Celebrated Yanti's bday at my Buddha Bar at Xmas Eve. Bottles of vodka later, we headed to The Office pub. Here's some pics from that night that I've nicked of Yanti..thanks sweetie..we love you!
Friday, January 05, 2007
Yanti's Bday & Xmas Eve
Celebrated Yanti's bday at my Buddha Bar at Xmas Eve. Bottles of vodka later, we headed to The Office pub. Here's some pics from that night that I've nicked of Yanti..thanks sweetie..we love you!
Manado Pics & Video
Kungkungan Bay Resort (KBR) & Diving Lembeh Straits
This is where we stayed..
Video by Scubazoo Images
My new toy & master..love my Macbook!
My favourite hangout
AT TANGKOKO NATURE RESERVE
Black-crested Macaque
you sexy monkey you...
cheeky monkey getting friendly with J..a minute later he was attacking J and trying to bite him...
at the Tarsier monkey's 'home'
Tarsier monkey
Too cute! I want one!!!
Batman
and now upside down pic..lol..look at those little faces..lol
Mr Python
Mr Fox
Mr 'Babi Rusa a.k.a.Bona' loves candies!
What's new pussycat?
i've had a hard day..leave me alone please..
village huts
Tangkoko beach
This is where we stayed..
Video by Scubazoo Images
My new toy & master..love my Macbook!
My favourite hangout
AT TANGKOKO NATURE RESERVE
Black-crested Macaque
you sexy monkey you...
cheeky monkey getting friendly with J..a minute later he was attacking J and trying to bite him...
at the Tarsier monkey's 'home'
Tarsier monkey
Too cute! I want one!!!
Batman
and now upside down pic..lol..look at those little faces..lol
Mr Python
Mr Fox
Mr 'Babi Rusa a.k.a.Bona' loves candies!
What's new pussycat?
i've had a hard day..leave me alone please..
village huts
Tangkoko beach
Day 4-14 - Manado
Only managed to post up to Day 3 while I was in Manado.. thought I’d be updating my blog daily. Wishful thinking on my part. Lol. Day 4 – 14 went like a breeze. Spent most of my time reading by the beach or the poolside after breakfast / lunch. Yes, very lazy indeed. What a break. It could not have been better. Such a dreamy place.
Went to Tangkoko Nature Reserve with Sean, Jason & Ita. Took us about 2 and half hours' drive to get there. Located on the slopes of mount "Dua Saudara", the area is composed of impressive green hills and valleys with amazingly scenic views of natural beauty. There are black-crested macaques, tarsier monkeys, cus-cus, maleo birds, snakes, wild pigs, hornbills and rusa deer.
Got really close to the black-crested macaques – the older macaques can get a bit vicious & territorial..the little ones are just very cheeky & playful. And then there’s the Cus-Cus (a mammal - not the Spanish dish!) which resembles the koala bear. The guide told us that it is only found in Sulawesi. Then there’s my favourite, the little Tarsier Monkeys,smallest monkey in the world – about 10 centimetres in height. Such adorable, huge-eyed, maguai-like creatures. Too cute. I wish I could take one home..and then feed it after midnight...and have hundreds of little gremlins..lol
Went up to Steve & Mirinda's beautiful little house up the hill from the resort for 'a couple' of drinks one night..by the time we left we were so hammered..could hardly find the way back to the chalet. The next night, we took a boat to go to a neighbouring island resort called Lembeh Resort. Beautiful. They had all the Xmas lights & decorations up..even had a real Xmas tree decorated with the most beautiful ornaments. Linda & Scott, who runs the place were such delightful hosts. Had a beautiful spread for dinner, lots of wine, lots of laughter...great company.. great evening.
We were all quiet on the boat ride back to Kungkungan Bay..just enjoying the cool breeze and trying to hold on and not fall out the boat after all the drinking...
The last weekend in Manado, i booked myself in for a massage and mani-pedi at Matana Spa in Tasik Ria Resort. The driver took me there after breakfast which took about 2 hours. Jim was there to show me around the amazing resort. Sean was there too, by the pool with Jim's sister, Hanan, her husband Simon and their 2 gorgeous kids, Adrian & Amy.
After getting pampered for 3 hours, went to Jim & Cary's lovely home. Met up with the rest of the gang at SKY Lounge in town and had a big dinner. We then adjourned to SCORE, a huge,huge club. Serious drinking & partying. Big time. Jason, Steve & Bjorn were superstars , dancing up a storm with pretty Manado chicas. Everyone except Steve, Jason & I went home after finding Bjorn asleep on one of the settees. The 3 of us went to another huge club. If i remember correctly, the name of the club was 'Ha ha'. I remember dancing on the stage at one point. Not knowing where the boys were, I partied with the local boys..it was all good until Steve appeared out of nowhere, pushed all the boys aside, telling them off..I think he announced that I was the mayor's niece and to keep their distance. I could be wrong but anyhoo..After one too many B52s, i dragged Steve & Jason out of the bar with the help of our driver/bodyguard. The drive back home to Kungkungan Bay felt like an eternity. Hats off to our driver/bodyguard who had to endure all the abuse & stinking alcohol breath all the way back.I can't recall his name but I was told that he is Indonesia's Silat champion.No wonder Steve was 'feared' at Ha Ha Club . No one was going to mess with him when the Silat champion is the bodyguard..lol..But I thank you Steve, Jim and Cary for a wicked night. You guys rock.
In a nutshell..We had a marvelous time in Manado..made all the more better with the great company we had..Miss you guys already! xxx
Went to Tangkoko Nature Reserve with Sean, Jason & Ita. Took us about 2 and half hours' drive to get there. Located on the slopes of mount "Dua Saudara", the area is composed of impressive green hills and valleys with amazingly scenic views of natural beauty. There are black-crested macaques, tarsier monkeys, cus-cus, maleo birds, snakes, wild pigs, hornbills and rusa deer.
Got really close to the black-crested macaques – the older macaques can get a bit vicious & territorial..the little ones are just very cheeky & playful. And then there’s the Cus-Cus (a mammal - not the Spanish dish!) which resembles the koala bear. The guide told us that it is only found in Sulawesi. Then there’s my favourite, the little Tarsier Monkeys,smallest monkey in the world – about 10 centimetres in height. Such adorable, huge-eyed, maguai-like creatures. Too cute. I wish I could take one home..and then feed it after midnight...and have hundreds of little gremlins..lol
Went up to Steve & Mirinda's beautiful little house up the hill from the resort for 'a couple' of drinks one night..by the time we left we were so hammered..could hardly find the way back to the chalet. The next night, we took a boat to go to a neighbouring island resort called Lembeh Resort. Beautiful. They had all the Xmas lights & decorations up..even had a real Xmas tree decorated with the most beautiful ornaments. Linda & Scott, who runs the place were such delightful hosts. Had a beautiful spread for dinner, lots of wine, lots of laughter...great company.. great evening.
We were all quiet on the boat ride back to Kungkungan Bay..just enjoying the cool breeze and trying to hold on and not fall out the boat after all the drinking...
The last weekend in Manado, i booked myself in for a massage and mani-pedi at Matana Spa in Tasik Ria Resort. The driver took me there after breakfast which took about 2 hours. Jim was there to show me around the amazing resort. Sean was there too, by the pool with Jim's sister, Hanan, her husband Simon and their 2 gorgeous kids, Adrian & Amy.
After getting pampered for 3 hours, went to Jim & Cary's lovely home. Met up with the rest of the gang at SKY Lounge in town and had a big dinner. We then adjourned to SCORE, a huge,huge club. Serious drinking & partying. Big time. Jason, Steve & Bjorn were superstars , dancing up a storm with pretty Manado chicas. Everyone except Steve, Jason & I went home after finding Bjorn asleep on one of the settees. The 3 of us went to another huge club. If i remember correctly, the name of the club was 'Ha ha'. I remember dancing on the stage at one point. Not knowing where the boys were, I partied with the local boys..it was all good until Steve appeared out of nowhere, pushed all the boys aside, telling them off..I think he announced that I was the mayor's niece and to keep their distance. I could be wrong but anyhoo..After one too many B52s, i dragged Steve & Jason out of the bar with the help of our driver/bodyguard. The drive back home to Kungkungan Bay felt like an eternity. Hats off to our driver/bodyguard who had to endure all the abuse & stinking alcohol breath all the way back.I can't recall his name but I was told that he is Indonesia's Silat champion.No wonder Steve was 'feared' at Ha Ha Club . No one was going to mess with him when the Silat champion is the bodyguard..lol..But I thank you Steve, Jim and Cary for a wicked night. You guys rock.
In a nutshell..We had a marvelous time in Manado..made all the more better with the great company we had..Miss you guys already! xxx
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Manado - Day 3
Day 3
8th Dec 2006
J went diving at 7am. Got up at 8 and ordered my breakfast - fried eggs layered with melted cheese, bacon and tomato on toast. Had breakfast on the verandah , looking out to the azure sea and neighbouring islands with the breeze blowing through my hair, coconut trees swaying, clear blue sky, the waves breaking at the shore…Are you jealous yet? But seriously, it's picture postcard pretty. Loving every minute of it.
It's full house at KBR since we got here, but most of the guests left today. The only guests left are the US Marines. They’re staying here while training the local coast guards. I expected them to be a rowdy bunch, but to my surprise they were quite well-behaved. So, here I am at this idyllic island resort with all these gorgeous, beefy hunks walking around. Nice eye candies for me. Not doing anything wrong by Mr Man, just enjoying the view..hihi
(ok, gotta split..it’s beer o’clock with my new buddies by the pool ;)
8th Dec 2006
J went diving at 7am. Got up at 8 and ordered my breakfast - fried eggs layered with melted cheese, bacon and tomato on toast. Had breakfast on the verandah , looking out to the azure sea and neighbouring islands with the breeze blowing through my hair, coconut trees swaying, clear blue sky, the waves breaking at the shore…Are you jealous yet? But seriously, it's picture postcard pretty. Loving every minute of it.
It's full house at KBR since we got here, but most of the guests left today. The only guests left are the US Marines. They’re staying here while training the local coast guards. I expected them to be a rowdy bunch, but to my surprise they were quite well-behaved. So, here I am at this idyllic island resort with all these gorgeous, beefy hunks walking around. Nice eye candies for me. Not doing anything wrong by Mr Man, just enjoying the view..hihi
(ok, gotta split..it’s beer o’clock with my new buddies by the pool ;)
Manado - Day 2
Day 2
7th Dec 2006
Amazingly, I had a pretty good sleep lastnight. Normally it would take me a couple of days at least to adjust myself and get comfortable enough to sleep well in a new environment. I guess its not hard to fall asleep to the sound of waves rushing to the shore.
Opened the door to a beautiful, sunny day. Clear blue sky, breezy. Friendly resort staff greeted me as I was walking to the restaurant. Started raining while I was having my breakie. It did nothing to dampen my happy mood.
After breakfast, I went up to check my mail and chill out at the tv / library area above the restaurant which has a spectacular view of the bay and other islands. It was so relaxing that I lost track of time. Before I knew it, it was already time for lunch.
“ Mr Isley would like you to join him for lunch at the restaurant. May I take your order now, ma’am?”, asked the staff while I was staring at the water, lost in my own thoughts.
The day went by quickly. Had so much to eat for dinner..I’m definitely going to gain weight here. yay!
Smiled all the way back to our beautiful chalet by the beach, under the moonlit sky, on a starry, starry night..A very happy bunny indeed.
7th Dec 2006
Amazingly, I had a pretty good sleep lastnight. Normally it would take me a couple of days at least to adjust myself and get comfortable enough to sleep well in a new environment. I guess its not hard to fall asleep to the sound of waves rushing to the shore.
Opened the door to a beautiful, sunny day. Clear blue sky, breezy. Friendly resort staff greeted me as I was walking to the restaurant. Started raining while I was having my breakie. It did nothing to dampen my happy mood.
After breakfast, I went up to check my mail and chill out at the tv / library area above the restaurant which has a spectacular view of the bay and other islands. It was so relaxing that I lost track of time. Before I knew it, it was already time for lunch.
“ Mr Isley would like you to join him for lunch at the restaurant. May I take your order now, ma’am?”, asked the staff while I was staring at the water, lost in my own thoughts.
The day went by quickly. Had so much to eat for dinner..I’m definitely going to gain weight here. yay!
Smiled all the way back to our beautiful chalet by the beach, under the moonlit sky, on a starry, starry night..A very happy bunny indeed.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Manado - Day 1
Day 1
6th Dec 2006
It was a 3hr flight from Singapore to Manado. We arrived at Manado airport at about 2pm. Jim & Cary was there to give us a nice, warm welcome. They run Eco-Divers, which runs Kungkungan Bay Resort & Tasik Ria Resort.
The drive from the airport to Kungkungan Bay Resort (KBR) took approximately 1 ½ hours. Passed by lots of churches and neat wood frame houses, with picket fences and flower gardens. As the driver drove down the hill to Kungkungan Bay Resort, this was my first glimpse of KBR..
All I could manage to say for the next half an hour was ‘Wow!!’, over and over again. :D
Had dinner with Steve & Miranda , the managers of the resort, Kevin Haigh, owner of Red Sea Images, Caroline (who runs Tasik Ria Resort with her husband, Bjorn), her cute baby boy, Moi and a Swedish guest, Anika.
Dinner was sashimi, tom yam kuung and Minahasan chicken curry. Simply delicious.
Kevin shared some underwater photos that he’s taken on this trip. They were amazing, especially the ones of the flamboyant cuttlefish hatching from its egg. Amazing colours.
Knackered by 10pm, we headed back to our chalet. Can’t wait to explore the resort in the morning.
6th Dec 2006
It was a 3hr flight from Singapore to Manado. We arrived at Manado airport at about 2pm. Jim & Cary was there to give us a nice, warm welcome. They run Eco-Divers, which runs Kungkungan Bay Resort & Tasik Ria Resort.
The drive from the airport to Kungkungan Bay Resort (KBR) took approximately 1 ½ hours. Passed by lots of churches and neat wood frame houses, with picket fences and flower gardens. As the driver drove down the hill to Kungkungan Bay Resort, this was my first glimpse of KBR..
All I could manage to say for the next half an hour was ‘Wow!!’, over and over again. :D
Had dinner with Steve & Miranda , the managers of the resort, Kevin Haigh, owner of Red Sea Images, Caroline (who runs Tasik Ria Resort with her husband, Bjorn), her cute baby boy, Moi and a Swedish guest, Anika.
Dinner was sashimi, tom yam kuung and Minahasan chicken curry. Simply delicious.
Kevin shared some underwater photos that he’s taken on this trip. They were amazing, especially the ones of the flamboyant cuttlefish hatching from its egg. Amazing colours.
Knackered by 10pm, we headed back to our chalet. Can’t wait to explore the resort in the morning.
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