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 Nov

15

India, Trivandrum, jour 7 - Departure day, the beach before (Kovalam)

Posted on November 15th, 2008 in Friends, Personal Travel, Private photos, Public photos, family by Prony | RSS

India, Trivandrum, jour 7 - Departure day, the beach before (Kovalam)

The most popular (and touristic) beach around

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Nov

12

Ind, Trivandrum, day 4 - Parc andZoo

Posted on November 12th, 2008 in Personal Travel, Public photos, Uncategorized by Prony | RSS

I went to the park and to the Zoo, and I took loads of the lamest pictures.

As I was reading in the park, or walking about in the park, in the zoo, or in town, I was loittered by at least 3 beggars (on old man, an old woman, and a young student), as well as stopped by very young male prostitute who were suprised of my lack of interest for casual conversation. Next time I will just say I only speak French…
All that because of the camera.

It is a pity but the most exciting part of the Zoo is the Cobra chasing and eating a mouse… and of course the red ants were no longer swarming.

To see the (private) pictures of the wedding, you will need to be logged in: http://blog.proinsias.com/?p=737&language=en

In the meantime, you can see the other pictures (today’s and the following day’s): 

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Enjoy yourself, not in public though
<!7 Que la main du destin touche là où ça fait du bien Li>

 Nov

10

Thrivananthapuram, day 2

Posted on November 10th, 2008 in Friends, Observations, Personal Travel, Uncategorized, family by Prony | RSS

I had more of a jet-lag than I though: I woke up at 7 for breakfast at the Vegeterian restaurant, then went back to bed till 2pm when V. called me to take news.

So I spedn the afternoon loosingmyself in the city, making my way back to MG Road, and shopping around fro Internet (cheap and slow). food and wedding shirts ot go with my mundu (or dhoti).

And it is raining heavily again tonight, so I am in the hotel for the evening with the wi-fi and my food. Tomorrow I will start the day earlier so I can do more, maybe stray away a bit further.

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
<!7 Que la main du destin touche là où ça fait du bien Li>

 Nov

09

Thrivananthapuram, here I am

Posted on November 9th, 2008 in Commentary, Friends, Personal Travel, family, travel by Prony | RSS

After a night rest, I am on my way to Trivandum (Thrivananthapuram in full).
I am welcomed by the groom’s father.

In case I did not mention it before I am here for V.’s wedding to P.
It is starting to rain and by the time I am in the hotel room it is simply pooring thundery rain.

I need a full night sleep, even though it is only the end of the afternoon.

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
<!7 Que la main du destin touche là où ça fait du bien Li>

 Nov

08

Transiting: Chennai (Suvi Transit Hotel)

Posted on November 8th, 2008 in Friends, Reviews, family by Prony | RSS

After a 13-hour flight from Dublin, via London, I am lucky.

At 2am (Ireland is still the day before, the 8th) I am offered a night in the Suvi Transit Hotel, which will allow me to wait for the flight the next day at 13:15.
Rs800 gives you accommodation -bathroom, bed and TV- plus return trip from/to airport in the morning.

It reminds me of the first day we arrived at La Réunion as kids, or the last night in Bangalore in 2004.
People are so welcoming, and honest: there is no attempt to swindle me, and the price is really reasonable..

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
<!7 Que la main du destin touche là où ça fait du bien Li>

 Nov

08

Hancock

Posted on November 8th, 2008 in Personal Travel, Reviews by Prony | RSS

Rating for OVERALL
OVERALL

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/

Good start, weak ending.  

Rating for STORY
STORY

A rogue super-hero with a memeory loss, a PR operation to make him less of an ass-hole, but does not go so well.

Not surprised by the surprise as such, the kind of film you do not watch twice.

Rating for ACTORS
ACTORS

Actors are amateurish, and rely too much on their facial expressions.

Rating for MUSIC, PICTURES, etc
MUSIC, PICTURES, etc

Nothing special, not even the effects.

Rating for LAST 15 MINUTES
LAST 15 MINUTES

The end is weak, predictable and lacks of punch.

SPOILER

DO NOT READ IF YOU INTEND TO SEE THIS FILM!
Spoil a secret ▼

 Nov

08

Juste departing to India

Posted on November 8th, 2008 in Friends, Observations, Personal Travel, Vikas, family, travel by Prony | RSS

One of the friends I made in India when I was working in Bangalore for Accenture (11/2004) is getting married and I have been invited.

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Nov

02

When it hits the fan

Posted on November 2nd, 2008 in English, Humour, Poetry by Prony | RSS

There are three cans on the stool.

There are stools too in the cans.

It hits me,

I am not a fan of exploding cans.

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Oct

31

A week in Budapest

Posted on October 31st, 2008 in Personal Travel, Public photos by Prony | RSS

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 Oct

30

Central Cellar, Budapest, Hungary

Posted on October 30th, 2008 in Commentary, Food, Reviews by Prony | RSS

Rating for OVERALL
OVERALL

Good wine, good food, reasonable prices.

Rating for PLACE/FOOD/PRICE
PLACE/FOOD/PRICE

Service is a string point, as well as the local musicens, the cave atmosphere does not spoil anything.

DESSERT

Did not try.

Rating for TOILETS
TOILETS

Makes the best of a small space.

Budapest, V., Váci u. 11/a. Phone: +36-1-318-1580

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Oct

29

Booms & Brass, Budapest, Hungary

Posted on October 29th, 2008 in Commentary, Food, Reviews by Prony | RSS

Rating for OVERALL
OVERALL

Excellent place, except if you sit in front of the window facing the lights of the casino accross the street.

Rating for PLACE/FOOD/PRICE
PLACE/FOOD/PRICE

Good theme, good food. Reflected in prices.

Rating for DESSERT
DESSERT

DIsappointing.

Rating for TOILETS
TOILETS

Fantastic. From the “waiting area” to the design of the place, in keeping with the overall theme.

http://www.boombrass.com

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
<!7 Que la main du destin touche là où ça fait du bien Li>

 Oct

15

English “contrepèteries”: Max Mosley, Comedia D`el Arte

Posted on October 15th, 2008 in English, Humour, Thoughts by Prony | RSS

How does it work?
Switch the initial consonnants (in bold) to turn an innocent sentence in an osée one.


Victim of the lazzi, Miss E. felt ashamed of being nude.

Read more…

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Oct

13

English “contrepèteries”: Geisha beads

Posted on October 13th, 2008 in English, Humour, Thoughts by Prony | RSS

How does it work?
Switch the initial consonnants (in bold) to turn an innocent sentence in an osée one.


The pleasures of the bike, can be increased by a string of deeds

Read more…

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Oct

11

Rabat on my day off

Posted on October 11th, 2008 in Observations, Public photos, Work Travel by Prony | RSS

Not much to see, as I am not touristy at heart.

Loved the sea side, but no real beach unless you take the train out.

A lot of walking and a cold to get rid of before Cairo.

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
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 Oct

10

Sofitel Diwan, Rabat, Morocco

Posted on October 10th, 2008 in Public, Reviews, Work Travel by Prony | RSS

Nothing to write home about.

Breakfast is mediocre.

Service is outstanding… but I just could not try and eat the half-melted chocolate you get every evening when the come to “open/break your bed”.

The daily water bottle is nice to have.

Very close from town but far from the sea.

http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2820-sofitel-diwan-rabat/index.shtml

Enjoy yourself, not in public though
<!7 Que la main du destin touche là où ça fait du bien Li>

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