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Saturday, December 16, 2017
Jamies Graduation Oxford
Proud day for everyone as Jamie graduates with a 1st in MMathPhys. Christchurch is a stunning college to visit. So much history in the buildings and attached Cathedral.
London
Arrived in London on the way to Jamie's graduation. It does not change much. I used to really love this city. Did not feel the same way this time. So busy. With my limpy leg I was a real obstruction in the tube pedestrian tunnels.
One thing I do miss is a greasy fry up
and Indian food (Thanks 'Sweets' and Lewisham)
We did some research to see if Seren would like it here. Looks like a big Yes.
I had a few nights in a cubicle for the crack. Ten pounds a night in Bayswater. Fourteen to a room.
Tested this theory out by standing on the road in busy Oxford street and photographing it.
Walking aimlessly and came to a blast from the past. I used to stand on this corner while working as a motorbike courier. Absolute lifetime ago. Golden square was my hangout before there was mobile phones and internet. It was about the same time people like Mark Zuckerberg and Katy Perry were being born.
One thing I do miss is a greasy fry up
and Indian food (Thanks 'Sweets' and Lewisham)
We did some research to see if Seren would like it here. Looks like a big Yes.
I had a few nights in a cubicle for the crack. Ten pounds a night in Bayswater. Fourteen to a room.
Tested this theory out by standing on the road in busy Oxford street and photographing it.
Walking aimlessly and came to a blast from the past. I used to stand on this corner while working as a motorbike courier. Absolute lifetime ago. Golden square was my hangout before there was mobile phones and internet. It was about the same time people like Mark Zuckerberg and Katy Perry were being born.
Penang year five
We are making plans to leave Penang end of July 2018. It does make us sad as we desperately try to hold on to the sights and memories. Expect some very boring posts.
The most perfect breakfast. Roti Canai
Of course there is lots of other great food as well
you just cannot believe how good this smells
or alternately how bad this smells
then the aroma of incense burning
The smells , sights and sounds. You can never find them all but we have seven moths to try.
Some things just feel strange.
They have changed the security guards at our condo. Lucky for us, still really nice Nepalese guys. The new ones are very military. I was surprised when I got my first group salute and muttered "carry on men" like something out of an old war movie. Embarrassed myself. It is difficult to drive the car, use the remote, and salute at the same time. Sometimes I use the wrong hand or just do a hybrid wave version. They even have a guard whose full time job is to salute as you drive your car into the condo.
There is a very old couple who go to my gym. They fascinate me.The old man works out while the women stands right next to him. It is just so sweet. She dresses like she is going to church and has her handbag over her arm. She never works out , just stands very close to him. Is that something from another era.
Every Saturday I take Seren to Gymnastics. Then on Sunday we go to the Buddhist centre. Like to think both parts of her development are being covered. She is learning meditation and Buddhist values which is is all about being a kind compassionate person.Its a good thing.
This is Serenitys gym.. I an threatening Seren that I am going to join as well. She is concerned.
Just so cute. Lots of good boys at our local mall.
This one gave me a bit of a surprise. Its not the Odessa file or a hideout for Josef Mengele. On inspection the symbol is totally different. It is a Chinese religious charity.
Sign on my favourite bread and bakery shop. Monday to Saturday open 7am to 11am. Great news I turn up on Friday morning to buy supplies for the weekend. ( should have kept reading )
The most perfect breakfast. Roti Canai
Of course there is lots of other great food as well
or alternately how bad this smells
then the aroma of incense burning
The smells , sights and sounds. You can never find them all but we have seven moths to try.
Some things just feel strange.
They have changed the security guards at our condo. Lucky for us, still really nice Nepalese guys. The new ones are very military. I was surprised when I got my first group salute and muttered "carry on men" like something out of an old war movie. Embarrassed myself. It is difficult to drive the car, use the remote, and salute at the same time. Sometimes I use the wrong hand or just do a hybrid wave version. They even have a guard whose full time job is to salute as you drive your car into the condo.
There is a very old couple who go to my gym. They fascinate me.The old man works out while the women stands right next to him. It is just so sweet. She dresses like she is going to church and has her handbag over her arm. She never works out , just stands very close to him. Is that something from another era.
Every Saturday I take Seren to Gymnastics. Then on Sunday we go to the Buddhist centre. Like to think both parts of her development are being covered. She is learning meditation and Buddhist values which is is all about being a kind compassionate person.Its a good thing.
This is Serenitys gym.. I an threatening Seren that I am going to join as well. She is concerned.
Just so cute. Lots of good boys at our local mall.
This one gave me a bit of a surprise. Its not the Odessa file or a hideout for Josef Mengele. On inspection the symbol is totally different. It is a Chinese religious charity.
Sign on my favourite bread and bakery shop. Monday to Saturday open 7am to 11am. Great news I turn up on Friday morning to buy supplies for the weekend. ( should have kept reading )
Halloween 2017
Serenity 10th Birthday
Theme- - Cupcake Wars
Two teams battle to build the most impressive cupcake display.
This is followed with Games and Sleepover
Two teams battle to build the most impressive cupcake display.
This is followed with Games and Sleepover
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