DMW:绝尘美岛 Island Exotica
I think this topic is definitely one that is closest to our hearts..for we all, live, on an island. However, these three islands are really different from city islands as they are without the hustle and bustle and pace of living is really slow and many a times, romantic….
布拉诺岛 Burano
When one visits Italy Venice, like me for instance, was so blown away by Venice itself and so, most of the time was spent walking thru the alleys,scouting for masks and some remaining hours spent in Murano, just to visit the glass factories. What about Burano? What? BURANO??? yes my dear…Burano.. a fairy tale little island that houses rainbow coloured cottages and surface only when the fog lifts…No adjoining houses are painted in the same colour..and you are not allowed to change the facade colour of the house, even if you own it..The reason as to why these houses are so vivdly coloured is because as most of the men folks are fisherman and little Burano is almost always smothered by fog, the womenfolks chosed their own colour so that their husbands can find their way home..sigh..that’s so romantic.…
Most people would frown on hanging your laundry out to dry from thy windows but, the natives of the isle takes pride in living according to traditional ways and hanging laundry out itself is a tradition they uphold and interestingly,the way they hang their washings are very artistically done and really decorates the whole picture,making the whole isle even more dreamlike..
Like Venice, the mode of transportation here is by boat and these canals are their “roads”..
The island of Burano is kind of a small..however, life here is just as colourful as their houses.People here are really warm and friendly, and well, less commercial..half an hour is all it takes to complete a walk around the perimeter of this isle.Perhaps one day, if you were to visit Venice, remember to pay Burano a visit..she will like it..and so will you.
伊德拉岛 Hydra-Greece
i am an avid fan of Greek mythology..always longing to visit one of the isles where the houses are white and the windows are blue, where the clouds are puffy and the agean sea ever so blue.. and finally at last, i embarked on one of those greek islands and this, is HYDRA !
As their source of food, other than those that they plant at their backyard, comes from mainland, it is transported via boats and every morning, fishermen would dock at the pier, selling their catch..and cats..are all over the place, ready for a quick meal or just sitting around, basking in the warmth of the sun..
Interestingly, no vehicles are allowed on the island, except the rubbish collector and the only mode of transportation here would be the donkeys..who were, incidentally, the first first to greet you when you reach the island..
Many small restaurants like this one could be found at the centre of the island, amongst other provision shop.Most of them sell very much the local stuff like octopus..greek salad…grilled fish….In fact, their main diet here are more of seafood..understandable..for they are surrounded by the agean sea…
As it was a working trip, i am unable to satisfy my urge of hopping over to nearby isles such as santorini, myokonos or lesbos..but one day, i will do that..
Time: Summer..Where the sun is ever so hot, the chouds are puffy and the agean ever so blue….
冲绳竹富岛 Okinawa Taketomi
A picture is worth a thousand words,
a phrase that i have used many times over and yet again, i found this depiction of Okinawa Taketomi so apt that the beautiful rustic life is portrayed vividly here…
Ha..this is the mascot of the island..It comes in all shapes and sizes, all different colours and expressions..It sits all over the place but mainly on roofs..It protects the people in the houses, encouraging prosperity and warding off all evils….
On this fantastic, rustic island, the mode of transportation would be bicycle ( though they do have cars on the island but it is strictly uses for transporting goods) and getting on the bike and exploring, i chanced upon this eatery that sells deliciously familiar Prawn MEE!!!!!
Look at this! Amazing..how come they too have prawn mee ya??
True to being a japanese island, the buildings there are immalculate and pristine..and ever so rustic..
I wonder if you know that this island boasts one of the best beaches in the world..the sunset there is simply breathtaking..
Being on these three island proves one fundermental point, that is, a simpler life allows more interaction between people and people on these islands are far more friendlier than city folks.
When pursuits are simple , the process is simpler and if we were to be satisfied with a simple life, we will therefore, be happier..
on April 7th, 2009 at 9:09 am
greece was probably one of the first destinations u embarked on ya? ur hair was so long then! think u keep short hair nicer la
perhaps our next destination for a weekend holiday should be… pulau ubin? haha! :p
on April 7th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hi Bryan,
Thank you so much for your effort by uploading so many beautiful photos.
I totally agree with you when you said,”When pursuits are simple , the process is simpler and if we were to be satisfied with a simple life, we will therefore, be happier..”
My mum and I really enjoy watching your TV shows. ‘Jia you’
on April 7th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
wow i’ll visit that beach next time… what’s the name again?
nice photos anyway, very tranquil.. which is hardly seen in singapore’s busy life. love the last 4 photos!
on April 7th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
i had the chance of working on an island for 6 months. it got pretty boring sometimes and everything there was so expensive due to demand and supply. however, that break away from city life gave me time to think about who i am, what i am. it brought me back to simplicity. one of the best times ever (except for the work). haha..
on April 7th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Nice to view those lovely photos taken. Nice closeup of the CAT. Good delicious prawn mee (my wife’s favorite). How we wish to take a break from city life and enjoy a good holiday. Need to plan and go together as a family.
Can see that you look happier … That’s good!
Be blessed,
Edward Han
http://www.about-fengshui.info
on April 8th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Just happen to chance upon Channel U and realised that you went to Burano! Beautiful, you put in your heart and soul into this show and amazingly, after watching your show, I missed Burano so much!
thank you, for bringing back such beautiful memories!
on April 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Greece is a very very nice place! and I love the pics you took… they are like OMG!
on April 8th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
yes totally agreed with lee… after seeing your pics … it like OMG … wat a beautiful places and so colourful pics..
on April 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
am realli interested in Hydra! no vehicles! and the lemons!~
v impressionable…
on April 9th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Hi Bryan
Leading another tour to Terengganu, Kuantan… looking forward the wonderful pics from u
on April 11th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Really love your pictures! They make me want to go travel so much.
on April 12th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Hi Bryan,
Island exotice really good… very love to see … the three places really had their’s special..
Bryan +oil
on April 13th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Hi Bryan, thks for sharing yr pics again. Am always looking forward to the beautiful pics u posted and yr great photography skills. I really fell in love with Burano when I saw the episode on TV last wk. Looking forward to every episode each wk.
Just wanna let u knw tat u’re a great talent. May u always stay happy in life and doing everything that u love ya!
on April 18th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I headed to greece this easter and took the “flyingleopard/flyingcat” to hydra. Many would recommend Santorini for the best sunset in the world. But we headed to hydra because apparently the view was good too and most importantly, took less travelling time and costs. Did u head for Santorini?
And oh my goodness, the last few photos. they are spectacular. is that an island in japan? Its amazing.
I read your blog occasionally, not often enough to know what’s going on though. seems like you’re traveling a lot? Is this leisure or work, of course if you don’t mind me asking
cheers,
reader
feelinginspiredandmotivatedafterreading:)
on April 19th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
bryan ,
我真得越来越喜欢你了：）我觉得你在这个节目里所说的话。。。很深奥，很有哲学性。是你自己心里的感受呢？还是撰稿的？我也一直很想往住在一个像hydra 一样的简朴小岛，过着淳朴， 与世无争的生活，可是总 觉得身上有太多的包袱放不下，踏出第一步是那么的难。
on April 22nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Hi Bryan
Noticed you have done many travel destination that are out of the norm. How abt doing one on the Wieliczka Salt Mines in Krakow, Poland – it’s all underground – something out of this world. Google it to see what I mean. Hope to see it on one of your travel shows.
on April 25th, 2009 at 2:23 am
i really love all the nice photo that u took …possible to tell me which model of camera u are using..plsss ? i must get one like yours !!
on July 27th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
hi! i would like to find out the name of the hostel that you stayed at on taketomi. thanks so much! i want to go there too!