Archive for October, 2011

Sabah snake grass, farewell friend and back to gym


2011
10.30

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I have stopped taking Sabah snake grass.I have now healed to the extent that I feel it is no longer necessary for me to consume it any more. I have been giving away Sabah snake grass left and right to anybody who asks for it but in Sibu only on condition they replant it.
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Penang Hill and Happy Deepavali


2011
10.26

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Relaxing @ Top Of The Hill

Happy Deepavali to all who are celebrating Deepavali and a happy holiday to everybody else. Hello everybody!!!!! I am Michael. This pic shows Georgetown in the background.
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Bangkok flood pics – Thais a resilient race


2011
10.25

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Soldiers building sandbag dikes at Nonthaburi Pier
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International Cultural Festival, Hsinghua University, Beijing


2011
10.25

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I really miss you all. It is the autumn wind. I can imagine it is going to get much colder when winter arrives. I have settled down well here.
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Bangkok floods


2011
10.25

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The only transport on wheels able to get through to Bangyai City, Nonthaburi
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Mount Kinabalu : Ascent to Low’s Peak


2011
10.24

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Its 2:30am now, for in the wee small hours of the morning and in the cold of the deep dark night, we began our reach for the summit.
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Terrier dog pet three months after joining us


2011
10.23

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Bruk is about three months old now. When I first gave Bruk a home, I didn’t realize what a big challenge it would prove to be. It is lively and likes to groom itself all the time. Full of energy and seemingly always on the move until it falls asleep.
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Mt. Kinabalu: Ascent to Laban Rata


2011
10.21

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(Giant Kinabalu earthworm) Continued from here

As you ascend, the diversity flora and fauna around you will be extraordinary. After a heavy downpour, you may even stumble across the shy metallic-grey giant earthworm, which can grow up to nearly two feet long. The more lucky climbers will even see the ultra rare giant leech of Mount Kinabalu. This bright orange creature is about 8-12inches long, it grows no where else on earth and it survives by eating the giant earthworm. (dont believe it? try this )
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Rugby Fan Trail to Eden Park


2011
10.21

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I just got back from Eden Park Rugby Fan Trail leading to the world rugby cup venue.
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Mount Kinabalu – the climb


2011
10.20

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(Sunrise on Mt. Kinabalu)

Hey, I’m Ray… I’m gonna write about one of my favourite things. I’ve done it several times already, done it more times than most. In bright sunshine, in tropical downpour, through near-freezing temperatures and when cold winds howl in the night. The last time I did it was in April-2010, which I swore then was to be my last …well, apparently not.

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