Angkor Wat, S21 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and The Killing Fields

It is always good to know more about a place before going over there, especially a place with strong history. I was in Cambodia awhile ago and I paid a visit to the famous AngKor Wat, The S21 Tuol Sleng and The Killing Fields. Here are 2 documentaries which gives you an insight into the above mentioned. One of it is by BBC, and the other is by The History Channel. Both are as good and presents things in different angles. Which one to watch? It depends on your preferance. I watched both as one has a little something the other does not have.

ENJOY!!! It is really interesting.

It is a MUST watch for all those who have the intention of going there. It really makes you appreciate what you see, adds meaning to it and you will then look out for the small details. So lets increase your knowledge and widthen your horizon.

To see more photos of these places, Please see Cambodia - Vietnam 2008

The History Channel

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BBC

Fear Factor Vietnam

~~~WARNING~~~

THE FOLLOWING CONTENT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL. YOU MAY NOT WANT TO VIEW IT ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE JUST EATEN OR GOING TO EAT SOON. IT MAY SPOILT YOUR APPETITE.

For those who wish to challenge your fear factor, read on......

I was strolling along a market in Vietnam when I came across some pretty interesting eggs - The Hale Hatched Duck Eggs, aka Duck Foetus Eggs.



As the name suggested, each of these eggs contains an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of a duck. It is a duck in the early stages of development before it is born or hatched.

Does it sounds gross to you or does it sounds like an exotic food to try? Without much consideration, I decided to challenge my taste bud!!!

After boiling the egg, it was served to me.


Let's peel off the shell and see what's inside.


Revealing more....


and more....


Now, the whole egg has been unshelled.


What an ugly looking egg, isn't it? At this point of time, I was trying to figure out where is the head and tail of the duck; And after staring hard at it for awhile, I picked it up, dipped the egg into the sauce, took a bite and let my senses do the thinking.



Hmm...... The taste is not as bad as it looks... Now, Picked up some vegetable and took another bite.....


Trust me... It really taste ok... No funny taste at all... HEY, the duck foetus has finally show itself...


Took another bite.... Is that the brain??


Took another bite.... Oh my god.. I am tearing the foetus apart with my teeth....


After having eaten half of the egg, the most disgusting part of this duck foetus egg is finally revealed... I guessed this is the body, leg, brain, eye and everything....



And for your information, I managed to finish everything. WAHAHA....

So if you are in vietnam and if you happen to be craving for some eggs, why not give this exotic egg a try. Otherwise, if you are not into this, please becareful when u order eggs in vietnam.

This world is full of amazing things and people. Travelling really opens up my eyes (and increases my taste bud's knowledge). I want to see more of this world, therefore I travel.

To see more photos of this trip, Please see Cambodia - Vietnam 2008

Cheers.

Ortlieb Waterproof Backpack For Sale

I have a fully waterproof backpack(Black in colour) for sale. I have only used it three times and the condition is as good as new. The brand is Ortlieb. It is a very reliable brand that produces products specially for rugged and wet environmental conditions. Their products can withstand rough usage and is fully waterprove.

This bag is suitable for all bikers, cyclists and trekkers/hikers, and it is big enough to put in a laptop and more.

Features:
roll closure, breathable harness system with meshed back for optimal ventilation, spacious waterproof outer pocket offering additional space, two lateral neoprene pockets for drinking bottles. Integration of hydration system (up to 70 oz. or 2 L) is possible, and the drinking tube can be led from the inside to the outside without rain water getting into the backpack.

Further specifications:
internal organizer in size A4, valuables compartment, reflectors on straps, carrying handle, fixations for trekking poles and carabiners, broad, padded waiststrap.

Please click on the photo to enlarge it.




Hydration Port


Suspension System


Retail price is slightly more than $300 but is currently out of stock in Singapore.

I am letting go mine at $250.

Interested parties, please email me at kw_bike@hotmail.com