Made redundant

Having recently initiated my photo-blog in February, the Photo-breaks in this blog have become redundant. So to simplify my life, I'll be posting my photos on 'Moments in Time' only while 'Writing Away' will focus on anything to do with books and writing.

Here's one for the road:

Sunset, as seen from a bedroom at the back of the house.

Ara Damansara is in the distance.

Photo-break #13

Amir, a rider with our Riding for the Disabled - Bukit Kiara branch, posts a letter during the in-house Annual Gymkhana on 15 November 2011. 

Photo-break #12

When performing my Umrah with my sister and her family in March 2010, we were invited by my brother-in-law's acquaintance to visit a madrasah  in the hills of Makkah. The lanes in this area are so narrow and steep that our taxi-driver wouldn't take us up (apparently, no taxi would). So he dropped us at the foot of the hills and we had to hire a local guy to drive us to the madrasah. It took a lot of skill and guts, as well as patience, to drive in this area. There was a lot of waiting by the side to make way for oncoming traffic, reversing and moving forward. An interesting and unforgettable experience!

Photo-break #11

When our German friend Flora Siegert came to visit, my sister Zawiyah, son Amir and I took her to Batu Caves on 22 January 2012. Flora climbed the 272 steps up to the caves while we wandered amongst the pigeons.

Photo-break #10

The lion dance is very much a feature of Chinese New Year celebrations in this country. Took this photo at the Chinese New Year Open House of the Manchester United Supporters Club on 29 January 2012.

Photo-break #9

A table setting that reminds me of days gone by. 

We had lunch at this food stall in Padang Besar, Perlis, on 30 April 2011. 

Photo-break #8

Meet Chomel, the older of our two cats at home, who has been with us for over ten years. 

She was an abandoned kitten rescued by my friend, Marie Van de Panne. 

Marie couldn't keep her and brought her to Bukit Kiara Equestrian Centre, where I was asked if I would like to be her new 'mum'. Well, who could say 'no' to a face like that... 

her name was given by another one of my riding buddies, Esther Liew.

(This photo was taken by my son, Amir.)

Photo-break #7

A porcupine? A durian? Depends on your imagination. 

Shot this in Adelaide, Australia, on 26 January 2011 during the Australia Day parade. 

We were there early and happened to stumble upon the participants 

as they were getting ready.

Photo-break #6

Mash, owned by my young rider friend Eda Wong - 

shot this photo while they were competing at the Premier Cup in Putrajaya 

on 21 June 2009.

Photo-break #5

Sunset on the Sarawak River 

- photo taken on a river cruise on 1 January 2012.

Photo-break #4

She jumped into view at the right moment

- shot at the Al-Khaadem Family Day on 8 October 2011.

Photo-break #3

Shades of white (one of the photos featured in Hajj - the Humbling Journey) - 

shot at the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram, Makkah, Saudi Arabia - 11 November 2010.

Photo-break #2

Featuring photos I've taken over the years. 

This one was shot at Golden Palm Tree, Sepang, Selangor - 14 March 2011.

Photo-break #1

Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, Australia - 24 January 2011