Thursday, January 21, 2016

Road trip concluding 走透透完结




Our road trip brought us to Penang on 14/1/2015.

From Penang, we went down to Kuala Lumpur, then to Melaka. Our journey concluded on 18/1/2015 by visiting fellow legionaries in Seremban.

Joseph and William took an evening flight at 7:00 pm, bringing home a memorable 1500 km journey covered four states.

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1. 15/1/2015 Penang,KL 槟城,吉隆坡

2. 16/1/2015 In Petaling Jaya 八打灵

3. 17-18/1/2015 Melaka and Seremban 马六甲与芙蓉

 我们的走透透,继续的来到了槟城。

从槟城,我们南下回到吉隆坡,与甲洞及八打灵的军友相聚。从吉隆坡,我们南下马六甲,行程在18/1/2015到芙蓉交流后,就正式结束。

当天傍晚,禄声与祖厚,乘搭傍晚七点的飞机,带着8天,1500公里行程的美丽回忆,回到家乡诗巫。参阅以上照片。

Sunday, January 17, 2016

God grandson 乾孙

My god-daughter Agnes in Penang gave birth to his fourth child about 3 weeks ago. I took the opportunity of my Penang visit on Jan 14 to see her and baby at a Maternity Confinement Center. The cute baby is named Sylvester.

我的槟城乾女儿钧钡(agnes ) 在三个星期前诞下了第四个孩子,取名Sylverster.

我乘着这趟走透透之旅,到陪月中心看望了她及可爱的宝宝。


Thursday, January 14, 2016

Permatang Tinggi 峇冬丁宜


We were in Permatang Tinggi last night.

More than 60 legionaries from Kulim, Butterworth and Permatang Tinggi organised a potluck gathering for us.

Members prepared many delicious dishes and specialties for the gathering at the Church of Holy Name of Mary.

We were overwhelmed by the warm and generosity accorded to us. 

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昨晚我们在峇冬丁宜。

超过60位来自居林、北海及峇冬丁宜的圣母军友主办了一个百乐餐集会欢迎我们。

团员们准备了许多美味的食物及糕饼款待我们,真的是感激不尽。

他们的热情及慷慨好客,深深的感动我们。

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Road trip 走透透 2


第二天(12/1),兴文带我们到一位军友安妮姐妹的咖啡店吃早餐 (长江咖啡店)。

安妮姐妹特地自己冲泡美味的奶咖啡,味道浓郁,好喝的没得顶,更甚者,她不收我们的钱,东家请喝!

早餐过后,我们前往金宝耶稣圣心堂朝圣。这教堂是槟城教区准定的朝圣教堂。

目前的堂区主任是陈亿赐神父,当天他人在新山,参加该教区新主教的晋牧典礼。

离开教堂,我们前往附近的马林那瓦新村,探访一位名为蔡汉威的年轻人。

大约在 三、四个月前,我接到陈一赐神父的讯息,有一位马林那瓦的青年,因为脑肿瘤昏迷,从怡保中央医院,送到吉隆坡中央医院医治。

当我到医院看他时,他昏迷不醒人事,正等待医生为他电疗,以缩小肿瘤。

在第二次探访的时候,遇见了他的父母及妹妹、弟弟。

经过数次的电疗之后,他病情好转,清醒及可以交谈,但一边身体行动不良,包括手与脚。

物理治疗使到他能够下床步行。我戏言,当他复原的时候,我希望到他家拜访他。

他的父母等都很高兴,说假如我去他们的家,将会做擂茶请我吃。

 昨天,我们很感谢天主巧妙的安排, 真的如愿以偿,到马林那瓦的的家探访阿威及家人。

更巧的是,兴文在阿伟病危在怡保中央医院的时候,带神父为他傅油的人。

兴文第一次见与阿威家人见面,大家都非常的感动。

阿威现在已经80%康复了,只是左手及脚动作还未到完全使用自如的地步。

阿威的父母马上建议请我们吃擂茶。假如我们提早通知,妈妈一定会亲自制作擂茶招待我们,但因为是临时的安排,所以带我们到附近一摊擂茶档招待我们。

这里的擂茶也非常的美味。黄志贤吃了这里的擂茶,把以前吃的擂茶不良的印象一扫而空,马上爱上了它!

 告别了阿威及家人,我们往实兆远前进。

我们在下午四点左右抵达实兆远,进住酒店。晚上8时,当地军友祖德等招待我们晚餐,互相交流。

很高兴的见到久违的祖英,他目前忙着带领朝圣团,到耶路撒冷、罗马、露德、法蒂玛等地朝圣,非常的忙碌。

今天早上,祖德带我们到一间河边的马来摊档享用印度煎饼,然後到红土坎参观。

谢谢实兆远军友的热情接待,特别是祖德忙里偷闲,招待我们,感觉不尽。

十点左右,我们离开实兆远,前往下一个目的地北海前进。途中,我们经过班台,到双溪巴都新村探访干女儿欣茹的父母及婆婆。

欣茹目前在澳洲,她的妈妈Rose热情的欢迎我们,并请我们到班台的一间老字号咖啡店用午餐。

午餐后,我们续程前往北海。此段旅程容后续。

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Fantastic Looi Cha (granded tea soup)
On second day, we had breakfast at a legionary's coffee shop. She made the wonderful milk coffee personally and FOC !

We left for Sacred Heart Church in Kampar for Year of Mercy pilgrimage.

Later, we visited a young man who is recovering from brain tumour radiotherapy.

We continue our journey to Sitiawan, and arrived at about 4 pm.

Local fellow legionaries headed by Joseph Ting, welcomed us warmly and treated us to a restaurant dinner.

Today, Joseph brought us for a tour of Lumut, a naval town.

After bidding Joseph goodbye, we headed for our next destination - Butterworth.

Enroute, we stopped by Pantai Remis for a brief visit to Rose. She is mother of my Goddaughter Celina, who is now in Australia.

We arrived at Butterworth at 3 pm. Story to be continued.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Road trip 走透透 1


汶莱老朋友黄志贤最近退休了,回到马来西亚。目前与孩子同住在雪兰莪州的蒲种。

我们见面时,常说当志贤退休后,就要联合数位朋友,来个走透透,旅游加探访老朋友。这也说了好几年,就是要等到他退休。

今天,一月十一日,我们终于实行李这个愿望。连同诗巫的黄禄声、吴祖厚,我们四个人早上十一点半开始了这段行程 - 北上怡保、槟城,南下芙蓉及马六甲。

我们在下午两点左右抵达了怡保,受到另一位老朋友朱兴文的迎接。抓紧时间,马上到狮尾新村品尝了怡保最美味的烧肉!

晚上,怡保的军友,在圣母圣心督察区团团长郭志光的安排下,我们与怡保军友在圣米高教堂的会议室集会交流。过后还有茶点招待。

谢谢他们的热情。

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Our old friend Anthony Wong of Brunei retired recently and moved back to Malaysia to be with his son Alan in Puchong, Selangor.

To celebrate his retirement and fulfilling our long held dream of traveling together, we are making a trip up North to Perak, Penang, and down south to Melaka and Seremban starting from today, Jan 11. together with 2 more friends from Sibu, Joseph and William.

First destination - Ipoh.

We arrived at Ipoh at about 2:00 pm and wasted no time to go for the most delicious roast pork at Kg Simee. Welcoming us was Peter Cho, also another long time friend.

At night, we attended a welcome gathering organized by members of the Legion of Mary, Ipoh.

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Friday, January 8, 2016

A great Chinese restaurant 别致餐馆


This evening, our friend Poon and wife brought us to a Chinese restaurant in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur for dinner.

The name of the restaurant is Restaurant Di Maw, situated at Pudu Ulu, next to Menara Parti Gerakan Malaysia (PGRM).

It is a single shoplot restaurant with about 10 tables, reservation is advisable during weekends.

Poon, being a former restaurant owner, ordered some specialties from the menu.

The dishes were unique and delicious.

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鸡跳墙Chicken Jump over the wall

今天傍晚,我们的朋友潘大哥(无亲戚关系)及太太阿花,邀请我们到吉隆坡一家别致的中餐馆用晚餐。

这餐馆名为“地茂馆”,位于吉隆坡蕉赖民政大厦隔壁。它只有一个店屋之位,容纳大约十张桌子。周末最好先订座。

潘大哥本身是退休餐馆东主,点了数样别具风味的佳肴,样样都美味极了。

餐馆的菜肴用料都是货真价实,火候拿捏精准,加上非常创意的装饰,色、香、味都俱全。

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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Happy New Year 新年快乐

Wishing everyone A Happy, Peaceful and joyful New Year 2016 !
敬祝各位 2016 新年快乐,满溢平安与喜乐 !

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Chirstmas decorations 圣诞装饰

23 meters tall Christmas tree made of Swarovski crystals


December 21, 2015

We went to Pavilion Shopping Center of Kuala Lumpur to view the Christmas decorations and some shoppings.

My youngest daughter is home for a 2 weeks holidays. She bought some clothing from a shop offered good discount.

It was also an opportunity for our housemaid Agnes has a day of relaxation.


我们到吉隆坡Pavilion 购物广场,参观那里的圣诞装饰,也买了一些东西。

小女儿从英国回来度假两个星期,也乘便买了一些衣物。这里许多商店都有促销,给予优惠的折扣。

我们家的佣人Agnes 也随行,度过悠闲的一天。

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

好书介绍 Good books

(This post is written in Mandarin only)



昨天早上去了光仁一趟,为教堂的书摊补货。

秋月正在招待一群顾客,都是在购买圣诞礼物。光仁有着好多物品,适合作为圣诞节的礼物。

我也选了几本书,送给我两位青少年代子,另外自己也买了两本书。

过后我打算到一家医院探望一位基督徒病者,就问问秋月光仁有什么适合的书或祈祷册子,可以送给病人阅读。

秋月介绍了古伦神父的一本书,名为『陪伴一生的医治』。

翻了看看,的确是一本对病人非常适合的书。古伦神父以简短的分享、辅导及鼓励,指引病人看到积极的一面,特别是天主恩典的临在。

探望病人并不是件容易的事,特别是那些得到重病或病末者。这本书是我们与病人及其家人沟通的媒介,里面包含了感恩、祈祷、及祈福。书内的文章本身就就是祈祷(祷告)。

征得病人及家人的同意,我把数篇文章读了出来,作为我们共同的祈祷及反省,也给病人鼓励。

这是一本非常值得 - 价钱及内容 - 拥有的书!


Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Refreshing journey 心旷神怡


I can never get tired of driving from Kajang to Simpang Pertang, Negri Sembilan.

The 100-kms journey takes about 1.5 hours, through highways and byways. I enjoyed very much of the country side and kampong (Malay villages) scenery.

Today, my wife and I took a drive to Simpang Pertang to visit Fr. Naden. We met up with 2 little girls from nearby village, and 2 new puppies which were delivered to Fr. Naden by Bernard of Seremban.

We also enjoyed Rambutan, Durians and Mangosteen, the fruits of the season.

Blue sky, fresh air, countryside, greenery... It was a refreshing trip.

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加影到新邦葫芦顶的路程,是我最喜欢的,也从不厌倦。

这段大约100公路的路途,费时一个半小时,经过高速公路,联邦道路及乡下小道。沿途的乡野风光,美丽的甘榜(马来乡村),令我心旷神怡。

今天,我与太太来到了新邦葫芦顶,探望纳登神父。我们也会见了一对当地的小姐妹,及惊喜的看到纳登神父芙蓉的友人送来的两只小狗,可爱极了。

我们也享用了当季水果 - 红毛丹,榴莲及山竹。

蓝天、清新空气、乡下、翠绿树木 。。。这是一趟令人精神清新的户外游。


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