I think I'll skip breakfast

I lived in Bangkok for a year, popped into China once or twice, and did the Aussie thing and went to Bali only a few weeks ago so I know that Asians like something different for breakfast.  You would normally find pork buns, miso soup, noodles, even chicken on the breakfast buffet at hotels.

But when I saw these signs this morning, I have to admit that my stomach did churn a little.  It may have been the few beers I had last night, but then again the thought of "fish porridge" for breakfast...mmm, I think I'll pass.

Although I am curious.  Does it contain fish, or is someone playing a joke?  Or maybe the translator got it wrong.  I might be brave tomorrow morning, and just take a tiny whiff.

Anyone tried fish porridge?

Is this the coldest beer in Kuala Lumpur?

Hi everyone, and welcome to my blog.  Due to the fact that I may not be able to access Facebook because of the "Great Firewall of China", I've decided to update you on my adventures using a blog, even though I was told yesterday that a blog was "...so 2008".

OK, let's address the first item of business.  The name? After the many suggestions I received, I decided to go with "A Silver Fox in China".  I think it has a certain dignity to it. Ha!  Who am I kidding?  I don't mind being called a silver fox.  In fact, I may mention to my new boss in China that I would like a Chinese name that translates to "the all knowing silver fox".  Too much?

As the photo and title suggest, I'm currently in Kuala Lumpur.  MyFM in China is owned by Astro Broadcasting which is based in Malaysia.  They also own and operate a satellite TV service, and 9 radio stations in Malaysia (plus India and Indonesia).  I'm here to meet a few people, and also talk to the team behind My FM in Malaysia, which is also a Chinese speaking station.

Now to the photo.  The bar at my hotel (Boulevard Mid Valley) promised that this beer is the coldest in KL.  Why?  They chill the glasses at -24.5 degrees, so when you get the beer the glass is actually covered in a thin film of ice.  That's cold. But of course, to really confirm their statement, I had to have a few.

Yes, the drinking has already begun.  I understand part of doing business in China is you get to entertain (and be entertained) over a few drinks (sometimes alot of drinks), but I'm not even in China yet.  I think the last time I drunk every night was back when I was in my early 20's.  I'm just glad we are still on the beer and wine, and haven't progressed yet to Chinese Moutai (a vicious concoction which I will no doubt write about in the near future).

I haven't got to see much of KL yet, but will go exploring on the weekend.  I do feel a bit spoiled though, as even though it is an Asian country, everyone speaks English in KL.  Something that I won't have the luxury of when I get to China.

OK, so that's my first blog post.  Tell your friends.