I've just returned from a very special place, a special holiday and perhaps the best one I had for the year so far (Hehehe). Stephanie and I made our way to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on the 3rd of January 09'. We were picked up from KK's airport by Joanne's family; the father, mother, 2 brothers and herself.

Joanne's family decided to show us to their favourite beach and childhood playground. It was interesting to hear her parents talk about their favourite playground during childhood days.

Stephanie and I posing at KK's tallest building.

Knowing that I major in Aquaculture, Joanne's dad brought us to the aquarium in the University of Sabah.

A coral reef tank

Stephanie posing with green back sea turtle.

We had our dinner at KK's famous seafood restaurant.

Now you see them (in the tank), now you don't (in the stomach).

Gayang Seafood restaurant

A tank view of the mantis shrimp

White prawn, vannamei prawn, Litopenaeus vannamei

Rock Lobster

Mantis shrimp (Ever wonder why they were kept in bottles?)

We were brought to the peak of KK to have a bird's eye view of the city.

During our 2nd day, Joanne's dad brought us to Mt Kinabalu. On our way, we managed to catch a glimpse of the many beautiful scenery of Sabah.

The river that is filled with full of sea life.

One of the town near Mt Kinabalu.

Wet market beaming with full of vegetables, meat and all.

A village school found near the valley of Mt Kinabalu. Interestingly, most of the villages were catholic in faith.

Gushing water flowing down the village's river; perhaps their source of water supply.

A rustic looking hut.

"God helps those who help themselves"; a note written on the wall of the school.

A pretty good reminder to all of us. !!! :)

On our way up to Mt Kinabalu, we chanced upon some villagers clearing a landslide. Whew!! Thank God for keeping us safe!!!

A tree with interesting bark found at Mt Kinabalu (Dedicated to Weisheng)

A shiny green beetle

An interesting notice!!!

An accommodation site for the trekkers.

Morning glory shot dedicated to Clayton

Some unid. Vanda orchid.

An unid. banana plant

An unid. butterfly. (Photo taken on purpose for u know who)

A view of Mt Kinabalu.