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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

America-Bolivia--Uturuncu-volcano


Rapidly Inflating Volcano Creates Growing Mystery.


Portugal-Algarve Faro Airport-storm


Nighttime storm tears roof off Portuguese airport.

World-America Hawaii -Japan-tsunami debris


Up to 20 million tons of debris from Japan’s tsunami moving toward Hawaii.


World-Islands to visit

World's Best Islands.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40804393

Thailand-Bangkok-Chatujak market-flood threat


Bangkok braces for 

unstoppable flood waters.







Canon announces the EOS-1D X


Canon announces the EOS-1D X


http://techcentral.my/news/story.aspx?file=/2011/10/24/it_news/20111024105755&sec=it_news

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Malaysia-KL-LRT ,monorail @half price fare for senior citizens 1/1/2012

Senior citizens to enjoy LRT, monorail discounts (50%)Jan 1,2012..

Malaysia-KL-3 monorail stations- temporary closure

Upgrading works at 3 RapidKL monorail stations

Asia-Vietnam- interesting Ho Chi Min(Saigon)

Ho Chi Min or Saigon in South Vietnam



Get your day tours,backpackers' stay and food in Sinh Cafe.



Water puppet show -the puppeteers are half immersed in water
to manipulate the puppets.


French food @La Fourchette.This is sliced duck in special sauce.
Vietnamese specials at other places nearby inlcude beef/chicken Noodles(Pho);
Vietnamese spring roll wrapped in rice paper;
French baguettes stuffed with salad,meat of your choice;
Vietnamese pancake or banh xeo



Fruit stall .Lady peddler is wearing cloth mask.

Facial,manicure,pedicure?

Shop @Parkson


Ben Thanh Flea market interior layout of stalls

Ben Thanh Flea Market front entrance.

City of motorcycles.Ladies wear  matching cloth face masks.


Palace Hotel Saigon -walking distance to Ben Thanh Market and La Fourchette and tourist information centre.

Vietnam-Nha Trang-simple living ;people friendly

One Retiree's New Life in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Friday, October 21, 2011

America-San Francisco -earthquakes (4.0+3.8)

Second quake jolts San Francisco Bay area.

Egypt-Exotic and historical


Egypt -Land of history

Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II .
Four seated colossal statues (20m)of the Pharaoh.



Egyptian rice.

Felluca boat ride .


Camel ride in the Sahara desert.
Late autumn with cold winds.

The Pyramid and the Sphinx in Giza,Cairo

Sea shells for sale along the waterfront in Alexandria.


The Mediterranean Sea at Alexandria.


Map of Nile River

Pompei Pillar in Alexandria.

Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza Hotel in Green Plaza shopping mall

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Malaysia-Putrajaya-festival

Dragon boat race and festival at Putrajaya from Oct 21-23.

Greece-Strikes

Greece faces key austerity vote, more strikes

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/10/20/reutersworld/20111020064326&sec=reutersworld

America-Ohio-Freed animals

Freed tigers, lions and bears cause panic in Ohio

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/10/20/worldupdates/2011-10-20T042040Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-599884-8&sec=Worldupdates

Korea-Japan-plane -bumpy landing

Korea plane lands on its tail

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8148527.stm

America-Texas-Dust storm

Dust storm darkens skies in Texas town

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15349653

Thailand-Bangkok-flood alerts

Bangkok threatened by worst flood in decades.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15368348

Thailand-Ayutthaya -floods

Thailand Floods: Ancient capital Ayutthaya is 'swamped'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-15379479

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Malaysia-KL-Deepavali@Pavilion

The Art of Deepavali @Pavilion KL
http://msn.goingout.com.my/the-art-of-deepavali-pavilion-kl/

Malaysia-traditions -Malacca

The following photos depict the traditional bakul sia and Nyonya kuih .Photos courtesy of  my generous friend William Lee.

Bakul sia in traditional colours of red,black and gold.
Made from rattan or bamboo.

Varieties of Nyonya kuih in the bakul sia.
Most of the time the taste is sweet.
Coconut is widely used as also is glutinous rice flour.

Turkey-Special sights Istanbul;Cappadocia;Troy;Bosphorus

The Evil Eye pendants and souveniers believed to ward off evil

Cruise along the Straits of Bosphorus.The Bosphorus separates Istanbul into two:the Asian and the European side.

White poppy fields being windblown  along the main road outside city of Afyonkarahisar

Cave homes in Cappadocia

Natural formations by lava

Entrance to famous Bazaar in Istanbul

Inside the Bazaar

Trojan horse (replica)in Troy

Monday, October 17, 2011

Malaysia-Malacca -Toastmasters Convention 21-23Oct 2011

Toastmasters 19th Semi Annual Convention in historical Melaka this weekend!

http://melaka19sac2011.wordpress.com/

Greece- Athens;Santorini Island;Mykonos Island

Olive Tree

Athens hotel near to Plaka

Greek menu

Night scene of Lycabettus Hill from rooftop of Classical Athens Imperial hotel

Greek rice cooked with tomato

El Greco Resort in Santorini

Greek salad with white cheese served with Greek coffee

Pelican Hotel in Mykonos Island


Map of Santorini (Island named after Saint Irene)

View of the blue sea from the road of hilly island

The cruise ferry between islands

Night view of the Parthenon from the rooftop of Classical Athens Imperial hotel

Malaysia-Malacca Casa del Rio

New luxury hotel in Malacca-Casa Del Rio meaning House by the River



The fountain inside the open central courtyard of Casa del Rio

UK-London ;Gatwick

Gatwick Airport: Air India passengers stranded on plane

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15327839

South America-Argentina;Uruguay

Argentina, Uruguay halt flights due to volcanic ash.

http://news.malaysia.msn.com/top-stories/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5410866

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Malaysia-Malacca (UNESCO listed) Food and Fun

Some Night Scenes and Night Eats in Malacca.


Hainan Food Street @Jonker Walk
Jonker Walk is a popular night market that operates only on Friday,Saturday and Sunday night.



Melaka River Cruise with commentary.
Tickets @RM10 per adult
Enquiries tel:+606  281 4322   /23 (office hours)
fax+606  281 4325
Embarkation points Tmn Rempah +606  286 1530
Jeti Muara +606  286 2531



Satay celup original @Ban Lee Siang ,Ong Kim Wee Road
Choose your vegetable,fish cakes,sausages,fan mushrooms etc..
From 60sen per stick.Served with cubed white bread(optional).


Kangkong vegetables dipped in sweet slightly spicy sauce to cook.

Malaysia-Star Cruises

Super Star Cruise Promotion

http://i-travelz.com/super-star-cruise-promotion/

WORLD-Logos Hope the library in a ship that travels the world

Upcoming ports - Logos Hope

ttp://www.omships.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=173

China -Shanghai

Spring in Shanghai

Famous Bun in Shanghai


Beautiful flowers and tall towers in Modern Shanghai Spring 2011