andrew in asia

Webcast Contents: – Portion of the sale of each print and ebook to go toward a fantastic cause – Malaysia Release of Ten Silver Coins – Canada/ US ebook and print book shipment date – Update on Malaysia Migrant/Refugee publication Location: Botanical Gardens, Penang

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Ais Kachang

by andrewkooman on October 4, 2009

The photos say it all.  Need I explain why this is my favourite Malaysian dessert.

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tennis greats in town. move it all around. ticket was good price.   Malaysians are so nice. spent 86 RM.   that’s less than US 30, man. got me front row seat.   now there’s a deal to beat. watched some double match.   went to tiebreak after batch. crowd was good but thin.   [...]

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Soderling vs Evans: 6-1; 6-1

by andrewkooman on September 30, 2009

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Room w/ a view in KL

by andrewkooman on September 28, 2009

I made it into the city.  Amazing how simple they’ve made it.  I caught the 101 to Komptar.  In my absence the island of Penang acquired fast transit buses that are air conditioned and have free wifi. On the ride into Georgetown, I met a couple of interns from Capernwray visiting Penang from Ipoh where [...]

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more Penang eats

by andrewkooman on September 25, 2009

Here’s a few more notches in the belt, an account of the food delights I’ve been able to enjoy.  A record for my friends and family who know just what they are missing: Char Hor Fun, Teh Ice;  Papadam and rice with dahl and paneer (spinach and cottage cheese); Wanton Mee Soup and Char Siuw [...]

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Out with the old, in with the new…

by andrewkooman on September 25, 2009

…pencil case. Yes.  You heard me.  It’s a thing I do when visiting Asia.  I’m bemused and delighted by many of the things one can find sporting English phrases that inspire and often confuse.  Like the notebook I found the other day at Popular which romantically announced, “Your fingers my love, your fingers!” What followed [...]

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penang by meals

by andrewkooman on September 23, 2009

Day One: – nasi goreng – watermelon juice – chicken burritos Day Two: – roti canai – roti bom – teh ice – hungarian sausage Day Three: – roti canai – teh tarik – chapati – limo ice – chicken byriani – milo ice – americano – tandoori set with garlic naan – teh ice [...]

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