December 08, 2004
Moving on
Today is December 8th. I arrived in Brunei on November 17th. I think it is time to move on. If I were to stay longer, it would only mean that my DVD collection would grow to a size that would...Read this update
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December 02, 2004
Top Tips for Hashers, Brunei Edition, page 3
From the BH3 newsletter, run number two thousand one hundred and twenty seven: "Don't panic if chased by a crocodile. Simply run in a zig-zag fashion. These large reptiles are only able to run in straight lines, and will be...Read this update
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BH3-2
Brunei Hash House Harriers, second installment. Vijen accompanied me on what would be my second Hash, and his fourth. At a location near the Garuka camp (Nepalese soldiers) we joined a smaller group than last week, the holidays having already...Read this update
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Christmas at the Ambassador's
Last night we went to the Philippino High Commissioner's Christmas party. Most of the attendees were dressed in red and wore santa hats. The Ambassador herself was dressed seasonally; turned out to be a very nice lady. I mixed and...Read this update
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Hari Raya at the Pengiran's house
A Pengiran is a member of the Royal Family, and in Brunei the sultan's relations are very well off. Probably a massive understatement. VERY well off. While I was in Labaun, Lorrie and Vijen attended a Hari Raya celebration at...Read this update
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Booze run
Alcohol is a controlled, mostly prohibited item. Local Muslims cannot braing alcohol into the country, while non-muslims are allowed to import 2L and 12 cans. The border officials issue you a form of license to possess the liquor you bring...Read this update
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November 29, 2004
Golfing at the Royal course, eating at the Empire
Getting a little behind here. Continuing after the hash on Wednesday last week... On Thursday Vijen took me golfing after work. This morning, like many before it, I spend watching DVD's drinking Nescafe 3-in-1 instant coffee. Vijen and Lorrie's housekeeper...Read this update
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November 26, 2004
A new word
I have added a new word to my vocabulary. Palatial is the only word that can be used to describe some of the homes around Brunei. I have never needed to use this adjective before coming here......Read this update
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Lazy days, punctuated by Hash
Unlike my former counterpart, Andrew, I have not been doing much. I certainly have not been too busy to post an entry here or there, but the fact of the matter is that I simply haven't done anything of great...Read this update
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Why I do not like Brunei
1. It is tremendously hot. 2. The local Bruneians mistreat the immigrant workers, paying them ridiculously low wages. 3. Everyone gets automobile subidies from the govmt. and so everyone here drives. Therefore the bus system is poor, backpackers beware. 4....Read this update
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Why I like Brunei
1. You do not need to carry toilet paper everywhere you go. 2. You do not need to wear a money belt, an article of "clothing" that has become very smelly and dirty. (Maybe I should launder it?) 3. There...Read this update
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November 22, 2004
Just hanging out
Hey all. I'm here in Brunei, enjoying the weather, enjoying the freedom of travel. I have been here for a few days already, and will likely stay a few more. I tried to arrange a 60d Indonesian visa (the visa...Read this update
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November 20, 2004
Glittering gold, blinding me as a stare at the largest palace in the world, owned by one of the richest men in the world, knowing that hidden in a glimmering parking lot underground there rest 200 undriven ferraris
Here I am in Brunei. Until this time I have been a rich westerner, a fact I have become accustomed to. Now I am virtually the poorest in the small country....Read this update
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November 19, 2004
Selamat Hari Raya
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Welcome to the Islamic Sultanate of Brunei, Sponsored by Toyota
Time- 4:32am Date- November 18th, 2004 Location- 24hour Indian Cafeteria across from Pudaraya bus station, Kuala Lumpur...Read this update
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