From York to New York - out with the old, in with the new

Hey guys, Merry Christmas to you all from New York City! We’ve got the turkey ready to roast and after a last minute dis-organised hunt for liquor we found a friendly non Christian establishment to purchase said ailments.

Jo: Merry Christmas all from the Big Apple where the sun is shining and the sky is blue! The city is amazing and the shopping is even better! Happy Holiday!!

On a lighter note, a hilarious set of events are occuring in Belgium at the minute after the local TV station aired a spoof news report claiming that the Flemish had declared independance, fracturing the country in two. They had politicians, police and some great misuse of archived footage to make it more interesting. Here is how the New York Times covered the unfolding drama, and check out the actual show on YouTube. It painfully highlights the cultural gap that exists in Belgium…
Also, I stumbled upon this hilarious 1970’s report on american TV about how a small town handled a dead whale which had expired on arrival, by opting for the obvious TNT disposal strategy! This clip is subtly entitled - Exploding Whale

Well guys, I’m regretfully back from wonderland… I was left mentally unprepared for the 16 hour flight that brings me to the next stage of evolution. Somehow along the way a piece of my soul has remained in Java and Bali till next time, I promise you.

My travels brought me to Jakarta where i was welcomed by the illustrious tom in his shiny benz. A veritable sprawling maze of skyscrapers and low rises, Jakarta is like a ant nest of activity day and night. A zillion motorbikes zip through without a care in the world whilst pyjama clad families do their afternoon shopping. Indonesians are tremendous hosts, I’ve never encountered such good hearted people always up for a laugh and with stomachs conditioned to absorb pure evil chilis! The country reflects a great fusion of modernity and incumbent development. Jakarta’s gems are often hidden away and difficult to find without the right knowledge. The food is fabulous, not only from its 17,000 islands but also in international cuisine such as Thai, Japanese, Italian…

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