Kirsty & Claire's visit

This happens when you arrive at Sky Bar after midnight...!

But we had a great time catching up anyway!

Kirsty, Claire and the Chinchilla (NOT a meerkat!)

Kirsty & Father Christmas

The view from KL Tower

Shopping in China Town

Eating in China Town

Marco's Baby Shower with Jaysree, Linda, Nani, Mely, Kirsty, Claire and Melisa...

and some horrible baby food!

Thanks, girls!!!

Marco is growing

And here you can already see his face (click to enlarge):

Miles for a Good Cause (M4GC)

Hi dear friends !

This time is not about wonderful pics, hotels, restaurants, cool places.

This time is about helping and giving a hand :-)

Since I travel a loooooooooot I always asked myself: "What can I do to help while I m on the road?" Well, the answer came yesterday to my mind.

This is how it should work: Frequent travellers (by plane, car, train, boat even swimmers!) should keep record of their miles done in 2009 and by the end of year we shall convert this thousands of miles in money. This money is to be collected and donated to an organization that we will determine.

Basic calculation (suggested) is: Nr. of Miles * EUR 0.0005 = X EUR Contribution

As an example, I did in 2008 150.000 miles * EUR 0.0005 = 75 EUR Contribution

We can of course raise the factor for contributing more, but this I leave it to you guys. I personally like more EUR 0.001

I already addressed 10 of you (with positive results) and I would like you also to think about it and if you are a frequent traveler (even on holidays) you could contribute also. Please send me an email to cgou812@hotmail.com and tell me if you would like to do it. Any contribution will help making a difference.

So far, Stephan (Indonesia), Ulrich (KL) and Paolo (Hong Kong) joined ! Welcome to the club !

Of course the one collecting most miles at the end of 2009 will receive a symbolic prize ! :-)

Well, I hope you like the idea

Thanks and Happy 2009 !

Carlos