Aug 12 2010
It’s been 7 years since I last visited Chinese Consulate in New York. Physically little has changed. I got there at 12:38pm on a Monday, a huge circling line dominated the first floor, the Visa Hall. The second floor was equally crowded. It was a solid 40 minutes wait. When [...]
Aug 10 2010
While travelling through the airport, please be courteous when dealing with our staff.
Our staff are trying to help you with your journey.
Any threats, verbal abuse or violence towards our staff will be taken seriously and you may be prosecuted.
I found this troubling note posted at the service counter of Aer Lingus in Dublin. My [...]
Jul 29 2010
This white gazebo to the left looks/feels brand new ….. a little frog .. 井底之蛙* .. sounds like me
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A beautiful garden in Baunatal, a town in the district of Kassel in Germany – ok, if you must know, it’s two hours away from Frankfurt. Ever heard of Grimm Brothers?
Yes?
Good for you.
No ???
Never [...]
Jul 22 2010
On the path to the Phuktal monastery, at 4,000 m, Zanskar
There is no way
to happiness
HAPPINESS is the way
The Buddha
This is kind of trip Nobert likes to take. And he took this exact path on this mountain [on post card] in 1985. He retired in 2005 and planned to travel, extensively. Then his [...]
Jul 18 2010
Something special. Little things that impress me, please me or move me
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Renate’s parents moved to this house after she left town. Her Dad, a very distinguished looking banker lived here till his death. She told me that her parents remembered me fondly, the little Chinese who screamed
“Warum nicht? .. Warum nicht?”
Ha, the [...]
Jul 13 2010
I visited Roland Garros yesterday: guided tour/museum only but no play . Oh Paris, do I miss tennis (and swimming). It seems only the US Open is open to the mass since Wimbledon is a private club (not sure about the Aussie’s).
The surrounding area of RG is very green, a lovely [...]
Jul 13 2010
I hate to brag but I’m just wondering why do I always have the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time.
Language: Mandarin is my native tongue and the official language spoken (or required) by quarter of earth population. Good? No. Unlike my fellows who are from Shanghai [...]
Jul 07 2010
Spain defeats Germany 1-0, advances to its first World Cup final on Sunday against the Netherlands.
They couldn’t do it but is glad someone else beat Germany. Spanish flags were sold on the streets of Paris and the cafes were all packed, smokes, thunderous cheers when Spain scored the only goal.
I think I’m going to [...]
Jul 07 2010
Olivier Giraud claimed his show is the only one man show How to become parisian in one hour? at Théatre de la main d’or in Paris and he intends to take it to UK, US and maybe world wide.
Good luck.
The ad said 7:30 but the ticket has 20h00, which the show stared promptly at 8pm. [...]
Jul 02 2010
The qualifying rounds at Wimbledon
We are having fun waiting on line on the shaded Queue: listening to Serena battling the lovely Maria on the speakers that lined the way. Man, their combined grunts rocked the world. Serena won the screaming match.
Those teens are having good time while their parents or their buddies are [...]
Jul 02 2010
Makeshift music by McDonald’s at Swiss Center by Leicester Square in London
Jul 01 2010
Wrong order of the words .. consider it’s London frame of mind at the moment. From Russia with Love, Russian babe gone wrong? Europe trash? Found Maria with diaper on bus stop at Wimbledon. What it IS?
Evian water is as good as baby’s errrr ?? The official sponsors [...]
Jun 29 2010
We started off with a mixed doubles at Court 18: Marcelo Melo n Rennae Stubbs vs Danie3l Nestor n Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Nestor topped the Bryan Brothers in mens doubles this year at Wimbledon.
We then migrated to the Centre Court ..
Kim Clijsters lost to Vera Zvonareva – the match was very entertaining with many amazing [...]
May 19 2010
After votes, my team opted out the official hotel Marriott in Albany that cost $114 per night (with discount) the league has designed and went with hotwire.com. We got Hilton that’s 1.3 miles away instead, cost $56.
“Does breakfast included?”
No, it’s an extra $11.95.
“Can we have 3 king-bed rooms and 3 double-bed rooms?”
We can’t guarantee.
“Can [...]
Apr 09 2010
BBB forwarded me this and asking for a response to process further within 10 days.
On April 01, 2010, the business provided the following information:
Ms. Segure,
Ms. Eng purchased a Coral Reef property on Ebay for $1.00. She then attempted to have Sun & Seas buy this back from her, but did not disclose that her [...]
Mar 24 2010
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San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-0808
Golfer made his family walk, walk and walk .. do our legs meant to walk?
We walked from our hotel in down town Embarcadero Center to Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch, I thought we’ve filled the quota of the day.
Nope.
Mr. decided to visit Coit Tower after lunch, and [...]
Mar 23 2010
The mob scene drew us over to this crepe house after lunch at the Japanese Town in San Francisco.
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Perhaps it’s the Valentine’s Day, or a sunny Sunday pm after long rainy period, or this Sophie’s Crepes is just simply delicious? Let’s try it out..
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A solid [...]
Mar 19 2010
Few shots at San Francisco Ferry Building – Barbary Coast Trail near Washington Street.