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From Vladivostok with Sail
We are enjoying long weekend here in Singapore with 4 days off until Tuesday. While Rani took her regular French lesson I brought Noe to visit Carpe Diem Kidz on Alexandra. We will enroll Noe there in March after Rani’s…
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Cocoa with Chili for Flu
I’m currently down with bad flu. Somehow the germs from Jakarta flood got into me. This is a kind of flu that confined me in my bed with a laptop, a really sore throat, headache and fever. I’m trying to…
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Sailing Lesson Day 3: I am a Sailor now
Finally, I can call myself a Competent Crew for Keelboat! From now, I can legally offer my skills and expertise to any sailboat owner who needs a crew. Technically, this means I’ve learned the basics of boat handling. I can…
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I Cannot Stop Reading Sailing Books
Thanks to Singapore National Library! I have been bombarding myself with a wealth of sailing knowledge that I could hardly absorb in such a short time (but persistently and curiously asking for more!). It is such a blessing to be…
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Sailing Lesson Day 1 and 2
I got bitten by sailing bug! Last Saturday and Sunday I took my first sailing class at Republic of Singapore Yacht Club instructed by Derek Mazzone, a UK citizen who has been living here for the past 25 years. He…
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Travel Tips: Struggling with Language
Travel Tips: Do make an effort to learn the language of the country that you’re going to. People would appreciate your effort greatly. The locals are easily impressed and amused by your enthusiasm to blend in, and also it’s a…
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Sailing on My Mind
Boy oh boy, I cannot get my mind off sailing especially after reading about the Hacking family, whose 45 catamaran cruiser sailboat have taken them on a series of adventure. To tell you the truth, since last week I have…
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Fresh Delivery
Thanks for Henry Bexx for his efforts in delivering five siomay and five batagor Riri! Totally delicious!
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Friends on Land, Friends on Water
Yesterday was a busy Sunday for our family. At 8:45am Noe took his regular lesson at Marsden Swim School. Unlike him, he was not too happy in the water yesterday. Maybe because he did not have enough breakfast and there…
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10-11-12 January: Around Oceanside and San Diego
Around Oceanside We woke up a bit late and had doughnuts and coffee for breakfast. Then we went to the Oceanside library to attend reading session for babies. It was quite fun for Noe to meet other babies and…
