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The Singapore downtown skyline at night. Happy new year!
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Mmm, yum, goodness, delicious overdrive.
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With the largest open terrace in Bagan and a smaller deck above, it doesn't have as many visitors as Shwesandew Paya, the long-standing favorite sunset viewing spot.
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Today, we took a little road trip to Mount Popa and along the way, stopped by a little shack that I'm sure must have been constructed to siphon tourism dollars. A close encounter with an ox.
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The boatmen and fishermen of Inle had a very peculiar way of rowing. By wrapping one foot around an oar, they paddled this way while maintaining balance on the other leg, freeing both hands for fishing. Amazing!
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Our very spry boatman.
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Samui by Archipelago, a local Singaporean microbrewery with hints of coriander and kaffir. This pilsner was a little too bitter for my tastes, but it was good for post-softball cool down.
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My favorite local Singaporean bar, Brewerkz's new beer, the Steam. A California-style lager, it reminded me of Anchor Steam - a great refresher on a Sunday afternoon.
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Or, take a whole chicken and stuff it with chestnuts. Toss in mushrooms and carrots, then steam until the flavor is irrepressibly complete.
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Although, ya know, that's all part of having a creative licence. And yes, fellow Wildcat.
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At the launch for Brewerkz's new dragonfruit/honey beer - a light (4.5& ABV), sweet, fragrant ale.
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Massive hugeass Sri Lankan crab, entangled in its own treacherous web of culinary intrigue.
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Amazing display of faith and devotion during the annual Thaipusam parade, where Hindus spike these contraptions into their body - up to 50 pounds or more - and walk for up to six hours.
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Tennis in honor of the Australian Open men's finals. Yay Feddy!
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My cousin Cheryl shared these Maple Pretzs with us - pancake-flavored Pocky, essentially. The maple taste was very fragrant, and there was even a buttery after-taste. Ah, the marvels of chemically-induced tastes.
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Wish I could run as fast as this sushi!
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Power bagel and English tea after swim training.
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Dinner at Barracks, on the patio of an old rambling bungalow.
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When you're an older chick, you do things like celebrate Chinese New Year with other older chicks.
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Super Bowl pancakes! Geaux Saints!
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Wine house.
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The "lo hei" ritual was invented by Singaporean chef Than Mui Kai in 1964. Friends and family gather around a salad with raw fish (yusheng) and toss it together, as high as they can!
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My immediate family had our own little reunion dinner on the actual eve of the holiday at local neighborhood favorite, Sin Hoi Sai coffee shop.
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This year's troupe wasn't as acrobatic and flashy as the one from two years ago, but they were extremely friendly and interactive.
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Every family had their picture taken.
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At Irodori Restaurant for the company's annual dinner.
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Hello. My name is Spaz and I sprained my ankle playing badminton.
