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Aug11
Whale Sharks
by Stinkyposted in News
Ok so the last post I mentioned that I went to the aquarium in Osaka to see whale sharks. Wow, just thinking about them now just makes me filled with all sorts of happy stuff. So you might be wondering ‘where were all the photos hey?’ I have to scrounge around and find the best ones to post because taking clear photos through 30cm perspex is kind of hard. Here are the best ones we could find!
Whale sharks weren’t the only form on sea life in the aquarium though. Stinky took a photo in front of a creepy looking king crab. It almost looks as though he went on holidays to another planet. The sad thing about the whole experience was knowing that many forms of sea life are dwindling in numbers due to over fishing and reckless forms of fishing such as dredging and the use of explosives. Some people would even tell you that the health of the oceans is a reflection of the health of the land. Having said all this, I’m not even sure how we can contribute toward keeping the oceans thriving. Maybe this is something I need to read up on and learn more about.
So that is all for this week. Stay tuned for an interesting story in next week’s post. Take care!
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Apr22
Miracles
by Stinkyposted in News
Sometimes miracles just happen. But seldom do we open our eyes to see them. Routine sort of gets in the way and you tend to overlook the simple things that can oft times be inexplicable. So the reason for the late post was because I went to see a little miracle down in Melbourne. What is it you may ask? My nephew and his wife recently gave birth to a little girl. The miracle of creating life is a wondrous thing. But what makes it all the more special is that the little girl is the 1st fourth generation baby in our family. Yes that’s right – my parents child’s child’s child. Tongue twister right? So I’m lucky enough to be a Grand Uncle… or is it a Great Uncle? I could never tell the difference.
On another note, I think Stinky has found it a little cumbersome to fly around the world. So I heard that he recently went on a road trip! That’s right. And what’s more interesting is that he has a bunch of photos being processed to show you a few things he got up to during his short holiday. Once he gets back, I’ll make sure to share some of the interesting stories with you. But until then, stay warm and safe. Winter is coming.
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by Stinkyposted in News
Before we delve into Stinky’s adventures in Asia thus far, we would like to wish all you fellow Australians a Happy Australia Day. And although we only have one day to celebrate why we live in such a wonderful country, I think most would agree that we are grateful each and every day. Australia is a land of diversity – a land that accepts and embraces each others differences. So we want to say thanks to the land that has provided so much for us and our families. Australia Day wouldn’t be what it is without a day off. It would almost be Unaustralian without one. However you choose to spend your long weekend – we hope you have a great one.
So let’s talk a little about Stinky’s travels so far. First stop was the western world’s gateway to Asia – Singapore. And we call it the gateway to Asia because if there were a book called ‘Asia for dummies’ then Singapore would be the place to visit first. Almost everyone in Singapore speaks English. Ok, I’m lying. They speak Singlish – it is English with a twist. But jokes aside, Singapore is a vibrant metropolis filled with people of all cultural backgrounds, food, shopping, food, shopping, food and more shopping. Wait… did I mention that there’s food?
But if you are looking for a place to unwind, then Singapore wouldn’t be the place for you. It is a small city-state that is densely populated. The hustle and bustle of city life quick engulfs you and you realise that you have to adapt or get trampled. Don’t get me wrong though, Singapore is a fantastic place to visit. Each time Stinky came out to play, everyone stopped and stared and wondered why he had to take so many photos. But they soon got used to him and was intrigued at his cute looks. It is true that wherever Stinky goes, people love him.
Next was Hong Kong and China. I might talk about China first given that I don’t have much to say about it. It was Stinky’s first time to the mainland and for a first experience it was very timid. The place we visited was called Shunde. Shunde is mostly famous for manufacturing whitegoods. So if you just stepped away from your laptop for a moment to look for something to eat inside your fridge, chances are it was made in Shunde. Apart from staying in the all luxurious Sheraton Hotel, there wasn’t much else to see. Stinky tried the locals favourite dessert. It is said that during peak hours, people would line up for ages just to have a bowl of milk pudding. So it was a pudding, made with milk and sugar. It was good, but likely an acquired taste. We look forward to a return trip to China soon though, because for such a vast land, we saw so little of it. Oh, there’s also the rumour that Stinky was born in China too, but who really is to know?
Ok Hong Kong. Hong Kong! Hong… Kong. It is a crazy place to say the least. If you think Singapore is crowded, Hong Kong must be the equivalent of living in a sardine tin. People are EVERYWHERE! Following on from before, if there were a book two for ‘Asia for dummies’ then it would tell you to visit Hong Kong. Almost everyone speaks English given its history with the British. You will see many expats roaming Hong Kong Island compared to Kowloon island. Being a super fast paced place, you need to move fast otherwise you will be on the end of a verbal firing line. Escalators are tuned to move at light speed and travelators help usher people to places with haste. And through it all, you come to realise that it is a system that works.
So why do people come to Hong Kong? Like the rest of Asia, it is a place filled with great food, funky beverages and an unending amount of shops to explore. Here you will notice lines outside the designers brands on Canton Road. We hardly see these lines in Sydney. People in Hong Kong are very fashion forward people who place a strong emphasis on branded goods. Stinky enjoyed being amongst the crowd. And just like in Singapore, people would stop and smile at him. So much love.
So that’s all for now. Next stop Taiwan!
Mar 18, 2015