The activity at Tanjung Aru beach has grown ever since the rain is on hiatus. On weekends, it's interesting to see a mix of communities and cultures engage in many forms of leisure. Business is brisk all thanks to foreign and local patrons.

I was able to watch the sun setting behind one of the islands. Its descent was brief but I managed to take a picture while it's half visible.

At twilight, warm coloured spotlights illuminate the still lively atmosphere. Amid the people chatter, there's a subtle sense of calm imbued by the lighting influence and light breeze.

Take time to sit down and have a few snacks with family or friends and experience the panorama and activities. Somehow it can put you at ease and let your mind wander a while. Sink in the moment and forget about work. Here, it's your time to play.

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Craft Exotica 2009 Muzium Sabah

Program: Memperagakan Pertunjukan Pembuatan Kraftangan Tempatan

KOTA KINABALU
Tempat: Kg. Warizan, Muzium Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
Tarikh: 2 - 27 Mei 2009

SANDAKAN
Tempat: Rumah Agnes Keith, Sandakan
Tarikh: 2 - 27 Mei 2009

KENINGAU
Tempat: Rumah Rehat, Keningau
Tarikh: 14 - 20 Mei 2009

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Today, we visited two memorials with a monument shaped like a pillar that tapers as it climbs. I'm referring to the 'Double Six' monument at Grace Point, Sembulan, and the 'Tugu Pahlawan' at Jln. Gaya, Luyang.

Both places share a common trait, i.e. it has a recreational area, where people can do basic workouts and a playground for kids. It's a positive contribution to society.

It's like a walk in a miniature park there at Grace Point. It's limited walking path is compensated by a pleasing green view of trees and well trimmed grasses. Though located near the busy highway, the problem of being too noisy does not arise. The park comes equipped with some of the standard exercise apparatus to supplement one's workout during jogging or running.

Others who are not of the exerting type, well, there are benches placed along some areas near the pavements where you can sit and watch others get tired. There's also a single tent with 2 benches located just above a small hill which gives you better shade.

Known as the 'Double Six' monument.


Your can begin walking / jogging / running here.

Directly below the path of taking off and landing.

Along the way, there are workout apparatus painted yellow.

The 'Knee Lift' apparatus.


A small shelter with 2 benches for relaxing.

Kids can have their share of outdoor fun too. Parents can join in.

We, personally, have a prefered liking to the 'Tugu Pahlawan' recreational park. While the monument looks much more complex, that is not the reason why we prefer this place. It is the way the surrounding is built.

The stairs, railings, concrete barriers, benches are what we personally like because it's fun to jump over them. To make things really sweet is the huge playground there. At the time we went there, it was almost noon and on weekdays. It is understandable if the area has little or no people.

A stern warning to anyone who wanders here is to beware of red ants. There seem to be a lot of these crawlies down there. Evidently they like to bite and stick their mandibles on your footwear and never let go.

'Tugu Pahlawan' - For our warriors whoever they may be.

Ahead is the main entrance.

You can choose to jump over instead of walking a straight path.




We were impressed by the size of the playground. Kids love this!

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Pesta Sabah 2009
Tempat: Magellan Grand Ballroom, Sutera harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu

Program: Pameran Kraftangan & Makanan
Tarikh: 2 & 3 Mei 2009 (Sabtu & Ahad)
Masa: 10.00 pagi - 10.00 malam

Program: Ekstravaganza Kebudayaan
Tarikh: 2 Mei 2009 (Sabtu)
Masa: 7.00 malam

Program: Persembahan Perdana
Tarikh: 3 Mei 2009 (Ahad)
Masa: 7.00 malam

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Program: Pengalaman Budaya Di Kampung Warisan Muzium Sabah
Tarikh: 4 - 10 Mei 2009 (Isnin - Ahad)
Masa: 10.00 pagi - 5.00 petang

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Tiada apa lagi yang lebih membahagiakan selain daripada menghabiskan masa untuk bersantai sambil menjamu selera.

Di tengah-tengah kesibukan bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, kita masih dapat merasai santapan di tempat-tempat yang terbuka.


Meluangkan masa menjamu perut, pada waktu pagi di Grace Point, Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu sambil menyedut udara yang segar sangat memberi kepuasan. Apatah lagi dengan hidangan ala Melayunya yang enak, memungkinkan kami untuk datang lagi ke tempat ini di masa akan datang.

Grace Point menyediakan gerai-gerai makanan yang terdiri daripada menu masakan antarabangsa termasuk makanan Melayu, Cina, India, Korea dan daripada beberapa negara lain. Menariknya, terdapat juga gerai yang menyediakan masakan etnik orang Sabah.

Namun, hari ini kami hanya berpeluang untuk merasai makanan di salah sebuah gerai yang terdapat di sini, iaitu gerai Nasi Lemak.




Hidangan pilihan kami adalah nasi lemak, sebiji telur mata lembu, seketul ayam goreng, sebiji kuih tahi itik dan sandwich tuna, kesemuanya berharga RM8.00.


Pesanan minuman kami ialah jus blackcurrent dan mangga yang berharga RM2.30 setiap satu.

Walaupun harga hidangan yang ditawarkan di sini sedikit tinggi daripada yang terdapat di luar, ia tetap berbaloi kerana hidangannya sedap dan kawasan makannya yang selesa.

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Sukan permotoran selalunya dianggap sebagai satu sukan yang melibatkan pelaburan wang yang besar. Namun, kini ia telah mula dikembangkan di Kota Kinabalu khasnya oleh penggemar sukan ini sejak kebelakangan ini.

Bertempat di perkarangan tempat letak kereta Kompleks Sukan Likas, kami berkesempatan melihat sebuah perkumpulan komuniti yang menjalankan aktiviti bermotosikal. Komuniti ini disertai oleh segenap lapisan masyarakat tanpa mengira usia.

Keunikannya, motosikal yang digunakan adalah berskala kecil dan kanak-kanak juga mampu untuk turut sama menyertai sukan ini.

Ia adalah satu sukan yang sihat dan boleh dilakukan oleh setiap ahli keluarga sebagai cara untuk bersosial dan bertukar-tukar pendapat di antara mereka. Selain itu, secara tidak langsung mereka dapat memperkenalkan sukan ini kepada anak-anak muda dan orang awam.

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