While in Toronto, we had the wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Esther Chong and spend an enjoyable half-day with her and her family. We’ve known Esther since 1979, when she was just a little girl in primary school. At that time, we were living in a government-rented semi-detached house in Taman Foh Sang, which belonged to her late father. Later, her parents would send both Esther and her brother to our home for English tuition, which was conducted by my wife.
After marrying William, a Bruneian, Esther eventually moved to Canada with her family and settled down in Mississauga.
On the afternoon of 3 September 2017, we finally reunited. Esther warmly welcomed us and began by driving us around her neighborhood in Mississauga. She took time to show us some of the area’s scenic waterfront spots as well as a few of Mississauga's iconic landmarks. It was a memorable reunion, filled with nostalgia and heartfelt conversation.
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| Lakefront Promenade Park |
Like the twin towers in Malaysia, Missisauga too has a unique pair of towers which some refer them as "Marilyn Monroe' Towers". This twisted twin towers are said to resemble Marilyn Monroe's hourglass figure. In terms of design, the larger tower twists 209 degrees from the base to the top. Credit must indeed be given to the structural engineers, Sigmund Soudack & Associates for having successfully completed this peculiar design.
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| The landmark building is visible throughout the neighborhood. |
Our reunion ended with a sumptuous home-cooked meal at the Ng's residence.
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