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Sunday , 23 November 2025- Hedges
First thing in the morning was to Inspect the fencing at the kebun with Encik Rahman . Encik Rahman brought kueh so we had that with coffee at the house .Discovered 3 holes / gaps at the fencing caused by wild boars . They love burrowing in the soft mud for worms. Took a walk…
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Muar after 7 weeks of not coming
Arrived on Sat afternoon . Immediately went to the curtain shop to arrange for curtains and outside wooden blinds for the Rumah Kebun. Was able to use the 2 pieces of lace curtains from Good Earth, the pricey shop in India , yay ! Had kept the lace curtains a long time back . The…
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Random old houses in Muar
Since making frequent visits to Muar , been noticing old houses in Muar . 2 houses caught my eye so here it is . Stayed in the car to take photos of this house as it was a very hot day . Really, really liked it but requires extensive renovation that needs lots & lots…
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The story of my late aunt ‘s crockery cupboard
I drove to JB and bought the cupboard from my aunt’s daughter . Thought it was a sturdy old thing . Ati needed the money and I could put the cupboard in good use . The carpenter had to replace the glass as it was broken . The indentation ( handle ) of the glass…
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Encik Rahman getting 2 chores done, Yay
Encik Rahman send me photos of what he got done so that I do not have to get them done , yay ! Now, the small door at the gate done, I can give the key to the part-time gardener so that he can go in & out of the garden instead of using the…
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Bakri , Muslim Cemetary
Monday , 15th Sept Did not have time to say our doas or read Yassin at the graveyard over the weekend . Partly my fault as had to meet Encik Rahman on early Sunday & took a walk with him to inspect fencing at the kebun . Then the gardener came to the house so…
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Fencing of the Kebun and Garden
Needed to meet the gardener and see the kebun at the back. Mended and repaired the fencing of the perimeter of the garden and the kebun. This was costly as had to have new concrete pillars on the left side of the kebun errected. Concrete pillars are more expensive than iron pillars . However, concrete…
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Danang – Ba Na Hills & end of short break ( Day 4 )
We went from Hue to BaNa Hills. Its very much like Genting except no casino . Had to take the cable car ride . There was a long walk to the cable car ride which took maybe 20 minutes to get up there . The weather was cool, ard 20c – 25 c . Walking…
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Hue, 2nd day with Chiam
Had breakfast with Chiam in the lovely breakfast place in hotel . Then we went to see the Pagoda and gardens at the back of the Pagoda . The view of the river was lovely. The river at Hue is called the Perfume River because during the olden days,they use to gather herbs & flowers…
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Hue- Ancient Hue Garden Houses and Villa
Stayed in a very nice hotel in Hue. We arrived late in Danang as the Air Asia flight was delayed from KLIA. We had booked a car and driver that came to pick us up at Danang Airport. This hotel is really, really nice . Highly recommended Wish I could just chill in this hotel.…