Practical Hotel Joke

Nowadays, Agoda highlights that hotels offer "Free Mini Bar" options. Sounds good? Yeah! Let's do this. Remember, back in the days, there were all sorts of drinks. Beer and sometimes even Vodka, Scotch in minis was to be had. With that kind of expectation, one books a room with the free mini bar option. 

To find this sad arrangement. Maybe not sad, but upsetting. I wish, hotels would NOT advertise this and just give you RM 2.20 worth of unhealthy drinks. Had this not just once, but twice, in 2 hotels in 2 nights.

This is the same as offering Breakfast in the form of having a pre-war toaster, a slop of rancid butter and some jam on a plate where everyone sticks their knife into: I would they rather not have that option. 

 

You must be useful

If you ever feel useless, remember this shoe rack!
 

Pointing out the A** End

 While the police is "managing" traffic at this intersection in Bukit Bintang, one gets more time to stare at ads, like this 3-D visual.

However, the only thing that stays in my mind is that someone had to highlight the cat's a++hole by putting a cross over it. Would it not have been better to simply fur it?

I leave you with this image in your head to ponder the rest of the day, maybe during your lunch break.

Sibu Adventure

Sibu, not to be mistaken with Cebu, is an interesting place to visit over a weekend. For one, the sky just makes for amazing photos. The food is intriguing too: very Malaysian, but with a bit of twist to it. First time I had coffee with butter in it. Not a fan, but glad I tried it. 

The one thing that is strange: there are SO many hairdressers. In one alley at the market I counted 28 on 90 meters. And that was just in one alley with more around it!

The chap in the Bottleshop is also super helpful when it comes to getting some tips on food or activities. Highly recommended to also sit and have a tipple. 

Temples are worth visiting. A lot of history at the Tua Pek Kong temple. And yes, they build them big near the airport. Image above has the missus in it for size comparison. 

The Food the Wife Won't Eat

 

We all know: Chinese eat anything and everything. Jacqueline is no exception and there isn't much she would not try, if only to have tried. Naturally, there are some things were either of us goes "Ok, if I have to." And then there is Mett: Raw, minced pork meat. Fresh from the shop, to be consumed quickly (for obvious reasons). With onions, salt and pepper on a crusty bread roll, this is pure joy. Not for her though. Although she would eat Japanese raw stuff, this one is a no-go. More for me then, I guess. 

Next we gotta try Chicken Sashimi in Osaka. Yes, you read that right. 

Where a Check Could Help

Yes, I get what they are trying to say. And it is an important message in its essence. However, I feel, being the Editor I am, that this should have been phrased differently. Right now, the call to action is to stop the health of the colon, i.e. ruin it. Surely, that cannot be the intended message. Or is it? 

Should I be late,

 ... then I probably cannot find my shoes. 

First seen these Nikes (Placed in the wrong environment, hence the camo did not work) in Beijing during the Foton International Partner Conference. Well, not at the conference, but in the shopping mall opposite the hotel I was staying. 

Wasn't sure if they would suit my other wardrobe items. But anyway... Grabbed them online at a massive discount. Very comfy, albeit a little stiff. A few 100 KMs of walking will settle that. Did 7Km today, just wondering about town.