Random

It's been a few days of randomness (is that a word?). Let's start with Friday.

On Friday we went to Jerudong Park Playground which is a very bizarre place. Basically many years ago the Sultan built a playground for his family and eventually it was opened to the public. It reminds me of Neverland. That is the best way to describe it. Walking around you can see that once it was probably a great place to go with the family. It looks like a mini theme park. There is a go kart track and ride, a children's play area, bumper cars etc etc. Now it is sun bleached and run down. You can see where things have been removed and there are areas where the attractions have been left to rot in all honesty. It's a shame because it's quite a large area with so much potential. I can imagine once it was swarming with people and now there is hardly anyone there. I'm no attractions expert but if the place was done up I think it would be quite a draw to locals and tourists. As it is it's nice to walk round but that is all.

While we were there a huge black cloud came over and it started to rain. Across the road there is a waterfall display in the evening but a) we were there far too early and b) it was raining. Something to do on another day when it's a bit drier. We decided to walk back to the car at which point some Asian chaps came up and asked if they could have a photo. I wasn't entirely sure what the hell was going on but apparently they wanted a picture with me because I'm pale and ginger. I duly obliged. That has to be one of the most random requests I have encountered. We walked around and had a look at some food stalls before we left. I quite like being able to understand what I'm reading even if it is only a tiny amount. At least I have a fair idea of what to order. We got food, went home and one of Vickis friends came over for a little while which was nice.

Saturday was really hot, well I thought so. I know it's a hot country but the sun seemed to be shining a bit brighter and hotter. In the afternoon we went for sushi with a group of Vickis friends. It was nice and I tried something different. I just can't stand the seaweed stuff around the outside of some of the food, it's way to fishy for me. I tend to stick to boring things rather than eat real sushi. After that we were struggling to think of something to do. Unless you like the jungle your options appear to be limited. Then one of Vickis friends from the block opposite invited us over. Cue mega hyperactive child. It was nice sitting on the balcony chatting although I didn't understand the work chatter but that's ok. They were going to a party and suggested we tagged along. Essentially we gate crashed which I have never done before in my life. I knew nobody in a house full of people apart from the three I was with. To say I felt uncomfortable was an understatement. Eventually I got chatting to people and it turned out quite nice. I must have been the only person in the house who wasn't a teacher apart from the kids. For me it was a really scary situation and I almost bottled it and said I would go home but I'm glad I didn't because it turned out to be a really enjoyable evening meeting complete strangers.

It got late and I got cranky because I was tired. We went to the house of one of Vickis friends on the way home but I was exhausted to the point of tears. I feel bad because I kind of had a tantrum about wanting to leave but I really had to. I left Vicki there and went home to bed. I managed to slam my finger in a drawer when I got back. I am so bloody accident prone! I put it down to tiredness. That's my excuse anyway.

So it was a strange couple of days with much randomness.