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We were in Melaka
2008.08.19
Calvin and Chloe are having their school break and off we went to the Historical City of Melaka for a day trip. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008.
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Calvin and Chloe are having their school break and off we went to the Historical City of Melaka for a day trip. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008. Click to enlarge
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First stop: Christ Church Melaka, a 256-year old Anglican Church that is still conducting its church services every Sunday
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First stop: Christ Church Melaka, a 256-year old Anglican Church that is still conducting its church services every Sunday
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A row of colourful beca (trishaws) overlooking the Stadhuys, the city hall erected by the Dutch during their rule from 1641 - 1824.
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A row of colourful beca (trishaws) overlooking the Stadhuys, the city hall erected by the Dutch during their rule from 1641 - 1824.
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River Melaka
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River Melaka
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Next stop: Jonker Street, a narrow street with quaint old shophouses, most of them already converted into very interesting little shops. It is like walking in a mall alfresco style.
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Next stop: Jonker Street, a narrow street with quaint old shophouses, most of them already converted into very interesting little shops. It is like walking in a mall alfresco style.
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On Jonker Street.
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On Jonker Street.
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Ruins of the St. Paul's Church, erected 1521.
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Ruins of the St. Paul's Church, erected 1521. Click to enlarge
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Inside St. Paul's Church.
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Inside St. Paul's Church. Click to enlarge
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A'famosa - a fort erected during the Portuguese's rule (1511-1641). I seriously thought it was so much bigger until I revisited it today.
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A'famosa - a fort erected during the Portuguese's rule (1511-1641). I seriously thought it was so much bigger until I revisited it today.
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Then we went up the Menara Taming Sari (The Taming Sari Tower) - it goes up to 80m high, overlooking the entire city of Melaka.
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Then we went up the Menara Taming Sari (The Taming Sari Tower) - it goes up to 80m high, overlooking the entire city of Melaka.
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Chloe, Calvin and my mom - all ready? Up we go!
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Chloe, Calvin and my mom - all ready? Up we go!
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A scene from the revolving tower.
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A scene from the revolving tower.
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Perfect timing! We caught the topless bus and went on a city-round-trip ride. It was superb!
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Perfect timing! We caught the topless bus and went on a city-round-trip ride. It was superb!
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Here we go!
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Here we go!
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Having fun?
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Having fun?
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Coming back to The Stadhuys.
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Coming back to The Stadhuys.
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Here's to an excellent day trip in one of the best place in Malaysia!
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Here's to an excellent day trip in one of the best place in Malaysia!
