Cloudy Picnic

It took about half an hour journey by ferry to reach Manly Wharf.

We walk for another 10 minutes to reach a nice beach area for picnic.

We found a nice spot to sit and had hour picnic while Nazie's kids changing to their beach cloth so they could have their own fun time on the beach.

Strong wind, strong current and high wave still many people surfing despite the weather condition.

The surf rescuer ever alert. So many of them watching the crowd and ever ready if anything happen.

3 surf rescuers and Aliah

'Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water'.... :-) , this is Aliah not Jill :-) fetched a small bucket of water for the sand castle.

Cute lil miss Jenna, with her polka dot bikini.

Sexy lil Jenna running

Not sure what she want to do. I couldn't see any sand castle being built. Just enjoying herself playing with the sand.

So focus with her delicate work. :-)

With her abang Ezra (Jaja) digging... try to find treasure I suppose . :-)

Even though we only spent for a while, we had a nice time. Nazie made 'Nasi Lemak' and Turkish Wrap. Everybody was watching us when we had our 'Nasi Lemak' especially they watched me eat a lot of sambal. They think I must be crazy eating 'sambal' too much. :-)

Circular Quay, Sydney

We stop at Circular Quay Station, once get off the train I could see the famous Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Nice view but was so unfortunate it was cloudy and It was drizzling though. :-(

Circular Quay is the hub of Sydney Harbour. It is a stepping-off point for most attractions based around the harbour and an exciting place to be .

There are great views of the Harbour Bridge, a short distance away

A closer look of the famous Harbour Bridge.


Sydney Opera House from The Rock.

Sunday - Family Fun Time Train Ticket

Sunday is the only time Nazie could bring the whole family out because the train ticket is much cheaper. The family fun time ticket price for each person is AUD 2.50. So what happen for single or family without kids? You only eligible for the Family Fun Time ticket if at least in a unit of family must have an adult and a child .

Pity they don't have 5 weekend daily ticket or Sunday Savers as in Melbourne which is cheap.

The whole family, Nazie, Ezra, Jenna

Nazie's Mom and Nazie's 2nd child, Aliah

This cute little girl like to pose in front of a Camera. {Hai nak jadi model kerr bila dah besar, :-) }

This picture is dedicated to Auntie Eton and Auntie Ramlah. :-)

Afternoon Trip to Sydney CBD

After Lunch (2 pm) we (me and nazie) went to Sydney CBD. Not sure where to go initially then decided to go to Paddy's Market. Took train from Berala and stop at Central. I think the train ticket little bit expensive here compared to Melbourne. Single destination trip from Berala to Central will cost you 4.00 dollars while return. The will be different depend on destination. They don't have 2 hourly or day ticket, there is all day pass but cost you AUD 17.20 which include bus, train and ferries.

Anyway bought return ticket and we stop at Central Station then from there we walk our way to Paddy's Market.

Sydney is a big place and really busy. Tourist everywhere.

Paddy's Market is like Victoria Market but much much bigger.

Interestingly here you could find all the imitation brand for example D & G and a lot more with cheaper price.

Did buy anything though, Nazie bought some fruits and vege from the wet market area.


Stop by at Malaysian Cafe. Kasturi Cafe.



(Central Station from Railway Square)

We went back to Central Station through railway square.

"Ala Mediterranean Lunch"

Nazie prepared lunch, 'Mediterranean Food' the cous-cous and tabuli salad, the dip and Lebanese bread.

She also cook Roast chicken with grill potatoes.

Trip to Sydney

Finally I am in Sydney after been postponing many times. Arrived in Sydney early in the morning. I reached Sydney central station took a train to Berala Station where I met Dr. Nazirah (Nazie).

I last met her 2 years ago. It was a long time ago. She took me to her favorite coffee shop to have Capuchino. :-)

On our way to her house, we stop at a Garage Sale. Nazie bought lot of story books for her children as for me I bought cushion pillow for a dollar.

Then we went back to Nazie house. Nice really nice and big house. 3 bed rooms, 2 bathrooms (big bathroom) 1 laundry room, kitchen area and family area and even a big garden. Currently she's staying with her 3 kids and her mum. Her husband and the eldest son will come once in 4-6 months until, Ibez (Nazie's husband) get a job here in Sydney.

Had shower and change myself then we had breakfast.

Nazie's mom purposely cook Dal for me. Hmm yummy and thank you. we had 'Roti canai'. Nazie made Cheese Roti canai for me. Yummmm...


Jenna, Nazie youngest child she is almost 4 years old. She so intelligent for her age, friendly and talkative (like her mom i suppose :-) ). She like Roti canai with honey (Hmm macam mat salleh lah pulak).

This is Ezra, Nazie third child. He like roti canai with honey too

Recycle Water

Would you like to try drinking Recycle Water? I tried. It taste like other mineral water that you buy. I wonder where the water recycle from. Give a guess..... :-)

'Mee Kari' My style

Suddenly I want to have 'Mee Kari' (Curry Noodle) for dinner and I made myself 'Mee Kari'. :-) .

Kite Festival 2009- Edwardes Lake Park

Last Monday, Tony my patient for my research told me there is a Kite Festival on this weekend (which is today). I was excited with the news and ask him where about the place they going to have this festival. He told me Edwardes Lake Park.

I am not really sure initially where it is. Went back home and google for the place. I found the actual place. Quite easy not far from Reservoir train station.

At about 10 am I went and took Epping train line. I stop at Reservoir railway station. Then I walk to the festival location which is about 1 km from the station. It was a nice walk, consider this is my morning walk for today. Approaching the location, I could see from a distance so many kite up on the air.

It was cloudy and windy really a nice weather to fly kite. Thought of buying a kite at first and flying the kite but I abandon my plan. Instead I walk along the lake pathway and watch all the entertainment. It a huge festival organised by the Council of Derebin which I thought it was a successful event. I congratulate the council for organising this event. Everybody in the community and all ethnic groups get involve with and participated the festival.

Other than flying the kite, there are also other entertainment with few stage performance in the lake park. By the way Edwardes Lake Park is a huge place, it has a track and field area, running/walking track, few play grounds for kids, places for having picnic and many more.

Looking all those kite up on the air was really nice.


Cute kite.

As mentioned earlier, there were entertainment. Session where you could learn how to dance, Bollywood Dance, Cuban Salsa, Aborigine Dance etc...


Other stage where you could see multicultural performance. Interesting and everybody was enjoying it.

It was a nice outing today.

Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine

Been a while I have not been to Zainah house. I went to her place late afternoon today for afternoon tea.

There are few number of new gadget at her place I have not seen before and this is one of it, Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine. :-)

Good intention, try to implement healthy eating. :-). We had a BBQ with this new technology, with lean meat and no oil used. Huzaizi prepared the Beef and Chicken BBQ.

Recovery

I am actually not feeling well for the one whole week. I have to go to Austin to see all my patients who participated in my study. I have to see them and monitored their progress since I have not seen them for the last 2 weeks. Everyday I came early and went back home early after I finish my work.

I felt much better today. Hopefully I will recovered fully for the next few days.

Birthday Celebration for Greg

Today we celebrated Gregory birthday, whom participated in my research study. His now 56 years old and his doing very well with his exercise training program.