Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Taqbur or riya'

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILADHA
(EID'UL ADHA TO ALL)

Today's main content for Eid sermon: TAQBUR or RIYA'

There were a lot of reminders that were conveyed during the sermon. Among the contents that I could remember was, there were 7 factors or situations that could make oneself become riya' or taqbur:
  1. When he thinks/feels that he has a higher knowledge than other people
  2. When he thinks/feels that he comes from a 'good' ancestry e.g royal family, syed/syarifah etc
  3. When he thinks/feels that he has better looks than the others
  4. When he thinks/feels that he is better in terms of the ibadah that he has done
  5. When he thinks/feels that he is richer than the other people
  6. When he holds high position in the company or community
  7. When he has the physical power and strength
If we by any chance belongs to one of these kind of people, it is good to always lay low and remain humble. Just a reminder for us to ponder and reflect upon.

x fairyfar x

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Gua Tempurung caving + Bukit Merah


Presentation for research updates has been done. So can curi-curi update blog pule..hehe..

Wanna share with you the experience of Gua Tempurung caving that me and the friends went a fortnight ago.

So...

We started the journey at 5.30 in the morning while most of other people were still in deep sleep. Stop by at Selayang to fetch a friend and Subuh first and by 9.00, we were ready to rumble. ;)
Just a quick direction for those who wishes to go: from the North-South Expressway, take Gopeng exit and after the toll exit, you'll see the signboards showing directions to Gua Tempurung. Just follow the signs and you'll be there. ;)


There were four tour packages that you can take at Gua Tempurung cave but we took the longest tour of all: The Grand Tour. Well, this was my first experience doing such activities and I supposed it was worth it after all. Both thumbs up!

Well, let some of these pictures do the talking.
Near the entrance of the cave
This picture didn't do justice to real situation.
The white spots were actually seen as shimmering,
glistening spots like what you see on a rock,
full with diamonds yet to processed.
This was nearing the "pit stop". Hehe...
Shoes were already drained with water.
2 pictures above: Typical features of a cave 
Camwhoring after all the "hardships"! ;P


Next destination: Taiping.
Taiping is famous for its yong tau fu and we did not missed the chance to grab one. Cheap and heaven!

Even the ais kacang was cheap! Look at the prices. Geezz..kan best if KL has such cheap foods everywhere...


Later the evening, we hoped to lepak-lepak and snap-snap at that much-publicised Taman Tasik Taiping but since it was near dark at the time, we just went sightseeing around Taiping.


Day 2: Bukit Merah
Before we departed for KL, we went for the Orang Utan Island. Well, that was the initial plan. When we reached there, the prices was not worth it for just a 1/2 hour package, so we topped it up with another two packages that include the Ecopark and Chairlift - Eco Combo Package.
Information on the prices could be found here: Bukit Merah.

To get to the island, you would have to ride a boat.

Well, it wasn't that far though but the scene of mother nature was superb! MashaAllah.


So, here are some pictures of the Orang Utan Island.
 

So after the Orang Utan Island, Eco Park was the next destination. Well, it's actually something like a zoo but slightly smaller. And what do you expect to see none other than just animals? Hehe...It was clear, hot and sunny at the time, so if ambik gambar, sangatla cantik effect die!

After grabbing an ice-cream each, we ride the sky chair pulak. Since the cable for this chair were passing the water theme park, the view and pictures were of course overlooking it. ;)


And so, that's a little bit here and there how the activities went. And this last picture showed the whole team that went for this mini adventure. Heh. We would be arranging activities lagi. If siapa-siapa berminat nak join, feel free to let me know. [Macam pesanan penaja pule. Ceh. ;P ]

Till next update. Salam.

x fairyfar x