This is a bit of a diversional, self-indulging posting! Money never seems enough! And being paid monthly causes no end of "o help" in the final fortnight! (I'm at the "o help" stage right now!) So, without offering misery details, I believe the best antidote is to think of something else in contrast. (And not start wistful 
thoughts on the digital camera I long to own this year!) I found an article in today's "The Age" about the Empire Hotel in Brunei by the sea. I am always drawn to the allure of waters. It looked like a dreamscape! Perfect dream food for the listless spirit. "The Age" 26.01.08 - The atrium near the check-in desks is 53 metres tall - the height of a 12-storey building - and appears to be modelled on a marble-and-gold tent. Precious stones by the hundred are inlaid into hectares of marble and 21-carat gold plating.
thoughts on the digital camera I long to own this year!) I found an article in today's "The Age" about the Empire Hotel in Brunei by the sea. I am always drawn to the allure of waters. It looked like a dreamscape! Perfect dream food for the listless spirit. "The Age" 26.01.08 - The atrium near the check-in desks is 53 metres tall - the height of a 12-storey building - and appears to be modelled on a marble-and-gold tent. Precious stones by the hundred are inlaid into hectares of marble and 21-carat gold plating.
The Brunei Travel Mall says: The regal splendour of early majestic Royal courts, reminiscent of Brunei's Golden Age has re-emerged with the arrival of The Empire Hotel and Country Club. This bygone era now returns to tantalize and pamper discerning guests and provides an unsurpassed Bruneian experience.The Empire is a grand, spacious, fully integrated, state-of-the-art, luxury 5 star hotel. Located on a magnificent stretch of Brunei's pristine coastline, caressed by the South China Sea, The Empire evokes an opulent yet tranquil ambience. The hotel meanders through 162 hectares of lush tropical gardens providing an idyllic sanctuary and is Brunei's only hotel on the beach.
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M.I.C.E. BTN - Monday, 30 April 2007
German hotelier Manfred Keiler has been appointed general manager of the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei. Keiler was previously general manager of the Intercontinental Grand in Mumbai, India.
German hotelier Manfred Keiler has been appointed general manager of the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei. Keiler was previously general manager of the Intercontinental Grand in Mumbai, India.
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The Empire even makes its own chocolate! Now I am totally mesmerised by exotic names like Saffron, Durian Ganache, Pandan Leaf and Kelapa!
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Gold-plated beauty
Fed by dark, velvet oils ~
For a little while
The ambrosia
Intoxicates
The hungry spirit
For a little
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But sunlight is smiling
Kindly
Beyond my dusty window ~
And I can just see the haze
Of swaying olive greens
Gracing a gentle mountainside
Slipping quietly
To my favourite blue sea
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A kookaburra's laughing song
Breaks my reverie
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Indeed
I have all the riches I need
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