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Every resort has that one run you save until the last day of your holiday. This is either for fear of ruining the holiday incase you break something, or because you don’t really want to do it, but know you should. In March 2009, Le Chassoure in Verbier was this such run. Our group was staying in a shared chalet and one of the other party members enthused about the feeling of satisfaction you get from tackling this run. I am no wimp, but I must admit to feeling pretty apprehensive. We duly inspected the piste map and planned our route. On arrival, we found that it’s the kind of run that has ‘Experts only’ clearly displayed at the top and you find yourself really questioning whether you are going to enjoy the next half an hour or so.

From the top, you can see how narrow and how steep the first part is. If you are really unlucky (as I was on this occasion) it wont have snowed for a little while and you will be able to see a long mogul field stretching out ahead of you. It is worth noting that at this point you can also see the entrance to the bubble lift that takes you in comfort and safety down to the restaurant at the bottom of the run. Of course, if you are sensible (which some of our group were) you take the bubble and watch from your seat as ‘experts’ all but forget how to ski.

The problem with this kind of run is that wherever you are skiing, you think that the snow looks better on another part of the piste. So rather than concentrating on getting into a rhythm and taking each mogul in threes I find myself traversing backwards and forwards across the piste, not really making any progress and no nearer to my vin chaud at the bottom.
After some interesting skiing, (the kind that an instructor would call ‘defensive’) some bad language and a couple of near misses, our group reached the bottom in one piece.

We go to the bar, ordered a drink and sat very quietly for a few minutes. After the burning in our legs subsided and we’d sunk our vin chauds somebody piped up, ‘I think we all could have done that a little better, shall we try again?’ And I thought a catered chalet holiday in Verbier was meant to be relaxing……. Clearly not.

Diamond and stones placed on a ring are very vulnerable as they are outside of the design and receive the blow comparing other. If the stone is diamond then you need to take care of it more appropriately. Diamond is the hardest compound and also the brightest and strongest compound in the world.

One of the most common ways of getting your ring dirty is the daily work and kitchen work specially. The oil gets stick to it very easily and makes a layer on the brightness and glow of that ring and on the stone. Even the oils from skin can have a detrimental effect on the cleanliness of your ring. Every kind of jewelry especially rings tend to get dirty in one day wear and must be cleaned. The simple and easiest way of clean your ring is washing it. But washing means with lots of care and gentleness. Wash it with a mild shop and then give your ring a soft ouch of brush which will wash the ring and stone as well. All the loose particles will be removed and washed away. But always be careful about this washing because little bit of carelessness means a lot of misery. You can lose your stone of your ring or worse than this you can lose your ring. So be careful and do not wash it around the sink or any pipe or hole that can lead your precious ring to an unrecoverable darkness.

Diamonds and other stone studied rings should always be kept individually in soft cloth pouches so that the stones remain unharmed from hitting each other and chipping. Some ring settings also offer better safety: six-prong setting, four-prong setting and bezel settings.

You can soak your wedding or engagement ring in a solution of ammonia and cold water for half an hour and then have your ring washed. There are also various washing solutions available in the market. You just have to follow the instructions carefully and be careful not to touch the diamond with your finger tips. Doing so defeats your purpose by transferring the oil from your fingertips onto the diamond. Always handle your diamond ring by the edges and have a habit of removing your wedding rings and other jewelry while you are busy in heavy work. Thus you can keep your ring and other jewelry unscratched and clean. You can use for more resistant stains, employ a soft brush with a weak solution of ammonia (one-fifth) and water (four-fifth). The smudges, we hope, will disappear.

Specialized Jewelers also clean diamonds and other gems with a small fee for you. They utilize steam or ultrasound. However, ultrasound can exacerbate internal fissures or flaws of a diamond, so make sure the diamonds existing clarity remains unaffected. Therefore its not that hard to wash your diamond wedding ring but its better to be careful with it as it is not only precious for its monetary value but also for the very special occasion and the memories it caries.

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Kuching is sharing nearly a similar festivals as other part of Malaysia, however you can still find some local festivals that only Sarawakian get to celebrates. All festivals and events in Kuching are as follow:

1. New Year’s Day (1 January)

Public Holiday through out the whole Malaysia, and the world; and Kuching has no different too.

2. Chinese New Year (January/February)

Chinese New Year is fall on 1st day of every lunar calendar year, which will fall on any days during January or February.

Google it for exact date for the particular year you wish to know, eg. “Chinese New Year 2010″. Travel to Kuching two weeks before the Chinese New Year is the greatest time to see the locals preparing for the Chinese New Year festival. People in Kuching is often busy shopping for Chinese New Year goods and goodies during this time period. On the Eve of Chinese New Year, locals will do their final shopping before noon, and after 2pm usually the Kuching is much like a dead town. Shops shut, businesses ended, people are at home getting ready for their reunion feast. If you are still in Kuching on this day, the only place you will get your dinner is probably the fast food restaurant such as KFC or McDonald.

In the midnight as soon as the clock strikes 12am, the entire city is like entering into a war, you will be dazzled by the fireworks on the sky, and also firecrackers are everywhere. The whole event can last for about half an hour to an hour before you can get a good sleep. It’s illegal though playing with fireworks or firecrackers; however it’s not been fully enforced in Sarawak. You won’t get this if you’re in the capital of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur. Most businesses remain closed in Kuching from the first to the forth day of the festival, you’ve still got to dine at the fast food restaurant during those days. However, cafe, pubs and bars are normally opened as soon as the day turns dark.

3. Good Friday (March/April)

Nothing much special in Kuching on this day, it’s simply a public holiday.

5. Labour Day (1 May)

Just a public holiday. Business as normal for shopping malls and restaurants.

6. Wesak Day (May)

It will fall on any day during May be based upon which calendar year. For anyone who is at Kuching during this period, check out the Buddhist temples, where the crowds are gathered on this special day.

7. Gawai Day (1 June)

This is the extremely important festival for the Dayak (indigenious people) in Sarawak, which celebrating the end of rice harvesting and welcomes the new planting season. Everyone in the longhouses in Sarawak will begin to celebrate the festival from the Eve of the Gawai day. On the Gawai day itself, that is 1 June, traditional rituals are held, dancing, plenty of local foods especially Bamboo rice and bamboo chicken. Should you be traveling in Kuching during this special occasion, you possibly can take part in the Annah Rais Homestay program and experience the fun of the Gawai festival together with the locals people. No walk-in travellers will be entertained during this day at most of the longhouses, except for pre-arranged tour from the tour company, and the invited guest by local people.

For Annah Rais Longhouse, simply take part in the homestay program and you may get the opportunity to witness how the local people celebrate the festival at Annah Rais village.

8. Dragon Boat Festival (June)

As the name suggest, you may witness the dragon boats competition during this day through out most part of Malaysia. In Kuching, you can witness the dragon boat competition along the Sarawak River, at the Kuching Waterfront. Local Chinese will be making their own rice dumpling in this special day for their family. Most Chinese coffee shops in Kuching do selling them also, so you should try it!

9. Rainforest World Music Festival (July)

These are the popular international event that’ll be held in Kuching every year. Rainforest World Music Festival brings together the planet renowned musicians around the globe and indigenous musicians from all parts of mythical land of Borneo to get to the same stage to perform for you.

Such event lasts for 3 days and will be held at Sarawak Cultural Village, near to Damai Puri Resort (formerly known as Damai Lagoon Resort), about 30 km from Kuching. For more info about Rainforest World Music Festival, please visit their official website at http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.

Fairly often during this period of time, Kuching hotels occupancy rate are all time high and can be fully booked at times, therefore you are advised to book early if you’re going to go to to such global event.

Resort that within the walking distance to the Sarawak Cultural Village are Damai Puri Resort and Permai Rainforest Resort. Damai Holiday Inn Resort is also within a walking distance, nonetheless it takes you a longer walk, approximately 10 to 15 mins!

10. Mid Autumn Festival (August)

Also known as Mooncake or Lantern Festival. Nothing much special accept eating mooncake (lots of mooncakes, everywhere is selling it) and watching kids carrying lantern each and every corner of the streets once the day turns dark. Novice photographer will really appreciate such occasion.

11. Malaysia’s National Day (31 August)

It’s a nation public holiday, and in Kuching, it’s celebrated every year, check out at Central Padang at Kuching.

12. Hungry Ghosts Month (August/September)

It’s believed by the Chinese that in the 7th month of lunar calendar, ghosts are returned to the earth for feasting. In Kuching, have a look at this “hungry ghost event” that is held next to the old central post office. It’s always filled with crowd.

13. Christmas Day (25 Dec)

It is also another important event for the Christian in Kuching. However, special events’ arrangement mostly limited to each individual church only. Clubbers also gathered at certain pubs for counting down during eve of Christmas. Nothing much special in Kuching, better spend your time in Singapore’s Orchard Road I suppose, if you happen to travel in this region!

That’s about all the festivals and events in Kuching. So plan your vacation wisely. Wish you have a great holiday soon.