Wonderful Birthday Dinner & Dessert

This was before the nationwide movement control announcement. Together with some friends, we had dinner at Sin Hup Kee Restaurant, Ipoh. It was suppose to be our dinner treat to celebrate my birthday but my friends insisted on picking up the tab for dinner as well as dessert. 

 Tofu with angled loofah.

 Assam curry fish (black pomfret)

 Minced pork with salted fish patty.

 Romaine lettuce with fermented bean curd.

After dinner we adjourned to Ice-Cream Lab, Jalan Sultan Iskandar.

This is our first time except for a friend who has been here before.

The ice cream is specially made according to customer's order or preference. Customers have to wait because there is only one ice cream making machine.

  Here is a short video showing the ice cream machine.

 Types of ice cream toppings.

 Picture on the wall.

 Picture on the wall.

 A friend ordered this piece of cake for 5 of us to taste.

 This is a 3 scoops vanilla ice cream but 1 scoop was given to a friend.

 2 scoops of blueberry ice cream for the birthday girl and hubby. 

This is the best way to pass the time while waiting for the ice cream.

Lord, if you keep in mind our sins,

then who can ever get an answer to his prayers?

But you forgive! What an awesome thing this is!

That is why I wait expectantly,

trusting God to help, for he has promised.

(Psalm 130:3-5, The Living Bible-TLB)

Attending An 80th Birthday Dinner At Kinta Riverfront, Ipoh

Last Friday, we attended an 80th birthday dinner at Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh. Together with a friend in our car, we reached early and got a parking space in front of the hotel. Guests were given a bottle of Naturel extra virgin olive oil as door gift and were seated at tables named after well known Bible characters. After a time of praise and worship, we all sat down to enjoy the dinner.

 #1 - Longevity Bun with many smaller buns inside.

 This is one of the small buns inside the longevity bun.

It has a small amount of sweet paste filling inside.

 #2 - Prosperity 5 Happiness.

From this angle, only 4 Happiness can be seen with 1 hidden from view.

 #3 - Braised Crab Roe with Fish Maw Soup

 A close up view of my bowl of soup.

 #4 - Steamed Chicken with soy sauce

 #5 - Steamed Dragon Tiger Grouper Fish with soy sauce

 #6 - Pan Fried Prawns with superior soy sauce

 #7 -  Braised Mushroom with Chinese green & gingko nuts

 #8 - Egg Noodles with shredded chicken meat, mushroom & vegetables

 #8 - i) Fried Sesame balls & Fancy sweet rolls.

#8 - ii) Sweet dessert consisting of dried longan, red dates, snow fungus, etc.

Here ends the 9 courses tasty and satisfying dinner.

My son, never forget the things I've taught you.

If you want a long and satisfying life, closely follow my instructions.

Never tire of loyalty and kindness.

Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart.

(Proverbs 3:1-3, The Living Bible-TLB)

Gala Cocktail Party & Birthday Celebration On The SuperStar Libra Cruise Ship

After getting back on board the cruise ship after our short excursion on Phuket island, we had some time for a short rest, and then we got ready for the Gala Cocktail Party dinner.

Being entertained with songs and music while resting.

Getting seated at our table in the restaurant.

Taking some snapshots for sweet memories.

And then it was time to enjoy our dinner on this special evening.

These were served first.

This aunty only recognised the one on the left - some kind of butter.

I am not able to give you the description, so I will just show the picture.

Hubby's salad which included lychee, grapes, etc.

My salad - which included grilled chicken, cheese, etc.

Hubby's soup - I think it was some kind of mushroom soup.

My soup - with onions, a piece of bread, etc.

Both hubby and I ordered this main course - grilled lamb

Some of our friends ordered this seafood main course.

Our dessert

Nice yummy cake.

Presentation by the crew members

And this aunty got a special surprise!

Presentation of her birthday cake and birthday song by some of the crew members.

And this was signed by the Captain of the SuperStar Libra!

A big thank you to every member of the cruise ship that made this happened!

Cutting of the birthday cake with hubby.

Thank you to SuperStar Libra for making this birthday a very memorable one. I had never expected such a wonderful birthday celebration on my first cruise holiday!

Sunset shot taken from our dining table.

Here ends our last dinner on board the cruise ship.

As the sun sets for another night, this will be our last night on board the ship.

As you read over what I have written to you,

you'll be able to see for yourselves into the mystery of Christ.

None of our ancestors understood this.

Only in our time has it been made clear by God's Spirit through his holy apostles

and prophets of this new order.

The mystery is that people who have never heard of God

and those who have heard of him all their lives

(what I've been calling outsiders and insiders)

stand on the same ground before God.

They get the same offer, same help, same promises in Christ Jesus.

The Message is accessible and welcoming to everyone, across the board.

(Ephesians 3:4-6, The Message-MSG)