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Becaks (rickshaws) lined up in Solo, Indonesia.


Here's a summary on what's new on this site and in life.  Some things, while very dear to me, like cats and home cooking won't get updated very much ... that's because there's often nothing new to report.
 

Travel Blogs

  • 2011 Komodo Dragons and more AirAsia X had introductory fares from Christchurch to KL for NZD99 each way (inclusive of taxes). We had to find a reason to travel … so we’re off to see ...
    Posted 27 Oct 2011 17:07 by Alex Chan
  • 2011 TranzAlpine Rail Journey One of the most scenic rail journeys in the world (supposedly) is only a short flight away from home.  No better time than early spring to admire the snowy peaks ...
    Posted 19 Sep 2011 18:06 by Alex Chan
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Travel Gallery

  • Staying with Marie in Sana'a (Nov 2008) Marie got her hands on another lovely place in Sana'a.  It was a great short term accommodation for the both of us ... we're helping with sorting out the ...
    Posted 16 May 2011 02:20 by Alex Chan
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Eating 'round the world

  • Mexico The food in Mexico was great until Kim developed some kind of intolerance ... perhaps to the beans if they're whole and not refried. So that put an end to ...
    Posted 26 Aug 2011 02:46 by Alex Chan
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Cats

  • Nyoman, our not-so-new cat More photos of Nyoman.  [View photos]
    Posted 15 May 2011 17:25 by Alex Chan
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Diving

  • 2011 Labuan Bajo: Ginormous manta rays We had two dives with Bajo Dive Club.  First was Manta Point (Karang Makassar) where we saw four ginourmous manta rays spanning about 5m.  Next was a drift drive at ...
    Posted 24 Oct 2011 06:19 by Alex Chan
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My home cooking

  • Penang Laksa and more Several homemade meals including the famous or infamous Penang Laksa. It is so fishy that some of my family can't even bear it. Strangely, I love it and those ...
    Posted 13 Oct 2011 17:47 by Alex Chan
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