Thean Hou Temple
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 25, 2016 We had a great morning at Thean Hou Chinese Temple. The temple, dedicated to Tian Hou, the Heavenly Mother, is set on a hill overlooking Kuala Lumpur. Goddess of Mercy fountain Turtle pond
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Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur, Malyasia
Hungry? You buy, I’ll fly. One of the best parts of a trip to Kuala Lumpur HAS to be a visit to Jalan Alor, a food street in the Bukit Bintang area. It was so good that we came here 2 nights in a row and could have come ten. We passed on the frogs. … Read More Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur, Malyasia
3rd Times the Charm
I don’t know how many New Year celebrations there are world wide, but I am up to 3 this year. In January there was the Gregorian calendar New Year, in February the Chinese New Year, and today, March 9, it is Nyepi, the Balinese New Year. Party on!!! Except in Bali. Nyepi is also known… Read More 3rd Times the Charm
Something New Under the Sun
It has been a while since I have seen something that surprised me but on Friday I got a ‘two-fer’. The first was on the way to work. Driving in the opposite direction was a man on a moped carry a plastic bag full of petrol. Not even a Zip-lock bag. Just an open top,… Read More Something New Under the Sun
Morning Java
December 27, 2015: Borobudur, Java The best way to see the country side? A morning bike ride. Tobacco farm Rice farming equipment or really loud, cool truck?? village pottery making business rice paddies with Borobudur in the distance A very good, really nice, terrific day.
Monkey See, Monkey Do
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary December 2015 Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia *note the last rule lol…..a point that shouldn’t have to be made, but should still be included on EVERY sign in public. One of many highlights of Bali is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. I did not know what to expect when we entered. … Read More Monkey See, Monkey Do
Bright and Early at Borobudur
Borobudur Temple, built in the 9th century, is the worlds largest Buddhist monument. Because it is Indonesia’s most visited tourist attraction there can be large crowds. One of the best times to visit is before the park is officially open. If you head out early, like 4am, you can purchase a sunrise ticket, and with… Read More Bright and Early at Borobudur
27th Asean Summit and Related Summits October 2015
So I went to the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur weekend before last. They needed my advice on how to change the world…..and everyone knows that I have plenty of ideas about that! OK, I wasn’t exactly at the Summit but I was in Kuala Lumpur the same weekend and I did say ‘Halo’ to… Read More 27th Asean Summit and Related Summits October 2015
Wat Mahathat, Sukohthai, Thailand
October 8, 2015 Wat Mahathat is the most important and largest temple in Sukhothai Historical Park. The name means “temple of the great relic”. The temple was founded, between 1292 and 1347 as the main temple of the city as well as the Sukhothai Kingdom. The design based on Mandala, representing the universe with main… Read More Wat Mahathat, Sukohthai, Thailand
Sukhothai, Thailand October 2015
After spending four days in Ayutthia, one and a half of them being as sick as can be and two and a half exploring the ruins, it was time to move on to Sukhothai. Bright and early on October 8 we boarded a plane the likes of which I didn’t realize were still being used.… Read More Sukhothai, Thailand October 2015
Is That A Foreign Country? 