The time has come. After almost one year on the Asian continent, I am about to leave. Tomorrow night, I have booked a flight with Tiger Airways. The flight only cost $70SGD…plus a whole bunch of taxes and other charges. $160SGD miscellaneous taxes and fees, another $30SGD for the bike, and then $5SGD because I’m [...]
Entries from March 31st, 2008
Still looking for that Penang Curry
March 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
After completing the dive course, and having a few more days lazing about on Ko Tao, we finally got moving again, getting a boat to Chumphon, and an overnight train through to Butterworth, Malaysia, where we could get a ferry to Penang Island. I’m back here to search for the Penang Curry that eluded me [...]
Adventures Off the Bike, and Underwater
March 17th, 2008 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
Just a quick note – the beach is calling – but have to tell you that I have now completed my PADI Open Water course! I came back up to Koh Tao by plane from Singapore, and signed up for the Open Water course with Easy Divers. My cycling friend Sally also joined me. A [...]
Tags:Thailand
No Camera Crew, No Ambassador, No Tears
March 10th, 2008 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
Nothing at all like this. No little stage at Sentosa, with people bearing gifts and cakes. None of that for me. I am definitely sacking my PR outfit, and employing someone new. Instead all I got was in trouble with the beach patrol at Sentosa, for taking my bike across the rope bridge leading to [...]
No More Durian Please
March 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
Well, it did have to be done. We had to try Durian, so beloved of Malaysians. A large prickly fruit, it emits a rather strong odour, and has flesh of not particularly pleasant consistency. The strong smell puts you off, but we decided to purchase one from a roadside stall, and see if the rumours [...]
Tags:Malaysia