Bye Bella

Its time to say good bye to my Bella. Had the best of my driving experiences with this Italian marque.
Whether driving up North or just cruising in the city, she was up to it. Her looks is admirable and even 7 year old Aliyah and Alisa said they would buy one when they grow up. Its a kind of sad to let go of this beauty but 'life is like that'. When it's time to go, we will go.

Now another Dame is replacing her, a Mercedes CLA 200.  Hope this will be a decent drive although it can never beat the Alfa Romeo 159 in terms of power and beauty.

By next weekend, my Bella will be gone on an early retirement. She has always been a good ride albeit misbehaving lately. We are so attached that no one in the family dares to ride on her. A little crankiness will be attended immediately without fail and lots were spent just to pacify her. However, as in all relationship, one day it will come to an end. Thus with a heavy heart, she will be reluctantly put to rest next weekend and another Dame will have to take over her role. Hope life goes on as usual without her. Bye Bella.

during one of our weekend drive

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2016 - with gd children on a road trip to Kota Tinggi

2017 - Aliyah behind the wheel with Alyssa as her passenger at Tg Putri Golf Club

2018 - Driving up North to Genting

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2018 - At one of the horse ranch up North

This week, the Covid-19 circuit breaker is being lifted in the so called Phase 1. After 2 months of absence, students start coming back to school this week with the upper primary pupils reporting first followed by home-based learning next week. The lower primary will report back to school tomorrow. There are lots of changes the way schools operate during this pandemic ie, staggered recess, dedicated routes to their classes, wearing mask at all time etc. Its a challenging period for both schools and parents as well. And many of the procedures taken will stay after this pandemic as the new norm.

My Bella is reaching its 'road life' (10 years) early next year. A decision has to be made soon on whether to retire it or extend its 'road life' with the renewal of Certificate of Entitlement. With its good look and good road handling, this is one of the best cars I'd ever owned.

At one of the Alfa meet early this year.

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