Author Archives: Sarah
Bangkok,Thailand July 5 – 8, 2012
I have been to Bangkok half a dozen times but hardly know the place. My nephew, Wai Leuk and niece, Wai Yan are on summer holiday in Hong Kong and I decided to give them a treat. We took a 4-day package to Bangkok. What have we done in 60 hours in Bangkok?
China (9): Heilongjiang June 16 -23, 2012
Mohe County 漠河縣 in Heilongjiang Province黑龍江省is said to be the only place for viewing aurora北極光 in China. A Northern Lights Festival 北極光節 is held annually in Mohe on the date of the Summer Solstice夏至and it is claimed that aurora can be seen around that time. I was puzzled by such claim and decided to make … Continue reading
India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (4): Decca June 11 -16, 1978
India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (3): Kathmandu June 7 – 11, 1978
India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (2): Agra & Delhi May 29 – June 7, 1978
India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (1): Calcutta May 22 – 29, 1978
My first overseas study trip to the UK in 1975 has wetted my appetite for travel. In 1978, I made my second study trip with 11 social work classmates to India, Nepal and Bangladesh. It was an eye-opening experience. I always want to have a record of this memorable trip but my trip notes had … Continue reading
Canada (3): Vancouver April 1- 10, 2012
I was in Vancouver briefly in 2003 after a cruise but I had no reason for a second visit. When I got news of a good friend undergoing medical treatment, I decided it was time to go. I had a restful holiday spending most of the time with my friend talking about our carefree days … Continue reading
Canada (2): Yellowknife March 29 – April 1, 2012
After my lovely stay at the Enodah Lodge, I spent three nights in Yellowknife before going to Vancouver. Unfortunately, I saw no more aurora as the weather was not good and the sky was not clear. I had my first dog-sled ride and made my first glass vase using a recycled bottle.