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I find it's worth walking an extra 2km to the Polish shop, for a better beer selection and at 1.40 a can it's a bargain. Plus they have many 5.5 to 6% alc varieties.
Spot the odd beer out amongst these Polish & Lithuanian brews
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^Stella is a wife beater.
The rest are puking on the building site in the morning while trying to ram a kanapki down your neck.:)
^That would explain why the Polish builders threw up each morning while doing my roof. I'd always assumed they'd seen my ex-wife getting dressed
Currently in Naypyidaw and it's an interesting city- not a ghost city- just had dinner with Simon42 in a busy mall. Here are some pics
The day started with an 8.am bus- too early for a holiday. A pic of the bus station in Mandalay- the contrast between Mandalay and Naypyidaw is stark
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Here's what $36 a night will get you in the capital- and everyone says the hotels are overpriced here. I've never had to pay more than $50 USD for a comfortable room. There are currently only six guests staying.
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The like to ferry you about in golf carts-used it once it is so so nice to be able to walk around without almost being knocked down by morons on the road.
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As with many new builds in Myanmar it was done on the cheap and quickly- the room is comfy enough, the staff lovely but there are cracks in the buildings already.
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I get to dine on fake Versace- HiSooooo
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The pool is clean and well maintained- no complaints and I had the whole place to myself for the afternoon. Tomorrow I'll visit the "sights"
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Very interesting. Keep the pics coming.
Hear Hear! And show us the two of ya - there in your element. ;)
I thought the first pic was somewhere in Africa
My kitchen last night, so big I could see its little arms
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Lolz.....
This looks exactly like Joko's replacement room after he was promised Hilton.
Two stores that were ignored by looters during the 2011 London riots
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As promised, pics from the capital. The road to the parliament is massive and mostly empty
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The main pagoda in town is impressive and a bit more lively than the Parliament area
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Fantastic, cheers.
Top Gear did a Burmese Truck Drag Race along it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
I presume you've seen it.
If not, it's a must watch. Their 2nd best Top Gear Special after Patagonia.
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I've been had!!
Always thought you lived on Craggy Island. :)
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If it pisses on 'em it'll be out the door. :)
We do but have gone into retreat at our Bangkok parochial residence.Quote:
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A final pic from this rather odd but likable city- went to the Fountain Park in the early eve- it was actually fairly crowded.
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I'm glad I made the effort to come to Naypyidaw, it was a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Mandalay. I enjoyed it for being clean and the ability to take a walk if I fancied it, as previously noted the driving style in Mandalay makes this risky rather than enjoyable. Pretty much zero entertainment options, I can see how people would get very bored here.
Years ago any bloke travelling to Oz would be planning for birds, booze, barbies & beaches.
In todays Australia, it is illegal to wear it, unless you are going to meet a gay effeninate (preferably ethnic) bloke called Sydney, and strict customs would verify this on arrival first.
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These charity shops are fabulous
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Falmouth earlier today
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Falmouth Docks station
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Pics of Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi taken by spouse. Heavy Taj Mahal, Granada and other Muslim architectural influences readily apparent: lots of stone inlay, marble...and chandeliers more appropriate to an entertainment venue...
That pic of the seagull shitting on the bin was mint:)
New Mistress Application.
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Accepted. :)
Well,... when the gates do close, the sheiks & clerics may play...Quote:
Originally Posted by tomcat
^^ 2017 : the year of living dangerously..
That or dying. :)
Just bag it, or in your case triple bag it.
..or face spunty's residual spunk.
Regal theatre, Cornwall
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^Jaysus, Jim Davidson is still getting about.
He must be an old coont now.
Is he still doing his impressions of 'darkies' :)
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Bonfire night
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Loy Krathong float
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Confused
Anybody know the story behind this pic?
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...from Wiki: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's design and construction "unites the world", using artisans and materials from many countries including India, Italy, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Republic of Macedonia and United Arab Emirates. More than 3,000 workers and 38 renowned contracting companies took part in the construction of the mosque. Natural materials were chosen for much of its design and construction due to their long-lasting qualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics. It was built by the Italian company Impregilo.The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by Persian, Mughal, and the Alexandrian Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Egypt, also the Indo-Islamic mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan being direct influences. The dome layout and floorplan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque. Its archways are quintessentially Moorish and its minarets classically Arab.Quote:
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I have a large collection of Persian carpets from my days working in Iran. Most are stored in the States, but I brought a few here to decorate the bkk condo. One of a twin set of carpets was unfortunately damaged by an enthusiastic maid who, by way of redemption, knew an artisan (her husband, I believe) who could change the damaged carpet into a number of attractive cushions. This is the result. The maid, btw, is no longer in my employ...
^Nice cushions & great way of recycling or preserving the carpet. Thnx for the pics, both the cushions & the mosque.
Had a neighbor before (during my childhood), her husband worked in Saudi. They had a very nice carpets in their living room. One near the coffee table, the other as a wall decor. :)
@mandaloopy - thnx for the pics too. Very interesting pagoda, though seems not as crowded as the Schwedagon. Post a pic of you & Simon, pls? :D
Sorry it's in Thai. ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???? 40 ??Quote:
Originally Posted by Chittychangchang
M'Sahib took this whilst wandering around our front garden last night. Quite atmospheric I thought.
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Shame he never worked in a flip flop factory. You could have been walking around on plush carpet for the rest of your life.Quote:
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What do you call a French man that works in a Flip Flop factory?Quote:
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Phillipe Flop.
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^^^ green you later Pag. It's a good pic. Nice place you've got.