Christmas 2009 was spent up in Cameron Highlands. On the morning of December 25, we traveled in three cars to make the trip. We stayed at the Equatorial Cameron Highlands once again but due to the size of our group, we booked a three-room apartment.
Everything was good except for the condition of the apartment--the sofa (if you could even call it a sofa) was broken, the bed had strands of hair on it, the balcony was so small we can't do our steamboat magic there unlike in our previous trip during Mother's Day--but having said all of that, we had a wonderful time together. That, to me, is the most important of all. *GRIN*
I did not take many photos during the trip because I was feeling unwell but instead, Daryl Chang (my brother's friend who uses Canon) and KC (Cat's boyfriend who played with my Nikon) did most of the shutterbug activity. Here's what I did take during the trip.
Everything was good except for the condition of the apartment--the sofa (if you could even call it a sofa) was broken, the bed had strands of hair on it, the balcony was so small we can't do our steamboat magic there unlike in our previous trip during Mother's Day--but having said all of that, we had a wonderful time together. That, to me, is the most important of all. *GRIN*
I did not take many photos during the trip because I was feeling unwell but instead, Daryl Chang (my brother's friend who uses Canon) and KC (Cat's boyfriend who played with my Nikon) did most of the shutterbug activity. Here's what I did take during the trip.
Most of the photos here were taken at the Tea & Scones Tea Shop on the way up to Brinchang.
A family having a photo session in the tea plantation. I was up at there at the tea shop and zoomed in to this family who were having fun.
A family having a photo session in the tea plantation. I was up at there at the tea shop and zoomed in to this family who were having fun.
Our yummy dessert. It's really nice to enjoy tea in the cool weather.
Hiro the furkid wants some nom nom too...
This is Rose
These two, my friends, are my crazy sister Cat and her monkey boy
My brother John (left) and his friend Daryl
Daryl is another shutterbug in the house
Cat sticks herself into the pic of Mom and Vivian
Michael and Sean
And down we go to the plantation and here are two "spies" poking out of the tea leaves
Eeeeks! I think I'm lost! Where am I?... (This is me, by the way)
Tea leaves close-up
KC the monkey boy doing his jump thingy to launch himself downhill
Last but not least, the steamboat cookout. It's too bad that we can't do it outside so we improvised and did it inside. It was pretty fun! All of us had to eat on the floor.
The smell from the grill was heavenly...
26 commented:
that apartment sounds far from nice
how far is this place from where you live???
looks nice :)
wow..that sure is great..i can't remember when is the last time i have holiday with my family..huhu..and the steamboat you had indoor was creative..gather around with family..i love the idea.. =p
Hi Jen! The place is about 2 hours drive from where I live. It's a nice place though I can't say the same for the hotel or apartment...
Hi Darlyn! I love holidaying with family. Thank goodness my sister brought along the picnic mats. She brought all the party stuff from Sydney. I hope you get to go for a holiday with your family soon. :D
I get excited when I see you've posted pictures. What a beautiful place! It looks like you had a ball, and made the best of a not perfect situation with the rental (ewww, hair in the bed?).
What a fun way to spend the holiday! I'm with Sandy - the hair in the bed sounds too gross.
OMG the photos are awesome -- the hillsides are beautiful and the tea is so pretty.
What a fun time you had despite the apartment. Everyone looks like they are having a blast.
Love the shots of the tea valley - nice work. And Hiro is adorable!
Looks like a lovely place and you seem to have great company too!
Alice ...for some reason the picture taken in what looks like a maze freaked me out a bit and reminded me of the movie The Shining based on the Stephen King novel. Have you seen the movie?
Seriously though, I bet it was a wonderful tome. You all look so happy and the food looks yummy too.
It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. I love seeing pictures of you and the family. Have a great new year!
Alice that top photo is absoultely stunning. You should submit it to some photography contest I swear. I love the jumping one too. You made me want cake damn you :p
I am glad you had a good time even despite the conditions of the apartment and your not feeling well, Alice. I love the photos. You all look like your having so much fun. :-) I do hope you're all better now!
As always your photos are spectacular. The people are so alive, the dog is adorable, the food looks like I want to reach out and take a bite...so wonderful of you to share the photos and glad your trip was nice even with the apartment that had some issues and your not feeling your best!
Sorry to hear about the apartment! But the pictures are lovely and it sounds like you had a very nice time anyway :)
The pictures are great, Alice! Looks like you all had fun despite the poor conditions of the apartment. Hope you're feeling better now!
Great photos, and looks like such fun! :)
Looks like a wonderful time -- beautiful scenery, scrumptious-looking food, and fun with family!
Alice...
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Foods, scenery, the weather.. hmmmm
What a great Christmas you had! I hope you are feeling better. That cheescake looks delicious!
Sounds like a wonderful time and thanks for sharing the great pictures.
gorgeous photos alice! the cheesecake looks yummy :) and Hiro is too cute.
feel better soon!
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Happy New Year Alice! Cameron Highlands is a beautiful place. Glad you had a wonderful time with your family. The steamboat cookout looks fun.
Thank you ALL! I'm glad you liked the photos! It's true that the apartment was terrible but the great company really made up for it. The cool air on the highlands was great too. I'm also feeling much better already. Thanks again!
Ahhhh! Now this is what I miss, seeing your photos on the blog daily ;)
I love all the pictures and love the one where everyone goofing off. And you sure is right about the "Monkey" guy. Didn't realized it until I actually see it LOL! The foods so yummy! Wish I was there to taste it all :)
Fantastic post Alice! The pictures are great! Looks like you had a fabulous time which is the most important. Hiro is adorable!
Oh Julia! I'm glad you love the pics. I wish you were here too. That'd be so much fun.
Thanks, Dar! :)
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