Overhemming Support----------Keep it up..up..up!

I am really thrill and overjoy to see such a fantastic respond to my blog,eventhough i have not started pedalling,infact my bicycle still in the box.To those who know me well,i am not used to such extensive publicity. This served to remind me that , I am not alone and they are many others watching esp u caring Malaysians . Have any one seen my b2p report on Star yet? If possible hope someone can send me the report.
Well good bye now and see u again in Nanning China.

One day around Hanoi - by FOOT !

Enjoying a free dinner with local restaurant owner: ikan bilis/green beam/rice/saigon beer

Relexing at Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Memorial Building with 24hr standby Guards

Have fun with the locals = a popular roadside tea chichat scenes

Hanoi,a city dominated by a sea of motorbikes

Imagine if a railway track running behind your house backlane?

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I am now in Hanoi ,Vietnam

Yessss I am now in Hanoi took airasia flight at LCCT at 1655hr and touch down at 1900hr. Hanoi is one hr late compared Malaysia. staying in Love Planet 1 booked thru' internet for usd 8 . Cheap single privite bed with aircon/hot shower/sat tv. The only complaint is , my room in on the 5th floor and have to carry the bicycle box all the way up the 60 degree steep staircase ,the box weight is 35kg ,luckily i am not carry it alone. As u can see from the photo who sent me off, Foo has never failed to help, thanks!

Another press conference with 3 different newspapers

This press conference was held on 2 Apr at Dr Wong Sai Hou Clinic IN SS3 PJ .Thanks Datok n his wife Jennifer& others.The 3 medias attended are Chinese dailies: Nanyang & China while The Star represented English. I was rather disappointed there was no Malay media. Here is a Malaysian, riding a recumbent ( a laidback front pedalling bicycle not heard or seen by many Malaysians),15000km across 2 continents Asia n Europe covering 15 countries.We had seen many Mat Sallehs done this b4 from newspaper reports or internet. So I am proud as a Malaysian,trying to prove the world. If I fail, there is no shame..... so its my sincere hope that all Malaysians regradless of colours, races n religions will rally behind me, give me a hand ,a little push while I battle on......

I,d like to thank Association of Backpacker Malaysia (ABM) for a cool Rm2000 sponsor as part of my mission expenditures.

Another Dinner with my "Teh Tarik" kaki

These gentlemen are my usual days n nites friends to go for teh-tarik at mamak . They contributed a Japanese cap with uv and rain protection. I will sure be wearing this everyday. They even put down their signatures and wishes as shown in the photo. Thanks, I sure miss u all .

Dinner with former Tsung Wah schoolmates & 2 charming ladies trekkers

Another great dinner fr my ex-schoolmates. Though we seldom meet but once they knew im going for this dream ride,they came out full force to lend support and also donated some cash as part of my cost. Thanks again my friends.

Thank you for the Publicity --- SIN CHEW DAILY

Publication on my dream B2P ride by one of the most read Malaysian chinese daily - SIN CHEW DAILY on 2nd April . Sin Chew Daily responded quickly to my call-up and on the same day arranged an interview in my house the next day. Nice photos and fantastic story.Thanks to Miss Yap Ching Wee,the reporter and her photographer Mr Tan.

Another Great Dinner fr Fellow Trekkers

Wow...What a delicious Malaysian Chinese food!!! For those not on the table yesterday night, so sorry... but dont worry , till I comeback cycling at year end , we can celebrate again,right?

Here, I like to thanks all those present for throwing this fantastic get together dinner for me . Thanks also to those not able to come, I know you have a very good reason ( ching ming ) ,end of days you all are always my BEST friends!!

Not forgetting also 2 packs of "quite loaded" ang pau from SH Lim/Peng Kit & SS Tan/ Katherine, this will further enhance my spirit of pedalling, Pls join me with your hand up " Meng Boleh!!"

Health Screening / Medicines / Travel Documents

Health Screening:
- 18KSA blood test by Pathlab result good
- 1x Tetanus immunisation jab for anti infection on cuts/wounds

Medicines:
- Tablets for antibiotic / fever / panadols / headaches / stomachaches/ diarrhoea.. etc..etc..
- Plasters and elastic bandages

Note: Special thanks to Dr Wong Sai Hou on the above (state assemblyman for SS3 .PJ)

Travel Documents:
- Malaysian International passport with valid visas attached
- American Express traveller chegues for USD/EUR
- Photostat copies of Lonely Planet on some planned visit countries
- China roadmap with details on towns and distance in km

Visa Applied and Travel Insurance

Visas:
- China visa valid 90 days from date of entry 5th April till 4th July 07 . Cost Rm 30 or USD 8.5
- Kazakhstan visa valid 30 days from 10th July till 9th August 07 . Cost Rm 105 or USD 30
- Russia visa valid 30 days from 2nd till 31st August . Cost Rm 210 or USD 60 including LOI

Travel Insurance:
-AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad policy under SmarTraveller coverage fr 4h Apr till 10th Oct 07 . Certificate # :ST417482
- Hotline: 603-20535771 worldwide assitance 24 hr
- KL Tel: 603-21480293
- Email:customer.service@axa.com.my
- Website: www.axa.com.my

Clothings/Shoes/Toileteries

- 2 sets cycling jersey and long bottom 90% micro poly 10% lycra
- 1 x breathable wind/rain breaker lightweight foldable like a tennis ball
- 1 x night sleeping polyester long sleeve jacket
- 2 x roundneck quick dry tee shirts
- 1 each short and long pants for town sightseeing
- 1 pair each for hand groves and arm warmer
- 1 each on sleeping trackbottom and sock
- 2 pairs of cycling socks
- 1 x mullet cap with UV protection and H2O repellency
- 1 x quick dry towel and 3x superlite underwear
- 1 pair mtb cycling spd shoe and Japanese sleeper

Toileteries:
- Toothbrush/paste/hair cream/skin lotion/sunblock 50 SPF/deepheat/facial foam/shaver/lipbalm/cotton buds/nail cutter/hotel soaps/powder/wet tissues