Singapore/Melbourne
I know I shouldn't be blogging with all the work I still need to do, but it's 4am and I am still jetlagged (even though I feel much, much better than a couple of days ago). My weekend in Singapore was tons of fun. I always loved botanical gardens and until now, the botanical garden in Rio was probably the one I liked the most. The one in Singapore blew my mind. They have a special section for orchids that it's just unbelievable (think millions of orchids. Millions). I read somewhere that Singapore is considered a cleaned-down, McDonalds version of Asia and I see their point: there is something surreal, everything looks too clean and perfect. On the other hand, the cultural diversity is delicious (both on the metaphorical and culinary sense).
rI was able to buy a couple more Nintendo DS games. They also sold Japanese PSPs, but only with local warranty. Since there are so many defects reported on these machines, I decided not to take my chances and wait one or two more years until there is more stock available and the bugs are ironed out. I am really happy with my DS, so Sony can wait a bit.
rI am now in Melbourne. I haven't seen much of the city yet, but the fact that there is a "Batman Avenue" just made it climb up to the top of my list of favorite places in the world. I would so love to be able to write "Batman" on my postal address... The people at ACMI are taking such good care of me that I wish I could stay a bit longer. Tonight it'll be the launch of their Games Lab, a special section of their building devoted to video games. I must say that this is really a hardcore place. The architecture of the building is simply magnificent. In addition to this, you have to love the fact that they are one of the very few places in the world with a permanent space dedicated to art videogames (is there anybody keeping track of museums/centers doing this? Can you guys email me more examples? Thanks). Australian newspaper The Age has published today a bit more about the event, along with some quotes from event organizer Helen Stuckey and yours truly.
rOk, I hope I can post more later. I'll see if I can now get some sleep.
rI was able to buy a couple more Nintendo DS games. They also sold Japanese PSPs, but only with local warranty. Since there are so many defects reported on these machines, I decided not to take my chances and wait one or two more years until there is more stock available and the bugs are ironed out. I am really happy with my DS, so Sony can wait a bit.
rI am now in Melbourne. I haven't seen much of the city yet, but the fact that there is a "Batman Avenue" just made it climb up to the top of my list of favorite places in the world. I would so love to be able to write "Batman" on my postal address... The people at ACMI are taking such good care of me that I wish I could stay a bit longer. Tonight it'll be the launch of their Games Lab, a special section of their building devoted to video games. I must say that this is really a hardcore place. The architecture of the building is simply magnificent. In addition to this, you have to love the fact that they are one of the very few places in the world with a permanent space dedicated to art videogames (is there anybody keeping track of museums/centers doing this? Can you guys email me more examples? Thanks). Australian newspaper The Age has published today a bit more about the event, along with some quotes from event organizer Helen Stuckey and yours truly.
rOk, I hope I can post more later. I'll see if I can now get some sleep.
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