Cycling @ Batam – Barelang Bridge

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Batam, or better still the Riau islands near Batam, is known for many things, but not really for cycling. Now that has changed after we rode the 6 bridges (some say 7) connecting these islands. These bridges make a spectacular contrast of modern engineering against a rural backdrop linking Batam to the southern islands of Rempang and Galang. The Barelang bridges have become an icon in Batam (the name is an abbreviation from Batam, Rempang, and Galang) & riding them makes one feel … well … “On top of the world”! The Ride The start/end is the

Round the World in “80 Trades”

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Came across this interesting show : Round the world in “80 Trades”.  Another cool way to see the world. The host Conor Woodman is actually an economist by profession, but one day just felt that he don’t want to be desk- bound, so decided to go round the world. But with a difference. He traded to go round the world. He sold his house for £25,000 and went to different countries, buying from one region n selling at other making a profit. Watch it… quite a different n inspiring program!! Check out how to sell chilli source in India!!

MHSS – Reunion Dinner 2009

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Our reunion – At MHSS – On 1 Aug 2009 – At 7pm – Attended by more than 40 ex-students, teachers n principal. Way to go… 20 years since our graduation for batch 1989! Other younger n older batches were there also. This reunion is special cos it is at Monk’s Hill itself. The school has a new lease of life since May 2009 this year. Now is a hip education hub and houses many other offices.  All our classrooms are converted to functional offices. Our canteen is converted to a hip bistro serving  International food and