The joy of discovering some dottiness in Fiji

In 2015, I was one of the 300+ lucky guests who got invited to a private function on a Fijian island.

When I first arrived, I was shocked to discover that the number of Fijian natives who served us was at least twice of the size of our group. Many of them were very courteous and this had made our stay on the island a rather comfortable one indeed.

Some nights, after a few cans of beers, a few of our fellow guests would generously stripped off their expensive jewellery and 'tipped' the Fijian ladies, who I imagined, must be mad not to accept these opulent gifts.

Oh boy, I was totally amused to watch this all night.

Anna, Jo & Mia in Fiji - May 2015

如果时间可以倒流⋯⋯

那天，我跟男人饭后闲聊，谈到如果时间可以倒流，除了药剂师，我会选择个什么样的行业呢？男人毫无犹豫地说，眼科专家。

我则是个花心大萝卜，这辈子想尝试的行业实在太多，从画家到兽医通通都考虑过，但是如果真的要万中选一的话，其实当飞机师会是个很不错的选择（虽然我娘会极力反对这点）。

多说是闲聊了，飞机师在四眼妹的梦里是虚拟的，怎可能实现？

Mia @ America Airline Business Lounge，Heathrow Airport，London － June 2016

New Forest: Brockenhurst Day 1

Some posts rely on fewer words but greater pictures to tell good stories. 

This is one of its kind.

Today, I would like to share with you, our trip to a beautiful country town in New Forest, called "BROCKENHURST".

Always great to begin your journey on the First Class cabin.

Set in a delightful forest environment, Brockenhurst has roads and rail communications from the cities.

The air smells fresh. Ponies are spotted from afar.

Making our way to "our bedroom" for the night. 

Many beautiful cottages and native trees along the way.

Our B&B cottage - Daisybank Cottage.

Dropped off the luggages, but our room was not ready.

 Making our way to nearby town for lunch.

More ponies and cows on the way.

The very colourful village centre.
A lot of local shops supporting a lot of local produce. 
Good sign indeed!

On our way back to the cottage. Our room should be ready by now.

Foxglove and buttercups on the side of the roads are very beautiful.

Have you seen the real holly berries before?

Inside our B&B cottage. Our bedroom is on the left.

A very pleasing looking garden box outside our room.

Dozens of bumble bees were seen bobbing around the flowers.

But they don't attack. They are friendly.

Inside our room, this is how it looks like:

Homemade cupcakes to welcome our arrival.

Milk churn contains our breakfast order ready to be placed outside.

Daisybank Cottage's guidebook on what to do in New Forest.

The book is made out of the local woods.

Wish I could take it home. But I must leave it for the next traveller.

Ponies, mules, deers and cows roam at will in this village.

A very friendly environment for the wild animals.

It is funny how such great happiness can be gained through such short simple country getaway.

Wish I could do it more often. Will share more in the next post.

A sketch and A good book

Another day went by; another inch closer to the end of my breathing days.

Life is so short. The world is so big. I have seen so little of it.

There is a small place on this planet; will be it the most special place in my heart.

Here is a sketch of how this place looked like:

That's Alex in the middle by the way.

Lately, I have been reading books from Roald Dahl again.

Long time ago, I introduced you Boy by the same author.

Going Solo is sort of a continuation from his previous autobiography.

It is humorous on one hand; realistic & serious on another.

If you like some casual reading touching a bit about War World II, well this is a book for you.

Roald Dahl in his early days.

The only piece of history, I fear, we 21st century creatures, will leave for our offspring is smartphone. I am glad I was born before that becomes part of my childhood history.

Life will be less meaningful.

Don't laugh. Some schools have been teaching Elvis Presley in history classes, can you believe it?