Monthly Archives: September 2008
Immigration Encounters
Given the frequency of my travels, and given the number of times I had to go to the Malaysian Immigration office to renew my visa, I’ve had many interactions with Immigration officers. Some of those encounters were ‘interesting’. These three instances are among the most unforgettable. Encounter 1: Some months ago, I was queueing to … Continue reading
Houseboat In Amsterdam (Getting There)
Like I said in my recent post about a houseboat in Amsterdam, the Woonschip Rodeur, you only need to take a fifteen-minute tram ride from Amsterdam Central Station to get there. If you wish to see more specific directions, here is the info, courtesy of BedAndBreakfast.nl: By car On the Amsterdam Ring, the A10, take … Continue reading
Of Dried Fish and Stinky Cheese
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud while I was reading Francesca in France’s blog post about how her French husband turns up his nose at dried sardines but loves to eat mouldy cheese. By coincidence, I just happened to have enjoyed a lipsmacking breakfast of fried rice and dried fish that very same morning. … Continue reading
Batman & Spiderman
The other night, the twins were playing pretend. Twin2: ‘Bang, jom main Batman Spiderman. (Big Brother, come let’s play ‘Batman Spiderman’.) Twin1: Okay! They then turned away from each other (one of them even hiding behind the sofa), each pretending to put on what I assumed was their Batman and Spiderman costumes. They then faced … Continue reading
Houseboat in Amsterdam
This is the Woonschip Rodeur. It’s a houseboat. It’s a bed-and-breakfast. It’s a home away from home. It’s a quiet refuge. And it’s only a 15-minute tram ride from Amsterdam Central Station.
