Landing and Nesting

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During the Night, Staffs and Volunteers will take turns to Patrol around the 350 meters Beach to look out for Mother Turtle for Nesting. Mother Turtle lays their eggs all year round, up to 15 times per year. After Mating, Mother Turtle Comes up to the beach during the High Tide for nesting. The Process started with :

1. Mother Turtle Landing
2. Body Pitting - Searching for the perfect spot to nest [30-60 minutes or Return to Sea]
3. Nest Chambering - Dig hole to lay its eggs [30-40 minutes]
4. Nesting - [20-30 minutes]
5. Canvasing - Mother turtle close the Nest Chamber after Nesting [5 minutes]
6. Sand Bathing - No Idea why it Sand Bath [ 30-40 minute]
7. Returning to the Ocean

P/S : Sorry I only manage to capture the Canvasing Picture as my camera were malfunction during the Landing and Nesting. But I will try to get pictures from Other volunteers to post it up next time. Besides that, If my Information is Wrong kindly correct me by leaving me a comment or at Shout Out Box. Thank You!

Stay Tune for Part 3 that will be Posting up Soon~!!