November 27, 2006

Scaffolding in Macau & Hong Kong

While in Macau and Hong Kong over the weekend, one of the most surprising sights I saw was that all scaffolding is made out of bamboo and plastic twine - no matter how high.


^This building in Hong Kong is at least 40-stories high and is completely wrapped in bamboo.


^A close up of how the bamboo is secured together at different levels.

November 25, 2006

My apartment in Bangkok

A few weeks ago, three friends and I moved into a Bangkok condominium called Monterey Place. The building is a 3-minute walk to the subway system and our condo is on the 9th floor. And of course you are welcome to visit and crash!


^This is the building.


^Our fully equipped kitchen.


^Our fully furnished apartment.


^On the 7th floor, there is a nice refreshing swimming pool.


^Our views


^More views!

November 03, 2006

Ko Samet


^The beaches on Ko Samet are clean and beautiful.


^Dinner at the floating restaurant


^Those buckets are evil.


^We all got a wonderful massage on the beach to celebrate the end of the course!