Here we go again or Waiting for the Abus to Cut.

At the time of writing, its sixteen hour before the deadline set by the Abus before they behead one of their captives. It's been how many times since they have threatened to behead their victims. I have heard stories more brutal than beheading. There are locals who get kidnapped and get split into two if no ransom is paid. So I just have to see what will become of this. Diplomacy does not win this war against people who chose not to understand.

Earth Hour Sucks

It was 8:30 in the evening and the lights suddenly came puft. Earth hour a move to save a little bit of energy and a lot of the earth from the threat of global warming. But as my friend said, they took away our right to vote. The electric companies shut down the power supply. What I know is you turn your with off if you want to to send the message to everyone that you support the earth hours objectives. Pero yan na naman ang mga nagmamagaling na politiko just to make a statement they made a big hullabaloo of the affair. To the extent of ordering power plants to shut downfor an hour. I was deprived of my vote. Maybe others didn't feel that way but I did. I wanted to turn off my switch myself.

Malacca: Surprising

Maybe the Johor bahru experience was really off off a Malaysian experience. This time after crossing the causeway we were greeted by good roads leading to palm tree plantations galore until we reached the fabled straits of Malacca. I wondered what would have been the fuzz over that place during the spice trade years. anyway the place was like an emerging Singapore and would you believe I am saying this a bit like Zamboanga.

Singapore: Hello Again

Well you really can't put down a classic. Beyond the usual, are the vibe at Holland village, the National Geographic store at Vivo City and the Luge and Songs of the Sea at Sentosa and the walking tour of Kampong Glam.

Hanoi: Of Shophouses and Pagodas

The cold weather and the overcast sky may not have made this a glorious sunny holiday, but the old quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the water puppets and Halong Bay were vivid images that made this country leave an imprint in my memory.

One Night in Bangkok

Images of Bangkok including the famous Khao san Road and Soi Rambutri. Trying to be backpackers but failing miserably. Imagine pulling roller luggages at Rambutri at 3 in the morning. so not in fashion.