ya, you guessed it, its London!
Been here for a week plus. I have fun and visited lots of places, but was home-sicked, and I miss all my frens back there. Will update more when I settled down... stay tuned.
Friday, September 07, 2007
Half a world away
Hmm, I have not been updating my blog lately... been very busy, lazy, etc... yaya, all excuses... Just wanna update all my blog readers that I am now half a world away fr Malaysia. I am in a place where this sight is common :)
ya, you guessed it, its London!
Been here for a week plus. I have fun and visited lots of places, but was home-sicked, and I miss all my frens back there. Will update more when I settled down... stay tuned.
ya, you guessed it, its London!
Been here for a week plus. I have fun and visited lots of places, but was home-sicked, and I miss all my frens back there. Will update more when I settled down... stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
the Children I met @ Siem Reap
One common sight around Angkor temples... is the children. We met a lot of them at each temples trying to sell us books, postcards, water, and some just asking for some donations. I would say some are really charming, they don't really disturb you after you said no to them, and their face immediately lighted up when I handed out sweets to them. I love giving out sweets to them, seeing their smiling faces brings warmth and joy to my heart.
The only bad experience we had is at the floating village where a bunch of kids came near our boat to sell us bananas. SC decided to buy one from one of the kids, soon after she paid the little girl, the other girls starts to cry and shout louder "banana, one dollar... banana, one dollar..." and all swamp to SC like asking her why you didnt buy from me??? Believe me, their voices are really loud till our ears can still hear the echo when our boat starts to move :p
As usual, here are some pixs to share.....with the subject - Innocent Faces :)
this girl pose for me and ask me to take her picture when she saw me with my camera. I think she looks beautiful.
at floating village...banana, one dollar....
two little boys at Beng Mealea temple... they kept asking for more sweets ^_^
Mom with her kid. We bought some candies which is super sweet and some utensils made fr coconut from mom.
hmmm, why do you look so sad, little girl???
The only bad experience we had is at the floating village where a bunch of kids came near our boat to sell us bananas. SC decided to buy one from one of the kids, soon after she paid the little girl, the other girls starts to cry and shout louder "banana, one dollar... banana, one dollar..." and all swamp to SC like asking her why you didnt buy from me??? Believe me, their voices are really loud till our ears can still hear the echo when our boat starts to move :p
As usual, here are some pixs to share.....with the subject - Innocent Faces :)
this girl pose for me and ask me to take her picture when she saw me with my camera. I think she looks beautiful.
at floating village...banana, one dollar....
two little boys at Beng Mealea temple... they kept asking for more sweets ^_^
Mom with her kid. We bought some candies which is super sweet and some utensils made fr coconut from mom.
hmmm, why do you look so sad, little girl???
Thursday, July 05, 2007
my first on Panorama
During my recent trip to the Angkor Wat, I've tried to take some pictures using the panorama feature on my olympus camera, and later use the photomerge function in photoshop to combine them. Here are some of the pictures.
If you look carefully on this pix, its actually not perfect, because i have moving objects (ppl walking) in the pix. I use the clone stamp to cover up some of the area, but its still not perfect... hehe, have not master the use of clone stamp.
and this pix, you can see two green boxes on the temple... thats where they are doing some restoration now. May be I should make them dissapear too.... but just too lazy :p
the big tree at Ta Prohm Temple
If you look carefully on this pix, its actually not perfect, because i have moving objects (ppl walking) in the pix. I use the clone stamp to cover up some of the area, but its still not perfect... hehe, have not master the use of clone stamp.
and this pix, you can see two green boxes on the temple... thats where they are doing some restoration now. May be I should make them dissapear too.... but just too lazy :p
the big tree at Ta Prohm Temple
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Next on --> Siem Reap
Viv's journey continues..... to Siem Reap. Cant wait to see Angkor Wat :)
Siem Reap... where in the world?
map extracted from google map
Siem Reap... where in the world?
map extracted from google map
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Viv's Mount Kinabalu Guide - Part 2
I did mentioned that the next post would be on what to expect during the climb, but I think you should know how much is required for the climb prior to the climb, and thus part 2 is....
Part 2 - Plan Your Budget
Assumptions:
1. You are climbing the Summit Trail (Timpohon - Peak - Timpohon)
2. You are climbing with 3 other friends
3. Accommodations are budget hostels
4. Food are excluded
5. Calculations is based on Malaysia Ringgit (MYR)
6. Foreigner did not take the porter service & rental of walking stick
I did the calculations for both Malaysians & foreigner.
* for non-heated rooms, their rates are RM30 for M'sian, and RM46 for foreigner
The above climbing fees are provided by Sabah Park, go here for more info. As for the accommodation rates, please refer to Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.
For those who did not bring food, you can order the packed lunch from the Park HQ for the day climb (which i forgot how much it cost, sorry..). At Laban Rata, a plate of fried rice will cost about RM15, but the portion is big, so you can share between 2 person =)
Part 2 - Plan Your Budget
Assumptions:
1. You are climbing the Summit Trail (Timpohon - Peak - Timpohon)
2. You are climbing with 3 other friends
3. Accommodations are budget hostels
4. Food are excluded
5. Calculations is based on Malaysia Ringgit (MYR)
6. Foreigner did not take the porter service & rental of walking stick
I did the calculations for both Malaysians & foreigner.
* for non-heated rooms, their rates are RM30 for M'sian, and RM46 for foreigner
The above climbing fees are provided by Sabah Park, go here for more info. As for the accommodation rates, please refer to Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.
For those who did not bring food, you can order the packed lunch from the Park HQ for the day climb (which i forgot how much it cost, sorry..). At Laban Rata, a plate of fried rice will cost about RM15, but the portion is big, so you can share between 2 person =)
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Viv's Mount Kinabalu Guide - Part 1
OK, I promised to write something on my recent trip to climb Mount Kinabalu. So, here's some useful tips and guide for you.... if you are going to scale the mountain soon =)
Part 1 - Prepare for the Climb
A. Make your accommodation bookings
So you have decided to climb Mount Kinabalu, the first thing you must do is make your accommodation bookings. The journey from KK town to Kinabalu Park HQ took about 2-3 hours of uphill and winding drive. Thus, for 1st time climbers, its better for you to arrive at the Kinabalu Park HQ the day before your climb for a good rest, and you can also take the opportunity to register yourself for the climb tomorrow.
Kinabalu Park HQ
You have to make bookings for accommodation at the Kinabalu Park HQ with Sutera Sanctuary Lodges for the first night, and at Laban Rata for the second night. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges have few types of rooms for you to choose from. If you are on budget tour, take the hostel. I stay at the hill lodge this trip. Its a nice room with 2 single beds and attached bathroom, I like the extra thick blanket especially :)
the Hill Lodge
Our room
If you do not have a place to stay at Laban Rata, then you are not allowed to climb. Another reason for you to book earlier is that heated rooms/shower are only available at Laban Rata Resthouse, the rest of the huts at Laban Rata are not heated. It can be freezing cold at night, and just imagine you have to take cold shower....
They have two restaurants there, namely Balsam Cafe and Liwagu Restaurant. You can have your dinner there, pack your bag for the climb tomorrow, and go to sleep early.
One of the restaurants - Balsam Cafe. The daily climbing briefing is done here at 6pm by the park rangers.
B. Your Physical Preparation
Boost up your stamina & prepare your leg muscle & knee/ankle strength for the climb ;) For those that goes to gym frequently, all those hard work will pays off now. Just do some stepper exercise during the month before your climb. For me, since I have no access to gym before my climb, I have been training outdoors for two months. I exercise about 5 days per week, with combination of jogging, swimming, cycling & stairs climbing. Swimming is good for you to train your lungs for even breathing, this is especially important during the 2nd part of climb, where you are at high altitude & and air is thin. My friend did not really train for the climb, but she got to the top too :) because she has no problem with high altitude and cold weather. Just that after the climb, you will have muscle pain.
C. AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness
You've got to pay attention to this. Even you are very strong, this may be the obstacle for you to reach the peak. AMS is caused by a lack of oxygen while you climbing to higher elevations. This usually occurs in individuals exposed to an altitude above 8000ft (2400 m); & Laban Rata is at 3262m, Low's peak at 4095m. Some people get it, & some dont. If you have AMS, the symptoms would be headache, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, disorientation & shortness of breath. I suffered mild AMS after Sayat-sayat hut at 3810m, I started to vomit and have short breathing. To try prevent this, bring along some panadols, & take them before the night climb. Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills the night before and stay hydrated. I am not sure though is there any special medications to prevent AMS. Go here for further reading on AMS
D. Things to bring - Day Climb
The climb to Mount Kinabalu summit consist of two parts. First part is the day climb from Timpohon Gate to Laban Rata (Summit Trail). There is another longer trail which is call Mersilau Trail. Both trail will intersect at Layang-layang hut (@ about km4). Since I am climbing the summit trail, the guide here will be all based on the summit trail. Total distance for day climb is about 6km, and the average time used to climb would be around 4-6 hours. Although the weather can be quite cooling, but because you are climbing, you don't really feel cold, thus you can wear normal t-shirt. Here is the list of things to bring:
1. Disposable rain coat (it usually rain in the afternoon)
2. Plastic bag to cover your bag pack (in case it rain)
3. 500ml or 1 liter of water (depends on you. There are untreated water for you to refill at every resting hut, and toilets too)
4. Energy food (e.g. Raisins, energy bars, banana, chocolate, etc.)
5. Small towel (if you really can sweat)
6. Good shoes (hiking shoes is the best, sport shoes is sufficient, but may be slippery)
7. Camera (with enough batteries)
8. Deep Heat (rub lots of these on your legs before your climb, you can re-apply while you rest at the huts too)
9. Knee support (wear this if you have problems on your knees)
10. Walking stick (if you have one; if not, they are available for rental at RM5 each at Kinabalu Park HQ)
11. Toilet papers
E. Things to bring - for the stay at Laban Rata
1. Slippers (when you take showers)
2. Sleeping bag (if you stay at non-heated huts)
3. Toiletries
4. Mee cup, bread, tuna, 3-in-1 drinks packet e.g. oats, milo (the food at Laban Rata is quite expensive, so if you bring these, you can buy the hot water at 60 cents, & make your own food)
5. Medicines
F. Things to bring - Night Climb
Second part will be the night climb from Laban Rata to the summit. The distance is about 2.7km. You will usually start the climb at around 2am, and its roughly 3-4 hours climb to catch the magnificent sunrise..above the clouds. Since its a night climb, the weather will be freezing cold & windy, at about 5-9 deg C. So, you got to prepare yourself for it.
1. Warm clothing (Winter jacket, those waterproof with Gore-tex would be best, thick trousers, long-sleeves shirts. For me, because I really cannot stand cold weather, I wore my long-johns too)
2. Thick socks
3. Gloves (wear your winter gloves inside, and wear another layer of cheap gardening glove outside, so that you can throw away the dirty & wet glove after the climb)
4. Beanies
5. Head Light
6. 500ml water
7. Energy food
8. Minyak Angin (in case you have mild AMS and feel dizzy. Sorry, I dunno what is it called in English)
9. Camera (dont forget this, the view at the summit is really breath-taking)
Don't carry too much during the night climb. However, its advisable to bring along a small bag pack. This is because when you climb down, the sun would have rise and thus the weather starts to get warmer. You can then start to take off your jackets one by one & put them inside your bag pack =)
Coming up next, its what to expect during your day & night climb! Stay tuned...
Part 1 - Prepare for the Climb
A. Make your accommodation bookings
So you have decided to climb Mount Kinabalu, the first thing you must do is make your accommodation bookings. The journey from KK town to Kinabalu Park HQ took about 2-3 hours of uphill and winding drive. Thus, for 1st time climbers, its better for you to arrive at the Kinabalu Park HQ the day before your climb for a good rest, and you can also take the opportunity to register yourself for the climb tomorrow.
Kinabalu Park HQ
You have to make bookings for accommodation at the Kinabalu Park HQ with Sutera Sanctuary Lodges for the first night, and at Laban Rata for the second night. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges have few types of rooms for you to choose from. If you are on budget tour, take the hostel. I stay at the hill lodge this trip. Its a nice room with 2 single beds and attached bathroom, I like the extra thick blanket especially :)
the Hill Lodge
Our room
If you do not have a place to stay at Laban Rata, then you are not allowed to climb. Another reason for you to book earlier is that heated rooms/shower are only available at Laban Rata Resthouse, the rest of the huts at Laban Rata are not heated. It can be freezing cold at night, and just imagine you have to take cold shower....
They have two restaurants there, namely Balsam Cafe and Liwagu Restaurant. You can have your dinner there, pack your bag for the climb tomorrow, and go to sleep early.
One of the restaurants - Balsam Cafe. The daily climbing briefing is done here at 6pm by the park rangers.
B. Your Physical Preparation
Boost up your stamina & prepare your leg muscle & knee/ankle strength for the climb ;) For those that goes to gym frequently, all those hard work will pays off now. Just do some stepper exercise during the month before your climb. For me, since I have no access to gym before my climb, I have been training outdoors for two months. I exercise about 5 days per week, with combination of jogging, swimming, cycling & stairs climbing. Swimming is good for you to train your lungs for even breathing, this is especially important during the 2nd part of climb, where you are at high altitude & and air is thin. My friend did not really train for the climb, but she got to the top too :) because she has no problem with high altitude and cold weather. Just that after the climb, you will have muscle pain.
C. AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness
You've got to pay attention to this. Even you are very strong, this may be the obstacle for you to reach the peak. AMS is caused by a lack of oxygen while you climbing to higher elevations. This usually occurs in individuals exposed to an altitude above 8000ft (2400 m); & Laban Rata is at 3262m, Low's peak at 4095m. Some people get it, & some dont. If you have AMS, the symptoms would be headache, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, disorientation & shortness of breath. I suffered mild AMS after Sayat-sayat hut at 3810m, I started to vomit and have short breathing. To try prevent this, bring along some panadols, & take them before the night climb. Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills the night before and stay hydrated. I am not sure though is there any special medications to prevent AMS. Go here for further reading on AMS
D. Things to bring - Day Climb
The climb to Mount Kinabalu summit consist of two parts. First part is the day climb from Timpohon Gate to Laban Rata (Summit Trail). There is another longer trail which is call Mersilau Trail. Both trail will intersect at Layang-layang hut (@ about km4). Since I am climbing the summit trail, the guide here will be all based on the summit trail. Total distance for day climb is about 6km, and the average time used to climb would be around 4-6 hours. Although the weather can be quite cooling, but because you are climbing, you don't really feel cold, thus you can wear normal t-shirt. Here is the list of things to bring:
1. Disposable rain coat (it usually rain in the afternoon)
2. Plastic bag to cover your bag pack (in case it rain)
3. 500ml or 1 liter of water (depends on you. There are untreated water for you to refill at every resting hut, and toilets too)
4. Energy food (e.g. Raisins, energy bars, banana, chocolate, etc.)
5. Small towel (if you really can sweat)
6. Good shoes (hiking shoes is the best, sport shoes is sufficient, but may be slippery)
7. Camera (with enough batteries)
8. Deep Heat (rub lots of these on your legs before your climb, you can re-apply while you rest at the huts too)
9. Knee support (wear this if you have problems on your knees)
10. Walking stick (if you have one; if not, they are available for rental at RM5 each at Kinabalu Park HQ)
11. Toilet papers
E. Things to bring - for the stay at Laban Rata
1. Slippers (when you take showers)
2. Sleeping bag (if you stay at non-heated huts)
3. Toiletries
4. Mee cup, bread, tuna, 3-in-1 drinks packet e.g. oats, milo (the food at Laban Rata is quite expensive, so if you bring these, you can buy the hot water at 60 cents, & make your own food)
5. Medicines
F. Things to bring - Night Climb
Second part will be the night climb from Laban Rata to the summit. The distance is about 2.7km. You will usually start the climb at around 2am, and its roughly 3-4 hours climb to catch the magnificent sunrise..above the clouds. Since its a night climb, the weather will be freezing cold & windy, at about 5-9 deg C. So, you got to prepare yourself for it.
1. Warm clothing (Winter jacket, those waterproof with Gore-tex would be best, thick trousers, long-sleeves shirts. For me, because I really cannot stand cold weather, I wore my long-johns too)
2. Thick socks
3. Gloves (wear your winter gloves inside, and wear another layer of cheap gardening glove outside, so that you can throw away the dirty & wet glove after the climb)
4. Beanies
5. Head Light
6. 500ml water
7. Energy food
8. Minyak Angin (in case you have mild AMS and feel dizzy. Sorry, I dunno what is it called in English)
9. Camera (dont forget this, the view at the summit is really breath-taking)
Don't carry too much during the night climb. However, its advisable to bring along a small bag pack. This is because when you climb down, the sun would have rise and thus the weather starts to get warmer. You can then start to take off your jackets one by one & put them inside your bag pack =)
Coming up next, its what to expect during your day & night climb! Stay tuned...
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Viv on holiday....huh Again??
Hmmm, Viv seems to have lots of holidays recently. After Mount K, Viv went back to work at site, where she got to stay at a beach resort, then move to a golf resort (envy leh....kekeke), & after that, a company's trip to Tioman Island. On the last day of viv site work, viv happily packed all her stuff, & drove her old loyal car to Mersing, which took her about 2 hrs drive from Sg. Rengit, then another 30 min drive to Tg Gemuk Jetty at Rompin to meet all her other colleagues... They had fun at the treasure hunt (organised by Berjaya Tioman), snorkelling trip to Reggis Island, swimming in the pool, playing pool, cycling, drinking & dancing by the beach at night =) & the most unforgetful & tiring event... is the drive back from Mersing to KL, which took viv about 6 hours :((
Monday, June 04, 2007
at the peak
Viv made it to the peak... with the help and encouragement from her guide, francis and fren, rae sher ;)
Viv promise to write on 'a guide to mt kinabalu' here for those who plan to scale the mountain soon.
Viv promise to write on 'a guide to mt kinabalu' here for those who plan to scale the mountain soon.
Training Log - Week 14
Week 14:
Monday - Body Pump
Tuesday - Run (30 min)
Wednesday - Run (35 min)
Thursday - Run (40 min)
Friday - Steps (20 rounds) Swim (10 min)
Saturday - Swim (30 min)
Sunday - Rest
ok, this will be viv's last training log, coz Viv has completed her target of 14 weeks of training for her Mt Kinabalu climb. but do not worry, viv is still currently do her training regularly, it has become part of her daily routine :)
Monday - Body Pump
Tuesday - Run (30 min)
Wednesday - Run (35 min)
Thursday - Run (40 min)
Friday - Steps (20 rounds) Swim (10 min)
Saturday - Swim (30 min)
Sunday - Rest
ok, this will be viv's last training log, coz Viv has completed her target of 14 weeks of training for her Mt Kinabalu climb. but do not worry, viv is still currently do her training regularly, it has become part of her daily routine :)
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
next destination...
is Mt Kinabalu...
All I did today is pack, hehe. Thanks zee for the backpack, mr rock for the jackets, and yc for the sleeping bag...
oh, did I pack too much???
All I did today is pack, hehe. Thanks zee for the backpack, mr rock for the jackets, and yc for the sleeping bag...
oh, did I pack too much???
Saturday, May 12, 2007
a ride at Desaru
Viv borrowed a bike from generous W-LJ and brought it to the place where she work, on and off about 1.5 month already ;) Here is a good place for cycling, many singaporeans come here to cycle during weekends. When Viv is staying at Desaru last two week, she took the opportunity to cycle along the desaru stretch. It was a fun ride... under the sun, sea breeze, soft white sand beach, nice blue sea, cheeky monkeys, greenish golf course, fresh air... where can we find all these in KL huh???
the bike in my room
a nice holiday spot
the beach.... & the bike, of course... hehe
viv went for a jog too, along the beach. these are her foot prints :p
some ppl went there to fish
some playing water sports
some sharing their precious moments
while boring Viv make sand turtle... kekeke
finally, the wonderful collage :)
the bike in my room
a nice holiday spot
the beach.... & the bike, of course... hehe
viv went for a jog too, along the beach. these are her foot prints :p
some ppl went there to fish
some playing water sports
some sharing their precious moments
while boring Viv make sand turtle... kekeke
finally, the wonderful collage :)
Training Log - Week 13
Week 13:
Monday - Rest
Tuesday - Stepper (30 min), Body Pump
Wednesday - Stepper (10 min), Body Pump
Thursday - Body Pump, Run (30 min)
Friday - Run (30 min)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Rest
Coming up real soon is my first climb to Mt. Kinabalu... yay!
Monday - Rest
Tuesday - Stepper (30 min), Body Pump
Wednesday - Stepper (10 min), Body Pump
Thursday - Body Pump, Run (30 min)
Friday - Run (30 min)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Rest
Coming up real soon is my first climb to Mt. Kinabalu... yay!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Crazy Family Dinner Gathering
is held at Jogoya, in celebrations of two pretti girls birthday!!!
the family with frens
Happy birthday, two pretty gals :)
the family with frens
Happy birthday, two pretty gals :)
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Training Log - Week 11 & 12
Week 11:
Monday - Body Pump
Tuesday - RPM
Wednesday - Body Pump
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Swim (30 min)
Saturday - Run (30 min)
Sunday - Bike (1hour) in the morning; Run (40min) in the evening
Week 12:
Monday - Run (35 min)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Rest
Thursday - Swim (30 min)
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Bike (40 min); Beach jogging (30 min)
Since i am staying at a beach resort on week 12, so i try to jog on the beach. Its really tiring, coz my feet tend to sink into the sands, and also because of shore's slope. Not to mention that it took me about half an hour to clean my sports shoe after that :( Till now, there's still some left over sands in my shoes, hehe...
Monday - Body Pump
Tuesday - RPM
Wednesday - Body Pump
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Swim (30 min)
Saturday - Run (30 min)
Sunday - Bike (1hour) in the morning; Run (40min) in the evening
Week 12:
Monday - Run (35 min)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Rest
Thursday - Swim (30 min)
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Bike (40 min); Beach jogging (30 min)
Since i am staying at a beach resort on week 12, so i try to jog on the beach. Its really tiring, coz my feet tend to sink into the sands, and also because of shore's slope. Not to mention that it took me about half an hour to clean my sports shoe after that :( Till now, there's still some left over sands in my shoes, hehe...
Sunday, April 22, 2007
wonderful Mount Irau
was first introduced to Mount Irau by our Mr 001, who is also our guide for this hike ;) Before this, I dont even know the existance of Mount Irau, hehe. Mr 001 went in Jan and upon his return, he kept telling us how nice it was, so a trip was planned. On a beautiful April morning, a group of 13 young men and women start their journey to Cameron. Mount Irau is famous as mossy forest, and the trek starts near Mount Brinchang. We start our climb at about 8.30am and reach the peak at about 1pm. It was a long climb for us, coz we took our own sweet time to pose to the cameras, and avoid the muddy spots, hehe. I heard the experience ones can climb within two hours ;p Anyway, its not an easy climb, and its muddy all the way. Nevertheless, i enjoyed the climb, the view is magnificent, weather is cool, there's no leaches, mosquitos, etc... and the climb is challenging :) So, here comes the photos...
the view that greeted us en-route to mount brinchang
our clean shoes...
mountains and clear blue sky
half of our journey, break time for some goodies
the difficult climb ahead (* legs shaking *)
this is what i meant by mossy forest
smile :)
a monkey took his photo here last time, hehehe
the best pitcher plant pix that i managed to take. Some are really small.
finally, we reached the top. Actually, there are no nice view from the top. Most importantly is to enjoy the journey up.
chocolate mousse shoes
pix courtesy from mr Pitt. cant resist to put this photo here, hehe, pretty young ladies and handsome young guys. oops, one missing... & tats the famous mr pitt.
the view that greeted us en-route to mount brinchang
our clean shoes...
mountains and clear blue sky
half of our journey, break time for some goodies
the difficult climb ahead (* legs shaking *)
this is what i meant by mossy forest
smile :)
a monkey took his photo here last time, hehehe
the best pitcher plant pix that i managed to take. Some are really small.
finally, we reached the top. Actually, there are no nice view from the top. Most importantly is to enjoy the journey up.
chocolate mousse shoes
pix courtesy from mr Pitt. cant resist to put this photo here, hehe, pretty young ladies and handsome young guys. oops, one missing... & tats the famous mr pitt.
Training Log - Week 9 & 10
Week 9 (@ sebana cove):
Monday - Run (40min)
Tuesday - Run (30min)
Wednesday - Swim (30min)
Thursday - Run (20min)
Friday - Run (40 min)
Saturday - Bike (1 hour, the route has one hill climb only)
Sunday - Rest day
Week 10 (@ sebana cove & Cameron Highland):
Monday - Rest day
Tuesday - Rest day (sore throat again)
Wednesday - Run (30min)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Rest, travel to Cameron
Saturday - Climb Mount Irau
Sunday - Rest day
Mount Irau is quite a challenging climb, but I love it. Will post about the climb soon :)
Monday - Run (40min)
Tuesday - Run (30min)
Wednesday - Swim (30min)
Thursday - Run (20min)
Friday - Run (40 min)
Saturday - Bike (1 hour, the route has one hill climb only)
Sunday - Rest day
Week 10 (@ sebana cove & Cameron Highland):
Monday - Rest day
Tuesday - Rest day (sore throat again)
Wednesday - Run (30min)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Rest, travel to Cameron
Saturday - Climb Mount Irau
Sunday - Rest day
Mount Irau is quite a challenging climb, but I love it. Will post about the climb soon :)
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Tell me if I am rude
Recently, I pay a visit to the 'fine' country :p, and took a ride on the MRT. It was quite crowded. So I was standing, holding on to a pole. The train reach a stop, and a lady (in her forties i think) came in and stand just beside me on my right, face to face. She slowly take out a pack of tissues, and then put a piece of tissue to her nose and start blowing...with loud sound of heez...heez...heeeeez... Finally, one 'wonton' is finished, and i felt a sense of relief immediately. But wait, she took out another tissue, and start blowing again... and another..... I have no choice but to keep looking on my left, where a couple sweet-talking to each other. I think they must be wondering why this girl keep looking at their directions. The ultimate, when the lady bit of tissues drop to my bag which I put on the floor, I took my bag and walk to the other compartment of the train, although she did bend down to pick up the tissues and say sorry... But I just felt too disgusting, and at that moment, I just dont feel like saying 'its okay'.... It is certainly not.
Monday, April 09, 2007
a ride on a sunny saturday morning
viv woke up to a fine sunny saturday morning, and decided to go for a ride around sebana cove. So she rented a bike from the resort for RM10 an hour and off she went, exploring.... Here are what she found =)
the golf course
the unknown flower
the tough slope. I have to stopped halfway and pushed my bike :p
the rented bike
monkeys party
the beautiful lilies
the golf course
the unknown flower
the tough slope. I have to stopped halfway and pushed my bike :p
the rented bike
monkeys party
the beautiful lilies
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