Making sand-sculptures and generally splish-splashing around on the beach ... a fine day indeed!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Baraya Laut weekends
What could be better that a warm sunny day at the beach ... a beautiful beach at that?
Sg Raan rivercruise for fireflies
We did see some fireflies, but we got stuck on the bottom of the river before we actually got to the best display trees ... we chose a time when the tide was lowest!
Sri Mawar sports day
Ali putting all he's got into his sprint during the 400mx4 at this year's school meet.
Aisya at the diner
When we finally settled for brunch, it was at a diner, one of the only two in town.
Half-day Escapade across the border
We ran out of cereals and bread, so off we went to Kuala Belait for replenishment. Along the way we stopped by at small estuary just across the border to try out some fishing. No luck, Bruneian fish dont take plastic bait ... though we did see some baitfish jumping up and down probably being chased by a switched-on predator.
On the way back, we stopped by Escapade Sushi at Kuala Belait for lunch.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Strolling with my girl
I took time off work yesterday to ferry the kids about for their piano tests; Grade 2 for Ali, Grade 1 for Aisya. Though both kids are not that fond of piano as much as they used to when they were younger, I believed they should have a regular activity to revolve around other than school, tuition and Mandarin. They've stuck with music this far, not sure whether they'd be willing to go further after the test .
With approximately an hour to spare before picking up Ali for his session after sending him to school, Aisya and I went to Kuala Baram for a short stroll. I've been there many times over the years. In the early days after relocating to Miri to take pictures of the changing coastal landscape, later counting migrating waders during migrating season and Asian Waterbirds Census in January.
I have not been there with Aisya, one on one. Initially skeptical as to why we were there at first she slowly warmed up to the place. Most times we are at the beach, it was to run around and splash about. Today, we were just sitting on the rocks watching the clouds go by, peeked at the mudskippers and enjoy the cool morning breeze.
"Papa, I think I like this place! I like the rocks, I like the sounds of the birds, I love the mudskippers ... can we stay here longer!"
Ever since we were back in Miri, when they were still young little tykes, I've taken them to the beach around our home. They've always love it: the running around in the water, splashing each other.
Today this is the first time I've heard Aisya profess her fondness for a place such as this. It's wet, it's muddy, crawling with strange creatures ... the fact she likes the place as it is warms up my heart. This spot can be her special spot too.
With approximately an hour to spare before picking up Ali for his session after sending him to school, Aisya and I went to Kuala Baram for a short stroll. I've been there many times over the years. In the early days after relocating to Miri to take pictures of the changing coastal landscape, later counting migrating waders during migrating season and Asian Waterbirds Census in January.
I have not been there with Aisya, one on one. Initially skeptical as to why we were there at first she slowly warmed up to the place. Most times we are at the beach, it was to run around and splash about. Today, we were just sitting on the rocks watching the clouds go by, peeked at the mudskippers and enjoy the cool morning breeze.
"Papa, I think I like this place! I like the rocks, I like the sounds of the birds, I love the mudskippers ... can we stay here longer!"
Ever since we were back in Miri, when they were still young little tykes, I've taken them to the beach around our home. They've always love it: the running around in the water, splashing each other.
Today this is the first time I've heard Aisya profess her fondness for a place such as this. It's wet, it's muddy, crawling with strange creatures ... the fact she likes the place as it is warms up my heart. This spot can be her special spot too.
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