On Thursday morning I went to pick up an old classmate friend of mine, Yian Kwang, from Bishop’s House on the hill within the spacious and lushly landscaped compounds of the Anglican Cathedral. The majestic and beautiful rain trees of bi-centennial vintage are a sight to behold. Yian Kwang, who’s doing humanitarian work in Kazakhstan for the past 6 years is in town briefly for Chinese New Year.


Taking the road less travelled and living a life of integrity true to one's belief earns my greatest respect and admiration. I feel inspired in his company making me reflect on my own's life path thus far in our journey on this planet. Had I been true to myself and had I answered my calling or found my true vocation?

It’s winter time in Kazakhstan now and according to Yian Kwan, it’s so cold at -25degree below that you'll sweat at zero degree! It's almost a miracle that he had not vaporised in our scorching tropical heat! We adjourned to my place for freshly brewed morning coffee, home-made cookies, good conversation and all things that made this world wonderful! I learned that Yian Kwan could now speak fluent Kazak and has developed a liking for horse meat (so much so he brought some back for his family to try in Kuching!) and milk!

But before that; since it is the oldest dwelling (built in 1849) in town, I took the opportunity to take some snapshots of this historic place while I was there, reveling in the quietude and peace of this sanctuary in the city that truly befit a place of worship. Not a kayaking blog but you can appreciate that as an architect, buildings and places hold a special place in my heart. Stumble It!