Asian Rugby iRB- Borneo Sevens

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

Asian Rugby Borneo Sevens (30-Oct/01-Nov).

Indonesia Vs Japan - 30 Oct.

The outcome of this match was more or less predicted, barring any twist of fate at the last minute, of course. And it was. Japan won out in the end.

Let's Celebrate!

Horses of Kota Belud

Blazing Saddle

The horses in Kota Belud are often referred to as the pony horses for the reason of their being a crossbreed between the pony and horse. I would still  regard them as the pure-bred horses as they do not resemble the pony in any way . Their sizes may just about give the clue away as they are  considered to be of smaller size than the normal horses you would usually see in the West.

Hello There!

Asian Rugby- Borneo Eagles

The Ball Chaser

The Eagles have landed! Yes!!!!!!!!! The Borneo Eagles were in town to give the Snakeheads a good thrashing to hell and back, licking their wounds till they cried “mercy, mercy me! ” We really, really kicked asses this time around. We really showed the ones from across the South China Sea the Borneo Eagles were/are made of the sterner stuff.

On Cloud 9 Amidst Mount Kinabalu

Heaven Can Wait!

Mount of Legend

Mount Kinabalu as observed from KKIP (Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park) on a clear blue day.

Asian Rugby Sevens Series

The Swan Song Ballerina & Ballerino

Stretched over two days, 31 oct/1Nov, one of the main highlights of the Rugby match was the classical dance performance executed beautifully by the two players from Malaysia & Thailand. It was an illusion of flight that stretched beyond your vivid imagination, literally speaking. The  projectile of flight was simply sensational and altogether defied the laws of gravity in every which way but imaginable. Let me share with you the two and only rugger-ballerinas in the world.

Asian Rugby- Borneo

The Rugged Fest

The Hunk Fest

 To be updated…………………….

 

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Morning Call @ Your Service

Welcome to Sabah, the Land that says” Tse!” to the Wind! Have a wonderful stay at our world-class hotel facilities. Our top notch mode of morning call is second to none- not that we are boasting. We have a way of making you rise and shine so as to enable you to enjoy every minute of your stay here a pleasant memory to treasure forever.

Apache of Borneo

The Definitive Last of The Last of The Mohigan

Rider On The Storm

Scene of  Epic Proportions in Kota Belud, North Borneo

Birds of Borneo- Pacific Reef Egret

Non-Discriminatory Transformer- The Dark Morph Egret

Pacific Reef  Heron is a bird species commonly found in the coastal areas of Sabah. On any given day you are bound to encounter them traversing across the sea coasts on their way to fish-hunting trips. 

Dark Morph

Sepak Takraw- Game of South East Asia

A Volley of  Flying Kicks To End the Day With A Bang!

A popular sport in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The game is believed to have originated in the 15th century Malacca Sultanate.  

High Kick!

Ship Ahoy @ Tanjung Lipat

Marooned In A Desert Island

Birds of Borneo- Water Hen

Beep, Beep! The Road Runner

White breasted water hen is its proper name, but I nickname it the road runner for no apparent reason other than it looks slightly just like one.

Who Goes There?

Kadazan Wedding Brides & Gowns

A Hip Hip Parade With the Kadazan Brides

Here’s a follow-up to the Traditional Kadazandusun Wedding  posted earlier. This one, now even better and jazzier, with a parade of beauties to keep your eyes peeled to the brides with a loving & longing look.

Archetypical Kadazan Costume

Artillery Gun- Sabah Museum

Rule, Britannia!

A throwback to the times when Britannia did rule the waves. British North Borneo Chartered Company was the entity assigned to administer the territory of North Borneo in the days when colonialism was the buzzword and the byword.  And this is where the story of the artillery guns begins.

Vintage Car- Wolseley ‘59

A Marque In Its Heyday 

A 4-cylinder chitty chitty bang bang it is…. not. But it could easily be an Isuzu. Come inside and take a look. Whatever takes your fancy, it is all negotiable for a price.

Mammals of Borneo- Bornean Gibbon

Do The Funky Gibbon

A one woman man is this primate. That surely is sweet music to the ladies’ ears.

A Mirror of Yourself

Carp or Koi?

Ornamental Symbol o f Love & Friendship

Fishes In A Pond

 Sight & Sound at Prince Philip Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Vintage Car- Austin

Austin Powers Singing the Blues

Registered in the island of Labuan in 1960. Not quite contented with the quiet island life after six happy years running around in a tiny little spot. It was time to hit the road and see the big wild world. And it was “KK here I come!”

Austin '60

Diwali- Sri Pasupathinath Alayam

Together, We Walk Down Into The Deeper Valley. Walk On!

Though the title does not make any sense, whatsoever, I just like the sound of it. You just gonna have to accept it. Another public holiday (17/10) again in Sabah. This time, together, we celebrate the Deepavali (Diwali) with our Indian compatriots. Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights with Diya signifying victory of good over evil- FYI.

Sri Pasupathinath Alayam

Vintage Car- Rolls Royce

Bend It Like Beckham!

A Bentley with a built performance that comes with the luxury and status onboard.  Mostly owned by the royalties and people with high stature walking in the high society circle.

Sky Lantern

Kung Ming Lantern- Romance of the Three Kingdoms

In Sabah Lantern Festival is celebrated during the mid-Autumn Festival. In China proper and Greater China, the Lantern Festival takes on a totally different meaning over there. There, it was celebrated as marking the end of the Chinese New Year.

Up,

Vintage Car- Vauxhall Velox ‘56

A  Six Cylinder Revolver That packed A Punch

This old banger could really pack a punch having 25 blissful years on the road. Still single & an eligible bachelor in its own way. Come inside and meet our man in blue.

Vintage Car- Ford V8

A Deluxe Getaway for Bonnie & Clyde 

A 30s vintage and much sought after classic. A little runaround in the colonial days. Now a junk to be ogled “over/at”  like a luscious lady by the vintage car enthusiasts. If you are a vintage enthusiast, join the club (mine).

Kayaking

Eskimo In A Tropical Sea

Come & try this recreational sport. I did.

Kayak Drill

Country Roads of Sabah

Take The High Road

A typical countryside highway in Sabah.

Highway

Kinolosodon Riverside (River Kimanis)

By the River of  Valleys, There We Sat Down

Out of the blue, there it was, appeared in the middle of nowhere staring right  into your eyes striking a magnificent pose that left you in awe with the breathtaking panorama right before you. 

Kinosolodon Riverside

Animals of Borneo- Banteng

Borneo Tembadau- The Wild Cattle of the Swamps

Tembadau and banteng are the interchangeable names for the same cattle species. And they can be found in the interiors & south east regions of Sabah.

Banteng

Bathing The Elephants

And The Elephants Went In Two By Two

These are supposedly Borneo elephants.

Have you ever seen an elephant fly?