You cannot close the year without going on a holiday. Christmas time is when we normally head out for one and this year's destination ... Port Dickson.
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On our way to Corus Paradise Resort for a night's stay, we stopped by Seremban. Most of the shops were closed since it was Christmas but we caught one for lunch.
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The hour long drive was accompanied with heavy rain.
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That's Uncle admiring the splendor of the wide ocean with me. We just couldn't wait to jump in although I had my reservations.
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The clear blue sky was a sight to behold and it's the same sea that took many lives 5 years ago when the tsunami struck.
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While waiting at the lobby I just couldn't help thinking about the second wave of the H1N1. With so much fear, what were we doing at a beach resort?
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The town was lively with a fun fair across the PD Walk. I had a blast and took the opportunity to get on as many rides as possible as it was cheaper here.
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An interesting discovery was this Christmas tree. The ornaments were leftover decorative items from Hari Raya. Cheers to the PD folks for their cost saving initiative.
Here's a video of some serious adrenaline rush at the resort's play area, gearing up to 2010 World Cup.