Monthly Archives: December 2007

I passed these dumpling-makers on my way to the train station this morning.  They seemed baffled when I wanted to take their picture, but they were working behind a big plate-glass window which was clearly installed in their kitchen expressly … Continue reading →

It is incredibly nice to be in a place with infrastructure!   A few hours after arriving I ducked into a 7-11 and bought a sim card for my cell phone — it cost about US$10 and took 5 minutes … Continue reading →

Just now, T threw a combination Deepavali/birthday party with a bunch of his relatives.  It was very nice, and there was an excellent home-cooked meal (including, if I understand correctly, some dried, steamed shark). Everyone made me feel most welcome. … Continue reading →

I spent last night in a hostel (and froze under an overzealous air conditioner) and then immediately bolted for a room in Novena. It’s very nice, and the owner, T, is quite friendly and helpful. Also self- and home-employed, so … Continue reading →

Both times I’ve flown here there’ve been a few minutes of panic as I leave the airplane.  The flyer says that prohibited items are prohibited, but it doesn’t enumerate them!  It says that chewing gum, tobacco, and endangered animals may … Continue reading →

I had a very bad time immediately after taking the above photo. I was dragging my enormous roller-bag towards the subway station, and realized that I was in no mood to ka-bump, ka-bump, ka-bump, ka-bump it down 4 flights of … Continue reading →