Fine Watch

After three months of research & analysis, I have finally declared the winner for my watch selection competition. The winner is Frederique Constant Index Moonphase (http://www.frederique-constant.com/en/collections/180/fc-330v6b6). (The Winner)

Other participants worth mentioning include: Baume Mercier Capeland Chronograph 10063, Baume Mercier Limited Edition Annual Calendar, Tag Heuer AquaRacer and TagHeuer Carrera.

The Runner-Up

By the way, the winner comes with a partner – Frederique Constant Slim Line FC 200 (http://www.frederique-constant.com/en/collections/190/fc-200whds6b). I think they look perfect together.

The Winner's Partner

Lobsterman versus Lobster 面

We have a delicious value for money lobster meal yesterday. The funny thing is for hours after Sacha suggested the location for dinner, I was under the impression that we are going for a Chinese Lobster Noodle (Lobster 面) as opposed to a western restaurant with the name of The Lobsterman.

Food is good, lobster is big and it’s the first time I get to eat the whole lobster with the king size claws. In fact, we rarely get to see a lobster with the claws after cook. The right claw is particularly bigger than the left. I bet she must be a right hander :)

2013 Wine Tasting (1)

The first wine tasting for the year 2013 is interesting as the following wines (plus some entry level wines) were consumed in the evening.

From marketing point of view, the De Martino Chardonnay appears to be most attractive among consumers; whilst from the analytical point of view, the Mauro 2009 appears to be the best in terms of quality. A 90 pointer I would give, the same as most experts rater. Great mind thinks alike right?

P.S. Pricing structure are (from left) Luberri Seis RM 78, De Martino SV C/S RM 110, Finca Cardaba RM 95, Aromo RM 85, Mauro RM 180, De Martino Chardonnay RM 90.

Highway

It is always very stressful to drive on the North South Express Highway. On days when the traffic is smooth, one may find it difficult to stick in one lane and enjoy the journey from one to another. On most part of the highway, the speed limit is 100-110 km per hour. The average speed of vehicles driving on the left lane is around 60-80 km per hour. The average speed of vehicles in the middle lane is 80-90km per hour. The average speed of vehicles driving on the right lane is, however, 120 – 180 km per hour. That means if I wish to drive 100-110 km per hour throughout the journey, there is no one I can go except to constantly switching lane between middle and right lane. This is very stressful and no wonder nobody enjoy driving in Malaysia, even if there are no traffic jam and the road are in mint condition.

Down again

I am down again with sickness. Ever since my holiday to Melaka, I was constantly being surrounded with sickness, starting with a food poisoning, then serious sprained neck, then flu and then now the cough, in a short time span of 6 weeks. It has been very irritating and exhausting for myself and my family. Got to get better and for good soon.

Sprained Neck

After spraining my neck twice within a month, I am living my life with a very limited vision (unable to fully turn my neck) in the past month. I have yet to resume my old self after numerous therapies, and I do believe the head to neck proportion is as much of a factor as stress and weak muscles.

Bukit Hartamas

First ever participation of Hash-Run like virgin jungle tracking. It is as difficult as I ever anticipated. Apart from hitting a tree with my eye, sliding down the terrain full of mud and falling a few times, everything is fine. Best thing about this hash run – is the food after the run. Makes it all worthwhile.

Gunung Dato

Successfully conquered yet another mountain - Gunung Dato. At the height of 2,900 feet or 884 meters, this mountain is the 220th highest mountain in Malaysia.

This is a list of top 300 highest mountain in Malaysia:-
http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/malaysia-mountains.html.
The following are some of the mountain that I have climbed.
Rank 1: Mount KK – 4,100 meters
Rank 6: Mount Tahan – 2,190 meters
Rank 220: Gunung Dato – 884 meters
Rank 241: Gunung Angsi – 824 meters
Rank 291: Bukit Tabur (Melawati) – 446 meters
Rank 296: Bukit Saga – 421 meters

Gunung Mulu National Park

Located near Miri of Sarawak, Gunung Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for the Pinnacles and Caves.

There are many tours available, including

[1] Pinnacles Only
http://www.mulunationalpark.com/tour-packages-3D2N-Mulu-Pinnacles.php
Day 1: Airport - Longboat - 3 hours jungle trek to 'Camp 5'
Day 2: Ascend 3 hours to Gunung Api with view of Pinnacles and return to Camp 5
Day 3: Back home using the same way.

[2] Caves & Pinnacles
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/rainmulupinnacles.htm
Day 1: Airport - Deer Cave & Lang Cave
Day 2: Longboat - Wind Cave & Clear Water Cave - 3hour jungle trek to 'camp 5'
Day 3: Ascend 3 hours to Gunung Api with view of Pinnacles and return to Camp 5
Day 4: Back home

Sound easy enough, there are a warning issued by the tour agency however, that the climb is difficult and consist of many vertical climbs and that one afraid of heights are not recommended. I am seriously considering if this is something I should strive for even with plenty of training; if so this would be mission 2013.

Birthday Party

Baby Hong Yi first year old party is held over the weekend. Thank you everyone for their participation and gifts. I am sure he has a good time. For those who miss out, his real birth date is on the 15th. Never too late for another presents :)

Culture

Australian's favorite introduction topic - Weather. Oh its beautiful, its freezing, its freaking hot, bla bla bla.

Malaysian's favorite introduction topic - Traffic. Its Jam, its very Jam, its super unbelievably not movable, yada yada yada..

Take note or you'll be cultural shock!