Sunday, July 31, 2005
Wombling Free
Epsome
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Very Drunk in Cardiff
Monday, July 25, 2005
flying back to london
I an now seated on singapore airlines flight 322 which crosses the asian sub continent and europe before getting into the uk early on tuesday.
The Rain in Singapore falls Mainly on our Taxi
Coffee with Roger Kool
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Singapore Sling
eating and Shopping
I woke refreshed around 9. Edwin, Edwin's sister, Wai Yee, Richard and I went out to Toa Payoh for a Tim Sam breakfast which included porridge, dumplins, pork, banana, bacon and other random foods which were slightly confusing to my admitedly westernised tastes. But over all I did enjoy it.
It was then on to Sing Lim Square for a spot of shopping. I bout CDR media and a USB thumb drive for pretty competitive prices.
We grabbed a coffee at Berger King (blush) and then wondered through the "Kuan Yin birthday celebration" crouds before catching the Rapid Transit System (train) out of town. Before heading home for a quick shower we visited "Mr Bean" which is an amazing little shop which sells some of the best little pancakes I have ever tasted.
This evening we met with more friends of friends and had dinner at the YMCA of all places.
We rounded the day off at the famous long bar at Raffles where I was treated to a Singapore Sling. (Audio to follow).
Five Star Chicken
Before coming to Singapore I was under the impression that there weren't many places where one can smoke. Richard and Jaffar both smoke and it didn't seem to be a problem smoking outside the Five Star Chicken or at the Georgia's Bar where I made short work of a couple of Tiger beers.
There's a funny story about my been desparat for the toilet on the way back, but we're off out to breakfast and don't have time to tell it.
All the best from a very hot and stickie Singapore.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
In singapore
It's pretty warm here compared with Aus, 29 degrees C and it's feeling a tad humid. everyone is very friendly and can't do enough to help and keep me amused. I have two nights here and will try to get some audio asap. I'll be back in the UK on Tuesday.
Bye Bye Brisbane
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Domestic Bliss
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Leaving Sydney
Olympic Park
Followed closely by the tour of the Telstra Stadium which runs about 46 minutes.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Happy Birthday Geoff
The Power House
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Opera House
Saturday, July 16, 2005
from the city cat
Scenes from South Bank
Friday, July 15, 2005
Big Brizzie Breakfast
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Accessible Crossing
Auckland
Arrived early Tue and met Mel and Jon at the
airport. After a pancake breakfast we took a brisk walk along the beach at
mission bay. New Zealand is pretty cold at this time of year and on Tue
the high was about 12 degrees c. I checked into the New President hotel on
Victoria street, and wandered over to the Sky tower, the tallest building
in the Southern hemisphere. 200 nz dollars and half an hour later I was
195m above the city street preparing to jump. I don't know what it is
about nz and extreme sports but they seen to be pretty abundant here, and
with no shortage of tourists seeking their next thrill, experiences like
the Sky Tower jump are available 365 days per year. I wil post the vid as
soon as my laptop starts working again.
Tue
afternoon we visited a very windy One Tree Hill before grabbing some
icecream. Yeah I know it's winter here, but this was good icecream.
north of Aucklamd, and later we visited a tremendous thai place for
dinner. We rounded the night off by dropping some money off at the Sky
City casino.
I'm now at Auckland airport about
to catch flight 139 to Brisbane Australia.
The
cool weather of the last few days was a nice contrast from Vegas, and one
never really feels cold in nz as the warmth of the Kiwis is second to
none. A very special thanks to Mel and Jon who have been my guides during
my stay in Auckland, cheers to you both. I'm sad to be leaving so soon,
but am excited to be going to australia. And with any luck I'll return one
day.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Just about to Board Flight to LA
A Quiet Smoke
This is a CondoCast
Getting out of the Riviera for the Evening
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Mini Tour of the Riviera
Friday, July 08, 2005
We're in Vegas Baby!
Outside of work, On Saturday eveing I visited with Jeff and his wife at their comfortable condo which is 6 miles away from my hotel. On Tuesday a group, mostly Floridians, went out for an awesome meal where I enjoyed a 24oz steak. And on Wednesday a small group of us visited the Star Trek exhibition at the Hilton.
I will record a podcast probably on Saturday.
