Happy Deepavali

Unfortunately somebody had to be on call, and per the last few years, it had been me. But to be perfectly honest, I don't really mind. As long as somebody can cover my Raya breaks, I would be more than happy.

Deepavali this year fell on a Tuesday. Most of my Indian staffs were still working on Monday, with only Tuesday being off. The day after the call - Wednesday - would be slightly awkward since I had to rush across to Parkcity for the morning clinic before coming back for the afternoon one at Subang. I imagined I would be flat out by Wednesday evening. My children on the other hand had been enjoying a four-day weekend as school was closed today - Monday.

At Sunway PyramidAt Bangsar VillageAs for tonight, I had the chance to take Anita and the boys to Great Eastern Mall for a spot of dinner. The place appeared rather subdued, with very minimal ceremonial decorations. We headed back after the apartment shortly after I could do with an early night ....

To all my friends and colleagues, Happy Deepavali!

Deepavali at Pavilion

Taking my new zoom for a spin, I caught the Deepavali decorations at Pavilion. Colorful and expansive, it occupied the main entrance to this shopping complex.

The kolam extended towards the famous fountain at the Bukit Bintang entrance.

As the exhibits were quite big in size, I was able to test my zoom, cramping the perspective.

I was in a bit of a rush though as it was a work day and I have a ward round later that afternoon.

Happy Deepavali

Wishing all my Hindu friends a very Happy Deepavali. I was still up at this hour with all the fireworks going off around my apartment area. They started just before midnight and it was still going strong now at two in the morning. With tomorrow being holidays and my boys already fast asleep, I didn’t really mind at all.

Actually an excuse for me to stay up this late …..

Could Be Faster

Finally the Telawi area was blessed with a strong LTE signal on Celcom. But still the speed there was only around 15MBit, lower than advertised. Possibly due to the sheer number of users there.

While waiting for Anita and the boys to join me at the apartment, I decided to find my own dinner. Chawan it was. An easy choice. And I was enjoying the freedom as well as I was there. Dinner and surfing the net, on an evening before a public holiday. Bliss …..

Deepavali at Pavilion

After attending the wedding this afternoon, I had a few hours of free time to venture into town. I also had some bills to settle as well as banking in some cheques. Anita had her hands full with the boys and their revision, so I went out alone.

As usual, I parked at KLCC and walked across the bridge towards Pavilion and onwards towards Bukit Bintang and Low Yat.

Weather today was warm but not sunny. Traffic was also lighter than expected, the mall was also less packed but the colours were definitely there with Deepavali next weekend.

The main foyer at Pavilion was not transformed for the festivities - but I was sure it would soon for Xmas. The entrance though had some pretty decorations.

Quite enjoyed the walk to wards Fahrenheit. I though I snap a few photos at the main entrance for keeps.