tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132561292024-03-14T02:38:49.240+08:00The Trigger-Happy PenguinTopenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.comBlogger326125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-68912090920712567672011-04-19T20:50:00.770+08:002013-03-20T13:19:16.603+08:00Peru - Day 2: Machu Pichu<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find" So that's what I did. I asked the Lord and less than a year later, found the majestic view of Machu Pichu! :) </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5:00 - Coldest morning ever</b></span></div>
Because of the next to non-existent insulation in our hotel room, I woke up to 5° celsius room temperature that makes me want to not come out of my 3 layer non insulating blanket.<br />
Good thing though that two out of the three in our trip was very dedicated to keeping up to schedule (clue: not me); so we were still able to bath, pack, eat, check-out and go to the train station. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5790863501/" title="monito by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="monito" height="135" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/5790863501_e0f9760867_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5790893197/" title="manzanilla by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="manzanilla" height="135" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/5790893197_00f0de528c_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5790915271/" title="P1040144 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="P1040144" height="135" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/5790915271_a3e04a0e34_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5790853149/" title="monita by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="monita" height="135" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2129/5790853149_d82dea1e4a_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>6:30 - Bus Ride to Olantaytambo</b></span></div>
The original plan was to take a train from Cuzco's Wanchaq station straight to Aguas calientes (base camp of Machu Pichu). But due to some heavy landslides, all train rides where cancelled to clear out the tracks. In exchanged though, Peru Rail (train company) booked us with a bus ride<br />
from Cuzco up to Ollantaytambo, and start the train ride from there.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5790959913/" title="la salle asul by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="la salle asul" height="135" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5790959913_c0fedcdd4c_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5790972013/" title="train by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="train" height="135" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/5790972013_0d0bcdcaa9_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5791538634/" title="train by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="train" height="135" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5791538634_4c4064bf4d_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5791545162/" title="train by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="train" height="135" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/5791545162_e5b3f3af74_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
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The bus ride took about 2hours, crossing a mountain or two and some very nice scenery of the country side. </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>8:30 - Ollantaytambo train station</b></span></div>
Arriivng at Ollantaytambo proper, we still walked about 15minutes to go to the train station. But with a view like this who would complain! (Well I guess the people who have luggage trolleys.) </div>
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Truth be told, I was extra giddy when I saw the train. Maybe it was the scenery or the big piece of heavy machinery or both! But my gulay! daig pa nito ang sinabawang gulay! All out of words giddy again. </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>9:30 - Inside the train that can</b></span></div>
The train consists of different carriages having different level of luxuries depending on the ticket price. From the carriages for the local where you can sit with the chickens and vegetables to the exuberant <a href="http://www.orient-express.com/web/hb/hiram_bingham_introduction.jsp">Hiram Bingham</a>. <br />
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We were able to book everything <a href="http://www.perurail.com/">online</a> for about USD$48 to Aguas Calientes and a much steeper price of USD$60 on our way back. I'm not really complaining as the sight while on the train was well worth it.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5769113741/" title="country side by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="country side" height="683" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5769113741_7f889af161_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5791780876/" title="open skies by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="open skies" height="281" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/5791780876_ab3c3352c6.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5791888954/" title="mountain ranges by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="mountain ranges" height="281" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5791888954_387736cc35.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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From the mountain ranges of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_Valley">Sacred Valley</a> to the rivers of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urubamba_River">Urubamba</a> everything was a sight worth seeing again and again. Play the video to see the river during it's calmer moments.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>11:30 - Aguas Calientes and the search for Green Nature </b></span><br />
Finally arrived at Aguas Calientes which you can consider as the base camp to Machu Picchu. First agenda was to go immediately to the Green Nature Hostel to leave our backpacks.<br />
The immediately became an understatement as it took us almost 30minutes to find the hostel that was alongside the train station. This I would gladly blame to a not so precise (about 3 blocks and a bridge off) location map from their website. After asking different locals, which oddly enough, did not know where the hostel is, we were finally assisted and escorted by a town policia.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>12:30 - Once upon a time in Chayña</b></span><br />
We ate our lunch, had our way with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicha">chicha</a> (drink made from purple corn) and had a little rest before heading for Machu Pichu.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5769691282/" title="ala cubana by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="ala cubana" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5769691282_03d2cf1629.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5769142671/" title="chayna by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="chayna" height="220.48" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/5769142671_bec40d019d.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5769151527/" title="carbonara by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="carbonara" height="220.48" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/5769151527_2c3e75bfd7.jpg" width="333" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5769148755/" title="chicha by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="chicha" height="333" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/5769148755_31310f3975.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5769689608/" title="chori pizza by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="chori pizza" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/5769689608_872ae543b3.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>13:30 - Bus pa pichu</b></span><br />
Since we were not able to buy Machu Pichu bus tickets at Cuzco, we had to buy it at Aguas calientes. The bus ticket costs around USD$15.50 for tourists but much cheaper for locals. </div>
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The bus ride took about 20 minutes driving from a very steep dirt road up the mountain. The road can only accommodate two buses side-by-side from certain points of the road. With that the case, one of the highlights is when the bus suddenly stops when and has to drive in reverse just to accommodate an incoming bus. This happened several times on the curve part(blind spot) of the mountain.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>14:00 - Machu Pichurs! \:D/</b></span></div>
One word, majestic! One of the things that i liked is the way the clouds create highlights on certain areas of Machu Pichu and the surrounding mountains.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5757136522/" title="M by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="M" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/5757136522_0b250cbe43.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5757182742/" title="mushy pichu by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="mushy pichu" height="333" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/5757182742_f1e8ae3804.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>15:00 - Finding his new groove</b></span></div>
The Machu Pichu aside from being a well maintained ruin by their government, is also a sanctuary for several <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llama">Llamas</a>. They freely roam around wherever they want and could care less about the tourists in their paths. </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>16:00 - Inca Bridge</b></span></div>
There were a lot of tour guides at the main entrance of Machu Pichu. They offered their services to us for SOL100 which is roughly PHP1500. Too expensive! So that's that.<br />
We were roaming around the area and trying to just ask around where several paths would lead to. There was this Indian family who said that they will be walking to the 'Inca Bridge'. Having no idea what that is, we decided to go to there. Having no idea what it looks like,we were excited to go thinking to see some kind of big hanging bridge connecting two mountains.<br />
20minutes walking on a very narrow cliff cutting half the excitement... and then we were there... saw the bridge and killed the other half. :))<br />
That is if you considered the bridge as the piece of wood separating the other side of the ravine. But if you look closely and included the thousands of stacked up rocks in between the the wooden plank and think how in the world did the Incans pulled the construction off, then it is a very nice piece of architecture.<br />
Too bad though that you cannot cross the bridge; I'm guessing for both the bridge's and your personal safety.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>16:15 - father, daughter and the path to llama</b></span></div>
There were several others also looking at the Inca bridge, one was a father and daughter tandem. They were ahead of us on the way back to the Machu Pichu ruins, and on one point of the path they were waving to us saying something which we understood what it was about less than a minute after. :)) </div>
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The llama ignored us, so we did just the opposite by posing, taking a picture of it and the only thing missing is his/her autograph. ^__^ </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>16:45 - Almost ready to go back</b></span></div>
But first some more picture taking. \:D/</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>19:00 - Pasalubong shopping</b></span><br />
Aguas calientes has a big souvenirs market and allotted an hour to buy some..... souvenirs.. what else. :)) <span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br />
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We ate dinner at Indio Feliz, a resto in Aguas Calients that was recommended by our friends Con and Radda (one of our info sources for our Peruvian trip.)The place was pretty cozy and a good place to relax after a long walk on the mountain.<br />
Everything was almost perfect except for the fact that the food then dessert then bill (all of them!) arrived very very late. :|<br />
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Since venturing last year to South America, I've been searching for some epic place to visit. Thanks to divine intervention, a lucky week long holiday and some well saved moolah we packed our bags for destination: Machu Pichu, Peru. \:D/<br />
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First, let me start of with an informative blog post from a very well traveled man on <a href="http://www.tagailogspecial.com/2011/04/day-00-preparing-for-machu-picchuwayna.html">the preparations needed to travel to Machu Pichu, Peru</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>14:00 - Touchdown to Cuzco</b></span></div>
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After a travel time of six hour from Montevideo we finally arrived at the Cuzco airport. Being turistas and a bit afraid to get ripped off, we decided to avail of the airport taxi for 30 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_nuevo_sol">soles</a> (Php450).Which essentially is the same as getting ripped off. :))<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>14:30 - <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.es/Hotel_Review-g294314-d1163036-Reviews-Hotel_Misters_Inkas-Cusco.html">Hotel Mister(s) Inka(s) </a></b></span><br />
Arrived at the hotel were I think the owners couldn't make up their mind if it's Misters Inkas, Mister Inkas, Misters Inka or Mister Inka.<br />
While the attendant prepares the room and before we were able to check-in, we rested a bit in the lobby and had a treat with some free <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca_tea">mate de coca</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5677480635/" title="coca leaves by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="coca leaves" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5677480635_6fd0db386f.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5678036088/" title="is this an inca chief? by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="is this an inca chief?" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5678036088_914faf60bb.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5678041980/" title="mate de coca by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="mate de coca" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5678041980_1e9c3c67dc.jpg" width="333" /></a></div>
The place was pretty decent at first glance and the room is spacious with 3 queen size beds.<br />
Since we have a very tight itinerary, we made sure to pack light and I was able to fit everything in a single backpack! So after unloading our packs for the day, we were off to tour the city!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>15:00 - Amazing Race Cuzco</b></span><br />
We arrived at the Cuzco Plaze where there are more people/tourists than usual because of the coming Prusisyon in the city center later. To tell you the truth, I'm not really a fan of having a lot of people messing up what should have been a very serene photographic opportunity. :)) <br />
Alas, before doing the touristy walk, we remembered that we had to find where to pay for our Machu Pichu and Bus ticket first... which wasn't as easy as we thought it would have been. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>17:00 - Amazing Race Cuzco.. still..</b></span><br />
After several hours of walking and walking we still haven't located the place that we needed to find. But as they say, seek and ye shall find, and found we did in a very discrete side street of Cuzco.<br />
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Sad to say that the race was not over though, as it's still not the right place. Thankfully the lady inside do know were we should go and gladly helped us catched a cab to Banco de la Nacion and another bank, <u>which both closes in less than an hour.</u><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>17:30 - Almost there</b></span><br />
The only course of action is to separate in two teams for each bank, so Manny went to the other bank while Nina and I went to Banco de la Nacion. </div>
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So we went in, fell in line, gave our reservation code and just when we thought everything was now going fine and dandy, the reservation code has expired! :))</div>
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Apparently the reservation that we did 2 weeks before and every other reservation is only valid for 6 hours. It doesn't make any sense but my theory is that it either forces the tourists to go the travel agencies or the internet shops in Cuzco which helps the local business in Cuzco.</div>
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This would have been a complete rant of a post if not for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5677531725/in/set-72157626501038193">kind lady</a> behind the counter that made us wait a few seconds then took us in the bank's office and requested some colleague of hers to go to the internet and make a new reservation and print it for us! (HOW COOL IS THAT!) ^__^</div>
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After meeting up with Manny in front of the bank, we decided to try something right but not that much (tama-less lol) and then headed back to the city square<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">18:30 - First sight at night </span><br />
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The procession gathered a lot of people which is almost like Quiapo church on a holy week but with less dramatics. Our initial goal was to find a restaurant with a good vantage point of what is happening on the city square. But after checking out one with a second floor patio and the waiter saying to us that it is by reservation only, we just settled on the first restaurant that looks exciting.</div>
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Finally some decent dining over at Paititi which is also known as 'El Dorado' in the local dialect.<br />
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The order here usually takes 30minutes so good thing they treated us with some free glass of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisco_Sour">Pisco sour</a>! Although the Pisco sour was good, the one drink that I got addicted to was the Inca Kola, not sure why do as it looks like toxic piss. :))<br />
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When the food finally arrived I was a bit disappointed because the advertised chicharon is just a deep fried pork meat without any skin or fat. So I was not really a happy penguin at that time. :( Also, one thing that we've noticed is that the general taste of the food here is salty. Like the chef was spilling salt like there's no tomorrow.</div>
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all in all the food was ok and the service was almost ok except for the fact that they almost charged us an extra 10 soles (roughly Php150.00). Good thing I remembered the prices on the menu! Too bad for them since now we left an almost non existent tip instead of the non-compulsary 10%.<br />
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I was almost disheartened by the lack of post worthy photos I took during the day. Good thing (lol a lot of good things happened this day), when the procession was over almost all the people has dispersed, so we were finally able to do some leisurely walking, buying of gloves and the head gear thingy and shooting around the area.<br />
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We headed back to the hotel since we still have an early trip tomorrow to Aguas Calientes, the town proper of Machu Pichu. The night was so cold that even under 3 thick layers of bed warmers it was still f cold!! And this was the night I experienced first hand the necessity of room insulation... or lack thereof.</div>
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Nais ko lamang isalaysay ang aking mga karanasan sa Emirates check-in counter sa NAIA terminal 1 bago lumipad patungo ng Uruguay.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA:</span> </b>Sir gusto lang po namin malaman kung valid pa po yun visa nyo.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me:</span></b> Yup bago pa lang yan.<br />
Tapos 90days or 3months from the date of entry to the country ang validity.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA:</span></b><b> </b>Ah ganun ba... Spanish kasi kaya di namin maintindihan.<br />
Tapos yun date dito March 18 at March 14 yun nakalagay, baka mamaya expired na pala visa nyo</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me:</span></b> oo nga e. Hindi ko rin maintindihan kung kung para saan yun 2 dates<br />
pero I doubt na expired yan since bago pa lang and 4x na ako pumunta dyan with 2 separate visas. <br />
You just need to take my word for it na lang siguro.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA:</span></b> Sige sir, hanap lang ako ng marunong magbasa ng Spanish.<br />
Wait nyo na lang po ako sa gilid.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA:</span></b><b> </b>Sir, I guess I'll just have to take your word for it.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA:</span></b><b> </b>Sir, timbangin lang po natin yun hand carry luggage nyo.... (hithit ng hangin!)<br />
15kg po yun hand carry luggage nyo, allowable po 7kg lang.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me:</span></b> Miss nangyari na sa akin to before. </div>
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(opens bag, remove laptop backpack, empty hand carry luggage, put empty luggage at scale)<br />
6Kg Walang laman yun hand carry luggage ko, nakalagay lang talaga yun backpack ko sa loob para hindi ko need buhatin buong flight.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA: </span></b>Sir, 7Kg lang po talaga ang allowable e.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me: </span></b>You mean to tell me 1Kg lang ang pwede ko ilagay sa hand carry na luggage?!<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA: </span></b>Ganun na nga po sir, kasi 7Kg lang po ang allowable e.<br />
Sige po itanong ko na rin po sa supervisor namin.<br />
(after 3mins...)<br />
Hindi po pumayag supervisor namin e.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me: </span></b>Miss, 6hrs ang stop over ko sa Dubai 3hrs sa Brasil,<br />
ayaw ko magbuhat ng 8Kg backpack kung pwede ko naman hilahin.<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA: </span></b>Sir, hanggang 7Kg lang po talaga e.<br />
Hindi rin po kasi kayo papapasukin before mag immigration gate kapag over 7Kg ang hand carry luggage nyo.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me: </span></b>(counting from 5 to 1)<br />
Sorry miss, hindi ko talaga matanggap, pakausap na lang ng supervisor mo.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA: </span></b>Sir, uulitin lang po nya sinabi ko...<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me: </span></b>Pakitawag please, pasensya na ha at hindi ko kasi matanggap talaga e. <br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Sup: </span></b>Sige po sir, paghiwalayin nyo na lang po muna dalhin yun backpack at hand carry nyo. Baka po kasi pag nasa airplane na kayo bigla bumagsak yun handcarry nyo sa overhead bin pag over 15kg.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me: </span></b>Ok.......... ty.<br />
(pinapasok sa before mag immigration gate without any hassles)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA:</span> </b>Sir eto na po un bag tags nyo.<br />
Need nyo po kunin sa Brasil bag nyo then check-in ulit dun.</div>
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me:</span></b> Ha? Akala ko diretso na sa Montevideo yun bags?<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA: </span></b>Hindi po, need nyo pa recheck-in ulit sa Sao Paolo.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me:</span></b> Ok. Ty. (Walks away)<br />
Nina, saan mo kukunin yun luggage mo?<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Nina:</span></b> Montevideo.<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me:</span></b> ... (Walks back to the counter)<br />
Miss baket yun kasama ko hanggang Montevideo na ang bags? <br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">FA: </span></b>Ay....<br />
<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Me: </span></b>Galit ka ata sa akin e....<br />
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-45908814058980134642011-03-02T12:01:00.002+08:002011-03-05T12:08:55.926+08:00see ya!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-30598616182051319772011-02-28T17:21:00.000+08:002011-02-28T17:21:39.563+08:00new template!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since it's all ready 2011, better start the new year late.... I mean, start with a new template and blog header!</div>
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Hopefully I can keep up with the 30+ back log posts that I have. </div>
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Wish me luck! \:D/</div>
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to end this post, here is a random quote from <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-solo-regiment">know your meme</a>:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Who can save a drowning solo? Nobody...</span> </div>
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-20130687971050256512011-02-25T18:54:00.000+08:002011-02-25T18:54:34.679+08:00.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">i wish... i wish.... .... meh.</span></span> </div>
</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-10821639981768392682011-02-09T14:00:00.022+08:002011-03-11T09:26:43.160+08:00Jing & Daena Prenup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Had a very nice prenup shoot with Jing and Daena at Tagaytay. Their relationship is a proof of the saying, when you're meant to be... you're meant to be. :)<br />
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-85285744402173424582010-12-12T17:00:00.140+08:002011-03-06T16:40:41.398+08:00Lechon @ Alfredos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The plan was to have a lunch party at a private park with a very nice lagoon which quickly dissolved by unforecasted rain. Good thing that we had a plan b and went to Alfredo's very cozy house.<br />
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The initial plan was we will prepare the little pig (cerdito?) from start (live pig) to end (full stomach). :)) Thankfully this was not the case. A non squilling pig was already found in Jaime's car trunk, thanks to the Mesa de los rancho!<br />
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Unfortunately though, we did not have time to create the actual pit roast but
fortunately we have the next best alternative, La Parilla!<br />
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A fun fact: In Uruguay and Argentina, you will almost always find the parilla, or grill en ingles, in every restaurant. You can't blame them though as they have very good (cow) meat here.<br />
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The pig was then marinated with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimichurri">chimichurri</a>. A mixture of several herbs and spices that is even used as a sauce/dip to parillad(?) cuisines. </div>
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Since the pig would take a few hours (took around 3-4hrs) to cook, several other dish was cooked on the same parilla and served.<br />
Everythings was que rico! The provolone (a type of chewy cheese), chinchulin (semi-crunchy cow isaw), chorizzo and morron (bell pepper)!<br />
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We also did a bit of taste testing of Uruguay's number one drink of choice, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_%28beverage%29">Mate </a>(ma-te)!<br />
The addiction for mate in this country is phenomenal, as seen on Daryl (center) imitating a typical Uruugayan on the street. I'm not sure if it is because of it looking like weed, but it sure looks healthy since it is purely organic.
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Since the downpour subsided, we decide to have some fun shots in Alfredo's garden.
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485137689/" title="Daryl with the Payment Ladies by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9717" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5485137689_46e0400c50.jpg" width="332.8" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485729216/" title="Jaime with the Oracle peeps by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9703" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5485729216_f9fd1b81ed.jpg" width="332.8" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485131851/" title="Oracle boys by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9701" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5485131851_8696e14488.jpg" width="332.8" /></a>
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After a few hours of eating and mingling! Finally the main course! And there is no better accompaniment to a lechon than Mang Tomas sarsa (pork liver sauce).<br />
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As for the verdict, the lechon meat was really tender and tasty. Kudos to the chef!<br />
The only thing missing really is the crispy skin that we have grown accustomed to. Maybe next time we will try to create a roast pit create an even grilling of the pig. But all is well and good and everyone enjoyed a very fine meal! ^__^ <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485746656/" title="Alfredo, nomnomnom by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Alfredo, nomnomnom" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5485746656_de29b52902.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485152013/" title="IMG_9770 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9770" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5485152013_35e81286b3.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485122269/" title="Carlos with Graciela by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Carlos with Graciela" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5485122269_5f67514e7f.jpg" width="332.8" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485695698/" title="Carlos with Graciela by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Carlos with Graciela" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5485695698_e8b45b1d2a.jpg" width="332.8" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5485144077/" title="IMG_9741 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9741" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5485144077_e36774084f.jpg" width="332.8" /></a></div>
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After several servings, I was so full i wasn't able to take anymore pictures.... the end :))<br />
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para mas fotos, puede clic aqui: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/sets/72157626040629681/">Flickr: Lechon @ Alfredos</a> </div>
</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-7009162576711433852010-11-19T22:00:00.033+08:002011-03-06T16:35:49.635+08:00Asado Night<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Manila Mafia in Uruguay got invited to some fun filled Asado Night(!!!)
by the client. The invitation stated that the party would start at
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<span style="font-size: small;">For more photos: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/sets/72157625545301820/">RENOV@ Asado Night</a></span></div>
</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-12288844152455002022010-11-13T20:00:00.001+08:002012-04-02T14:00:13.566+08:00Patrimonio, Colonia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During my last two visit in Colonia, the best place to hang out was in the Restaurante de Patrimonio. </div>
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Part of the reason is the loading dock that you can go to to take this awesome photo above. </div>
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Too bad though that the it was daylight savings time and even though it was late, the sun was still too high for a decent sunset shot. :(</div>
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After walking around Colonia for several hours, the team all seemed very tired.<br />
As all their heads are bowed... oh wait... the resto just have wifi... nvm. :))</div>
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Since we cannot hang out without ordering anything, we bought some sandwiches, drinks and dessert (all time favorite)!!
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before I forget, they have very catchy comfort room signs. :p
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-52583435078817267042010-11-13T15:17:00.002+08:002020-11-10T05:10:07.723+08:00Puperia D Los Farioles, Colonia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499250223/" title="Windows by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Windows" height="683" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5499250223_b4f95cfcc3_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a> <span face=""Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Arriving in Colonia a few minutes before lunch, the first thing we set out for was look for something to eat!</span></div>
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After a few blocks of walking from the bus station to inner Colonia, we decided to eat at the first restaurant we saw. The "Puperia D Los Farioles".</div>
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<span face=""Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Most of the customers decided to eat al dente, but being oh so hot, we decided to eat inside instead.</span></div>
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The place was like a renovated brick house with some (indian?) tapestries.</div>
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<span face=""Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">So while waiting for the food to come, the only logical thing to do is take some more pictures! ^__^</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499251867/" title="linel by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="linel" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5499251867_c99a999d03.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499247211/" title="manny by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="manny" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5499247211_697f6a93a6.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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And now, after a very long wait... some mediocre food! :|<br />
We had some hard Bife de lomo con champignion, Aros (something) and Beef Stroganoff. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Several reasons on why we go to El Salmon for lunch:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">This is the nearest restaurant we can go to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Has a nice "bar" atmosphere </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">cheap! (</span><span style="font-size: small;">UY</span><span style="font-size: small;"> 110-130)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">we had a chance encounter with the Uruguayan president. Photo posted in the bar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">One of the (only) five available places </span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The owner looks like master pogi of dragon ball.</span></li>
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-25813126161089951162010-10-21T09:00:00.002+08:002011-03-06T16:39:49.535+08:00REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix LX5<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Lumix LX5 is the the highly anticipated replacement for the Panasonic Lumix LX3, skipping the LX4 altogether. I think it was because of the 2 year release difference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Being blessed with a wonderful girlfriend, she surprised me </span><span style="font-size: small;">on my birthday </span><span style="font-size: small;">with my new gadget, the <a href="http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/2010-LUMIX-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-LX5K_11002_7000000000000005702">Panasonic Lumix LX5</a>!!! \:D/</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have had the chance to have both the LX3 and the LX5, so let's start off with some noticeable upgrades of the LX5 compared to its predecessor:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">From a measly focal length of 60mm to a very noticeable 90mm zoom. (2x to 3.8x in point and shoot terms). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">No longer makes the LX series a landscape only traveler's point and shoot! =)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">A new 'My Color' mode with a selection of different preset effects. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Currently my favorites are 'Pin Hole', 'Film Grain' and 'Silhouette</span></li>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: small;"> A lot more Video functionality:</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Manual exposure control! Heaven sent for the </span><span style="font-size: small;">inner videographer in me!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Dedicated record button, no need to jog the dial to Video mode. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to use the Photo presets to add the mood to the video. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Allows zoom while recording.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Allows cutting of video clips in camera.</span></li>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: small;">Better Auto White Balance performance:</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Provides more realistic color management.</span></li>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: small;">New Image Stabilizer:</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Helps better with those hand held slow shutter shots or for taking steady videos </span></li>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: small;">Higher maximum ISO:</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">ISO max raised to 12800</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Not really recommended to use, as it will produce a lot of grain.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Still a good way to help getting those still shots on dim light conditions. (Grain > Blur)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Not really that useful at the moment as the external viewfinder available is not that good.</span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">A much wider leather grip. Approved by the butter fingered.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A dedicate video record button. See red button above.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A higher Flash location. Read somewhere that this help reduce <strike>pink</strike> red eye.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">hot shoe cover. (No more searching for a Nikon hot shoe cover. :D) this also serve as the EVF port cover.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">A new jog wheel replaced the toggle stick of the LX3 Making it a tad bit faster on changing exposure settings. Unfortunately I can't say if it is an actual improvement as I would've preferred to have both. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The LX5 may not be as compact as some point and shoots out there but it exactly fills the gap between not wanting to lug around a 2 kilo DSLR and taking a pocketable instamatic.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The LX3 has always been dubbed as an enthusiast camera primarily because of the amount of manual control </span><span style="font-size: small;"> (exposure, focus) </span><span style="font-size: small;">capabilities you can do with it. Now, LX5 will continue on carrying that mantle with a plethora of additional features to boot!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Here are some features that I have used since I got the LX5. Note that some is also applicable to the LX3.<b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">One big benefit of having a P&S is the ability to shoot macro without needing to purchase expensive macro lenses. The LX5 has by far the closest minimum focusing distance of 0.4" taking you closer to where the action is. Note that the lens almost touches the subject so be careful of doing waterdrop shots. :p</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of the few drawbacks the LX3 has is its very limited zoom range. I mean 24-60mm is ok, but it is a bit short if you plan on going to the zoo. The LX5 has added 30mm to the long end making it a good all around 24-90mm focal length.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">But wait... There's more! Panasonic added the Extended Optical Zoom that extends the effective maximum focal length when you reduce the picture size used. Reducing the megapixel translates to a smaller sensor. Think a crop multiplier for DSLRs, smaller sensor bigger focal length multiplier.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Note that this is essentially just glorified cropping although without the use of post processing software. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">You can read the other types of zoom (intelligent and digital zoom (which you should never ever use!)) by RTFM.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5156056392/" title="24mm by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="24mm" height="111" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/5156056392_8589651e2f.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5156054634/" title="50mm by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="50mm" height="112" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5156054634_24cdbf8fd5.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5156052852/" title="90mm by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="90mm" height="112" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/5156052852_1d569a3a8f.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5155440857/" title="135mm by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="135mm" height="112" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5155440857_db2b5be98d.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5156048128/" title="216mm by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="216mm" height="112" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5156048128_fb0d257969.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are days went I want to pour some creative juice but too lazy to go to Light Room or Photoshop. This is where the 'My Color Mode' comes in (denoted by the palette icon). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This mode has several photo presets for those moments where you want to be creative or just add a bit of mood to your photos. Panasonic has also added icing on top the cake by enabling the LX5 to shoot video in these presets. (For creating artsy fartsy indie film perhaps? :->)</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5141859434/" title="silhouette by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="silhouette" height="281" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5141859434_fdeaf68580.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5155725449/" title="Dynamic Art - roof by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Dynamic Art - roof" height="283" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/5155725449_6bbd61983f.jpg" width="500" /></a><iframe frameborder="0" height="282" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16553488" width="500"></iframe></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Sample presets from left to right: film grain, silhouette, dynamic art and my favorite, pin hole.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As an amateur videographer/editor, this part really shines in my book. Aside from the dedicated video record button that you can use in almost any modes, never before have I seen a very compact point and shoot camera that has manual video controls. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">In video mode, the LX5 is capable of using aperture from f/2 to f/f18 and shutter speeds from 1/8 to 1/20000 (yep that's 4 zeroes!).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Unfortunately though, it still inherited the vertical banding problem from the LX3 which, by the way, is common for CCD type sensors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Summary:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">It's hard to be unbiased since I haven't tested the direct competition which is said to be the Canon s90 and the upcoming s95. But coming from the LX3, the LX5 sure is a worthy upgrade for the additional zoom alone. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Before, I really felt limited by the limited (no pun intended) zoom range of the LX3, but now thanks to the additional 30mm focal length and the gimicky zoom features, I can say that this is a good traveller's point and shoot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">But this camera is still not for everyone though. I</span><span style="font-size: small;">f you are the type who doesn't like to fiddle around with camera settings or doesn't care less what ISO, shutter speed or aperture is, then the LX5 may not be for you. </span><span style="font-size: small;">And even with the addition of the My Color mode, the LX5 still has less automatic features (HDR, color accent) than other point and entry level P&S. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">That being said, if you know your way around setting your exposures or are willing to learn the lingo of photography and are willing to shell our a bit more for your average point and shoot, then the LX5 is for you! ^__^</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5141264731/" title="soccer boy by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="soccer boy" height="282" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5141264731_1224f00f6c.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5141866904/" title="look cat by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="look cat" height="282" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1166/5141866904_16aa9c957d.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5155721711/" title="honeycomb by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="honeycomb" height="282" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/5155721711_24ed79d9e3.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5141864800/" title="hola back by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="hola back" height="282" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/5141864800_e48b83e0c1.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-57556624920827942312010-10-09T14:00:00.008+08:002011-03-06T20:09:07.396+08:00El Torreòn, Colonia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499425831/" title="El Torreon by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="El Torreon" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5499425831_b6d38b6b3f.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499422707/" title="near the window. by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="near the window." height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5499422707_0396575dd6.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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The structure for El Torreòn is actually a
tower (in tagalog, torre iyon. gets? :))).<br />
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<i>Note to self: Always take a picture of the outside venue.</i><br />
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The place has very nice ambiance with a bit of cold wind coming from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%ADo_de_la_Plata">Rio de la Plata</a><i>. </i></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500028728/" title="Uruguayan cowboys by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Uruguayan cowboys" height="349.65" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5500028728_a368c7bf61.jpg" width="231.643125" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500021298/" title="maya by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="maya" height="349.65" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5500021298_7b558a8165.jpg" width="525" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499421503/" title="stair plant by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="stair plant" height="349.65" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5499421503_7a5f19efdf.jpg" width="231.643125" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499433959/" title="soda bottles by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="soda bottles" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5499433959_9d46da51c2.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499423807/" title="cubiertos by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="cubiertos" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5499423807_5693f29c5b.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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We dined al fresco which started (as always) with some bread and being tired with the usual parilla, we went with a hefty serving of fish.<br />
Considering that Uruguay is not known for its seafood, it was still very good. :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500020788/" title="IMG_8206 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8206" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5500020788_b2402b526d.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500025962/" title="fish and chips by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="fish and chips" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5500025962_4512642d9c.jpg" width="500" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500027254/" title="fish and tomato by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="fish and tomato" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5500027254_629961de63.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499427511/" title="something del mar by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="something del mar" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5499427511_5b28c6fd81.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div>
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and the finale! Dulce de leche con Helado!! \:D/</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500025286/" title="All done Daryl by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="All done Daryl" height="349.65" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5500025286_3abc5f4ac0.jpg" width="231.643125" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499432777/" title="dulce de leche con helado by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="dulce de leche con helado" height="349.65" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5499432777_ddf46c2e6f.jpg" width="525" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500019522/" title="Wala na Dubs by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Wala na Dubs" height="349.65" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5500019522_825fcbaae5.jpg" width="231.643125" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5500015988/" title="Mike by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Mike" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5500015988_cdba05144d.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499420307/" title="what's up? Helado? by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="what's up? Helado?" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5499420307_60d8ae2842.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5499420757/" title="Margarita by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Margarita" height="220.48" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5499420757_a93c9a2d8a.jpg" width="333" /></a></div>
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note: Paolo's picture is taking a picture of a picture. get it?
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</div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-82434676493006934882010-10-03T19:00:00.003+08:002010-10-29T02:21:21.576+08:00setting sun, seeping sun<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/5123387961/" title="setting sun, seeping sun by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="setting sun, seeping sun" height="683" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/5123387961_97c3f178cf_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-79979995754693067692010-08-14T10:46:00.002+08:002010-08-14T10:46:47.904+08:00best bud<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4889293521/" title="best bud by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="best bud" height="683" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4889293521_7a200957ec_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-48852753974190675242010-08-08T01:23:00.000+08:002010-08-08T01:23:10.654+08:00Re: Dog walker<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4868728232/" title="re: dog walker by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="re: dog walker" height="683" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4868728232_909432eb38_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-7511069225984733822010-08-05T23:50:00.000+08:002010-10-12T03:01:12.919+08:00initially... pedro berro 640<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4980180449_75234fee2e_b.jpg" />Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-70917446827527483562010-07-20T01:30:00.006+08:002010-08-09T03:53:28.227+08:00feliz cumpleaños Fabricio!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4852072358/" title="IMG_5754 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5754" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4852072358_ca57b59d6c.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4852059640/" title="IMG_5746 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5746" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4852059640_bf0cfa1a19.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Woke up just in time to see two of God's wonderful creations. </div>
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What better way to describe than by my version of haiku. </div>
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<b>Topeng's Hainaku </b></div>
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Moon up in the sky,</div>
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say goodbye another time.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sun running after. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4775107097/" title="night to day by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="night to day" height="683" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4775107097_535250cc07_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a></div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-45305024665460736772010-07-02T23:08:00.041+08:002010-07-06T11:36:14.211+08:00Uruguay vs Ghana Street Celebration<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
After a very unforgettable win of Uruguay against Ghana, Uruguay has won it's first match to stay in the world cup semis. So what better way to celebrate than to shout it out in the streets! </div>
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A lot of dancing and celebrating! It was really a pretty awesome experience to jump and sing out loud even though I don't understand what I was singing. :)) </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765765203/" title="IMG_5488 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5488" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4765765203_aa3ee1c4e7_m.jpg" width="160" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765791617/" title="IMG_5512 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5512" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4765791617_8530fc1322_m.jpg" width="160" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4766432650/" title="IMG_5513 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5513" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4766432650_4ee1fe3f16_m.jpg" width="160" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765789775/" title="IMG_5511 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5511" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4765789775_4a7fa14d17_m.jpg" width="160" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765787513/" title="IMG_5510 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5510" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4765787513_03070092ab_m.jpg" width="160" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765725729/" title="IMG_5454 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5454" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4765725729_c19810b7a1_m.jpg" width="160" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4766385714/" title="IMG_5474 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5474" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4766385714_2457e25959.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4766411108/" title="IMG_5492 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5492" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4766411108_cbc53ce948.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-48683020409565686562010-06-28T20:13:00.002+08:002010-07-05T11:10:32.461+08:00Montevideo Apartment<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761347181/" title="IMG_5401 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5401" height="683" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4761347181_e3d77786cc_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761340465/" title="IMG_5393 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5393" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4761340465_8947b11c38.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761343939/" title="IMG_5396 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5396" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4761343939_287723f9ce.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761974182/" title="IMG_5394 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5394" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4761974182_924e48b42b.jpg" width="333" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761986092/" title="IMG_5407 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5407" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4761986092_e85411f975.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761977492/" title="IMG_5398 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5398" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4761977492_e65a5fc0a6.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761351011/" title="IMG_5404 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5404" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4761351011_5d0c070279.jpg" width="333" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761348697/" title="IMG_5402 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5402" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4761348697_a0a9d86361.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4761349835/" title="IMG_5403 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5403" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4761349835_e5deb9ef2a.jpg" width="500" /></a>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-2006111408222896222010-06-26T14:00:00.001+08:002010-07-06T10:54:34.902+08:00Uruguay vs Corea del Sur Street CelebrationAfter smashing South Korea, Uruguay was able to enter the World Cup semi-finals leading to a country wide celebration, starting in the streets of Montevideo.<br />
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It has been several world cups since Uruguay has entered the semi finals so that made it more enjoyable for the Uruguayans.<br />
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Being the only Asian walking along the street parade, I was always asked if I was Korean and telling them 'no' was not enough for them to take a group picture with me. I feel like a celebrity until of course I see a facebook picture of me and a group of people with a caption of "Mejor suerte la próxima vez, coreano dude asiático".<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765465501/" title="IMG_5288 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5288" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4765465501_61ed0c067a.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765480281/" title="IMG_5305 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5305" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4765480281_4e70e5ac19.jpg" width="333" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765482283/" title="IMG_5312 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5312" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4765482283_187e4e9f3b.jpg" width="333" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4766113398/" title="IMG_5300 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5300" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4766113398_6d5676301c.jpg" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765467723/" title="IMG_5290 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5290" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4765467723_a05e2a2656.jpg" width="500" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4765458709/" title="IMG_5282 by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5282" height="683" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4765458709_cd7255cf75_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a></div>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-80817973534379342182010-06-23T09:15:00.005+08:002010-06-23T09:26:38.209+08:00you intelligent virus you!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was just uploading some photos over the internetz when all of a sudden, a former office-mate of mine, who I don't usually chat with, buzzed me over YM. </div>
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After a few seconds, I realized that this was a cleverly created (in other words, malicious) script that would send a reply whenever you replied back. I really find it ingenious! Kudos to the creator! </div>
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As for you my friend.... stop doing porn!!!</div>
<br />Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13256129.post-10996225226535479892010-06-21T13:40:00.000+08:002010-06-22T11:11:39.532+08:00Ciao Argentina! Hola Uruguay!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetriggerhappypenguin/4722680487/" title="Ciao Argentina! Hola Uruguay! by the trigger happy penguin, on Flickr"><img alt="Ciao Argentina! Hola Uruguay!" height="683" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1180/4722680487_e71a13d1e3_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>Topenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708799321392480625noreply@blogger.com0