Monthly Archives: April 2013

Going to the Gym

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Frank Taylor

After my surgery, I kept fit primarily by walking a lot while we were in Singapore. Keeping our boat in marinas here in the area has not given me much other opportunity to get stay fully fit. The upcoming work … Continue reading →

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Where did the week go?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Frank Taylor

There has been a higher level of activity since we got back to Malaysia from Singapore. Karen has continued physical therapy and some other doctor appointments and has made several trips by bus, taxi and train for day trips to … Continue reading →

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360 Panoramas at Castle Hill

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Back in February of 2011 we traveled from Christchurch up through the mountain passes northwest of Christchurch (read more about it here). This is a beautiful area of mountain alps with giant boulders, beautiful valleys, rocky streams, countless mountain tarns … Continue reading →

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New 360 Panoramas Category

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Frank Taylor

I’ve added a new “360 Panoramas” category to this blog so you can find all the posts which contain a 360 panorama shared here. With only a few exceptions, these are 360 panoramas I’ve taken as we have been sailing … Continue reading →

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Eye and Other Updates

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Frank Taylor

There really has been much to say about the eye since the last update. Unfortunately, there has been no apparent further progress to the vision. The vision is still far better than it was before the surgery. And the eye … Continue reading →

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Last Photos at Sentosa Island

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Frank Taylor

We stayed at the One° 15 Marina at Sentosa Island in Singapore for about 6 weeks. Sentosa is the resort “getaway” of Singapore with an amusement park, golf course, beaches, high-end hotels, condos and houses. Just across the causeway is … Continue reading →

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Back in Malaysia

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Over the last few days we did some last souvenir shopping, found some foods that are hard to find in Malaysia, prepared the boat, cleared out of customs, paid the marina, and finally left Singapore yesterday morning. We had a … Continue reading →

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In Another World

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Frank Taylor

I’m going to have one blog post on this topic, and it may bore some of you or make you say “there goes Frank doing some bizarre tech thing again”. But, I think it’s worth sharing. For one thing, this … Continue reading →

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Getting Around Singapore

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Frank Taylor

One of the best things about Singapore is the extensive metropolitan transportation system. Trains are clean, safe, and abundant. You get a pass card that can easily be topped up and just slap it on the gate on your way … Continue reading →

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Eye Update and Water Heater Plus Moves

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Yesterday was my third follow-up visit for the eye after the surgery. I was told my vision should be much better and that they would be taking out the contact they put in as a “bandage” after the surgery. All … Continue reading →

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