Well, I'm off to Tainan tomorrow to enjoy a week with the in-laws in Tainan. It will be relaxing, and my bike is waiting to take up a bit of that time too. This is the equivalent of the Christmas - New Year break that most people in the West have. So... Happy Chinese New Year everyone. … [Read more...] about Off to Tainan for Chinese New Year Holiday

Well, Ava went for another ultrasound today and got some 3D scans at the same time. This was her major mid-pregnancy check. Pretty cool as you can make out the shape of the baby and it's features. Actually the 3D scans are more useful for patients than for doctors. Parents love to see their future child, however doctors like the other ones cause you can find any problems with … [Read more...] about 3D Ultrasound

Well, Christmas over her certainly is a little different from what I had back home in South Africa, but then nothing really is, and seeing as this is not South Africa, it's really not all that strange. I had dinner with my work colleagues and we ate and drank and chatted about all sorts of stuff. On Sunday, today, Ava and I went to church in the evening and then stayed after … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas

Long ago, England was ruled by a king named Canute. Like many leaders and men of power, Canute was surrounded by people who were always praising him. Every time he walked into a room, the flattery began. "You are the greatest man that ever lived," one would say. "O king, there can never be another as mighty as you," another would insist. "Your highness, there is nothing you … [Read more...] about King Canute