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Finding an AWESOME Bike Shop In Kuala Lumpur
Saturday September 27, 2014
8:15 a.m. Eagle’s Perch, Bird Nest Guest House
Kaula Lumpur
I thought the guest house would be alive with activity at this point, but I think the young kids were up late and they are now sleeping in. Or they were up long ago and are now out sightseeing. So far, I’m not that excited about Kuala Lumpur. I hope my plan works out …
Riding My Bike from Airport to Kuala Lumpur
Friday September 25, 2014
Somewhere lost in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport
8:30 a.m.
Man oh man oh man oh man oh man. A crazy life. It’s funny how I keep deciding to do things and I just ignore all the potential problems. I assume that I will be able to handle it when the time comes in some fashion. I go blithely forward without a care or …
From Cebu to Kuala Lumpur
Doug Health Check: It’s a good thing that I don’t (as the Filipinos tell me I should) have a bunch of children to take care of me in my old age. I’m already there. My phantom kids would have to start taking care of me now. My eyes are so sore and so bad that I can hardly focus on the keyboard. I’m so tired that I can hardly move. This has been a problem for a while and relates strongly to why I’ve stayed in the Philippines for so long. The days of waking up feeling refreshed and energetic seem to be long past. My legs feel like lead weights and I can hardly summon the strength to move. The last time I woke up feeling what I think of as normal was a long time ago. I remember the feeling strongly because it was so rare. It was such a surprise to open my eyes in the morning and feel good. I don’t remember when that was, but it was months ago and it was only that one time. Every other morning, I feel like this – exhausted.
Getting Fingerprinted at Cebu Immigration
Wednesday September 24, 2014
6:50 a.m. Cebu City
I have to admit I was feeling a bit negative yesterday. It was the combination of three broken spokes, riding into Cebu, and then getting the exit visa from immigration. None of that was much fun, and it was all stuff I could have avoided if I’d planned ahead. Oh, well. Nothing I can do about it now.
I would …
The Horror of Cycling Into Cebu City
Tuesday September 23, 2014
11:25 a.m. Cebu City
A lot has happened very quickly in the short time since the Aloha Pink House. The town of Carcar was only about 40 kilometers from Cebu City, but those 40 kilometers might as well have been 400. That’s standard for whenever you try to cycle into or out of a major metropolitan center. I had hoped that the traffic …
Three Broken Spokes on the Rear Wheel
Monday September 22, 2014
6:00 a.m. CarCar, Cebu
Room 4, Aloha – Pink House
I don’t think there is much memory left in the NEO, but we’ll see how far I get.
A somewhat eventful day yesterday and I’m feeling the effects this morning. Tired and sore. The Doug Health Check wouldn’t give very good results this morning. Anyway, I woke in my tent to all the crazy animal …
A Night in my Tent in Oslob
Sunday September 21, 2014
6:00 am. Oslob, Cebu
Back on the island of Cebu and back in Oslob. Were I a rich man, I’d probably go check out the whale sharks again this morning since I’m so close. I was actually thinking yesterday about how different life would be if you were rich. I know that’s not exactly groundbreaking, but it passed the time as I cycled. …
Last Day on Siquijor and Boat to Dumaguete
Saturday September 20, 2014
6:20 a.m. San Juan, Siquijor
Last morning coffee on Siquijor, sadly. I’ve started to feel quite at home on this beautiful and relaxed island. But flights to Malayasia and trips to Cebu Immigration beckon.
It’s not very clear what is going to happen today. I learned at the last minute yesterday that the GL Express Shipping Line is owned by Seventh Day Adventists, and …