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MeiShan SzeChuan Chinese Restaurant

2012-01-25T22:00:00.007+08:00

Location: Mutiara Hotel, Johor Bahru (Next to Holiday Plaza, nearby KSL city)

the signboard

the interior is very chinese

Yee Sang, RM48, special menu for Chinese New Year, all the ingredients provided in this plate are not better than any package you can get in any supermarket, with only a few very thinly sliced salmon which I can hardly find any of them after mixing up, a big puke.

See, gone our salmon slices in the mess.

mixed platter, left: sweet-sour fried chicken dices, top: vermicelli rolls, right: spicy and sour shitake mushrooms salad (good try), bottom: Yam puff with BBQ chicken. ABove average taste with new cooking recipe.

It tasted like Gong Bao shrimp balls, so-so only.

Roasted duck with golden buns, a signature dish of the restaurant, must try. But it is really very expensive compared to any other restaurant.

Mapo Tofu (Hot and spicy bean curd ) a very original taste, the spicy rate was just right. Very up to standard of a genuine Sze Chuan Cuisine.

Fried Cantonese noodle

Dessert - egg white puff with red bean paste

the puff was made with whipped fluffy egg white which was fried into bun shaped, topped with icing sugar. Soft in texture.

the filling was smooth red bean paste

Barcelos Portuguese BBQ

2012-01-18T23:32:00.004+08:00

Location: Vivocity @ Singapore

BBQ Portuguese cuisine in fastfood style. Most are chicken and beef....

BBQ chicken breast meat with egg and cheese in pita bread comes with a side dish of choice, which we had chosen chicken soup.

And this is the chicken soup of our side, unlike other chicken soup we had ever taste before,it taste like chicken broth rich in corn flavor

Quarter BBQ Chicken Meal comes with 2 side dishes of choice, and we took coleslaw and spicy wedges

Chicken BBQ Skewers comes with 2 sides of choice, we chose garden salad and fragrance rice

Everything cost us only SGD50 including can drinks. Meals are served fast. Worth trying, the only shortage is that most menu are chicken, kinda sick after eating so much chicken meat in a meal....

Tables and Seats are limited and are always full during meal time, not easy to find table. The ventilation is not sufficient that clothes will be smoked BBQ after dining in.

HONEYMOON DESSERTS

2012-01-18T22:51:00.005+08:00

Location: Vivocity @ Singapore

Beancurd in sesame paste

Mixed fruit sago in coconut milk

Fresh mango and black glutinous rice in coconut milk

Mango shake
Black glutinous rice pudding

Overall: Average only, only that the choices are a lot, not as good as what we had in HongKong.

Set Lunch at Friends Restaurant@Jelita

2012-01-15T23:41:00.004+08:00

Location: Cold Storage Jelita Building at 293 Holland road, Singapore.

We bought discount coupon from deal.com.sg which entitled us for a "4-course seafood fiesta set meal" at the restaurant at only SGD19.90++

We can choose either soup of the day (which is veggie soup), or mushroom soup with truffles sauce (which have to top up SGD5)

Starter: Either Crispy scallop rolls with Wasabi Mayonnaise sauce OR Fresh marinated mussels

Appetizer:

This is what we ordered beyond the set meal

Tuna sashimi salad --> chunks of tuna sashimi pan-fried at only the outer later, very fresh and juicy.

A few options of main courses to choose from:

- Carbonara pasta (top up SGD5, big serving size)

- Grilled steak (top up SGD5)

- Triplet turkey+Duck+chicken roll

Baked fish fillet with sliced baked potatoes

BBQ pork rib and pork shoulder slices with mash potato

Dessert would be either chocolate brownies (top up SGD2 for add-on ice cream) or Volcanic lava chocolate cake with ice cream (top up SGD5).

And either hot tea or hot coffee at the end of the meal.

Location wise, it's easy to find but not easy to reach without traveling in cars. Service is average. Tastes are great and ingredients are fresh. Worth trying with promotions.

Count Down New Year 2012 at Sheraton Imperial Hotel

2012-01-01T22:19:00.000+08:00

Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Buffet Dinner: RM118++/pax

Dessert bar, like the Alice in the Wonderland, with good taste, thumbs up!

Masala Curry Chicken with papadam

Roasted Turkey is tender and juicy, nice!

The pasta is a big no no try here... eeyaks!

Leftover decoration from Christmas Countdown ?! >_<

Dessert from Oriental to Western are available, dim sums, parfait, pies, etc

Say Bye to 2011 and Welcome Year 2012 =)

Overall, above average service, high variable choices of food, some are really good especially the Salad bar was awesome, some department were just so-so. Ambience was good, good to try, for only 1 time.

Kampachi Japanese Restaurant @ Johor Premium Outlet

2011-12-25T11:38:00.007+08:00

Top: Apple and berry tea, RM18 per pot refillable; bottom: Goma (sesame) ice cream topped with a piece of blueberry, RM14.

The tea was just ordinary which we could get at any other tea shop.
The ice cream is rich in taste, true sesame fragrant, however, I don't think I have to spend that much to enjoy it in Japan itself ~_~

Soft shell crab maki, RM50. Giant rice handroll with giant criispy soft shell crab which can be a main course of 1 pax.

Gintara Teriyaki set, RM50. Teriyaki grilled cod fish fillet with sides of prickled zuchini, miso soup, white rice, sauteed radish slices, soy sauce eggplant, and fresh fruits.

Chirashi don, RM50, raw fish sashimi (tuna, salmon, octopus) topped on vinegared rice, with sides of prickled zuchini, miso soup, white rice, sauteed radish slices, soy sauce eggplant, and fresh fruits.

In general, the freshness, quality and taste of food is good. However, the service are slow and inexperienced, taste is not value to money compared to other locally available Japanese Restaurant. What a disappointment.

SAKON THAI RESTAURANT

2011-12-23T18:36:00.001+08:00

Location: Blk 152, Serangoon North Ave 1

Located in neighbourhood, the only place you could find a decent thai cuisine restaurant at more affordable price and homey delicacies.

Homey restaurant which most staffs are thais. Even the Thais in Singapore would pay a visit here for homesick i think.

Sweetened red-dyed chestnut with lychee in ice, I've ordered a less-sugared one, and it tasted just right.

Stir fried KaiLan and spicy KangKung. Tasted like ordinary chinese cuisine beside it's more sweetened.

Massaman Chicken curry - worth a try as its not available everywhere, and its a new try taste really different from other local curry we used to eat before. The gravy was nutty-full with coconut milk and not too spicy.

Fried stuffed chicken wings, crispy skin with soft minced fish cake stuffed in within, goes best with thai chilli sauce

Thai steamed fish - fish was fresh catch, juicy and soury in taste which is very appetizing

Service was quick and above average, friendly. ALL Dishes served within 30mins. Tastes and quality of ingredients used are above average of neighborhood restaurant, and the price is reasonable compared to other Thai restaurant in town. Worth a try. Air-conditioned but with open concept of the restaurant, its abit too warm to dine-in during hot days.

High Society Tea Club

2011-10-17T18:01:00.000+08:00

Location: The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands

Grilled Cod fillet with fungi, lettuces, caviar in cream sauce...

pan fried scallops pasta in garlic butter

In general, the main courses are too small in portion, not a good place to have main courses. But it's good place to have high tea with good desserts and coffee.

P.s./ just like its name, do expect to pay high society price for the high tea.

Iced Mochaccino

Berries fruit tart

Soul Thai Restaurant

2011-09-26T18:51:00.001+08:00

Location: 3-G, Jalan Bestari 3/5, Nusa Bestari

This is a thai restaurant, attaching next to its Thai reflexology and spa centre. Relaxing interior, while waiting for companions receiving spa service, the others can spend time having meal at the restaurant. Or you can just dine-in without the purpose of going to spa.

Iced plum tea, nice new try you can't get else where.

Dessert - cendol sago sweetened chestnuts in coconut milk

Well, the taste is just so-so.

Seafood rice noodle salad, spicy and sour very appetizing to be a starter.

Deep fried kangkung, 1st time trying fried kangkung which surprised me that Kangkung can be fried too! To go with a special sauce provided, otherwise it will be too dry to go with rice.

Steamed squid rings, its not fishy at all with the soury lime juice, very appetizing as well, best goes with steamed white rice.

Tom-yum gung, the portion is definitely too much for two person even though this is the smallest portion to choose from.

Pineapple fried rice

Price is reasonable (considered cheap compared to other Thai restaurants), proportionate with the serving sizes, average service, cozy dining area, good taste. Worth to visit!

小兽医大脚印（三）不赌博的我，今天下了注，赌一口气，赌一条生命

2011-09-01T01:30:00.001+08:00

其实在我任职的诊所，几乎天天都有确诊的狗瘟病例，有的住院，有的拿药回家照顾。。。什么样的狗主都见过，今天却来了个狗主，行为很可恶又可耻。

这名狗主，我跟他互不相欠，事情是在和平的情况下解决，不打算把他的个人资料公开。

这个男人，有一只在他手里养了1个月的土狗，两个多月大，向来很活跃，突然两天不吃东西，拉肚子还有血。这些症状我们兽医一看通常都会拿测试器检验狗狗是否已经患了一种叫犬细小的狗瘟。一验是阳性反应，BINGO，是得了犬细小没错。

我给狗主两个医疗选择：1）住院吊水， 2）拿药回家照顾

狗主听了费用，再听了我的解释说患狗瘟存活机会是50：50，即说：“它只是一条狗，还住什么院？！ ” ，还说：“反正都会死，何必医！”。这两句话其实也不只是他一个人说过，我都听麻木了，都能忍受，反正是他自己造口业。

但这个男人还嫌狗瘟检验贵，问我为什么还给它验狗瘟，我回答：“你带狗来看医生就是想知道狗生了什么病，我若不给它做检验怎么能证明它的确是得了犬细小？我若只是依症状配药给你带回去喂狗吃药，要是哪天狗狗突然病死了，哪知你会不会怪我给错了药害死小狗？！”我继续说：“之前也试过有狗主总爱在事后责怪怎么没有检验清楚，一定是兽医给的药过量！” 这男人听后支支吾吾，没有马上回答。（这种人最有可能在事后把责任推卸给兽医了！）

既然明白这男人肯定不会让狗狗留医，于是我把开好了的药交给男人，要他回去给狗吃。但他竟然说，“ 都中了狗瘟，我不给它药了，回去就把它丢了！” 丢弃病狗的人我也司空见惯，但那些人都是偷偷暗地里做，这么认真勇敢地在现场多人面前说出口的，这男人是第一个！我很气，但还是可以好好控制情绪，向他解释说，狗瘟不是绝症，即使是50% ，还是有很多狗最后战胜病魔活了下来，不用这么快给它判死刑！男人又再连续说了几遍他回去就会把狗丢出去，还说他养过很多条狗，死了就算了。我又告诉他：“你要不要拿药医这只狗，我无权过问，可是你把一只患有狗瘟的狗丢出去，会造成附近的狗狗们都被传染同样的病，造成更多狗死亡，我不希望你制造一个大恶源！” 男人听了不爽，自己承认说他不在乎，不要狗死在家里就是了，我问他难道制造恶源良心可以过得去？！他竟然呛说：“我良心过得去，不能丢出去，那我丢在你诊所里算了！” 我听了愣了一下，答：“可以，那我会给它吊水，给它治疗，把它医好后再找人领养它！” （我咽不下一口气，我在赌气，我不甘心一条生命就这样被丢弃，那好，就丢给我吧，我跟你赌一把，我赌它会活下来！）男人是惊讶，但他还跩了一句：“就当狗是你的了。”

最后男人付了门诊及检验的钱后，头也不回地走了。（虽然收这种人的钱都觉得龌龊，但总不能跟钱过不去）

与男人一同前来的女人，在我和男人的对话过程中都只是静静地，不多发言，也只是跟着男人走了。（我心里想，如果这个女人跟这个男人有什么关系，最好趁早离开他，不然哪知哪天女人患了绝症也是被丢弃在医院里。）

于是，狗狗进院吊水接受治疗了，目前情况稳定，我对它的信心挺大的，祈祷它快点好起来，给它找户好人家。

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2011 年 3 月 27 日，小狗已经完全康复了，而且也经过隔离期，如今已注射预防针，现在正式公开找人领养，希望快点帮他找到一个家！

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2011年3月29日，小狗狗真的很可爱，很快就被人领养了！

小兽医大脚印（二）什么叫横竖都是Dr？！

2011-09-01T01:00:00.004+08:00

2010年12月21日，本地光华日报刊登了一篇文章，题为“大才小用Too Expensive ”。本来是与身为兽医的我无关，但某啦啦兽医的地位在文章的最后一段被贬低实在让人气愤。于是包括我在内还有好几名同行同时也表达不满，把不满回复电邮给光华日报编辑，但编辑很没种，没有给以任何回复。身为大众媒体这么不负责任真的令人失望。

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URL：http://cnews.cari.com.my/news.php?id=11768

大才小用Too Expensive
文：董格宁

法律系的学费TOO EXPENSIVE，MAN。2A2B学生邱玮乔的遗言，说中一个自爱学生的心声，也道出了天下家长的牵肠挂肚：金钱不是万能的，没有钱确实万万不能。

《光华日报》的报道说，学费都用英镑计算：修读一个科目488英镑，大约3044令吉；最低的也要337英镑，相等1718令吉。这么一说，完成英国伦敦大学一个法律课程，最终需要多少钱呢？

随着英国决意2012年开始调高学费，从目前每个学年的3290英镑上调9000英镑；邱玮乔的学费，可能因此涨至一年5、6万马币。算到这里，邱玮乔怎么不会控诉：TOO EXPENSIVE，MAN。

太贵了！确实是太贵了。邱玮乔走完他的人生之前最后手写的这一句话，除了透露他的心理素质，同时显见现有教育制度的畸形：为何成绩斐然的邱玮乔始终申请不到本地大学法律科系呢？是因为2A2B还不够好吗？还有存有x种缘由y个导因？

TOO EXPENSIVE固然是障碍，但是，当前的问题所在，当然不仅是2A2B的学生，为何不能修读本身拟定的第一志愿；而是国内法律学额内定的录取标准，到底如何取舍？

邱玮乔不是历史的No. 1，不是榜末唯一的一位，当然也不会是最后一位。2008年马来西亚STPM状元江韵儿连同她的班上九名学生因为没有获得理想科系，选择远赴对岸的新加坡大学或者南洋理工大学深造。

如是轻轻一刎，我们心照不宣，也就可以明白独立以来，这个国家还有很多的邱玮乔，仍然没有国家和社会应有的关注。因为这样，优异的考生只能退而委屈于次选、三选甚至是末选的志愿。

嘿，埋没人才的代价才是TOO EXPENSIVE，大才小用的代价才是TOO EXPENSIVE。结果槟城钟灵中学的许文远流放到新加坡当上卫生部长，这样的代价难道不是TOO EXPENSIVE？

一个马来西亚，一个邱玮乔，一个未了的心愿。我们只能一如邱玮乔的堂哥，劝请失意的同学，“尝试申请其他科系”：做不了医生，就当牙医；当不上牙医，就修药剂。药剂系也进不了？读个不会TOO EXPENSIVE的兽医吧，横竖都是Dr嘛。

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我给光华日报编辑的电邮是这样的：

致光华编辑，

您好。

我是毕业于本地博特拉大学，来自新山的一名兽医，执业号码xxxx。

看完了贵报二零一零年十二月二十一日的 ‘大才小用Too Expensive’这一篇文章后，觉得莫名其妙，整篇文章写得头头是道，的确人才流失是事实，的确很多优异生没被分配到自己理想的科目也是事实，但为什么最后那一段非得牵扯到兽医？？！！

贵报身为大众传播媒介，应该给与大众正确的观念，而非草率误导望子成龙的华裔父母，横竖也是Dr，要儿女硬是考取一个cheap 的兽医Dr。

要成为一名合格兽医并不容易，需念五年课程，到各个禽畜农业领域去实习，人类的医生只需了解人类一个物种而已，兽医起码要熟悉猫狗马牛羊禽类及甚至其他野生动物的生理各方面。
如果不是兴趣所使，没有坚韧的毅力是没办法完成兽医课程的。

什么是不会TOO EXPENSIVE 的兽医？ 2A2B 会很优异吗？本人也曾是4A优异生。
如果真那么立志想要达到理想更应该努力去考取更好成绩，证明自己的实力，没有人会有任何理由不把理想科目分配给优异生。
应该要这样鼓励及劝导大众才对。

看完了这篇文章后，本人的自尊心多少受创。所以自尊心驱使下，决定对该文章做出回复。希望贵报可以为不实内容做出更正，以免误人子弟，甚至误导大众对于兽医的专业。

谨此

小兽医大脚印（一）JAMES HERRIOT & BARLIN

2011-08-30T00:49:00.006+08:00

从来没想过会要写些什么关于当了兽医后的记事，毕竟自己不算文学精英，但最近觉得有越来越多值得写下的事物。或许有一天自己不再当兽医了，还可以回头再看看这些记事。真正激发我把当兽医的经历写下的人是巴林先生，一个我只见过一次面的退休老外。

话说有一天，一对老夫妇来到宠物诊所，太太是华人，先生是老外，应该是退休年龄。老外先生先是花了个几分钟在观详贴在墙上的价钱表，上面有列明一些普遍服务的收费，而后请柜台帮忙请兽医出来。而我那时正好就站在柜台旁，他们很有礼貌的跟我打了个招呼，再很有礼貌地问我方不方便让他问我几个问题，我答当然没问题！

原来老夫妇有一只年届10岁的老狐狸狗，最近刚好来红，有一天一个不小心给她溜出家门，主人很担心这么老的狗若是真的被外面的狗交配，高龄怀了孕，该怎么办。通常不小心被交配了，若是主人不想让狗生产，我们的建议是给母狗做节育手术，堕胎针或避孕针的副作用很多，所以很少建议，除非主人坚持。但是老先生的顾虑是母狗这么高龄了，动手术的风险非常高。后来我又问多几句了发现原来母狗只是溜出去少过十五分钟，主人并没有亲眼看见母狗有跟其他狗接触。我解释给老先生说，狗狗成功且完整的交配需要大概半个钟，母狗只是溜出去十五分钟，遇到其他狗并交配的机率几乎是零。老主人这才松了一口气，因为老狗不需要动手术也不必打针了。老夫妇很感激地道谢，因为我帮他们解开了疑问，问我这样的询问十五分钟是否需要付费？！嗯，目前为止我们诊所这类型的询问还没有收费，免费！老夫妇如释重负，很开心的离开了。

事情过去了一两个星期，有天我休假回来，护士说有顾客送了份礼物给我。我还心里疑问着是哪位？怎么回事？

那是一个简单的包装，里头是一本书，是James Herriot 著写的 James Herriot's Favourite Dog Stories. 书里夹着一封道谢信，是老外先生，巴林Barlin写的，信里还留下了他的电邮地址。他写道：“Yours is the most worthwhile job there is (您的职业是世上最值得的)”； “希望你喜欢这份礼物，我在英国曾认识James Herriot。”

兽医界的同仁，无论国籍或年龄，一定都知道James Herriot, 而我是小时候通过一位笔友知道James Herriot的，在那之前已经立志想当兽医，看了他的书则更向往成为一名兽医。（那位笔友的故事会在下一篇记事里分享）只可惜，现实当上了兽医还真是不简单。。。

通过巴林先生留下的电邮地址我给他回了信，说身为兽医的我，都是应该的，不用客气。他也再次回复我说：“你的职业是无价的，我把三种职业评为最重要的-- 音乐人，农夫，和兽医。你也可以写一本关于马来西亚兽医的书。”

嗯，看了巴林先生回复的电邮蛮感动的，果然跟前辈沟通常会有enlightenment。没错，农夫很重要，农夫生产粮食饲养牲畜，没有农夫我们就会饿死；音乐人制作音乐可以影响聆听者的情绪；兽医给动物治病，没有兽医所有人类都不用吃肉，吃死肉好了，食物链大受影响，没有兽医会有很多很可怕的疾病从动物传染给人类，人类会灭亡，没有兽医大家都别养宠物了，等等等。。。

但实在很可惜，兽医的地位到现在还是那么卑微。。。

Ayukawa Japanese Buffet Restaurant

2011-08-05T23:49:00.005+08:00

Location: Taman Sutera, Johor Bahru

Price: RM59.90++ /pax Dinner, that would be RM65 after tax included.

Deep fried mushroom, I think this is one of the very few must try dishes.

Ebi Tempura (Prawn)

Mushroom Chawanmushi (another choice is shark fin chawanmushi), is another hot choice

Salmon sushi, I don't think the raw salmon is fresh enough

Unagi sushi, is even worse than the one we could get from a supermarket.

Scallop tempura

Soft shell crab tempura, again, is even worse than the one we could get from a supermarket.

Overall tastes are just average, with poor service. And I could even see flies in the self-service sauce bar.... With the price of RM65, I can easily get a sumptious delicious dinner at any other ala carte Japanese Restaurant with better fulfilment of my tastebuds. Will not recommend a second try of this restaurant.

New Zealand trip Day 4 - Queenstown --> Christchurch

2011-07-31T20:16:00.000+08:00

The Final Day of our New Zealand trip, it is indeed a very short trip....

Early morning 7am, the sun was not really up yet. Looking out from the balcony of our hotel room, we could see the mountains covered with snow, it was only -4C! Freezing cold...

Imaging waking up every morning looking out at this scenery, I think people here must be happier than the others.

Okay, at last glance around our hotel, tourism is really a big business here, there were more hotels than residential houses.

And then, we were on our journey driving back to Christchurch.

At road side, there were people stopped their car at a side and ran up the hill to play with the snow.

All the way from Queenstown to Christchurch took us about 7 hours driving. Each sides of road were sheep, deers, cows, swine and horses.... every where around New Zealand. It is indeed a country with livestocks populations many folds more than the residents.

A sheep in the ranch, drawing our attention.

I've never seen any free ranging swine in Malaysia before, our swine are all staying in very squeezy houses.... Are these free ranging swine happier?

Herds of cattles, we made a mistake winding down the car window to take the picture. And the heavy smell of ammonia immediately rushed into our car and almost killed us! Those ammonia came from the cow dungs! I can imagine how much electric power can be generated from the gas there!

Once arrival at Christchurch city centre, we rushed for our last minute shopping at this wool products factory outlet.

They are selling wool products at up to 70% lesser than retail price!

And these are what we got, at 50% lesser than retail price.

The factory outlet we visited were just one of the few factories which are still operating. Most of the others in the city centre were destructed during the previous earthquake in February.

Some of the buildings there were still under reconstruction.

Some were left untouched, fenced up, restricted entrance.

And some roads were closed. GPS map that we had no longer up to date in this case.

These buildings were left abandoned....

And this is a brand new McDonald outlet operates after the one in the city centre destructed. It was built outside the affected area.

And finally, we headed to Christchurch Airport, dropped our rental Camry at valet and checked in for flight return to Malaysia.

New Zealand trip Day 3 - Queenstown --> Milford Sound

2011-07-31T19:00:00.002+08:00

On the 3rd day morning, we woke up very early as the Milford Sound 1 day trip would be going to take us at least 12hours to complete. And our driver was so punctual to pick us up at our hotel 6.30am sharrrrp! The cost for the 1 day trip to Milford is about NZD$120 to NZD$ 150 per pax depends whether you are buying the lunch on cruise or not.

The journey in the bus was actually quite boring, as we have nothing to look out from the bus in early dark morning. So most of us were just sleeping on the couch.

Half way through the journey, about 2.5hours in the bus, the driver dropped us by a stoppover cafe at Te Anau for breakfast and toilet break, while he could pick up some other tourists who had already made the reservation for trip. And that made our bus full of 32 persons.

Te Anau is another tourism place which one would not miss to visit it. There is a big lake at Te Anau as well but we've already visited Lake Tekapo and our time did not allow, so we decided to give it a miss.

After half an hour break at Te Anau, we hopped back in our bus and continue the journey for another 2.5hours.

In the middle of it, our driver stopped by roadside when we were in the valley of Milford Sound, there was this big empty piece of land covered with ice where we could jump in and admire the beauty of icebergs in awe.

And then, we carried on the journey, this was another stop-by point --> Mirrors Lake.

It was really very cold out there, -4C freezing, we could not stay long out there, so we just made a quick walk through the pathway!

Many animals are supposed to be observed around this area, but it was winter, so I guess most of them were hiding in bed!

The lake was peacefully calm, but other than that, nothing seems special for me.

And then, we carried on our journey again. And there we came to the Homer Tunnel, which means we are not far away from the the Harbour of Milford Sound now.

It was a very dark creepy narrow tunnel which would only allow 1 vehicle to pass at a time, so drivers had to be very patient and extra careful passing through it.

And finally, we reached the Harbour and boarded on the cruise which were going to bring us through the Milford Sound.

We bought the lunch provided in the cruise. Either cooked salmon sushi or a ham sandwich to choose from, which came with scone, cookies and apple, and free flow of hot coffee and tea.

The name of Milford Sound in Maori is Piopiotahi, after an extinct bird -- Piopio bird.

There are quite a number of waterfalls after dry spells, some are gigantic and some could be seen disappeared with only some stains on the cliffs.

Tourist can either choose to travel through Milford Sound by cruise or by plane. Of course, by plane would be great, but the price would be double.

The goodness of travelling in cruise is that we got to watch Dolphins and Seals.

Rainbows appeared after sun shine through the waterfalls.

I think this is the nest of the seals, they were sleeping so leisurely on the rocks, not disturbed at all.

The cruising took us about 2 hours ++. And then we were on our way back to Queenstown again for another 5 hours.

The winding mountain road in the valley of Milford Sound.... It was said to be very prone to Avalanches, especially during winter. There were many warning signs of avalanches along these roads.

By the time when we arrived at Queenstown, it was already 6.30pm. And we were planning to have some BBQ pork ribs for the night, but without a reservation, we were only able to get a table at this Flame & Grill Bar at 9pm....

Honestly I did not make any survey before I decided to dine in this restaurant for the night, and I did not know that it could be so full house! All tables were full and we have to wait, and it was not even a weekend night.

The serving portion which stated for a person was actually enough for two. And opps, we ordered too much in the end, too much for 5 Asian stomaches.

Hm... the full rack of pork ribs was quite a disappointment, I've had a much nicer one in Australia. This was too chewy and over-cooked.

These BBQ chicken wings were nice though.

The seafood platter for one could actually feed 2-3 Asian stomaches ~_~

Fried Chicken Chop with cheese on top, with the side of steamed baby potatoes.

Caesae salads, not a bad one but too salty.

New Zealand trip Day 2 - Lake Tekapo --> Queenstown

2011-07-31T11:17:00.000+08:00

The hotel we stayed for the 1st night in New Zealand. The Pepper's, it is actually chalets with very nice beautiful landscape and architecture, good facilities, friendly service and easy to find.

The windows of each chalets, all facing out to the amazing Lake Tekapo, no one wakes up without a good mood looking out there.

The reception lobby and restaurant of the Pepper's, as if a floating structure on the small man-man lake.

It was freezing cold, -4C in the morning, still taking photos out there without wearing gloves can kill our fingers!

Sun rising at Lake Tekapo

Church of the good shepherd

Poor our transport was covered with frost over the night, and it needed 20minutes warm up to melt the frost from windows before starting off road.

There was this statue of a dog standing not far away from the Church of Good Shepherd.

Look much a like our own dogs =)

A mini skii club at Lake Takepo, it has a hot spring as well.

This is a motel for campers and caravan.

Leaving Lake Tekapo, heading to Queenstown which is another 3 hours drive away.

It was all hills and mountains covered with ice, the road was straight most of the time, unlike the road where we came from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo -- it was very wavy and slopey.

The hotel that we checked in was St Moritz Hotel at Queenstown. We stayed 2 nights over there.

This is the entrance

The lobby

The waiting hall

And the reception

There was 2 computers available for internet, charging at NZD$6 per half hour or NZD$11 per hour usage of internet. I wonder why is internet access so expensive at New Zealand. We have free wifi access everywhere in Malaysia!

Our accomodation was actually a suite which had 2 rooms interconnecting with a kitchen equipped with all facilities we needed, 1 bathroom each attached to a bedroom, dining table, living room, just like a home.

The living room

Bedroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bathroom 2

McDonald is what we must visit whenever we visit other countries! You will find McDonald is serving some slight different menu and taste.

This is what we do not have in Malaysia and it tasted superb!

Our last minutes shopping spree before the night falls.

Basically, Queenstown, although it is one of the biggest town in South Island of New Zealand, there were only a few streets making up the centre of Queenstown. Most shops are selling sourvenirs, restaurants and skii equipments. It is not a place of shoppers, even the LV is the only one here, so lonely and quiet.

Starbuck is one of the warmest place to spend at during cold days, have a cup of hot coffee / hot drinks, have some readings and spend your day here.

Believe me, Starbucks coffee tasted alot better in NZ than in Malaysia.

This was where we had our dinner of the day.

Sauteed shrimps and scallops, it was really yummy and so fresh.

Pizzas were just average in taste, I think food in NZ is really too salty for us.

New Zealand trip Day 1 - Christchurch --> Lake Tekapo

2011-07-29T17:18:00.017+08:00

Flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Christchurch, New Zealand took us 10hours. It was really tiring sitting there whole night, could not really sleep well ~_~

Before landing at Christchurch Airport, we could see whole piece of land covered with ice looking out from the aircraft.

The ChristChurch Airport

The way snow chains are put on tyres during snowy days

Once arrival at Christchurch airport, the 1st thing we did was to pick up our rented car -- Toyota Camry as our main transport for this whole trip in New Zealand.

The sunset on our way from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo which took us about 3.5hours.

New Zealand has shorter day during winter, so the sunset was as early as 5.30pm!

The resort we checked in is the Pepper's, located facing Lake Tekapo. It is a 2-storey chalet with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen which well accomodate a family of 5 like us. Facilities such as hair dryer, heaters, warm water showers, coffee bar, washing machine+dryer are ready for use.

Bedroom 1, with heater

Bedroom 2, with heater

Stepping up to 2nd floor is a kitchen and a living room with a balcony attached.

Coffee Bar, with my favorite hot chocolate

The kitchen with fridge, stove, baking oven, microwave and everything we need to do basic cooking and cutting

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

By the time when we reached Lake Tekapo, it was already very dark even it was only 7.30pm. As soon as we checked in the resort, we quickly drove to our next destination --> Kohan Japanese Restaurant, to feed our famished tummy. Kohan is the most popular japanese restaurant at Lake Tekapo. They serve value to money japanese cuisine, which people from everywhere will definitely like them.

Very simple menu in both English and Japanese, pictures of the recommended dishes are attached.

The reception

The chef is preparing bentos

Teriyaki Chicken -- very tender juicy chicken fillet in teriyaki sauce with salads, NZD$15

Kohan Bento - its really a very big portion, tuna and salmon sashimi was very thick slices, fried smoked salmon fillet, prawn tempura and vegetable prickles, NZD$28

Salmon Don -- many thick slices of fresh salmon sashimi and roe with rice, salmon is so fresh as if just caught, each melted in mouth as I chewed, only NZD$18, must try.

Hot green teas are free flow!

Espressamerrie Illy

2011-06-20T00:02:00.003+08:00

Location: Pavillion Kuala Lumpur

Lobster Man

2011-06-19T23:40:00.004+08:00

URL: http://www.lobsterman.com.my/

Location: No. 53, SS2/30, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

I swear that I do not know that the founder of this restaurant is a Chef from Hong Kong during my 1st visit there. I don't know why, but I do really find this restaurant's exterior and interior very "Hongkie" feel.

It's interior is combination of 2 shop lots' ground floor. Beside the kitchen, there is a very big aquarium where all the live lobsters and other seafood are swimming in... before they were going to be slaughtered...

So Our dinner for that night was a dinner set for 2, which costs RM128++

We chose the Italian way to cook our main course, the lobster, out from various ways of cooking it, example: American BBQ style, Shang Hai steam style, Japanese Sashimi style, Thai Tom Yam style, Indian Curry style and so on...

The original lobster size in the set was about 550g, we up-sized it to 750g with a small amout on money topped up.

Side dish of Cheese baked mussels. (Either escargots or mussels to choose from).

And the set also came with seafood baked rice. We did not expect all the dishes are so cheesy in taste, should have chosen other style of cooking the lobster instead of Italian style, to neutralize the cheese coming before and after the lobster served!

The freshness of the seafood, the price up to value, and the good taste, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant =)

登山乐＠　哥打丁宜　Gunung Panti

2011-05-18T15:50:00.010+08:00

自从三年前与大学全班同学去过彭亨州的国家公园后，因为那次太辛苦太累，曾说过不要再去国家公园了，结果最近有朋友相约去登山又屁股痒地跟去。

Gunung Panti这个名字是我这个地道柔佛人听都没听过的山。竟然是来自马六甲的朋友约我去，真是有点小丢脸。

早上九点在哥打丁宜市的Old Town Cafe与另外五个素未谋面的新朋友集合，这些新朋友都是登山老手，几乎每个周末都相约去骑单车及登山，真是佩服佩服。　吃了早餐后，一行八个人便驱车到距离哥打丁宜市几公里的山脚下，往瀑布方向驶去就会看到。。。

一开始还以为是爬瀑布的山，来到才发现是另外一座我之前经过也不会注意到的山。这座山现在已被列为森林保护区。　

把车子停泊在路边再步行进入森林，就这样展开登山之旅！

在山脚下的河边留影，然后开始登山！

基本上这座山还算经常有人攀登，被众人常年践踏出的天然步径还清晰可见，只是比较窄小。　由于之前连日豪雨，沿途有很多倒树，也很多泞泥，鞋子肯定要牺牲了。

一开始还精神奕奕地，前一个钟的路程走的很快，但太久没运动的我，在接下来的一个钟随着山路越来越陡，越来越窄，真的是投降了。虽然边走边停下休息，但起码都在雨季的两个钟内来到抵达最高点前的石壁！

在抵达石壁前有大约二十分钟的路程是这样陡峭的，有零落的石阶可以走，也有之前登山的前人为我们这些后人设想而备的绳子辅助我们前进！在爬得筋疲力尽气喘吁吁的时候有绳子可以拉自己一把，真是由衷感激各位前人呐！

石壁是抵达山峰的必经之处，是大自然形成的岩壁，陡峭度接近９０度！还好之前有玩过攀岩，攀爬石壁对我来说比前面两个钟的步行简单很多，而且都有绳子可以助爬。

攀岩真的很过瘾，如果时间允许的话我希望可以上下攀岩几回；如果不必花两个钟可以直接随时攀爬这样的岩壁就更好！好的东西果然都是要等到最后的！　

据说这座山有４５６公尺高，能征服它也算小有成就感　＝）

在山顶上，凉风习习，突然间刚才的所有疲累都被风吹走了！空气果然新鲜。

可惜当天的天气阴霾，没法清楚眺望山下。。。

海拔越高，蕨类植物就开始多出现了。

鞋子呀，还有我的脚呀，辛苦你了！

休息中，慢慢感受风之物语。

大家坐下来一起分享鲜橙，吃些东西补充体力！

为成功征服一座山留影！很有拜年气氛哦！

最遗憾的是，在山顶上休息还不到十五分钟，还没机会玩事先准备的大富翁，大雨便即将来临，我们全体被迫以最快速度冲下山！

在爬下岩壁时已经有感觉到雨滴了，大伙儿也不敢懈怠，不多往后看，一路飞快下山。但无论跑多快都好，也快不过雷雨。闪电、打雷一步步逼近我们，吓得我们一步都不敢停歇。雷声越来越大，终于倾盆大雨来了。

大雨来了还不是问题，顶多是全身湿透罢了，自从中学后都没淋过全身雨了。大问题是雨水从山上倾泻而下，把下山的步径全变成了小瀑布。这下真的是跋山涉水！本来上山时很顾虑山蛭都尽量走干路，当下没的选了，涉水也要冲下山。

果然下山一条龙，为了不被雷劈，拼了老命像SURVIVAL和AMAZING RACE一样，一个小时半就到达山脚了，开心！

而且每人还各“偷渡 ”了几只吸血吸到肥肥胖胖的山蛭下山，收获良多啦。

Botanic Garden

2011-05-12T00:10:00.012+08:00

Location: Botanic Garden Singapore

Admission: FREE OF CHARGE, except the National Orchid Garden SGD5 for each adult entrance.

Orchid Culture

Shaking baby orchid in jars

Very well shaded, its not too hot through out the day outdoor.

National Orchid Garden

There were many people bringing dogs here for walkie.

It's really good place for dog walkie, how I wish we could have one like this in Malaysia.

The product of the above making, yummy, full of cheese and ham.

鹿港小镇 The Asian Kitchen

2011-05-08T22:08:00.006+08:00

地点：ION, 乌节路

台湾小吃为主，晚餐时间很多人，排队至少要等半个钟头叻。。。

为了在有限空间内容纳最多的客人，座位都并排的比较靠近又窄小

酸梅酱烧鸭（小份）－脆脆的皮，水嫩多汁的鸭肉，很有水准, 配上酸梅酱非常开胃

烧花肉　－　肥瘦适中，表皮很酥脆

培根鲜虾球 - 很特别的搭配，培根可以把鲜虾的味道锁在里头

炸豆腐　－　炸得外酥内软，很可口。

卤肉饭　－　所吃过的卤肉饭中最不够卤味的，不值得一试。

蚂蚁上树　（炒东粉）　－　明明已经点了少辣的，结果来的还是超辣的，一把鼻涕一把眼泪拼命喝水。。。　但其实之前吃过的是挺好吃的，这回失水准了。

咸蛋黄炒长豆　－　第一次尝试这样的煮法，挺开胃的

炒饭　－　鼎泰丰的比较好吃

姜葱鱼片　－　鱼片很肥美，味道普通

总的来说，水准颇高，服务还算ok , 价位在中上，我们一家五口就花了大约SGD 100 ++ 这一餐。会为了烧鸭和烧肉再光临。

罗志祥一万零一夜ENCORE演唱会

2011-04-28T00:40:00.004+08:00

地点：Stadium Putra， Bukit Jalil， Malaysia

起点开始就让观众入席了，入场前有严格的检查随身包包，除了专业单眼相机，就连普通的数码相机及傻瓜相机还有望远镜都不能带进场内，令人很失望呢！之前去过的演唱会连数码单眼相机也能带！不能带进去的物品还要排队寄放给保安人员，自己才能入场。。。

来到体育馆才发现本来买的票是要看《舞法舞天演唱会》的却临时改成新版的《一万零一夜ENCORE演唱会》了。　

已经快八点了，大多数座位都还很稀疏，入座率很低。大家可知道我是因为罗志祥去年在新加坡的演唱会买不到票，才会来到KL看的？！竟然不卖座，在新加坡都一票难求。直到开场了入座率也没到１００％

观众大多数是年轻人，少数是全家出动的，有些甚至是父母陪小孩出席（又出钱还配衬，真是二十四孝父母）坐在我隔壁的太太还会和着唱每一首歌，陪女儿一起喊，真的很卖力。　

主题规定要用蓝色荧光棒，所以场内一片蓝海。

表演歌曲主要是劲歌热舞，完全展现了罗志祥能歌善舞的一面。

歌影视双栖的罗志祥还有一段剪接影片回顾过去拍过的偶像剧。

镭射激光灯效火力十足，　非常精彩。　

马来西亚的粉丝会非常用心，出钱又出力，给每位观众分发两条彩纸边看演唱会边举着摇晃。　

La Bodega Spanish Cuisine

2011-04-16T23:59:00.001+08:00

Location: Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur

Ice mocha - just ordinary

The menu is full of choices of variable tapas (spanish side dishes) to go with free flow of soft bread.

Chicken breast meat in dices, cooked in hot pan soaked with olive oil, garlic, chili flakes and pepper. It's surprisingly not as greasy as you may think. The chicken dices were juicy and tender, not fried.

Sauteed portobello mushrooms. Must try, very appetizing, the buttery sauce was best to go with bread.

Aglio Seafood Pasta, with squid rings, shrimps, dory fillets and clams.

Eggplant slices in hot spicy sweet and sour sauce. It's really hot, have a glass of ice water with ya.

Crispy fried potato wedges, extraordinary crispy, nice to go with salsa and tartar sauce.

Overall, a bit pricey, all tapas are worth trying, nice place to have drinks and chats.

P.S. Cafe @ Dempsey Hill

2011-03-05T00:13:00.001+08:00

Location: 28B, Harding Road, Dempsey Hill, Singapore.

Iced coffee

PS. Shepherd's pie and Portobello Mushroom soup with watercress and truffle oil (SGD26) - this is really mushroomy soup we ever looking for. must try!

Fish and chips (SGD 28) - with potato chips to go with tartar sauce and kaffir lime ajoli - this is too big a portion for one, good to be sharing.

Chicken Parmigiano (SGD26)

PS. Harding club sandwich (SGD25) - toasted turkish bread with bacon, turkey ham, cheddar shreds, beets and lettuce, with balsamic salad.

Miso Cod (SGD35) - with balsamic salad

Overall, I think the food and beverage here is too expensive in return to their value and taste, people are paying for the ambience and facilities for gathering here instead for the food itself. And, it's too warm in here! I'm sure there are still many other choices than this place to visit, at much reasonable price, and even better interior.

Sentosa Flowers 2011

2011-02-08T14:41:00.010+08:00

攀岩乐 RoCkCliMbinG

2011-01-27T23:41:00.004+08:00

WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/rockworldjb

Location: 7B Jalan Tanjung 1, Taman Desa Cemerlang, JB

不久前和同事一起找到ＪＢ也有室内攀岩，休假日一起去试一试。地点不难找，但招牌非常不显眼所以兜了两圈才找到这个由一群攀岩爱好者创立，利用一间店屋的二楼的有限空间，把攀岩活动推介给更多人一起玩。

这面墙是利用一楼与二楼之间的楼梯口旁的高墙建成，左边那面墙很适合初学者，第一次攀岩就可以尝试了。右边那面墙的顶部是向外倾斜，扶手也特别少，会造成平衡与地心吸力的压力，适合挑战。　

攀岩时有绳索系在身上，还有专人在一旁拉着，安全措施还算ｏｋ　！

我的同事第一次挑战就成功了，真的很厉害。　我则是挑战到高处便跌下来了。

小弟弟一口气就可以攀上去了，平时有练过！

初次尝试是免费的，很适合任何年龄的人士参加，鼓励大家踊跃尝试！

Ma Maison

2011-01-26T13:30:00.015+08:00

Garlic butter baked escargot. I personally do not like escargot in particular, but this one is exceptable!

Cream cheese baked pasta with seafood, scallops, shrimp, fish fillets, yummy!

Squid ink mushroom spaghetti, good try!

Superb marvelous home-made mix-berries fruit tarts. it's a must try, fresh berries, not too sweet, just right.

Location: Bugis Junction

It's a Japanese Restaurant, very cozy, cottage style, and warm ambience. A franchise from Japan, already has quite a number of outlets in Japan.

The menu.

Each table has a different table lamp.

A very friendly Japanese waitress

Too many choices to choose from!!!

Open concept kitchen, we can see the chefs cooking behind the glass

It's a coincidence that there was a couple happened to be having their pre-wed photo session in the restaurant.

A good place for tea, coffee and high tea chit-chats

So comfortable that you can read newspaper here!

One of the best seafood chowder I've ever had, not fishy taste at all yet rich and creamy

Fried crab meat sticks, come with mashed potato and cabbage salad, a big bowl of rice~

Seafood pan pizza, this is rather so-so in taste...

Grilled Dory fillet steak, very fresh Dory, not much of seasoning, the original sweetness of fresh Dory was generously presented.

Upon billing, we received a key like this, as if we were to check out from a hotel.

Only after that, we were told to bring the key to the counter to make payment, sweet =)

Generally, the taste is very good, reasonable price (average SGD20-25 per pax to get a tummy full). The ambience and interior is more than what its worth. Highly recommended.

Ministry of Food-My Izakaya Japanese Restaurant & Cafe (2)

2011-01-14T15:03:00.005+08:00

Location: Bugis Junction, Singapore

It's been long time since I last visited this restaurant. It's high tea buffet hour and it's the first time I tried out the Japanese high tea buffet. Only SGD19.90++ per pax.

Macha red bean kakigori, there were other flavors available, unlimited servings, eat all u can!

Each person can choose only 1 set of fondue, either the sweet one or the salty one.
I personally prefered the salty one, as all other ala carte serve during high tea buffet are sweet!

Japanese Savoury fondue with home-made japanese curry

Mainly salty in taste, other sauces such as cheese, apple sauce and Daikon oroshi are available too.

Macha Imo. Fried yam balls with macha and red bean sundae

Red bean yam imo

Japanese Sweet Fondue with chocolate sauce.

Other choices of sauce are strawberry, red bean and black sesame.

Cheesy chicken karaage chicken

And UNLIMITED servings of handrolls!

This high tea buffet is worth to try if you are big eater and has a sweet tongue like us =)

New Year 2011 eve dinner @ Barista Cafe

2011-01-05T14:04:00.001+08:00

Location: Bandar Putra Kulai, Johor. Opposite Kulai General Hospital

A cosy coffee counter

Earl grey tea

Grilled salmon fillet pasta, one of the new dish in menu, about RM25 if not mistaken.

Grilled chicken chop with BBQ sauce.

Considering the chef is using fine ingredients to make all the dishes, the price is rather reasonable, average RM15 to RM20 per main course. Taste was averagely good, but there wasn't anything special about this cafe that will make me feel like making second visit unless for a tea with friends, even though I'm living in the same area...

Christmas dinner @ La Vie Cafe 2010

2010-12-31T20:10:00.007+08:00

Location: Taman Gaya, Johor Bahru

The open concept kitchen. The chef AKA the boss is cooking all the main dishes in front of dining tables.

The menu for Christmas special dinner

Hot teas are unlimited refillable

The appetizers: chicken bradswurts sausage in bacon rolls, cold beancurb with shitake mushrooms.

Baked Dory fillets with Balsamic Vinegar

Seafood Alio Oglio Pasta

Pork Chop In special Balsamic Vinegar sauce.

This is the special main course available only for Christmas. Must give thumbs for this dish for the excellent tender pork fillet, well marinated, good match with the home made steamed mashed potato underneath.....

Chocolate Fondue with strawberry, cookie sticks and marshmallows. This is the 1st time I have it in the cafe. Will never try for next time. The chocolate dip was made of chocolate powder which did not give out the choco thick fragrance and taste, too cheap powder??

Vanilla Ice cream in cream puffs. Must try! very crispy cream puffs are best matched with chocolate syrups and vanilla ice cream.

Special dessert for Christmas dinner

Christmas dinner set only costs RM33.90 per set. Value for $$ and good taste =)

Above average taste and delicate decoration of dishes which do not cost much for each and everything in there. And you can obviously see the effort of the chef.

Interior is good, clean and quiet.... but, too smokey to dine in with the open kitchen. Need improvement on the ventilation.

如果你是猎人

2010-12-10T23:59:00.001+08:00

如果你有一只屡立功绩的猎犬，突然发狂反咬自己，你会怎样？

1. 相信性本善，用爱的教育感化它

2. 未免他日被猎犬咬死，将它人道毁灭，好的猎犬不止一只

3. 念在它表现非凡，继续纵容它，反正被咬只是痛几天罢了

4. 反省自己的训犬能力是否出错了，怀疑自己哪里对猎犬不够好友

以上逻辑亦可用在不同情况下，选择关乎其人遇问题时是反省自己还是怪别人，是看所受牵涉的是单一方面还是多方面，是顾全大局还是只看己方，是目光短浅还是先见之明。

你是哪种人？你会只要一棵树还是要整片森林。。。

Kiro's 1st swimming lesson

2010-11-20T13:53:00.008+08:00

Location: Global Pets Resort, Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru

Kiro, 4 yrs old, posing for photo before dipping into water.

Kiro was thrown into water as he refuse to proceed nearer to pool!

In the water finally, wet his body first so that he can get use to it better

Swimming so just to get out of the water!

Kiro is so scared!

Whew, finally got out of water, so tired!

Siam @ Bangkok

2010-10-30T22:39:00.000+08:00

Location: Siam

How to get there: BTS --> Siam station, Exit 5

This is a busy centre of the Siam city, the centre of luxurious shopping, food, fashions and etc.
It is as much similar to the Orchard Road in Singapore, Bintang Walk in Kuala Lumpur, Harajuku in Tokyo and Si Men Ting in Taipei....

SIAM PARAGON

There was a giant Gundam model standing right in front of the entrance of Siam Paragon as there was a Japan Anime & Manga event over that particular weekend. We saw alot people dressing in cosplay as well!

a cinnamon roll bought in Siam Paragon, very soft and sweet to have it after tired walking...

SIAM SQUARE

a place where you must not miss when travelling around Siam. It's like MongKok in Hong Kong and Bugis in Singapore. There were Spas, Hair Dressing Saloons, Snacks stalls, cafes, mini stores and etc where you can spend the whole evening in there.

Thai Massage and Spas are at every where.

Hair saloons. Price is definitely cheaper than in either SIngapore or Malaysia

Som Tam, @ Siam Square

Som Tam = Thai Papaya Salad

This cafe is crowded with visitors throughout the day, with a variety choices of ingredients and menu.

And this is our dinner for the 1st day at Bangkok @ New Light Coffee House

Located at Siam Square as well.

Pineapple fried rice

I think we are too famished that everything in Bangkok are just as good for spicy lovers like us.

Stir fried asparagus with shrimps

Mango Tango @ Siam Square

All sweet desserts made of Thai Mango you can find them here

This dessert shop is too tiny that it can accomodate not more than 20 ppl dining in at a time... ~_~

We have to wait quite long for a table.

Mango Tango T-shirts for sales

Mango in coconut milk

Mango pudding, Mango slice and mango sorbet - must try, nice taste, fresh mango and good combination

Rock & Roll cafe @ Bangkok

2010-10-30T17:42:00.002+08:00

Location: Siam Centre
How to get there: BTS --> Siam station, take exit No. 5.

This is a cafe with theme of RETRO and Rock & Roll, the decorations are all about black disc, jukebox, Elvis Presley, red and white stripes couch and etc.

an antique jukebox on each dining table. some are still functionable.

Apple juice

Tom Yum fish ball noodle

Fish Ball noodle soup

Fried rice with fried pork fillet

The average price of ala cartes is about THB100.... quite a reasonable price with good ambience, a good place to rest ur feet after a tiring day of shopping. However, the taste is just so-so...

Long Table Restaurant @ Bangkok

2010-10-20T16:13:00.003+08:00

Location: 25th floor, 48 Column Building, Sukhumvit SOI 16, Bangkok

(10mins walk from Sukhumvit train station)

A very long menu, too bad without pictures for visualization

Ceiling full of lamps

Hoegarden Beer

Fried chicken wing deboned and stuffed with mushroom and fish cake

Soft shell crabs with raw papaya salad, thumbs up!

Prawn with rice noodles in sweet and spicy sauce, thumbs up

Fried sea bass fillet

Red curry chicken

Green Pork Curry

Honeydew sorbet with sundae

Banana in Crepe with ice cream

Overall, foods are above average, new try with oriental-thai fusion recipe, nice ambience, good place for chatters and gathering with some drinks, good service. And of course, you have to afford the bill at least THB1000/person.

Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant @ Bangkok

2010-10-09T22:31:00.007+08:00

Location: 6 Sukhumvit Soi 12, Bangkok

located in a long narrow lane in Sukhumvit Soi 12. Nearby are all restaurants, pubs and hotels, obviously a tourism spot.

2 models full of smelly condoms.

Very educative!

Satays in thai style! yummy

Seafood with sweet and spicy rice noodles.

mixed vegetables soup, did not expect it to be actually chinese style. disappointed.

Chicken wrapped in Pandan leaves

Rice in Valentine shape!

Pineapple fried rice, good taste!

Phad thai, so so only.

Price is reasonable and value of money. Average THB300 per person and above for full course.

Nice ambience with air conditioned, good thai food, but mind not to dine near those condoms models as they really stink.

Batam Trip 25 Sept 2010

2010-09-30T22:47:00.004+08:00

Ferry trip with Batam Fast ferry from Harbour Front to Batam's Waterfront Harbour took us less than 2 hours.

There were shuttle bus transporting tourists from the Waterfront Harbour to the Harris Hotel which is less and 5 minutes driving distance from the harbour.

There were welcoming drink and dance awaiting tourist at the entrance of the hotel.

After checking in, we went to Nagoya Shopping Mall (largest shopping mall in Batam) by free shuttle provided by the hotel. The trip took us about 30mins.

Our 1st Indonesian lunch at Batam was at the Nagoya Shopping Mall. There were many choices of restaurants in the shopping mall. We had our lunch at the 2nd floor, a restaurant at a corner of the mall beside the cinema. Was attracted by the local cuisine served at reasonable price.

Fresh Coconut Juice

Ayam Penyet

Ikan Pepek

Pure Avocado Juice (Jus Alpukat)

Avocado is locally produced in Indonesia, so it's very cheaply available here.

The lunch only costs us less than RM20 for 3 dishes, 2 rice and 2 drinks.

Harris Hotel , Waterfront

The welcoming dance

Buffet BBQ dinner in hotel

The hotel is located by the beach

Some statues sold at the souvenir galery in the hotel.

There were also indoor games such as archery, bowling, snookers, Karaoke, ping pong, squash and etc available in the hotel.

the bowling shoes.

Pontian - Tanjung Piai - Kukup trip 17 Sept 2010

2010-09-20T22:49:00.001+08:00

Pontian

Ah Bao Bak Kut Teh 笨珍阿宝肉骨茶

Bakuteh, best come with you char kuey

I finished the whole bowl of soup!

Half an hour away from Pontian is Tanjung Piai, the southern most tip of Peninsula Malaysia.

Sprouts of Bakau tree.

Mudskippers

crabs

the seed of Bakau tree

On the other side of Pontian is Kukup, half an hour of car drive away.

The heaven of seafood, also the jetty to transfer to nearby islands.

fried baby squids

Indonesian prawn curry

stir fried clams

Marina Bay Sands @ Singapore

2010-09-12T23:39:00.009+08:00

Max Brenner @ Esplanade Singapore

2010-09-12T23:03:00.007+08:00

Location: Ground Floor Esplanade Singapore

Ever since back from Australia, I've been missing this Chocolate brand of Cafe, all chocolate desserts and drinks in a mini cafe like this, the best place to have tea in the afternoon.

The Alice Cup

Chocolate Granita in Alice Cup

Banana Split Waffles

Chocolate Souffles

No flaw in anything, just a place for chocolate lovers to go.

Marche @ The Curve

2010-08-24T13:02:00.005+08:00

Rosti with smoked salmon

Sauteed mushrooms

Mashed potato

Seafood platter

Cream Cheese Pasta

宠物医院＝宠物养老院 ??!!

2010-08-24T00:44:00.005+08:00

有多少人听说过我们人生中宠物可能不是我们的唯一，可是我们身为主人却绝对是宠物的一切。

且不说已经司空见惯的宠物遗弃事件，最近更渐渐流行把年迈虚弱的宠物送进宠物医院治疗之后便借机把照顾宠物的责任推卸给宠物医院，如同把宠物送进安老院般，孤独中老。。。

宠物陪着我们成长，但它们的寿命比我们短，总会有宠物年迈体弱的时候。生病的时候，将宠物送进宠物医院治疗是必然的事。但是近来我有越来越多年迈体弱的病患必须要靠人工喂食才能进食以延续生命，正如同人类的老人痴呆症及全身瘫痪般，全身肌肉萎缩根本无力支撑体重，成天只能稍稍的拖着身体移动。

肌肤由于长期被体重压抑及粪便沾染而溃烂，不只如此，全身的器官机能都在衰退中。这样的身体状况是身为兽医的我也束手无策的。。。

这个时候，给宠物安乐死变成了其中一个出路。宠物的安乐死是很矛盾的，我们心爱的宠物却是身为主人的我们来决定它们的生死；但无法表达自己的宠物在命终前忍受的病痛却又是一种煎熬。

我是不清楚其他主人自己到底是怎么想的，但我自己也是个有宠物的主人，宠物生病了，我们当然尽力去医治，但若已经到了一个无能为力的地步，也只好选择安乐死来解除宠物的痛苦。若不愿选择安乐死也应该将宠物接回家中安养。我深信宠物是有灵性的，它们在命终前绝对最想主人陪在身边。。。

曾经就有个例子，主人不愿意选择安乐死，长期就把宠物寄养在医院里，也不敢来看宠物，不敢看到宠物虚弱的样子，受病痛折磨。。。我尝试提议主人把宠物带回家照顾过最后的日子，主人又不原意。让人感觉主人已在逃避现实，把照顾宠物的责任推卸给医院了。。。如果是不愿意照顾，为什么又不让宠物安乐死呢？继续让虚弱的宠物忍受痛苦又无法得到主人的关爱。只因为主人认为以安乐死夺走宠物的性命是残忍的，是罪孽的，但让它们这样痛苦的活着难道就不残忍吗？！

或许有些人认为在医院接受治疗会有一天奇迹会出现，宠物可能会再站起来，不能太仓促决定宠物的安乐死，但我也只是兽医，不是神，已经四肢瘫痪，肌肉萎缩成皮包骨的宠物我还能做什么？！

最让人心痛的是，有些主人工作实在是太繁忙了，没有时间照料体弱的宠物，将宠物托付给宠物医院照料，一住进医院却是有进无出。经济显然不再是问题，但我身为兽医却收钱收得不安心，我相信宠物也跟人一样，在临终前只想跟家人团聚，度过最后的一点时光，在医院里，就算看护再好，也只希望能再见主人一面，说声再见。我有太多太多的病患都是在硬撑着，只希望能够等到主人说声道别，一见面就离开了，但也有些还没来得及等到那一刻便离开了，多么的伤感呐。。。

安乐死至今还是见仁见智，但我希望宠物走到生命的尽头还是有主人相伴，那就可以安息了。

My New Toy - Fossil Watches

2010-08-23T00:34:00.004+08:00

Stella Purple Multifunction Watch

Price: SGD 136.50

Mens Analog Black Dial JR1140

Price: SGD164

Shokudo Cafe

2010-08-22T23:27:00.005+08:00

Location: Bugis Junction Ground floor, Singapore

Left: Lychee sherbet blended; Right: Iced Apple Vinegar

Ebi Tempura Vegetable Rolls

Unagi Cheese Pizza

Cream Cheese Seafood Pasta

Matcha Ice Cream and Redbean cheese cake

Iced red bean and corn dango

Price of ala-cartes ranged from about SGD4.90 to SGD 20. Average expenses from starter to maincourse, drink and dessert cost about SGD30 to SGD40 per pax after including taxes.

Good try for new fusion of Japanese cuisine with other types of cuisine. Fast and good service. Good taste.

Mochi Ice Cream Mooncake

2010-08-07T01:10:00.002+08:00

Available at all Jusco outlets

6 flavors: Mocha, Chocolate, Matcha, Mango, Peach and Strawberry.

Matcha ice cream and redbeans

Mango and Ice cream

Munsiff & Hudah's Wedding 01 Aug 2010

2010-08-05T23:48:00.006+08:00

Location: Dewan Kolej Islam, Kampung Jawa, Klang

Kiro, 3 yrs ++ already

2010-08-03T18:55:00.005+08:00

Big fat nicest cat ever

2010-08-03T18:43:00.003+08:00

My new toy - coach wristlets

2010-08-03T00:48:00.002+08:00

My new toy - Iphone 4G

2010-07-31T00:28:00.000+08:00

Syihan & Dayah 's Wedding 25 July 2010

2010-07-30T01:18:00.005+08:00

Location: Dewan Jubli Intan, Johor Bahru

The Ancient Palace Being Unvealed...

2010-07-29T00:27:00.006+08:00

Location: the place where our Sultan lives, Johor Bahru

疯人馆

2010-07-23T23:59:00.007+08:00

地点：Mount Austin, Johor Bahru

超大针筒装着酱料　

有素汉堡噢　！　蘑菇做的不错下。

以疯人病院为主题是满新鲜的，可是对我这个兽医来说，天天看这些东西已经看腻了，而且稍稍觉得不卫生。。。

炸鱼条（很大份，超值！）

teriyaki烤鸡扒

新版Zynga Max, 结果叠到最后都没有掉下来，我们的“轻功”太厉害了！

输的人虽然被罚很不爽，但还是只顾着吃！

饭后玩小时候爱玩的ＵＮＯ！

哎，别出千噢　！

结论：有的吃有的喝还有的玩，价钱还可以，是满值得一试的，JB都没有什么地方可消遣的了。与一群好友（最好四个人或以上）一起玩会很开心，像变年轻了似的！

Penang, the city of modern and history

2010-06-15T18:46:00.006+08:00

The night view from 18th floor of Berjaya Hotel, Penang.

The Morning view from 18th floor of Berjaya Hotel

all the buildings are very tiny from top.

The old city of Penang, GeorgeTown.

This uncle is the only one making handmade popiah wrap in Penang now.

Skillful, experienced, hardworking are the best descriptions. Uncle can make hundred of wraps in a minute

The traditional way of making popiah wraps on hot steel pan with sticky dough in one hand

Another traditional bakery my mum cannot miss during her trip to her hometown.

It is now the second generation who is doing the business now.

They start selling tarts at 9am. Preferably to make booking before visit as tarts are extremely fast selling.

Tau Sar piah

Coconut tarts are the best selling and their trade mark.

法国千层蛋糕

2010-06-15T13:17:00.004+08:00

用二十层薄薄的可立饼皮砌成一个蛋糕，每一层中间都涂上甜而不腻的奶油和芒果果肉。吃了不会有罪恶感！

Tokyo Station

2010-05-20T09:15:00.007+08:00

Location: Taman Mount Austin

Ocha Red Bean Ice Blended

Appetizer - Cold Soy beancurd

Takoyaki ball

Yaki Udon (Fried Udon)

Pork Cutlet curry rice

Tuna Croissant

Overall, it seems like there were alot of choices in the menu, that anybody would like to try all each, but taste was so so only, and the price is not cheap. Conclusion, no more next visit.

台湾小吃与火锅·@ＪＢ

2010-05-20T08:59:00.006+08:00

有超过十种火锅汤底供选择，　火锅套餐也多样化，　还有养生果汁与水果花茶，　还有著名好吃的台湾小吃。营业到晚上十二点，　周日也很多人，　服务亲切周到，　很难找哦！！！

Location: Jalan Serampang, Johor Bahru, Nearby Leisure Mall.

有很多小小的厢房，　给于顾客隐私的小空间，尽情地聊天。

室内满昏暗的。。。

不知道是什么主题的装潢。。。

彩虹水果健康茶

瘦身排毒水果汁

卤肉饭套餐　（ＲＭ９．９０），　很好吃的卤肉很入味，　很好下饭，　软软的三层肉，　肥而不腻，　价钱也很值得。

火锅双人套餐可选择两种汤底　

满满的食材

养生药材汤和牛奶汤。

另外还有沙茶汤，东炎汤，人参汤，麻辣汤，十全大补汤，等等。。。

锅贴，　不是很好吃。。。

食物都会吃个精光就是死吃一族的本色！！！