I always wanted to blog about this event but have no time... Today, I decided to spend some of my time to put in as much information as I can to let everybody especially Malaysians know about this event... Why tell everybody? Because it is really an unique experience to be shared... Visitors can also visit this website to learn more about this event. Will continue posting soon because my post was wiped off due to a blackout just now...
Pre-IChO
What else? Training from 9am to 4pm of course. How did I get selected? That is another long story. Maybe I'll talk about that the next time.
During IChO
14 July 2007
We were scheduled to leave to Moscow, Russia at 2359 on board Malaysian Airlines to Dubai and subsequently Emirates to Domodedovo (DME), Moscow. We met each other in KLIA at around 2100. Our family members accompanied us. We got to know that together with us, we have Dato' Jamil, Head Mentor, Puan Noriah, guest representing Ministry of Education and Puan Punia, guest representing MARA College. Also, Prof Noorsaadah, Mentor and Mdm Lee, Scientific Observer will be joining us at Dubai a bit late because they are flying Emirates at 0159. We got our passports and air tickets from Dato' Jamil and quickly checked in. After bidding farewell with our family members, we entered the departure halls hoping that the trip to Moscow will be a memorable one.
15 July 2007
We reached Dubai at 0330 local time. However, our flight to DME is at 0930 which leaves us about 6 hours to loiter around the duty free shops. We spent most of our time in McDonalds chatting as that is the least tiring activity available. As soon as the gate is open, we quickly rush to the gate as we do not want to miss the flight. Walking under the sun in Dubai lets me think that whenever we complain that the weather is hot in Malaysia, people in Dubai feels even hotter. Finally, we are heading to DME. Reaching DME at 1430 makes us feel relieved as we finally reach Moscow after 18 hours since we leave our home country. When we step out the DME airport, I feel the temperature of Cameron Highlands less the moisture of the air. If is simply cool and dry. We were ferried to the Chemistry Department of the Moscow State University (MSU). We registered ourselves in MSU and had our mobile phones confiscated. We were also given some door gifts like stationeries and souvenirs. Here is the list of them: a few pens, a ruler, a calculator, a fridge magnet, two t-shirts, a fancy periodic table featuring Mandeleev, a cap and a small bag. Later, we were introduced to our guide, Sasha who is a first year student learning Malay Language. We were brought to the Olympiets, our accomodation throughout our stay here in Moscow.
16 July 2007
Will continue another time... Stay tuned...
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