When you hear about “armouries”, you might think that the Royal Armouries is all about weapons in glass cases.

But a visit to this spectacular museum will make you think again!

Here’s what was displayed at staircase heading to the exhibition. Seriously, the arrangement of weapons is just fascinating!

Anyway, there are 5 galleries to explore – War, Tournament, Oriental, Self-Defense and Hunting.

In the War Gallery, the first exhibition was some naked men. Yeah, it started with how human learned to fight without clothes.

A miniature of a catapult – reminds me of Age of Empires computer game. I always use this to destroy walls and castles!

Basically it’s about how human warfare evolve during the Middle Ages. And when gun powder was discovered and improvised, the machine guns were created.

All sorts of machine guns are available, cool right?

Makes me feel like handling one and shooting at crazy zombies in Left 4 Dead 2!

AHHHH… DIE ZOMBIES! DIE!

Anyway, while walking around the gallery, here’s what was spotted.

A Star Wars Stormtrooper trapped in a glass case. Weapons and characters that exist in fictional movies are also displayed huh.

Besides that, interactive displays are located everywhere, therefore allowing visitors to experience hands on with the history.

Cool idea. Touch the screen to start but there’s no screen at all. Interactive screen FAIL!

By the way, I personally think this is funny. Look.

This is the guy from the year 1400.

Then it’s the same guy in 1700. Still alive eh.

And then in 2000 – it’s still the exact same guy! He’s still alive and kickin!

Okay, I know it’s the same guy, probably some employee. But to think that he lived through 600 years in the presentation is just funny! No?

The Tournament Gallery includes weapons for tournaments ages ago.

There is a display of guns for clay-pigeon shooting. I’ve seen the digital version in gaming arcades.

And figures for jousting tournaments.

Then, more guns can be seen at the Hunting Gallery. You know, looking at the rifles made me feel like taking one, hunt down some Zombies and shoot the hell out of them!

DIEEEE! RAWRRRR!

Okay, enough of zombies.

Afterwards, we proceeded to the Oriental Gallery, where weaponry from Asia is featured.

The display mainly features the Japanese with their monster-looking headgear and samurai swords.

Another prominent feature is the traditional daggers, also known as keris by the natives.

All in all, there are lots more to be seen than what I’ve shared here. The visit took almost 3 hours, just imagine how large it is.

And towards the end, we were greeted by a body armour.

Something’s definitely not right about it.

What’s that round thing bulging out between the legs?

So I experimented it and yes, it’s the well-known legendary… wait for it…

BALL OF STEEL!

I’m a Manchester United fan.

But not a serious hardcore fan till the extent of hugging Manchester United’s crest on their home stand.

Err… Okay, maybe. I admit.

Anyway, welcome to Old Trafford – the almighty Manchester United’s stadium!

Today, kenwooi.com will bring you on a virtual stadium tour, especially for those who have always wanted to visit the Theatre of Dreams.

The Museum and Tour cost ₤12.50 (RM70.25) for an adult. Well, technically I’m no longer a student when I went to Europe, but thanks to a friend – I got student price, at ₤8.50 (RM47.70). ;)

The ticket comes in a form of a tag, where you can wear around your neck during the tour.

Okay let’s get started with the virtual tour.

As I enter the North Stand, I felt a rush of excitement. It’s not like I get to visit a UEFA 5-star rated stadium anytime right?

Strentford End, also known as the West Stand, is probably the best known stand in Old Trafford. According to the guide, it’s where all the hardcore MU fans are located during matches.

Then we were brought to the South Stand. From there, the name “Manchester United” can be seen on the seats at the North Stand. The view was pretty amazing!

And can you notice the white objects with yellow light on the field? They’re actually equipments that act as artificial sunlight for the grass due to lack of sunlight during the Winter season.

After that is the chill-out room. It’s the place where MU players gather and relax with their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) before and after a match.

Then, the home dressing room.

Pretty spacious, but the jerseys displayed are fake jerseys. Manchester United also endorse pirated stuff eh? Or perhaps they’re afraid that not-so-hardcore fan like me will steal them.

Anyway, these are the loyal Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes’ pirated jerseys.

With Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney’s pirated jerseys as well.

By the way, regarding Michael Owen. Did you come across this picture circulating around the Internet?

I think Owen did that in one of the Old Trafford’s toilets. =P

Okay back to the tour. Then it’s the tunnel where players run out to the field every match.

During the tour, a recorded fan cheer is played to give us a feel of running out during matches, just like what the players experience. So I ran out…

…and yes! I’m in the magnificent Old Trafford!

The whole tour was about an hour, I definitely enjoyed it. Oh yeah, every participant will be given a certificate by Manchester United at the end.

Signed by Alex Ferguson, you know. Don’t play play. But it’s fake too, since it was printed over and over again.

After the tour, I went to the museum. The museum consists of 3 floors.

Nothing much though. Just the club’s history, trophies and more silverware.

And also a wall of all the Manchester United’s players.

I spend quite some time around the gift shop as well, searching for MU merchandises to buy.

There are many to choose from and I bought some key chains, a mug and a shirt with the phrase “Best of the Best” on it. =)

Anyway, here’s a free advertisement for Manchester United.

Visit their website @ manutd.com!

And yeah, did you know that kenwooi.com is also a proud sponsor of Manchester United? Take a look!

So now you know! Cool right? =)

Chinese New Year week has passed and now everything is back to usual. No more annoying dong dong chang songs, what a relief!

So, here are some boring things related to my week of boredom.

1) I love pineapple tarts! *Nom nom*

Pineapple tarts will always be the best cookie during CNY! *Nom nom nom*

2) As usual, a day trip to Taiping to visit relatives.

Taiping was so damn hot, totally spoiled the mood!

Oh yeah, the most frequent phrase I hear every CNY is “Ah Ken, big already lor!”. Big doesn’t mean fat okay…

3) Met up with high school friends from St. Michael’s Insitution, Ipoh.

All also BIG already lor!

We shared and talked about funny incidents that happened years ago. It’s always interesting to reminisce the past. Those were the days…

Some notable bloggers in that group are Guo Zheng from Three, Two, One… SNAP and Jared Ee from The Awesomesauce Times.

4) The week was too boring, that I took pictures of my boxer dog cleaning her…

…no no, cleaning herself up!

Remember the “brownies” I posted a few entries ago? Yeah, she’s the supplier!

5) During CNY, it’s all about collecting ang pao. Yeah, collecting for me, not giving okay? I’m not married!

You know, I saw someone’s status saying that he/she has enough ang pao money to buy an iPhone! Damn, so much money wan… Wow!

After counting, I think I have enough money to buy… an iPhone… CASE?

But I don’t even own an iPhone! Sad lah…

Anyway, I hope you all had a great week! Gong Xi, Gong Xi!