SC KL Marathon 2011~10公里之行，始于足下

N-25310, congratulation for successfully completed the running, the first marathon in such grand scale ever in my life!!!
Yes, I made it, within an average time! ;-)

Actually I am not really fancy about jogging or running as I prefer team sport or racquet games where it involves more interaction and communication with the surrounding.
I even used to sing along the way while I was hiking! LOL.
However, I do feel satisfied after successfully completed the 10km run in the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2011.
The interaction is within myself, the trick is about mental strength besides physical fitness, and the outcome is worthy despite the price to pay for walking like a zombie now due to muscle pain. +_+

从来都不是爱好和擅长跑步的我，总算成功挑战到自己的极限，顺利完成我人生里的第一次如此这样的马拉松！
代价是，现在走路像僵尸了！=_=

Sekinchan@ 4-50611: 田园风光+海鲜飨宴

适耕庄
好一个‘适’合‘耕’种的‘村’庄。
那无垠稻田，
在不同时段的阳光照射下呈现出不同的风采。
余晖映翠绿，
朝露衬青葱，
艳阳耀金黄。

短短的两天一夜，
一餐接一餐的海鲜飨宴，虽然味道品质平平却也吃到撑着；
一杯接一杯的黄汤灌肠，虽然没有夜半歌声却也畅谈到夜深。

Amazed by the paddy field, reflecting different type of colours under the sun at different time of the day.
Fully feed by the seafood and hard drink, non-stop eating and drinking with a bunch of great buddies at all time of the day.

生命诚可贵~Assest of life

今天随慈济人医会的团队到一家孤儿院去为孩子们进行健检。
除了一贯的赠医施药， 志工们也为孩子们安排了一些心灵辅导课程， 并灌输环保意识， 传承大爱精神。
该院收容的小孩除了名副其实的‘孤儿’（即双亲已逝），也有单亲妈妈或爸爸因无能力照顾而把孩子送来这里， 所谓‘养不起’或‘不想养’的孩子。

看着这么一班活泼调皮又不失贴心的小孩不分种族年龄的相处，捕捉着他们偶尔不经意流露对爱的渴望，却又很自然散发出来属于每个小孩应有的稚气，
心里有些说不上来的味道。
是， 微酸的苦涩中带点清甜的欣慰吧。

这一班小孩， 虽然各自没有完整的家庭， 可是，
生命诚可贵，
所以感恩还有这么一班人在付出‘大爱’去经营这些‘生命的延续’， 就在这小小的收容所。

回到家， 刚接到消息说某个友人因婚后至今还无法怀有孩子所以长期忧郁以至于轻生了，
心里充斥无法言语的哽塞。
是，难以置信的震惊夹杂酸楚的心痛吧。

孩子， 是生命的延续。
有人生下了， 却没有缘分陪伴在侧；
有人生下了， 却没有尽力抚养培育；
有人准备就绪要承载和付出去传承自己生命的延续，
却没有福分，
也因此甚至断绝自己脉搏的跳动。

生命诚可贵。
生命的传承，
却总是有不尽唏嘘的无奈。

A visit to the orphanage shelter home has visualized the beauty of 'great love' and treasuring the children as the precious asset of life.

A shock news from a friend who committed suicidal somehow left another question on the value of life from different perspective......

监狱风云~Accomodations in NZ

We lived a nomad life during the traveling time in NZ. Most of the time, we stayed in Backpacker's Hostel,BBH, the rate ranged from $15-$30nzd per person per night (depending on the type of room, the more beds in one room the cheaper is the rate. Can visit www.bbh.co.nz for more details).
Another alternative is the Youth Hostel, YHA. Both BBH and YHA offer member's price to those holding the member's card. I had both ($45nzd for BBH card inclusive of $20nzd phone credit; RM40 for YHA card which I applied when I was in Malaysia) but used YHA card only once.

Other than that, we also tried couch surfing, stayed in the hut in the middle of the jungle, overnight in the car at lakeside, not forgetting my woofing experience with the authentic lifestyle.
All sorts of unforgettable staying fun, just to share with you here. :-)

在纽国趴趴走的那一段岁月，算不清到过几个留宿点， 甚至也在湖边车里睡过。
筛选了一些特别让我怀念， 或别具意义， 或值得推荐的上载到这个合集，和你分享，也供他参考， 更可自我回味。

-Jailhouse Accommodation in Christchurch offers an unique staying experience.
-Lake Tekapo is my top favourite spot in NZ and 'The Scenic Resort' (opt for backpacker's room for more affordable price) is the highly recommended accommodation there.
-Poplar Lodge is a homely rest house located in Arrowtown, the small town with it's beauty only magnificent during Autumn and Snowy Winter.
-The Dolphin Lodge in Kaikoura offers stunning seaview and comfortable staying environment. It is the best for us to sit at the balcony during the dawn to catch the sunrise as well as during the dusk for an evening tea.