Thursday, October 21, 2010

Wild Asia’s Hero!


武吉公满反山埃委员会秘书 Encik Mustapha 日前于马来亚大学接受由 Wild Asia 所颁发的 Wild Asia’s HeroWild Asia’s Hero 是特别颁发给为了保卫大自然与捍卫家园而进行斗争的无名英雄的一份肯定。

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

A lesson from geese!


AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in a V formation? As with most animal behavior, God had a good reason for including that in their instincts.

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone and quickly gets back into formation. Like geese people who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone.

When a goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership.

Geese in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to up their speed. It is important that our “honking from behind” be encouraging. Otherwise it’s just - well - honking.


When a goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection. They stay with the unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out again with another passing flock or try to catch up with their own. May we be so sacrificial, that we may be worthy of such friends in our time of need.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SCIENTIST. To learn from God’s marvelous creation; you only need to stop long enough to observe and let God reveal His wonders to you.

Ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?
JOB 12:7-9

Friday, October 1, 2010

Cao Dai Temple (高台教西宁圣殿) & Dia Dao Cu Chi (古芝地道) 1 day trip on 28 September 2010!


visiting a factory on the way to Cao Dai Temple (高台教西宁圣殿)



Cao Dai Temple (高台教西宁圣殿)



由于古芝地区的土质非常坚硬,当地人就想出了挖掘地道作为隐蔽的办法。古芝地道开始挖掘于20世纪40年代抗法战争时期,在后来的越战中急剧扩展,总长达到250公里,成为一座功能齐全的地下城市。地道共分三层,最下层深达8米。地道内有水井、粮仓、会议室、宿舍,如同一座大军营。

My Tho (美托) 1 day trip on 27 September 2010!


departure

美托,位于美丽的湄公河三角洲、湄公河的入海口处,距胡志明市75公里,以盛产龙眼、芒果等水果闻名。美托在湄公河上洒落着4个小岛,分别叫龙岛、凤岛、龟岛、麟岛。乘观光游船,游览闻名于东南亚的第一长河——湄公河是上海到美托旅游最精彩的部分。

Honey-bee Farm

美托的一景是椰子岛,岛就在湄公河的中央。从美托的码头上船,10分钟就到岛边,在这里换上越南船民的小船,沿着曲曲弯弯的河汊划上二十几分钟,其实是在岛间兜了个圈子,只是为了让大家感受一下湄公河的景色和水椰子的迷人。



小加工厂,向游客展示椰子糖的制作过程。

水牛

leaving 椰子岛

back to Ho Chi Minh

Nha Trung BaY Toi Ac Vguy (战争犯罪博物馆) 26 September 2010!


战争犯罪博物馆是一座将越南战争的伤痕如实展示出来的博物馆。

馆内展示的是活生生的,与民众切身有关的,而非只是一些意识形态、空洞口号的展览。例如:松美村大屠杀事件、美军各种破坏行为的照片,以及受到枯叶剂影响的畸型儿的说明,甚至泡在福马林里的畸型胎儿都是展示品之一,令人惨不忍赌。

Nha Tho Duc Ba (红教堂) 26 September 2010!


胡志明市圣母大教堂,因使用红砖建造,又称红教堂,是胡志明市最著名的地标。教堂建成于1883年,为法国殖民时期留下的纪念品。建造教堂的红砖全部从法国运来,至今没有丝毫褪色。教堂外部门廊等部位布满精美雕饰,内部四周均为小祈祷室,每间的神龛、雕塑及装饰都不同。建筑造型匀称,庄严宏伟,两座40米高的钟楼塔尖直冲云霄,是仿照巴黎圣母院钟楼的设计。在教堂前面的花园广场上,伫立着一座重达4吨的圣母玛丽亚雕像,那是1945年罗马教会所赠。

这座天主教教堂至今仍在使用,每逢星期天和宗教节日,都会有许多虔诚的教徒聚集于此。

Hoi Truong Thong Nhat (统一宫) 26 September 2010!


前南越政权的总统府所在地。

统一宫原建造于1868年,是一座法国古典主义建筑,起初作为西贡印度支那总督府。1954年移交给当时的西贡政府,改名为独立宫。20世纪60年代,原建筑在一次轰炸中倒塌,在原址新建了现在的大厦。

南北统一后,独立宫又改名统一宫。

Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) 25-29 September 2010!


25 September 2010
departure
LCCT Malaysia


25 September 2010
selling food and drinks
Ho Chi Minh


25 September 2010
Cho Ben Thanh (Ben Thanh Market)


25 September 2010
roundabout in front of Cho Ben Thanh (Ben Thanh Market)


26 September 2010
crazy traffic with thoundsands of motorcyclists


26 September 2010
广场 (Sunday morning gathering)


26 September 2010
Buu Dien Sai Gon (中央邮局)


26 September 2010
Diamond Plaza


27 September 2010
Rex Hotel


27 September 2010
Ho Chi Minh City Hall (胡志明市政府大楼)