OLE .. OLE … It’s SPAIN!

Football fans throughout Malaysia had been

preparing themselves for the

final countdown match between Spain and Holland.

What’s more nerve-wrecking for Holland supporters

or fans is the fact that the famed Octopus Paul

had predicted that Spain will win.

What’s astounding is that apparently some supporters

were so distraught over Paul’s prediction,

which has been shockingly accurate,

are sending death threats to poor Paul.

In Germany, there’s a new and popular dish which

were being served in restaurants

all over called ‘Fried Octopus’ – shocking but true!

 As Malaysian got ready for a night of party
that leads towards the match at
god forsaken hours of 2.30am,
it didn’t hinder the footballs fans.
Sony Malaysia as the official FIFA partner,
organized a ‘Fan Fiesta’
with a hosts of entertainments, lucky draws and
games to celebrate the finale with the football fans.

The celebration started as early as 8pm

as fans started streaming in

with supported with painted faces of flags

of their supporting country.

 

 Sony also showcased its latest 3D World for visitors
to view trailers of the past football games,
while a gigantic stage with a full HD screen
were constructed and will be screening the match live.

There were special guests’ appearances by the reigning

Ms Malaysia among many others celebrities including

 Andrea Fonseka and performance by Hannah Tan.

Not forgetting the fire people, they don’t breathe out fire b

ut does an acrobatic routine of fire spinning.

By 1am the placed were jam-packed with fans

and supporters that there’s practically no standing room.
 

 As the match began, the crowd cheers on and the excitement of
watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the company of so many fans
were indeed an experience which is totally out of this world!
It definitely beat watching the game at home!

A Match in Every Way!

Some people do believed its fate and some thinks about it as coincidence…but really how do we meet the people in our lives? 

This argument can be an endless debate of the unspeakable coincidences or fate or luck of intervention from heaven. Whatever it can be, we now bear witness to the reunion of two people that’s a match in every way!

Wedding gifts are normally cufflinks, gold bracelet or diamond necklaces but for this truly unique couple we get to witness an exchange of gifts in the form of a Canon 5D Mark II and Canon EFS 10-22mm Lens. 

So it’s not surprising to share these wedding photos of the extra-ordinary couple that’s a match in every way!

Both loves photography 

Both loves diving and underwater photography

Both loves the great outdoors and adventures as shared by this white butterfly on their wedding day

Both are truly a match in every way

As they are both very much in love with one another!

Just Married!

It's a definite weekend that full of romance, love and happiness in the air!

Two weddings in One weekend! Both a grand affair indeed....

A knot that binds their love for eternity

It's a happy occasion as the couple shares their special moments

Their wedding is an announcement to their closest families and friends

Of a closure, a beginning out of a friendship is now sealed with love

On their wedding day, they celebrate and announce their love

Of an intimate commitment to each other

As they share a lifetime as husband and wife

Where each takes on a solemn oath to love one another

As friends and families share their joy

 There's sparkles of love in their eyes on this very night!

 

A blissful stroll down the aisle of red carpet

In a ballroom that's full of well-wishers

Sharing the celebration of - Just Married!

City of Lights

The City of Lights in our very own backyard!

It’s really astonishing that I-Berhad created it’s very own City of Lights within the city of Shah Alam! Since it’s opening late last year, many travelers on the main federal highways were astounded by the multi-color lights of the trees that seems to sprouts out of nowhere overnight!

One day it’s all concrete in semi-darkness of construction and next, it’s Christmas in the air! The wonders of these attractive lights drove many curious visitors to the very heart of the latest development – I-City… me included!

The 1^st visit was out of curiosity as I drove around in circle trying to find the entrance into this amazing place.  Arriving just before sunset on this very hot, hot day – it’s was really a sight to behold as the setting sun provided an amazing views complimented by the colorful lights from the trees!  And as darkness descends, I saw that they were really, really sad looking plastic trees that were hooked with lights, not exactly convincing enough with its fake looking leaves.

Not what I expected to see as we have an abundance of the real stuff all around us, it’s depressing to realize that we city folks do find amusement in this fake wonderland. 

On the other hand, if we do find ourselves in need of an excuse to get out of the house. Then maybe, you may want to take your camera along for some photography. Even though I am not a fan of this place, I found myself making a ‘bee-line’ there for the 2^nd visit which were a total disastrous decision as the place where jam-packed with visitors.  And I find myself obligated to visit it for the 3^rd time, as I accompanied my dear folks for a stroll in this very ‘fake’ park. Surprisingly, they were rather surprised and fascinated by the beautiful display of lights.

In the end, I guess in our busy lifestyles we always miss the day so much so that when darkness falls; this fake wonderland do actually provided a fantasy world of make-believe for most of us…

Cape Rachado Lighthouse in Port Dickson

There are always some mystery that surrounded a lighthouse wherever they stand at every coastal line.  It’s a great relief that some of these historical sites are protected from natural state of ruins.

In some fishing island, lighthouses are the guiding light that brings the fishermen back to shore. And over the years, it has become a watch tower and serves many other functions till today.

Cape Rachado Lighthouse or Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan is one of the country’s oldest lighthouse which were built by the Portuguese in the 16^th century. Dated back to 1863, this lighthouse is no longer a vantage point for sailors or watch tower for warships. Today it houses a gigantic –looking revolving Radar used by MEASAT for communications and transmission purposes. 

There is always a story behind every historical site, and here’s one local folklore for Cape Rachado . The local claims that Hang Tuah, a legendary Malay warrior of the 15st century, acquired his strength and knowledge by meditating at Cape Rachado. The legend says that his footprint was left embedded in a boulder, and that it can be seen to this day. 

Cape Rachado has been restored to its majestic-looking colonial architecture of white concrete structure.  Located across the Straits of Malacca and Sumatra, Cape Rachado is a strategic place for the annual migration of preying birds or raptors especially the honey buzzards. Today this lighthouse serves as a conservation area for the migrating birds during their annual winter migration from June to September.