So I was torn between spending National Day with fellow countrymen or to go on a retreat for the long weekend
The husband was called in for work last minute post National Day
And I was spared from making the tough choice
We got to celebrate National Day here and then spent the rest of the weekend with their kids’ great grandfather
A mere 2 hours drive across the causeway
and we were transported back to the 60s or 70s
The kids had so much fun they didn’t want to come home
I took tons of pictures with my iphone
and fell in love with instagram
Here’s a glimpse of this gem
a place more than half a century old
the place where my mum and her 10 other siblings were born
the place where they spent their carefree childhood
the kind childhood that most kids could only dream about these days
Every corner of the house tells a story
and I wish that this place will remain so for as long as the world allows
*high five* We too took an hour drive into Malaysia across the causeway during the long school break, thanks to our National Day. Every photo posted here reminded me of my granny’s house, where I visited her every Chinese New Year when I was still a kid.
just saw your post on your Desaru trip…looks like a nice getaway…with a little adventure…perhaps I should spend more time exploring our neighbouring country…haven’t been to Desaru !
Beautiful shots, what a nostalgic visit this is and always good to reconnect with our roots.
thanks Angeline…u nailed it … reconnecting with our roots …I am beginning to understand why my grandfather travelled all the way to china to meet up with relatives whom he had never met before …
Lovely photos, so much nostalgia and tranquility felt from these shots. Your kids are blessed to be able to experience how life is living in a kampong.
yes Rachel, they are indeed very lucky…I hope the trip will also make them realised how much they have in terms of toys, clothes and books…things that most kids take for granted these days…
Beautiful and meaningful pictures to keep and to remember!
thanks Dee, couldn’t have done it without instagram
Love the shots! The filters on IG really give the shors such a nostalgic dreamy feel…. Glad the kids had fun!
hey thanks justina, and I have been snapping, uploading and deleting …cos I just wanted to use instagram for the filters ! and not let these photos show in my acc
Great shots, love them! It’s great to let our city kids experience more of the countryside! I love instagram too
Hey Ruth and the good thing is, it is only a short drive away…with the kids getting older, we shall be doing this more often