Then & Now - Part 9

In this installment of "Then & Now", we feature two of our old friends, both of whom were reconnected via this blog quite recently.

First we have CLF, from Form 5 Sc (1976). Back in the old St Joe Form 5 days, I always remembered him as the tall lanky guy, who sat on the left side of the class, and who was very strong in mathematics & physics. Naturally he became an engineer, after attending university in Singapore. He is now working for the Land Transport Authority in Singapore, managing underground train network projects. He is married with two children. Soon after reconnecting, he came on the recent Siem Reap reunion trip, and was responsible for many of the great photographs you see.

The "Then" shots were from Pri 6 and Form 6, and the "Now" photo is quite current.

Next we have BC from Form 5 Arts 1 (1976), who made his first comment only today. I go back a long time with Bertram, even to early primary school. I remember he was a talented artist, especially of action hero figures like Chinese swordsmen and kung fu types. I wonder if he still draws? These days, he is an accountant by profession, and is a Tax Director in a life insurance company. He lives in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada with his wife and son.

The "Then" photos were from Pri 6, Form 3 and Form 6 respectively. The "Now" shot was submitted by BC only today, so is current.

Looking great, guys!

xx

Reunion at Siem Reap (Day 4)

Many of our friends left Siem Reap in the early morning of 2nd Sept, but some of us (JY, JK + families, CLF) had evening flights, so could squeeze in a few more sightseeing visits around town. We decided on Artisans d'Angkor, the Old Market (a repeat visit) and then the Royal gardens. NL joined us for the Artisans visit, before leaving to catch his flight back.

Using a trio of tuk tuks, we started off ...

First we visited the Artisan d'Angkor workshop where poor, young people, usually from rural areas, are given the opportunity to develop skills in traditionals arts, like silk painting, wood carving, sculpture, etc.

Next it was back to the Old Market (see photos from previous day), before we headed to the Royal Gardens ...

Here we are at the special lounge at SR airport, waiting for our flight back. Wah, isn't Tuan Sinos looking real handsome !

All good things must come to an end eventually. And so it was with our Siem Reap trip. It will certainly be one holiday most of us won't easily forget.