Masjid China Melaka - 2012

"You must have long term goals to keep you being frustrated by short term failures..." - Charles C Noble

(An impressive entrance to the mosque complex)

On the way back to KL from my nurse duty in Melaka, we detoured to visit the Masjid China Melaka.

This Chinese-style mosque in Krubong, Melaka was built in 2012. The mosque is the third Chinese-style mosque in Malaysia after the ones in Kelantan and Perak. It was developed by the Malacca Chinese Muslim Association.

The mosque is designed with a unique Chinese architecture with pagodas and Chinese calligraphy from a combination of architectural design of several mosques in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an in China. It has one minaret tower and two domes. The mosque is equipped with the main prayer hall, library, multipurpose hall, offices and restaurant.

With a total built up area of 2.8 hectares, the mosque can accommodate up to 2,000 worshipers.

(Entrance to the main prayer hall)

(A picture by the pagoda minaret)

2015: 4-Nation Ride...

"It's not about having the skills to do something. It's about having the will, desire and commitment to be your best..." - Robert Hernandez

2015 Q4 4NR - A long tough journey…

Date: 10 - 27 December 2015

After our North Vietnam fly and ride trip, I am exhausted in every way... mind, body and soul.

But after a week rest and an opportunity to be with our children and grandchildren, hubby and I are all revved up again for another riding trip. For more than two weeks, with 13 other bikers, we will ride overland to cover parts of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, insya-Allah.

They said riding will refresh tired bodies and restore tired souls. May we be blessed with the best of health, patient and perseverance throughout the journey...

Next Trip: Thailand 2016: Betong Back to Nature Ride...

My Overseas Travel blog: munmus.blogspot.com

Vietnam: Fly and Ride Trip....

"The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles..."

2015 North Vietnam Fly and Ride

(20 - 27 November, 2015)

Route: Hanoi- Bac Ha - Sa Pa - Mu Cang Chai -Tu Le - Hanoi

This coming Friday, eight of us will be flying to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam and will be going for a tour of North Vietnam's highlands on our rented motorbikes. My overseas travel blog will be updated on the go if there's wifi on the mountains.... ha ha...

Next Trip: 2015 Q4 4NR - A long tough journey…

My Overseas Travelogue: munmus.blogspot.com

Penang: Day ride to the 2nd Bridge...

"A negative mind will never give you a positive life..."

Date: 16 November 2015

Route: KL - PP - KL

Distance: 700 km

Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, also known as Second Penang Bridge, is a 24 km bridge linking Penang island to Penang mainland making it the longest bridge in Malaysia and in Southeast Asia. Since its opening in 2014, this was the first time we rode across and exited via the First Penang Bridge. 

As usual, on the way back to KL we stopped at Juru bawal goreng stall and had a sumptuous lunch, sweating buckets in the hot humid weather.

We rode leisurely and arrived safely home before dark.

Sepang Driving Experience...

"The thrill isn't in the winning, it's in the doing..."

(My favorite car for the test drive)

When we bought our new car, the Merc E300, we were given two passes to attend Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience held at Sepang International Circuit.

It was a full day session. My first experience and second for hubby. With professional instructors assistance, we could drive all ranges of Mercedes-Benz and test our skills.

Finally, we had a wonderful, unforgettable experience doing four laps around the SIC at top speed.

(Registration and breakfast)

(Our experienced friendly instructors)

(Many models to chose from)

(Waiting in line for the special skill tests)

(Opportunity to drive different variants) 

(Taking turns for the skid tests)

(Four laps of sheer pleasure around the SIC)