How did I spent the one hour? First section was spent looking for a novel. Didnt find any 'attractive' book (I judge the book by its cover-hahaha). Then I saw Cat's fav author - Maeve Binchy. She has two new books! I remember my first Maeve's book was on loan from Cat while we were still housemates in Adelaide. Alrighty, one potential book to get!
Next, cooking section. There seems to THOUSANDS & THOUSANDS of recipe book. Unfortunately Cat, there's only one Nigella's cookbook- the one on dessert. Since i've not even master the art of cooking mains, dont think it's a good idea to go into dessert yet. Fine.. then found lots of Jamie's book. I gave up looking for one after like 10mins. I've decided to resort to the free, easily available internet to look for recipe! Yes, I'm cheapsake! hahahahah
After these two sections, I found myself surrounded by travelling books. Good! Perhaps a book on Chile to prepare myself. So I sat down and read Lonely Planet and another traveller's guide.Seems like Chile is a must safer place than the rest of the Latin American countries. Virtually no corruption and the MOST interesting fact about this country is that, its current president is a FEMALE!
Wow! what a shocker... especially in a male dominated culture country... it's very interesting indeed. Unfortuatntely all guides seem to point out a fact that there's nothing much to do in the capital Santiago (which is where I'll be stationed for 3 wks). If I wan to have a look at the country, I'll hv to travel out of the capital. hmm.. tempted but no time. I know I shld take time off after the 3 wks to travel ard, but unfortunately I have to head home to process my Japan visa for the CNY family holiday! sigh.. so much choices but limited time. Will just hv to make do with the time I have while i'm there.
So, it's very much just Santiago and around!
2 comments:
What a coincidence! I just came back from Borders myself. Joel and I love that place! We always leave with something.
I really, really, really wanted to get Nigella's How To Eat & How To Be A Domestic Goddess as you can sign up with Borders and get regular discount coupons via email up to 30%. But due to Xmas season, they were all out :(:(:(
Chile sounds sooo exciting! My gf went to South America and will be going there again next year. She loved it!
PS: Eh...how much leave you get per annum-ar? I want to travel more but just can't :( My next leave is in Dec 2007!!!!!!
I have ard 23 days I think. I'm force to take leave cos company dont allow leave to be brought forward to the following year. So there's good n bad side to having too many leaves!
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