Thursday, August 16, 2007

Spider Pig Lyrics

Spider Pig

Spider pig
Spider pig
Does whatever a spider pig does
Can he swing
From a web
No he can’t
He’s a pig
Look Out
He is a spider pig

This is SOOOOOOOOOOOO hilarious!!!

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Lichtenstein

Today, I've learned that if you're bald, sport an earring and are from Lichtenstein, you can get away with saying "titties" in public and everyone will think you're charming and hilarious...

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Bagan, Land of Pagodas

When they said there were almost 3,000 pagodas in Bagan, I couldn't really picture it. But here it is... Pretty astounding sight.


The sunset was nothing short of indescribable. So I took a picture instead. It felt almost like we were in another world altogether.

If you look closely, you can see the hot air balloon that you can ride on for USD 250 per person. Uh, maybe when I'm too old to climb the pagodas...

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Shwedagon Pagoda Myanmar

This is it. The mother of all pagodas. Right in the heart of Yangon. The Shwedagon Pagoda.


"While much of the pagoda's beauty derives from the complex geometry of its shape and surrounding structures, equally mesmerizing is its golden glow. The lower stupa is plated with 8,688 solid gold bars, an upper part with another 13,153. The tip of the stupa, far too high for the human eye to discern in any detail, is set with 5448 diamonds, 2317 rubies, sapphires, and other gems, 1065 golden bells and, at the very top, a single 76-carat diamond. Surrounding the pagoda are a plentitude of smaller shrines housing pre-Buddhist spirits called Nats, miracle working images, and even a wish granting stone. The entire temple complex radiates a palpable sense of beauty and serenity."




Monday, January 22, 2007

Exploring Burma

If Angkor Wat captivated me because of its grandeur and size, the simplicity and sense of timelessness of Bagan enchanted me...