Here we are the morning two days ago on a Ford Transit Van. We’re off! Their holiday was just about to end so we were just getting our first taste of something Vietnam is infamous for, their unbelievable traffic, the thousands upon thousands of motorcycles and the random way they all drive.
Author: Gabriel
Hanoi Day 1
Two days ago was our first Hanoi day proper. As of writing this we had already gone to amazing Ha Long Bay, quite easily the most spectacular visual experience I’ve ever had. But before writing about that I wanna get the stuff we did our first day out the way. First thing you’ll notice the… Continue reading Hanoi Day 1
Hanoi!
We’re in downtown Hanoi! View Larger Map Until the 9th. Just had breakfast where Ace made a few friends. It’s Tet however, the ‘most important celebration of Vietnamese culture’ according to Wikipedia, so most of the shops I was told are closed. The weather is a very Manila December like 20 degrees more or less and it’s… Continue reading Hanoi!
January 2014
I don’t have anything planned to say, I just wanted to blog. Right now it’s Sunday and the wife and boy are at her parent’s house where all the relatives are as well. I will be joining them later in the afternoon or when I am summoned whichever comes first. I wanted to say how happy… Continue reading January 2014
Boracay Oct 2013
Gravity 8/10
James Cameron called this the ‘greatest space movie ever’ or something like that. I am differing not because it isn’t great but I don’t think it’s a space movie. It’s a survival movie, and so therefore when that became evident I started comparing it to other survival movies, particularly one of the best of them… Continue reading Gravity 8/10
OTJ Movie Review – 8/10
OTJ (On The Job), directed by Eric Matti, features Gerald Anderson and Joel Torre as leads. Joey Marquez, Piolo Pascual, Angel Aquino, Shaina Magdayao, Michael de Mesa and Leo Martinez are supporting cast to name a few.
Cricket Sound – My Attempt At Revitalizing Plug
This is my attempt at writing my experience at trying to revitalize the Philippine Linux User’s Group in the early to mid 2000s. I am writing this for posterity’s sake, so as to help the current generation trying to do same today, and also for myself to remember details before I get senile. My first… Continue reading Cricket Sound – My Attempt At Revitalizing Plug
Hammock For The Little Guy
The little guy likes hammocks. As in really really likes them (thanks Char for the pic!).
World War Z Movie Review
7/10. Reason being is special in the sense that it is due to my distinct experiences enjoying the zombie genre. Writing this also happens to be apt considering it involves I Am Legend by Richard Matheson who happens to have passed recently. So here’s my review: I am a great fan of I Am Legend. It… Continue reading World War Z Movie Review