Friday, 28 November 2008
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Singapore #2
Monday, 24 November 2008
Singapore #1
Pan and I are in Singapore for 5 days.
We have been very busy, which I will discuss when I have a little more time.
We did break my rule of not drinking at Australian Pub outside Australia. We visited the Prince of Wales pub. They had a live band playing and Australian beer, along with their own microbrewery. It was an interesting night and we met some interesting people.
We have been very busy, which I will discuss when I have a little more time.
We did break my rule of not drinking at Australian Pub outside Australia. We visited the Prince of Wales pub. They had a live band playing and Australian beer, along with their own microbrewery. It was an interesting night and we met some interesting people.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Island home
A little over a week ago I returned to Samui to help Dennis celebrate his birthday. I was greeted with open arms and a full glass. It is wonderful to be back.
Big Buddha is still shining from the rooftop
And the food is amazing as always. I have been to both my favourite restaurants now. This one was the first. It was so spicy and so delicious.
I met up with John, an Irish mate and his fiancee, Liz. They were thankful I brought Sydney's weather with me. It rained the week before I arrived, but basically stopped the moment I arrived at Dennis' house. We spent an afternoon on Choeng Mon beach, followed by a massage, dinner at Ark bar, then on to Christy's for a cabaret show. Sweet Soul cafe followed Christy's which is where I finally met up with Pan. I was soo excited to see her. Kai had been in London but was also home. I didn't see Bia, I'm told she is going to England, to have a baby. She is just a baby herself, but as long as she is happy.
John, Liz and I had a quiet night the following one, the King's sister died - back in January - and it was her funeral so all the clubs were closed. I think they were still exhausted from the night before and they were leaving the following day.
The next day we took Dennis' little boat over to Koh Phangan, it seems Scott has decided to set up a weekender over there. We didn't stay at his place, but at another friend's villa. Really stunning place. 4 bedrooms in two villas, with our own pool. Well it was really my pool as the guys weren't interested in swimming.
Beer and a swim for breakfast
Very relaxing
It was beautifully designed.
This stray puppy was so cute. I wanted to take him home, but I didn't think Dennis would be too happy about that.
After two nights on Koh Phangan we headed back to Samui. Dennis had only stayed one night so we had to catch the ferry back. Slumming it! We all agreed a quiet night was in order. But when Dennis called me up we headed out to Mikes for pizza. I was very impressed when we left at 9am, Mike wasn't drinking.... Dennis decided we should take in another cabaret show, it had just opened up and was great. Then we headed to Green Mango... and then... well I'm not really sure... I lost Dennis at some point so grabbed a taxi home. Dennis returned at 7am in a different car to the one we left in... it was one of those nights.
The following day we headed back to Koh Phangan, someone wanted to do a photo shoot out there... girls... bikinis... beer.... sure why not? Thankfully that was just a day trip. Upon arriving back on Samui we headed out to the Mangrove for dinner, then Ohm and I caught another show at Christy's before a little dancing at Sweet Soul Cafe.
The following day I decided it was time for a little R&R. It had been an exhausting week. Pan suggested I visit her spa for a little pampering. And pampering it was, three hours of steam rooms, spa baths, body scrubs, massages and a facial. I have never had anything quite like it. And Pan gave it to me as a present! Amazing. Pan and I then met up with Dee for a 99 BBQ. It is Dee's favourite place to eat. It was lovely to have such a quiet night!
And I think my little ice cream diet must have worked a treat as every Thai and Burmese I know has told me I have lost a lot of weight. Either that or they just think I'm really fat normally....
Big Buddha is still shining from the rooftop
And the food is amazing as always. I have been to both my favourite restaurants now. This one was the first. It was so spicy and so delicious.
I met up with John, an Irish mate and his fiancee, Liz. They were thankful I brought Sydney's weather with me. It rained the week before I arrived, but basically stopped the moment I arrived at Dennis' house. We spent an afternoon on Choeng Mon beach, followed by a massage, dinner at Ark bar, then on to Christy's for a cabaret show. Sweet Soul cafe followed Christy's which is where I finally met up with Pan. I was soo excited to see her. Kai had been in London but was also home. I didn't see Bia, I'm told she is going to England, to have a baby. She is just a baby herself, but as long as she is happy.
John, Liz and I had a quiet night the following one, the King's sister died - back in January - and it was her funeral so all the clubs were closed. I think they were still exhausted from the night before and they were leaving the following day.The next day we took Dennis' little boat over to Koh Phangan, it seems Scott has decided to set up a weekender over there. We didn't stay at his place, but at another friend's villa. Really stunning place. 4 bedrooms in two villas, with our own pool. Well it was really my pool as the guys weren't interested in swimming.
Beer and a swim for breakfast
Very relaxing
It was beautifully designed.
This stray puppy was so cute. I wanted to take him home, but I didn't think Dennis would be too happy about that.
After two nights on Koh Phangan we headed back to Samui. Dennis had only stayed one night so we had to catch the ferry back. Slumming it! We all agreed a quiet night was in order. But when Dennis called me up we headed out to Mikes for pizza. I was very impressed when we left at 9am, Mike wasn't drinking.... Dennis decided we should take in another cabaret show, it had just opened up and was great. Then we headed to Green Mango... and then... well I'm not really sure... I lost Dennis at some point so grabbed a taxi home. Dennis returned at 7am in a different car to the one we left in... it was one of those nights.The following day we headed back to Koh Phangan, someone wanted to do a photo shoot out there... girls... bikinis... beer.... sure why not? Thankfully that was just a day trip. Upon arriving back on Samui we headed out to the Mangrove for dinner, then Ohm and I caught another show at Christy's before a little dancing at Sweet Soul Cafe.
The following day I decided it was time for a little R&R. It had been an exhausting week. Pan suggested I visit her spa for a little pampering. And pampering it was, three hours of steam rooms, spa baths, body scrubs, massages and a facial. I have never had anything quite like it. And Pan gave it to me as a present! Amazing. Pan and I then met up with Dee for a 99 BBQ. It is Dee's favourite place to eat. It was lovely to have such a quiet night!
And I think my little ice cream diet must have worked a treat as every Thai and Burmese I know has told me I have lost a lot of weight. Either that or they just think I'm really fat normally....
Saturday, 8 November 2008
I really don't need dental problems right now...
The blood clot that was supposed to be covering the bone where my wisdom tooth was removed disappeared. This left the bone exposed. which explained the intense pain I was feeling along my jaw and through my ear. I couldn't get a dental appointment in town so had to visit my mother to go to a dentist there.
I am in a lot less pain, but have a constant "dentist taste" in my mouth. Its an improvement in my mind!
The blood clot that was supposed to be covering the bone where my wisdom tooth was removed disappeared. This left the bone exposed. which explained the intense pain I was feeling along my jaw and through my ear. I couldn't get a dental appointment in town so had to visit my mother to go to a dentist there.
I am in a lot less pain, but have a constant "dentist taste" in my mouth. Its an improvement in my mind!
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
I'm a little sick of my ice cream diet
quite literally. My stomach was not happy this afternoon after my 8th meal of ice cream. I think I have lost weight, but I don't think I'm going to sick with it.
So Dad cooked risotto tonight and now my jaw is hurting from eating my first non-liquid meal in 5 days. It was wonderful to eat something other than ice cream, but I think I will try pumpkin soup tomorrow.
On vineyard related news, as we are in the middle of spring, everything is growing and I mean everything, weeds, vines, grass.... I slashed the grass, the weeds have been sprayed which leaves the vines, young vines need to be trained and all vines need to be de-suckered. I've been de-suckering today. Removing the shoots that grow the base of the vines. It hasn't been fun, every time I bend down to pull out the suckers my jaw throbbed. I didn't have apinkeillers with me, but managed to find some cold and flu tablets in the car which cantained both paracetamol and codine. That made things signifcantly better. I really did prefer driving the tractor yesterday its didn't hurt at all. Tomorrow will be training young vines, which should be a lot easier on the jaw!
Grape vines with suckers....
So Dad cooked risotto tonight and now my jaw is hurting from eating my first non-liquid meal in 5 days. It was wonderful to eat something other than ice cream, but I think I will try pumpkin soup tomorrow.
On vineyard related news, as we are in the middle of spring, everything is growing and I mean everything, weeds, vines, grass.... I slashed the grass, the weeds have been sprayed which leaves the vines, young vines need to be trained and all vines need to be de-suckered. I've been de-suckering today. Removing the shoots that grow the base of the vines. It hasn't been fun, every time I bend down to pull out the suckers my jaw throbbed. I didn't have apinkeillers with me, but managed to find some cold and flu tablets in the car which cantained both paracetamol and codine. That made things signifcantly better. I really did prefer driving the tractor yesterday its didn't hurt at all. Tomorrow will be training young vines, which should be a lot easier on the jaw!
Grape vines with suckers....
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