Transformers: Dark of the Moon

 

Just like sequels of many hit movies, this movie sequel could be a bit dull sometimes. The plot may come very much anticipated, with occasional twist of plots.

To say that this movie is fantastic is a bit of an overrated. The movie was overall nice but like all movies from Michael Bay, this one has more explosions and gun fights, with awesome use of military technologies and soldiers.

 
The really intriguing part would be how they manipulated history, to a stage that you may come to realize that all the space expeditions may be just frauds. They've been to places where no one would expect, like Chernobyl in Ukraine and the Angkor Wat. Still, at the end of the show, you'll see that the whole movie was just about the great epic war, trust and ignorance.

So, to watch it in 3D or not? Good question.
Many Hollywood movie producers hoped that this movie would help to give the 3D technology a push, as of current, 3D screenings are not doing as well as expected. Well guess what, not worth the money to watch Transformers in 3D. The effects are quite normal, and even worse, most of the actions were kind of slowed in order to accommodate to the 3D movie development. In short, it's like you're watching high speed actions in slow-mo.

So here's my rating:
Storyline/plot: 7.5
Visual FX: 9.5
3D FX: 6
Overall: 7.5

Owh ya, if you haven’t watched the first one, please do so before you watch the third.

Uniquely Sabah

Sabah is unique (to me), where no words can simply describe the wonders she holds. So I’ll keep it simple – Enjoy the photos, and hope that you find them unique too.

Gaya Street Sunday Market

A walk down the Gaya Street Sunday Market in the town of Kota Kinabalu, you will realize some interesting people selling interesting items. Some at jaw-dropping prices too!

The Gaya Street market is a must go if you’re in Kota Kinabalu for the weekend. They’re open on Sundays from 6.30am to around noon. Don’t miss it!

Magnificent Mount Kinabalu

I just came back from a trip to Sabah, and I must say, Sabah is a beautiful place. I can't wait to get a licence for scuba diving, for I shall come back to the islands of Sabah again.

This is my first time here in Sabah, and of course you can't miss the climb up Mount Kinabalu. The majestic submit and the breathtaking sunrise took my breath away. All the tiredness and weariness were all gone.

It was a tough climb, I must admit. With the cold air, chilling mist of rainfall, the high climb and altitude sickness will make you tired quickly. But along the way, you'll soon realise that the climb was all worth it. It's a battle of physical and mental strength. Your body could take it, but can your mind keep you moving forward?

I was very fortunate to be able to climb up Mount Kinabalu on a very beautiful weather. The wind was cold but not too strong. The temperature may be low but the sky was sunny.

Anyway, here are some suggestions if you intend to climb Mount Kinabalu:

1. Please train!!! Climbing up stairs is extremely helpful.

2. Rehydrate yourself constantly. Consume some chocolates or energy bars can be helpful too. Mars and Snickers chocolate bar may come in handy.

3. DO NOT over pack. If you are not physically fit, please do not carry more than 2 kg in your backpack. This would kill you. In short, travel as light as possible. Hire a porter if necessary.

4. Walking sticks may come in handy, especially when you're going downhill.

5. If it's your first time, spend 2 nights at mid-hill (Laban Rata). It's better to do so, in case you're too tired to walk downhill the same day.

6. Medications like Panadol and ORS may come in very, very handy.

7. When you climb up, avoid coming in contact with water. Using wet climbing gloves or shoes would lead to severe frostbites.

8. Get good shoes with proper traction. Nike's ACG (all condition gear) or other trail/hiking shoes would do just fine. Lightweight shoes are a plus too.

9. If you are travelling in groups, try to push each other, encourage your friends to try harder.

10. Remember to bring along a hoodie/beanie and a scarf too!

Here are some sceneries you might observe along the way…

More updates on Sabah to come.

Discovering Hualien

A quick update before I’m off to somewhere else again…

I spent 5 days in Taiwan, mainly in Hualien, meeting people, attending to stuffs. In addition, I was in luck this time as my aunt was able to take me to the outskirts of Hualien.

One of the prominent landmarks in Hualien, The Still Thought Hall.

The beach located some 10 kilometres away from town.

What fascinates me the most is the rocks along the beach. They’re so beautiful!

One of the local houses by the beach.

We also dropped by one of the local parks at HuaLien.

We were there with some friends.

The next few photographs are self-explanatory. They’re the beauty of nature in HuaLien.

Before I depart to Taoyuen, we visited a pine tree garden nearby.

It was quite an enjoyable trip, but I come to realise that the Taiwanese often order a lot of food for their meals. I was very much fortunate to not have the chance of feeling hungry for the past few days.

Anyways, I look forward to visit this place again.

 

Next update in another week’s time!