From Leigh-On-Sea, UK

Sunset at Leigh-On-Sea where Yvonne, Phil & children lives.
















The Magnolia tree is in full bloom at the back garden, St. Geroges Park Avenue in Westcliff-On-Sea. Other trees which are in full bloom are the Cherry Blossoms, too.
















On the way to Basildon for Sunday lunch at 'Aroma'
















You can just about see the sea level at the far horizon towards the middle-left side.


I've been in the UK for 11 days now and am still getting used to the daily routine and lifestyle here. At the moment, it's lovely as I am seeing spring and the sun coming in at this time of year but the cold wind can a bit disturbing & horrible.

Yesterday & today the sun is really shining and you would think that the hotness is like Malaysia but you are so wrong there. I still need to wear a coat and occassionally slipping my fingers into my hand gloves inside my coat pocket *smiling* as I walk along the streets!!!

My first few days here, we (Uncle & I) walked around the house area and to my cousin's place just to get a feel of the area and roads. I later got him to draw me a map of the area and after a few days, was able to walk around on my own.
Even walked to church on Sunday morning which is near Yvonne's house.

Yesterday, we decided to take Finnian for a walk. We walked from the house, Westcliff-On-Sea (where I am staying with my Auntie Nancy & Uncle Pat) to Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea. There is a huge park near where we live. It's called Chalkwell Park just round the corner of our house. It's a lovely & beautiful park with lots of space, trees, flower gardens and a little peacock house. I even spotted a beautiful grey squirrel on the tree.

Last weekend, we went to a proper Chinese Restaurant called 'Aroma' in Basildon. For once, at least the Chinese food tasted Chinese. Not 'English-nised' !!! I was surprised to discover that there are just so many Malaysians working there. Not only just Malaysians but most of them are from Ipoh area !!! Can you believe that?!
It was buffet sytle at £6.50 ++. Oscar enjoys going there and it was his choice we all went there for Sunday lunch.

He's in Great Ormond Street London now. Went in on Monday 03 April. His Dad, Phil went there Tuesday night and his Mom, Yvonne got home late last night. Oscar's having another high dose of chemo to bring his spleen and liver down before the transplant. We had an anxious day on Tueday as he was transfered to ICU - had difficulty breathing due to bad reaction to chemo. If all goes well as planned, he should be having his transplant in 4 weeks time. Do pray for him and family. Thanks!

Am going to walk to Broadway (a little town in Leigh) now and spend some time browsing around the area.