Is time for the taxi blog again!!! :) Haha...
Truth behold, I think taxi drivers made very good conversationalists. They often make my day. It was a long day for me and I took the cab around 10 pm home.
I started by asking the taxi driver how was business for him ever since the fare increased, only to realize his was from one of the smaller brands that have yet to increase the fare. Then the conversation branched out to him telling me about the different categories of passengers. Wow I did not know that locals is the category of passengers that taxi drivers like to pick rather than tourists etc. Locals out there, you must be happy! :)
There was much laughter when he described the different categories of passengers. Alas, my trip is short and it ended before he can finished. Nevertheless, a light hearted conversation that is good to have at the end of a day.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
December
December has been a busy month as I am out by 8 am and often only home around 10.30pm most of the days.
In between I have followed a charity group to Myanmer. We visited some villages as well as do some sightseeings in cities like Bagan and Mandalay. For their richness is historical monuments, there are not many tourists as compared to the neighbouring historical cities like Siem Reap. This is possibly due to the fact that they are just opening up. I will recommend people to go Bagan. Though be beware of stupa fatigue. After maybe 5 stupas/temples for me....
It is quite a different experience travelling in a big group. For the past few years, I have often been travelling independently or with just a very small group of friends overseas even if I am visiting development organizations. There are advantages and disadvantages to both modes of travelling. For me, I still prefer my usual mode as I personally feel I get to experience more and have more communications with the local when I am with just 1 or 2 other travelling companions.
Back to December, I was also busy with
-- buying presents
-- learning magic tricks
-- watching K Drama
-- attending parties
-- searching for winter wear
Wow sounds like a busy month indeed.
Next month is January, what will it behold for me .....
In between I have followed a charity group to Myanmer. We visited some villages as well as do some sightseeings in cities like Bagan and Mandalay. For their richness is historical monuments, there are not many tourists as compared to the neighbouring historical cities like Siem Reap. This is possibly due to the fact that they are just opening up. I will recommend people to go Bagan. Though be beware of stupa fatigue. After maybe 5 stupas/temples for me....
It is quite a different experience travelling in a big group. For the past few years, I have often been travelling independently or with just a very small group of friends overseas even if I am visiting development organizations. There are advantages and disadvantages to both modes of travelling. For me, I still prefer my usual mode as I personally feel I get to experience more and have more communications with the local when I am with just 1 or 2 other travelling companions.
Back to December, I was also busy with
-- buying presents
-- learning magic tricks
-- watching K Drama
-- attending parties
-- searching for winter wear
Wow sounds like a busy month indeed.
Next month is January, what will it behold for me .....
Friday, December 2, 2011
Counting down to Sunday
Just 3 days to the half marathon.
Been sick for 2 - 3 weeks already, seen 3 doctors and still coughing. My friend, J just said the weather forecast is rainy for that day. Wow quite a few odds stacks against. But both J and me have already put in so much training. Hopefully we can still finish! Jiayou!
Been sick for 2 - 3 weeks already, seen 3 doctors and still coughing. My friend, J just said the weather forecast is rainy for that day. Wow quite a few odds stacks against. But both J and me have already put in so much training. Hopefully we can still finish! Jiayou!
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