Day 1 @ Hendon Resort

Having missed the last in-camp, I didn't expect to be excused for this one. Today is the start of 2 weeks at Hendon Resort. So much have changed in the force. The Commando Training Centre is now renamed Special Operations Training Centre. This follows the evolution of the force to the new generation elite Special Forces warfare. More specialisations, wider range of operations and weapons, fewer men in each team, heavier loads...

Smoggy Mid-Autumn Fest

All thanks to Indonesia, this year's Mid-Autumn Fest was covered in a thick shroud of HAZE!!! This problem with forest fires have been around for many years without resolution in sight. Someone, somewhere, somehow, something is not moving in the right direction. This environmental problem has to be nipped in the butt and swiftly. The PSI now has hit above 100. I like the statement on CNA by an environmentalist, "There are no SAFE Levels for Haze". The only safe level is NO HAZE. Any amount of this is not good and definitely unfriendly. It not only affects the respiratory system, the moody feel is also felt along with the "sticky-sickly" feel on the skin. Meantime, all I can do is stay home, take more water and baths, turn on the air-con.