Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
At Taman Tasik Titiwangsa taking a ride on "Eye on Malaysia".
Istana Budaya (Palace of Culture), the main venue for theatres including from local and international performances also located at the lake. The building was designed by the local architect, Muhammad Kamar Ya'akub. The inspiration for the design is based on a traditional moon kite in flight
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 7:24 pm Last edited Aug 24, 2008, 7:26 pm by aliah
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Dataran Merdeka, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
“The Dataran Merdeka, or Merdeka Square was once a focal point— and cricket pitch—for the British colonial presence in Malaysia. The structures bordering the Dataran Merdeka resemble the physical environment of the colonists' native land. Situated on one corner of the square is the Selangor Club [2], replicating the Tudors of merry old England. It was at this square in 1957 that the Union Jack was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted, signaling Malaysia's independence as a nation. A 95-meter flagpole [3], one of the tallest in the world, marks the spot.”
“Sultan Abdul Samad Building [1] is the distinctive landmark in KL. Moorish in design, this building, completed in 1897, was formerly the seat of the British colonial government. Perhaps the most photographed building in the city, it features a 40-meter clock tower affectionately dubbed "Big Ben", topped with a golden dome and flanked on both sides by two domed towers. At night, colored lights twinkle in the arches, making it look like a scene from an Arabian Nights' tale.”
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 7:33 pm Last edited Aug 25, 2008, 5:38 am by aliah
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Cathedral of Virgin St Mary, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
“Consecrated in February 1895, the church in this early English Gothic-style cathedral was designed by A.C. Norman, and was elevated to the status of cathedral on September 8, 1983. This century-old building is shaped like a cruciform and can accommodate 200 worshipers. It consists of the nave, which has an open, timbered roof and the chancel, which is raised above the nave floor level, paved with tessellated tiles and lit by three stained-glass windows.”
[far right: Kuala Lumpur City Hall]
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 7:39 pm
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Suria KLCC, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
Suria KLCC is the shopping mall adjacent to Petronas Twin Towers.
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 7:44 pm
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Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
“Built in 1910, this stunning Moorish-style terminal is a delight for photography buffs. It was designed by architect A.B. Hubbock, who also designed the Jamek Mosque. Across the street is the Malayan Railway Building, another Moorish extravagance from the British colonial period. It is linked to the station by an underground thoroughfare.”
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 7:51 pm Last edited Aug 24, 2008, 7:52 pm by aliah
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KTM (Malayan Railway) Building, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
“This building is another fine example of the British colonial adaptation of Moorish architecture. A.B. Hubback's work features arches, domes and minarets, creating a somewhat Byzantine "Arabian Nights" fantasy land. Completed in 1917, it underwent major renovations in 1986. The building is linked to the General Post Office at Dayabumi Complex by an underground thoroughfare. The railway station that used to be housed here has been transferred to the new Kuala Lumpur Central building.”
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 7:55 pm
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Shah Alam, Malaysia - 24th August 2008
By: aliah
SURPRISE!!
We have not forgotten about your birthday(although it's a few days late)!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERKELEY!
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Posted Aug 24, 2008, 8:10 pm Last edited Aug 24, 2008, 8:17 pm by aliah
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Bruchsal, Germany - 21st September 2008
By: fam-united
It's a busy Sunday morning, because Petra has to prepare the batter for many many buttermilk waffles.
Each year they celebrate a feast at their church. It is the feast of the patrons St.Damian and Hugo. Since many years it is tradition for the family club, in which Petra and her family are members, to bake and sell waffles. Each family brings batter for about 70 waffles.
This morning we helped her to get ready with everything, before she had to run to the parish hall, where they always sell the waffles in a tent. We asked, whether we could join her, but this time she had to say no
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Posted Oct 12, 2008, 11:40 am
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Münzesheim, Germany - 27th September 2008
By: fam-united
We wanted to visit the Japanese Garden in Münzesheim and I hope, that we will go there someday again, because it really is nice.
This photo was made at the place, where Petra's camera dropped down. Sorry for the blurry photo, but it is a photo with history, you know - it was the very last with my old camera.
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Posted Oct 12, 2008, 11:38 am
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Helmsheim, Germany - 4th October 2008
By: fam-united
Petra's husband bought something for dinner at Aldi, while we sat in the car waiting for him.
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Posted Oct 12, 2008, 10:05 am
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Rülzheim, Germany - 11th October 2008
By: fam-united
This morning Petra's family received a call from the ostrich farm, which they visited during their summer holidays. Petra had asked to call her, if they have an ostrich egg for her family.
So we headed to Rülzheim and while Ralf bought the egg Petra took us out of the rucksack and showed us the ostriches. I can tell you, it is a really big farm with many many ostriches.
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Posted Oct 12, 2008, 11:21 am
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Rheinsheim, Germany - 11th October 2008
By: fam-united
On our way home Petra wanted to show us the Rhine. So we stopped in Rheinsheim just to take photos of the Rhine and us.
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Posted Oct 12, 2008, 12:28 pm
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Bruchsal, Germany - 15th October 2008
By: fam-united
Today we watched the football /soccer match between Wales and Germany.
I'm sorry for the bad photo. It seems, that I still have some problems with my new camera.
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Posted Nov 1, 2008, 8:44 am
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