Monthly Archives: October 2009
Mandela Rhodes Place, Capetown
When DH and I went to Capetown last June, our hosts put us up at Mandela Rhodes Place. Despite its name, the building’s facade looks unassuming enough… …as does the hallway between apartments. [NB: Mandela Rhodes Place features hotel apartments.] But as I stepped into the one-bedroom apartment, I was pleased with what I saw.
Air Sirap Ros
The photo that I uploaded on TwitPic today reminded me of my early years in Malaysia and my struggle to fit in. Air sirap ros (rose syrup water), sometimes shortened to air sirap, is a cold drink made out of rose-flavoured cordial or syrup, sweetened with sugar, and normally served in Malay weddings and many … Continue reading
Putrajaya On A Sunday
A good friend from Sydney is in town for a very short visit and I drove her to Putrajaya yesterday as part of our whirlwind tour of KL and its environs. Putrajaya is a city south of Kuala Lumpur that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. It’s where the office of the Prime … Continue reading
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol
Schiphol Airport is arguably one of the world’s best airports. It’s huge, well-planned, spacious, and has every possible facility you can think of for an airport, including a mini museum — the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol. The museum, which features over 400 17th century masterpieces, presents a new exhibition three times a year. The current exhibition … Continue reading
