Greenfarm in Taiwan

Today I installed skype at my work place. I am happy to see one of my old friend from Taiwan is on the line. I have not been contacted them since last Aug 2006. I plug the ear phone and say hello to my old friend.

He is a creative business man. His father in law has a piece of land in Chu Thong. His father in law has been farming organic vegetable for 7-8 years. Last year, he suggested to them since he already a experts in farming, why not he just become a teacher and make the land available for people living in the city to come here during the weekend and become a farmer themselves and grow their own organic vegetables. It will provide a great recreation activities for the urban family, and his father in law can gradually retired from the hard work.

His father in law accepted the suggestion, so they rent out the land to people who are interested to grow their own organic vegetables. They divided the land to 200 ploy, people interested has to rent minimum 6 months. This place is about one hour drive from city. Children can cycling around, picnic and babecue. They can temperary leave the urban life and go to the nature.

If you are visiting Taiwan and you are interested to experience the farm life, you could try this place. Their website is : http://www.greenfarm.com.tw/

Damage can be claimed from Airport

My friend has just returned from 7 days tour from China.

The wheel of her Samsonite luggage was broken into half. She only relised the damage after she reached home. She made enquiries with Samsonite headquarter at Orchard Road, they adviced her the replacement cost is S$22/-. If she has discovered the damages before she checked out from our Singapore Airport, and report the damages to the lost and found counter accordingly. The service will be entirely difference. Samsonite Agent will collect the damage stocks from the customer's residence and will return it back at no charges.

I wonder is it only Samonite provide this service? It is very impressive for this aftersales service arrangement. But of course, the Samonite is quite pricy that support their good aftersales service. Samonite extend 3 years of services to customers.

Tibet

A Tibet monk visited our shop and had his foot reflectology. As usual, we took this opportunity to gather some information of Tibet, as my colleague plans to visit the country next year. According to him, the best time to visit Tibet is January and February, or after Chinese New Year. The temperature is about 25 degree, when it is cooling and easy for us. If traveled in June, the temperature is around 31 degree Celsius, which is as warm as Singapore. There is a lot of rain during June as well. The cold month is Nov and Dec.

My colleague is interested in "Tien zhu", he said it is pricey. The "9 eyes Tien zhu " is about S$25,000/-. The "2 eyes Tien zhu" is about S$5000/- and "the single eye Tien zhu" is about S$2500/-.

Seaside

I sent my son to join the Church camp at National Service Resort & Country Club at 10 Changi Coast Walk. I decided to give myself a break at very last minutes. I have not taking a day off from work since Dec'06. My body tells me I need a break.

It is good to take a break and go to the nature, listen to the music from the sea wave. Temporary put every things behind me and just sit back. It is luxury which I am affordable.