Gopi

Gopi is 10 year old now (Follow our human calendar). I remember when yin brought her back from the farm, he is stil a puppy. I fed him with milk. He ran in the house. He ate too much and cant walk straight line.

Compost

I did mini compost in front of my house. I throw all the raw materials into hole. The compost disolve very fast. It only take 2weeks to get the compost done.The soil turn into black colour.

It have been few times i got some plant from my compost. The 1st time was the Mango tree. However my mum throw it away. Now i got corn plant with 2 corns grewing. What a suprise.

Tabouleh

David made a big port of couscous before he departed to Venezia. It is my 1st time try to couscous and he told me the name of couscous is call Tabouleh. Here is the recipe of Tabouleh. You will love the taste.

Tabbouleh (Arabic: تبولة‎ tabūlah; also tabouleh or tab(b)ouli) is a Levantine Arab salad traditionally made of bulgur, tomato, cucumber, and finely chopped parsley and mint, often including onion and garlic, seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice and salt.[1][2] Traditionally served as part of a mezze in the Arab world, it was adopted by Cypriots, variations of it are made by Turks and Armenians, and it has become a popular ethnic food in the United States

The recipe
http://mideastfood.about.com/od/soupssalads/r/taboulehrecipe.htm

Coffee Espresso??ILLY

Do u like to have a cup of coffee???Early in the morning?after lunch?? or in mid day to wait you up??

I like LATTE because the rich texture of the milk and coffee mix together. I tried Espresso with whipped cream. How do u taste the coffee??? A sip or one shock?? When i was in Italy, people like to drink Espresso. The cafe is standing place at bar counter while u order and pay your coffee. You dont have time to sit down,relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. This is their culture.
I couch surf in Rome and my host told me next to few shop of the apartment, there is a nice cafe. I dont have chance to taste it. I took a cup of coffee at old town of Rome. I ordered Latte and their serve me only milk without coffee. I question them and the bar tender speak a little bit of English explain to me that Latte is means Milk in English. If you would like to have a latte with coffee, than you should order Cafe Latte. At the same time Alex text me that he can meet up. I replied his sms and told him that i have a lattee without cafe and he replied me that SUSU. I taught him some of the Malay where he can go to google translate and search. I laugh after i read his text.

David found a nice cafe at Bangsar Village 2. It call Bistro 42. he like the interior design of the cafe very much. Bistro 42 is a French design cafe. Remember drop by Espressamente Illy at Bangsar Village 1. The have a nice louge area where you can sit back and relax after a busy week.

The LOAF, PESTO

Everytime when i visit Pavillion, KL and i am definately will visit THE LOAF! I like the smell of the bakery. They do have 50% discount of selected new promotion bread.

Two days ago, i had dinner at The Loaf, Bangsar village. It was 8.30pm and not so crowded compare to the next door Delicious. I ordered a Presto Pesto Pasta and Asparagus & Broccoli Soup. They do have dinner set which only cost RM19.90++. I cant remeber thier menu of promotion dinner set. Feel free to check it out.

Now i would like to learn how to make Pesto sauce without garlic. Do u have any idea?
3 cloves garlic

2 cups fresh basil leaves

3 tablespoons pine nuts (pignolia)

1 dash salt and pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Do u have any idea what can i replace the garlic?

The Menu + drink = Grappa

Do u know what is the name of this drink?? I have this drink in a vegeterian restorant Barcelona, Spain during lunch. We paid 10Euro and you can have a free flow alchohol drink, an apertize, main course and dessert. Can you read the menu??The drink is make from apple, lemon and brandy.

Last weekend i try Grappa at Mezze Wine & Bistro at Medan Damasara which is behind the Victorio Station after we had dinner at seafood restorants, Section 13, PJ. I ordered a Grappa. I read about introduction of Grappa on newspaper and i would like to try. David said that a good choice. The bsitro servce Grappa in wine glass and it's about 30ml only. The 1st sip was strong and we ordered a vegeterian pizza with truffel oil as topping.David descript the truffle grow in Italy wildly. There is two types of Truffle, white and black. The truffle oil we ordered was not so tasting. Perhaps not much people know about it and the kitchen keep it sometime.

After i had a piece of pizza and the taste of Grappa changed. It taste much smoothier compare the sip i had. Grappa is an alcoholic beverage, a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy of Italian origin that contains 35%–60% alcohol by volume (70 to 120 US proof). Good try :)

Nice to meet you again, my friends!

Today is 1sst Dec 2011. I met with Francy and Maggie at Low Yet Plaza.Two year ago 2009, the 1st time we met in Aqua Lodge, Napier, New Zealand. We spent a great time. 2010 I visited Francy at Lucarno, Swizterland with Bine.
We went to Shisha rooftop at Bukit Bintang and had Arabic food , Falafel. IT too short that we just had an hour to chit chat. I wish they enjoy their trip to explore Nepal and see you soon in February 2012.

My backpack overland trip

Finally I said good bye to my backpack. I done my overland trip for 16months. Since i young, I always dream to be backpacker travel around the world. I DID it and experinced it. It such an amazing experince. Also I would like to thank you to my hosts who hosted me during my journey. Thank you CS too http://www.couchsurfing.or​g/home.html.

I acrossed the continetal...

The adventure outback journey,12th-28th Sept 2011

13rd sept,tuesday
1st day i arrived Perth at custom at 515am.after go thru the declaration,they took my white coffee that contain milk made in malaysia.i tookshuttle bus to town cost 18$. i spent half day city walking to find out the long distance bus station to ALbany. i left the city at 2pm and heading to stirling station. i took subway joondallip line. it cost 3.80.i stop by ikea at bus station before i meet up my host,Trey at 4pm.i took bus 421 to SCarborough. i met Trey.he is a teacher and teaching at perth CBD. he wife Olivia went to north portland and will be back at 830pm. he showed me the way to beach and took me and hour to reached there.i went to store to pick up some vegetables for dinner. i cooked butterpumkin curry for trey as dinner. he was busy to making a film for his student.

14th sept, Wednesday
i left the house with Trey and Olivia to train station and i stopped at East perth to catch bus to Albany at 9am.it took six hours. i saw plenty of big oiece mustard flowers along the way.i met tobias at 3pm at Albany bus station. the dutch girl leave and heading back to perth. we got some warm clothes from K-mart and did grocery at woolworth.tobias bought me a ice cream cone.we stopped at park way at 5pm.he set up his tent while i set p my kitchen.he made my air matress bed. i cooked fried rice noodles and noodls soup.we went to bed at 830pm after a cup of sweet redwine.

15th sept,thursday
I saw fisrt kangaroo while driving to Stirling Range narional park.we arrived the peak 1050m at 9am.tobias did rock climbing reach to te top while i made poo. it was nice view on top of but a bit windy aNd foggy.we had lunch at Jerramungup 12pm.we had fried rice noodles for lunch.we heading to Fitzgerald National Park at 1pm.it about 60km unseal road and it took 2 and 1/2hours drive to reach point ann. We saw two whales when we arrived and we ran to another viewpoint to see them. we able to see them swimming in the middle of ocean.we continued little trail and found out the rabbit fence built in 1920 to avoid destroy.before we leave we saw a lovely whale mum and calf were playing near shore. we were observing them for 15 min.we leave national park at 430pm.it took an hour to drive on unseal dirt road.it drive tobias crazy.i saw plenty of kangaroo on the way out.we found a parking place at 7pm.we were starving and tired.it was raining.i started cooking. i made cabbege yogurt salad and big pot of mix rice.

16th sept,friday
today we departed at 815am and heading to Hopetoun and looking forward to see dolphin. on the way i saw few camels. we did hiking of fitzgerald national park mount barren, 390m.we climbed along the rock and reached the peak to take a picture. it was shower in the middle of hike and Tobias force me to carry on to the peak.we saw ocean and rare wildflowers. we drove back to the town to had a shower. It was sunny day. We saw a whale and maybe black dolpin swimming close to coast.I told Tobias it is a calf whale,but he said it isa black dolphin. We continue the journey drive to unseal road towards Esperance. we saw a fox on the way out from the unseal road. Tobias piss off driving on the unseal road.i kept telling him keep going to the unseal road.We stop at park430pm. I helped tobias to fixed him tent.It was windy and soon shower.We saw rainbow while cooking. I cooked fried blackpeper vegetable pasta for dinner. It is delicous.We had a cup of wine after dinner and watching the storm coming.The storm gone at 8pm and now i'm ready to go to bed.Another storm is coming.i felt scary. i fall in sleep and awake at 1am.I had nightmare after I fall in slept at 2am.

17th sept,sat
We arrived Espeance town,800km towards east from perth. i found wifi at mcd.After that we drove 69km to Cape Le Grand and did Frenchman peak track3km return.It's a frog rocky look.We did great ocean coast ride 35km before leaving Esperance and heading to Norseman,180km.We stopped at beach and saw people surfing and swimming.There is pink lake and windfarm too.Tobi told me the neighbourhood using windmill to generate power to make cheese.pink lake form by plantkon under lake. we found rest area at kumari before we continue journey to Norseman tommorow morning.there are two caravan were there. i start moving cooking stuff and tobias started build up his tent. i soaked rice in hot water.My south African host taught me this method while i was in Greece. it worked. Tobias get chuck with spicy salad i made. i had hot noodles soup and he have rice with vegetables. we made fire after dinner. tobias did it after 3rd attempts. the sky brigthen with twinkle stars. we did meditation by gazing the fire flame.it was good.i saw some tips of meditation with tobias.we went to bed at 830pm.

18th sept,sun
we leave rest area at 7am and arrived Norseman at 8am.We heading to next town balladonia,191km from norseman south east western australia. we saw nothing along the way.there is 600km to reach border of south australia across the desert.we realise we are not allow to bring any vegetables and fruits across borders.tobias drove along Eyre Highway.and the most straight strenght highway 184km.he showed me oldiest music.we saw plenty of green spiral bird.we crossed the desert 500km,six hours drive.the gasoline geting cheaper when we go further east.we stopped at cocklebiddy for lunch and fuel.it really windy in the middle of desert with red sand.it is 45min ahead from msia time.there is dozen of outback flies around us.i went to bed at 730pm before storm.1st warmest night in the desert ad getting windy during midnight.

19th sept,mon
we continue the journey to southern australia 890km to Port Lincoln where tobias would like to do his shark dive.we have to throw away fruits and vegetables at border village.the next check point at Ceduna,400km.we save some apples for the journey.we saw a rabbit and lizard.we arrived Ceduna checkpoint at 3.15pm.tobias booked his white shark driving that only available on friday.it 1200km to melbourne where i need to catch my flight back on 28th,wed 9am.we continue journey to streaky bay,100km towards south from Flinder highway.we arrived the bay and checked toilets.but it without shower.finally we stop car near beach and overnite here.i cooked worst pasta.i put into the water before boiling.it remind me when i tried to help u cook spagethi one of the night.go to bed now.bizzzzzu.it's really windy outside

20th sept,tue
i woke up 6am and did hair wash after 3days no shower. i went to beach and saw puprle flower,we xalled it Dont Forget Me.we carry journey heading to Coffin Bay,250km away.we stopped at Venus bay and took South Head Trail.there is big waves against the cliff.i saw floated rainbow while wave hit cliff and had a second shower before i able to make poo.we didnt spot any dolphins.we drove 6km al great ocean cliff drive before reached Elliston town.another 60km to Coffin bay national park after lunch.we missed the junction and gotta take 10km back.we paid au$7 for entry fees.we saw an ostrich crossing road and a lizard atthe side of road.tobias said he is the king of jungle after repair his binocular and felt down at the Point Avoid cliff.we took yankie bay trail and 1 1/2hours return.it like we walkinh around a garden til the end we found the lake.bythe time we back to car,we saw plenty of wild kangkoroo having their dinner.on the way,we saw a Hunggers,look like bear and big.tobias said it popular at england but weird to see them here.do u know what is it?

21st sept,wed
now is 8am while waiting tobias dry his tent.we goin to town,Port lincoln and national park.we spent half day at national park.we did few walking trail like stamford hill and surface cove and spotted some kangaroo and emus.we saw some tuna farms too.we heading to town now.i need to look for next ride to melbourne.otherwise tobi only will be at adelaide on monday.how are u?i bought bus ticket to mel on 26th.it depart at adeilade at 8pm and arrive mel at 645am.i will miss the great ocean route.but we will spend two days at flinder range national park at Port Augutus.it is a must do in oz.i miss the weekend at janda baik.u must been busy of work after bali.i didnt get any email nor sms from u.i was afraid that u will not be there when i back home.finally i top up my mobile and able sms u.goood nite.i not sure will u mad with me after read my email.i am moody again.

22nd sept,thurs
today will be free n easy day before tobi doing his full day white shark dive on fri. we found a toilet near musuem and beach where we had morningcold bucket shower.tobi refilled water tank. Port Lincoln is a wealthy neighbourhood,about 11,000 populations with marine bay.now we sitting on bench at park reading book.it's super sunny 24c and windy. what is a day doing nothing and back to the world with connection.tobi called back home and i hang around in town.we went to look for rest area early and found a deadend road on top of hill. however a tank of bottle split when i move one of the container in between. tobi try to dry it up the carpet and i stil waiting to be ready so i can set up my air matress bed. i cooked mix veges rice with five spice. it's 3rd time he said it tasteless and like milky rice. i glad that i chatted with u today and hope u will have some house viewing this weekend.bisouu.

23rd sept,fri

tobi woke me up at 530am and we leaving to lincoln marine center.i had a cereal and walking thru town thru parnkalla trail.it a noce walk along the bay and took 90min to the town. i not able to type in of safari page at ipad.i tried several time and realise i need to restart it by holding switch off button for 5sec.hopefully now will be working.i'm waiting for my latte now at Paragon cafe a crowd cafe shop.finally all my electrical stiff fully charged before libary close. i sent last email to and walked back to lincoln marine center. on the way back i was thinking email u replied.i didnt decide for this trip qnd i hqve been asking u few times if i should go.it is because i knew that i might not see u when i back.we had the same feeling u will be leaving anytime.things is unpredictable. after all i learnt to let it go so i wont feel sad.i had cold bucket shower in toilet before continue journey.we drove 120km and found rest area near cowell town.we will continue 400km to flinder ranges national park tommorow. i wish to have a warm hugs from u. miss when i holding your hand and fall in sleep.faitdodo.

24th sept,sat
good morning.i had a good sleep yesterday.it is warmer and tobi made my bed solid.today is the 1st day of spring and sunny day.i saw sunrise in car. also it is my 1st day having my menstruation.another 150km to port augustus and 150km to flinder ranges national park which closer to north territory of border and getting hotter due to desert.we refill fuel at shell, port augutus after pased by Whyalla town. we carry on to mountain road at B83.tobi enjoyed te drive.it goes along mountain.we stopped at Hawker town,another 54km to Wilpena.Flinder range n.park is located 450km north of Adelaide,about 95,000 hectars.we had lunch and arrived park at 1pm.tobi choose st.mary peak trail,14.5km.we saw baby kangoroo inside the pocket of mother kangoroo.it sunny but a bit chilly.we met some pzople along the way.we continue trail.after 2 and 1/2hr walking,we syil have 6km to go. we carry on and finally there is a sign show goin up to peak,3km.it is a bush walk with no clear sign.after 1km we hardly see the sign.tobi start goin his way follow left side where he taught that cliff is the peak.we stopped and take a rest.after 10 minutes break,i didnt saw him and start getting worry since it windy and getting dark.i have to arry on to left side way to look for tobi.finally he told me that deadend and wrong way.we go all the way back and still couldnt find the peak. i told him better we get off now before dark.we found bush way out.we carry on to find the sign where it should lead us go around the montain and back to visitor center.we only find sign of st.mary peak which 3km and going up hill around mountain.after gone thru it, we found the gest panarolz view of mountain and found sign back to visitor center 6km.i told tobi we should follow sign instead climbing down to rock mountain. the 2km was a rocky stiff high mountain to climb all the way down. it exhausted,slippery and windy.we spent 2hr to finish the last 6km before dust at 630pm.we spotted 4 mountain goats on the way back.the inside trail route,21.4km takes 9hrs but we did it within 6 1/2hrs. we found rest area nearby and he set up his tent before dark.now is time to sleep.bonue?gd nite.bisouuu.

25th sept,sun
it was the most freezing nite we had.i cant wait for sunriseto warm up the earth.i made tea and noodle soup to heted up the car.tobi woke up and sneak in car to stay warm.after had breakfast we took cold shower.we are driving unseal road 8km heading to Trezona.we did 8km Trezona loop trail route and took 3 1/2hrs.again we lost our way the last 2km but we able to figure it out.it just like our life,usometime u get lost, sometimes is smooth.i learnt along trekking, keep going will kead u the way out and never look back.we heading to hawker town,91km after lunch.this is the last trek we did before heading to Adelaide 300k . we went to five national park with stunning view and unforgetable trek.today is my last nite sleep in car with air matteress.i cook fried pasta with egg.tobi like it.i will miss this 14 days 'caravan car' life.

26th sept,mon
today is my birthday.i woke up 530am and saw colourful sunrise.i didnt sleep well yesterday because the rest area is just next to highway and railway.trucks stop by at midnite and train past by.we getting close to adelaide CBD.we try to avoid A1 highway which is freeway,tol road.now we reach town.tobi doin his laundy and i went to mcd check my email.i sent email to u after nownews from u the last sms.i leave my phone in the car and i got your sms.thank you for the wish.i past by the CBD and drive to adelaide hill.it s a nice view of vineyard.we arrived woodside for cheese and chocolate testing.we continue drive to verdu and handorf,a early settlement german town.now is 6pm and we need to refill gas before tobi drop me off at bus station.

Kuala Lumpur Private Yoga Class

The Yoga Private Classes can be 1 to 1 (as in 1 teacher to 1 student), 1 to 2 (1 teacher to 2 students) or 1 to 3. Our instructor will give full attention to you during the class and can help you to improve your postures in the most effective way. Every individual has different body composition, framework and alignment. That is why we do a through postural analysis before we start the personal Yoga program. Yoga is the weighting scale that maintains balance between mind and body – not only to create a strong, health physique but also a clear mind and steady emotions. We offer the following courses on a trial bases for the novice or for the advanced yoga practitioner

Read more: Klang Valley Private Yoga Class
http://yogaoftree.weebly.com/yoga-classes.html


Time:
•1.15 hours (75 mins) Private Yoga session
•Hatha Yoga Class

What to Wear / Brings:
•Yoga Mat
•Water Bottle
•Gym Attire
•Change of Shirt
•Towel

bye bye backpack

Finally I said good bye to my backpack. I done my overland trip for 16months. Since i young, I told myself I would to become backpacker and travel around the world. I DID it and experinced it. It such an amazing experince. Also I would like to thank you to my hosts who hosted me during my journey. Thank you CS too http://www.couchsurfing.org/home.html

1st week of May

4th May, Wednesday

Today is the 1st week of May. I have been back home for 2months. I started teaching Yoga now and doing part time at Smart Reader, Bandar Kinrara 9. I try to recruit more student. I cancel the class at Bandar Kinrara whereby should started at May.

Be serious and be respect what have u choose and consistant on what u shld do.

Yoga Tree

4th April, Monday



After one week, finally I have establish my YogA Tree. I created Yoga Flyers for distribution around bandar Kinrara area.I will rent premis of Smart Reader Kids. RM200/moonth rental. I finalised the last version of flyers and printed 1000pcs. We did house to house mail dropped with Remy, my surfer from France who visited me 2nd time. Within one hour we distributed 200pcs at Cahaya, Kinrara 9/5c. We moved on to Bandar Kinrara 5 and distributed 400pcs. After almost 3hours, we done for the day and take a break at Old Town,11am.We also distributed some flyers at Giant carpark.

At the same time, my website have been published thru weebly.com.

5th April, tuesday
Yeah, i received a calls of enquiry. Thank you Remy help to distributed flyers. I printed A4 flyers and placed at shoplots. A lady called from Hartamas and mentioned she got the flyers at car park. It was raining heavily. We gave away some flyers at Puncak Jalil Apartment too.







7th April, Thursday
We were waiting an hour at Spektrum Kinrara area. We waiting for the owner to get the permission of flyers distribution. After one hour, we havent seen the owner come back. The guide asked me to leave 100pcs of flyers as the have meeting on Saturday evening.



11th Apr, Monday
Yin helped me found a studio at Taman Perindustrian Serdang.It well furniture with wooden ground and mirror. They charge reasonable price. I started to amend my flyers and distributed.

13rd Apr, Wednesday
I confirmed my 1st class at Tmn Aman Ukay, Ampang.The 1st class will be conducted on 17th Apr, Sunday


14th Apr, Friday
I distributed 200pcs of flyers and received a call the next week. At the same time I have confirmed 1st FREE trial class will be held on 23rd Apr, Sat at Smart Reader Kinrara.


Today is my 1st time conducted Kids Yoga. 12 of them from 3-6 years olds. I introduced few fun poses like cat,dog, tree,butterfly, Cobra. We repeated pose with patner. Mary the principal also took part. Everybody have great time.
I met Barbara at Naga's Cafe. We had a long chat.She share me with tips how to teach. She suggest me to conduct the person in charge at Divine Life Society,Batu Caves. She was teaching there for 1 1/2 years. I bought Surya Namaskar CD from her. I started practicing twice a day.

17th Apr, Sunday
I got my 1st paid of 1st class. It was a good experince. I will keep learning and sharing interest with others who need.

23rd Apr, Sat
My 1st FREE trail class was completed. 3 of them residents from Kinrara and one of them is from CS. I got two sign up also.

爱晴

爱琴海是希腊的神话。是不是当你得不到的才是真真的爱情？当我重访希腊时，雅典对我来说已不重要。共欢了3个星期，再次踏上渡轮，却是脸带欢笑，只因我知道彼此会在一个月后再相遇。

RE: Calling back home

26th Feb, Saturday I received a call from sister after I done my hair perm. IT was 830pm while we having dinner at Xi'an.Yin text me and told me that father just passed away.

I have to changed my flight and go home to attend funeral. After searching, the flight only available on 28th, Monday. I have to take train from Xi'an to Chengdu.

The next morning, i wake up early and went to train station purchased train ticket. It crowded at train station. I bought hard seat ticket to Chengdu at 4.00pm. It cost RMB132. After bought train ticket, I took bus to Terracoatta Warrior. It's an hour drive from city of Xi'an. I only have 3hours before i catch the bus back to center.

The ticket cost RMB110. I took shuttle to main entrance of the musuem. There is 3 part of the musuem and spent 1 and half hour. I went to another musuem is called Qing Musuem. This is less popular spot even provide free shuttle. It was big and huge with garden and Emperior Qing tomb. It was cold and freezign covered wtih snow. I walked around 1/2 hour and took shuttle back.

I reached Maggie house at 2pm. I was in rush as i need to catch train at 4pm. I say good bye to Maggie, bought few pack of instand noodles and run to bus stop. I was felt down on the way when I didnt pay attention on the road. The traffic in center is very bad especially today is Sunday. Finally I reached train station at 3.30pm. I go thru luggage check and was waiting at platform. It's 6 seats face to face on the train. The lady who seat opposite me with her mother do not seem like friendly.


At 16hours ride, I finally reach Chengdu North Train station at 8.50am as per schedule. I leave my luggage at train station. I took bus to Chengdu zoo. However they told me you not allow to take picture with pandas here. So they refer me to Panda Ji Di which farther north. I took bus 115 and reached Chengdu JiDi after 3ominute. I paid RMB55 for the entrance. I spent 3hours walked around. I'm observed pandas behaviour also. I stopped at one points where the 5pandas is having their lunch. One of panda try to grab apple out of space. The others 4 of them do not want to go back after been feed. I heard how panda communicated with each others. It's really nice to see animals also know how to protect each others.

I back to Chengdu center at 3pm. I took bus to Jinli street. This street is famous with Wuhou Temple. I didnt enter the temple as i don't have time. I took walk at Jin Li street. This is very tourist spot where you can try all snack of Sichuan. I heading back to train station picked up my backpack and took metro to nearest place to airport. I took taxi to airport as the last bus in 7pm. The taxi cost RMB8 and need to pay for toll . I reached Shingli International airport at 8pm and waiting to check in. The counter only open at 930pm and the flight depart on time.

I reached LCCT, KL at 4am the next day 1st March 2011. I ended my China trip 2 weeks early. I ended my overland world trip after 4 months. I back home after 16months.

Turkey

11th Jan,Monday
Istanbul,Turkey

Istanbuls the largest city in Turkey and 5th largest city proper in the world with a population of 12.8 million.The name "İstanbul" (Turkish pronunciation: [isˈtanbuɫ], colloquially [ɯsˈtambuɫ]) derives from the Medieval Greek phrase "εἰς τὴν Πόλιν" [is tin ˈpolin] or, in the Aegean dialect, "εἰς τὰν Πόλιν" [is tan ˈpolin] (Modern Greek "στην Πόλη" [stin ˈpoli]), which means "in the city" or "to the city"

Istanbul was chosen as a European Capital of Culture for 2010.It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) sides of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. Istanbul is a designated alpha world city. Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe and Asia, with the skyline of Levent financial district.The Turkish alphabet distinguishes between a dotted and dotless I

The Bosphorus, which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, divides the city into a European, comprising the historic and economic centers, and an Asian, Anatolian side; as such, Istanbul is the only bi-continental city in the world.

The urban landscape of Istanbul is shaped by many communities. The religion with the largest community of followers is Islam. Religious minorities include Greek Orthodox Christians, Armenian Christians, Catholic Levantines and Sephardic Jews.

14th Jan, Friday
Ankara, Capital of Turkey
Anıtkabir (literally, "memorial tomb") is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey.

The leader of the Turkish nationalist movement, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, established the headquarters of his resistance movement in Ankara in 192.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a Turkish army officer, revolutionary statesman, writer, and founder of the Republic of Turkey, as well as the first Turkish President.



All stones and marbles were brought in from various parts of Turkey, to be a representation of Turkish People's devotion to the founder of the republic. Easily processed porous travertine is used on external cladding of the concrete surfaces and marble is used for the inside surfaces of the Hall of Honour.

01012011

Today is 01012011. Do i have New Year solution?We had a great nite with opening bottle of white wine and fireworks on rooftop. However is that celebration of mine journey back home? I failed to change my flight as less than 48hours. I have to purchase a new flight. I really had planning. Why does it work very well when travel in NZ. HOwever i should think about what am i going to do for 2011. Should i keep travelling? or just with work exchange?teach yoga?or find 5days work job???God know!!