Great Depression 1930s, New York

Photograph of a Breadline in New York City During the Great Depression

Depression: Breadlines: long line of people waiting to be fed: New York City: in the absence of substantial government relief programs during 1932, free food was distributed with private funds in some urban centers to large numbers of the unemployed. (Circa February 1932)

"Then in June-July 2008, the markets will seem to go crazy to with chaotic rises and falls, mad speculation and panic.

For a short time, it might appear that the US dollar will maintain it's hegemony as the international currency of choice, but from August onward, the US dollar's real value drops steadily and rapidly, dragging down all currencies that are dependent on it. A new "Great Depression" will become obvious to even the most common of people in the industrialised nations".

Home Sweet Home

Aerotrain

Claiming my baggage-KLIA

Took KLIA Express to KL Sentral

Finally, I have reached home and I was having jetlag. Slept for the whole day. It was a great trip but there's no place like home.

HKIA to KLIA

Waiting at Gate 71 for departures.

Checking In At The HKIA

Present my ticket and passport at the airline check in counter and hand over to airline staff my baggage that needs to be checked in.

Then receive the boarding pass that shows the boarding gate number of my flight as well as the time I should be there.

Cafe Aficionado at Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong

Australian International Dinner Buffet

Cafe Aficionado

Cafe Aficionado

Japanese Tiger Prawns, Mussels

Queensland Shell Scallops

Australian Yabby

Cheese Cake

Baked Apple Crumble

Fruits

Headed to Cafe Aficionado for buffet dinner. The buffet dinner cost HKD308 per person.

Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong

On my way to Regal Airport Hotel for check-in

Elevator to 9th floor

Bedroom

Computer Table

Sofa

Bathroom

This room is on 9th floor of South Wing. The sliding door is facing the swimming pool. The view is spectacular.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

Arrive to Hong Kong

Arrival Hall - A

Arrival Hall

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Trains to City

Train

Airport Express

Entrance to Terminal 1

Strike a pose at the Visa Olympic commemorative settings featuring Liu Xiang

Internet facilities

I have discovered the many services and facilities at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and enjoyed a memorable and pleasant airport experience during my stay here.

JFK International Airport via Cathay Pacific, New York

It's the 6th of July, a Sunday morning, I was finally at JFK International Airport. Queuing up to check in baggages. And so two months in New York passed in the blink of an eye.

In fact, as I wait here I can't help but think myself quite lucky, because I've just spent a great couple of months in New York City. By next month starting work and beginning another interesting chapter of my life. Will see how that goes but rest assured that I made the most of NYC, so the next couple of entries will be dedicated to my spare time here.

Queuing up to check in baggages

Once you have checked in all your baggages, you got to go through the security check.The lines were incredibly long and security was really tight. I ended up having to take off my belt and shoes to make it through the metal detectors.

Terminal 7 - Departures

Departures

Duty Free Shops

I'm sitting in JFK airport, waiting to board an early flight and my last few hours overseas.
Cabin crew assisting the passenger
Is lunch time now...

and dinner time.

After about 16 hours inside the flight, I finally touched down Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).