Late

I needed an inspiring setting. I was stuck in slow traffic getting here. A little late than I wanted it to be but just in the nick of time.

V day

Another year wiser, so I made a short trip across the pond. Every time I come here, I made it a ritual to come to this place for their authentic succulent dish. Very very hot and tangy. I like!

before & after pics

R-Wood

I joined the lads to this new place overlooking the world, bandar. Reminds me of that famous place that ends with 'wood' Hills, although not that high and no benches. Beautiful.

Bandar-cape: Kianggeh

Testing the look...

Early Bird

I woke up too early. The fishermen must have known me by now since I usually get a friendly gesture everytime I come here. It was a Good Morning.

The Empire

The Empire still rate number one in my book among the best of the best, with its empire bed and amazing feather down pillow. Believe me the fluff of the duvet and pillow is simply heaven, no other hotel in the world came even close.

Seven-Up Sunset

The sky has been ever so clear and sunny. One of those days, after a long day at work decided to go down Seven-Up Beach to walk the stress away. Where is Seven-Up Beach? Well, its part of the Meragang beach. Walk for miles and the sunset was amazing....Yes it helps walk the stress away. Phew...

Talk about being published Front page today. Why do they have to choose the bad picture out of lot that I sent them. Oh well, baby steps first! Sorry Yul..

Happy 23rd Birthday Brunei...

ILTIZAM MEMPERKASA KEUPAYAAN BANGSA..

Refresh

Live is too short for traffic. Lets take a moment and travel to a stress free place.........

taken at Pantai Berakas.

Hello 2007

Hello 2007. A new day in a new year....

New Year's Eve was a small dinner over a barbie. As predicted, the monsoon rain came down heavily but died down before midnite. We did manage to make the better of it, Good times and good food.

I convinced everyone to go Bandar after the Countdown....

Happy New Year...

Drive SAFELY in the Rain.

The last few nights I have been sleeping with the sound of music from the heavy downpour hitting the roof. Tonite will be no different. The North Easterly Monsoon wind continues to pound the Nation which resulted in banjir ( flash floods) and land slide in the Lambak Kiri area. I browse the Brunei Meteorological Website and from the satellite image is mostly clouds covering Brunei. Looks like the rest of the week leading up to the end of the year 2006/ new year 2007 will be a wet one.

On the way to Bandar this evening I saw 2 accidents, one before the traffic light right behind the Ministry of Culture Youth & Sports bldg.; a silver merc hitting a lamp post from the looks of the damaged and the other accident; at the underpass of the big Manggis roundabout ( ..where the old Tiong Hin used to be!) I just hope the drivers are safe.

I like to remind all motorists to DRIVE SAFELY and to BUCKLE UP on the roads. I just like to share with all in the blogosphere that in the rain the brakes are even less effective on a wet road meaning at high speed, the result can be worst or even fatal. So please drive safely and withing speed, rain or shine.

I hope the heavy rain with all its blessings that it brings down from the heaven will slow down, InsyaAllah.
I miss the clear skies....

golden sunset at meragang

meragang beach at sunset

Sawadee Khap..

Finally in Bangkok; land of the Tuktuk, Sky Train, Katoy shows, Traffic Jams and Smoky air....

This is a much needed work/ break from the stuffy office and the lot.

Upon touchdown and down the aero bridge, I was amazed with my ooooohs aaaaaahs with the new airport, a very grey/ neutral minimalist/ zen like structure with strips and strips of escalators crisscrossing each other, almost like a real life set from 'Jetson' world. My only complaint was the long wait for my luggage....1 hour. I think they're ( the Thai authority!) still getting used to the new gigantic airport.

The hotel was nice, with a mini retreat of cascading waterfall in the middle of the hotel and the checking in was not as fuss, just the way I like it. The hotel's location is smacked in the middle of Silom, the happening street in the after hours.....hmmmmm. Some people refer to it as the meat packing district. meat... lliterally....

The Great Escape...

A night at the Empire for some R & R; all day Sunday in a big bed, the cosy feather down pillow, ordering room service, with the one u love...Perfect!

Our room at the furthest end of the East bldg. away from the people and tourists, away from the sounds of the Sunday splashers, away from it all, on top of that the beautiful serene view of Tunku beach, a much needed escape..

Why the need to go out of Brunei or across the border when u can escape at the Empire. my only complain was NO WIRELESS! The rest of Brunei are swept by the hot spots from the cafes to restaurants to hotels..Empire need to get their wireless system up & running..not just the E Club but all the rooms!

Saturday was spent at Sophia's Bday party...lotsa fun, finger food, ice-cream and to enjoy the day out with kids from the community centre.. Happy Birthday Sophia!
Let the pics do the talking... this boy is one of the kids from the centre.