The Family Portrait Taken at Sabah Tea Plantation

The last time we had a complete family photo taken was in December 2017 - just a couple of months shy of five years ago (Read here). Back then, little Livvie was barely a year old; today, she’s already five. Since then, our family has grown with the arrival of Maddie, born during the Covid-19 pandemic, who is now a lively two-year-old.

Our 2017 family portrait was captured by Louis Pang, whose studio has since closed permanently as he pursued another profession - becoming a cycling coach. For this trip, I had originally planned for my youngest brother to take a casual family photo after our visit to Kundasang. But, by pure chance, while we were at the Sabah Tea Plantation on 12 July 2022, a friendly bystander—who turned out to be a tour guide - offered to snap a few shots for us. The result? Some truly fantastic family photos, captured in the most unexpected way.

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Before moving on to our next destinations, we lingered to make the most of the facilities available. Some in our group opted for a leisurely stroll along the plantation’s guided trail, soaking in the fresh air and scenic greenery.

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The grandchildren also enjoyed a photo session after dressing up in traditional Kadazan costumes. At first, they were all smiles, but before long the sweltering heat of the day began to take its toll, and their cheerful expressions slowly gave way to visible discomfort.

They preferred to be in their simple casual wear!