Ty's snipe hunt
Like Kirsten's insistent 1993 trek through California in search of Hollister, the hunt for Haw Par Villa for Ty was tiresome, difficult and had a surprising ending. This free Chinese Buddhist theme park was founded by the inventor of Tiger Balm - the miracle ointment that relieves Ty's sore muscles and earns his praise. What a surreal experience being the ONLY visitors in this large theme park filled with strange Chinese folklore statues and displays. Why did Aw Boon Haw spend $1M to create this? "What is derived from society should be given back in return".
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