A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Dubai Fountains - Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You 

 

*Recorded during my last visit to Dubai during Christmas last year.

 

Chuchu Train down to Ipoh (Day 1)

Ipoh Here I Come !!

Depart from KL Sentral at 8.00a.m.

First time taking train down to Ipoh. An experience.

Travel Kaki: Daniel & Ivan
ETS train (Platinum).

The whole journey from KL Sentral to Ipoh only took 1hr 58min.
Had our morning breakfast in the train. Milo & Coffee & Buns :D

Reached the station at 9.59a.m. The journey doesn't seem long as I thought it would be.

Landed at Ipoh Station.

 

All the think I could think is FOOD, FOOD and FOOD >:D 

But before we had our meal, we tour around Ipoh.

Ipoh Heritage Walk, where it all starts at the Railway Station.

The railway station was completed in 1917 and as designed by A.B Hubback, a British architect. Next to the station is the Majestic Station Hotel aka Taj Mahal of Ipoh.

 

A magnificent view.
And it was rather hot that day.

And next stop Dewan Bandaran Ipoh.

This building was built during First World War by Mr. Hubback.

Not far from the Dewan Bandaran Ipoh is the Birch Memorial Clock Tower & a  mosque.

When I went the Birch Memorial Clock Tower area was under renovation.

That explains the bricks around that area.

Jalan - Jalan around Ipoh.

Wander around the lorong of Ipoh.

Thank to Daniel, we managed to find the areas and FOOD :D

Graffiti on the walls of Ipoh.

The F.M.S Bar & Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurant in Malaysia. It began its operation in 1923. During my visit it was closed and undergo some major renovation.

Before continuing our journey around Ipoh, we grabbed our light lunch.

Thean Chun Restaurant. Had our Pork Satay (non-halal) :D

Some fried chicken & egg pudding.

Done with light lunch and journey continues..

Passing by St. Michael's Institution.

And Dato' Panglima Kinta Mosque which was built in 1898. And a chinese school nearby that area.

Till we reached Muzium Darul Ridzuan. The exhibition on that day was about Burials & Funerals of different ethnic in Malaysia. There were other exhibitions as well Sejarah Perlombongan Bijih Timah, Sejarah Bandaraya Ipoh, Perhutanan dan Alam Semulajadi Negeri Perak and Pameran Di Luar Bangunan.

We then head back to our next destination, where we met up with Sky for our lunch. Along the way there some candid shots around Ipoh town.

Let's not forget about the hot weather and we walked around town without an umbrella XD! Free tanning :O

Lunch was at Lou Wong. Famous for their Ipoh Chicken Rice.

After lunch, thought we can check-in to our hotel, French Hotel. But our room wasn't ready yet so went off to Kinta City Shopping Centre & loads of people.. Especially Popular.. Very crowded I guessed everyone wanna use their voucher before 31st March 2012.

It was a hot day and we had it cool down by having Tutti Frutti :D

With gummy bears!

 After walking around the shopping centre, we went to a coffee shop to have our Ipoh White Coffee.

Another icy drink on a hot day :D

Thanks to Sky for bringing us around Ipoh that day and we checked in our hotel and rest awhile before our next visit The Lost World of Tambun for the hot spring.

A quick grab at the nearby mamak.

On a note: Taxi Drivers in Ipoh are very friendly. Can just talk to them like friends haha :O !!

Avast we reached! The Lost World of Tambun.

The street light along the corridor. Beautiful.

And we've got our own tag. Thought of keeping it but there's a RM10 deposit fee. shucks!

The hot spring?! Anyone?

Quite a handful of people around. From kids to adults.

A place of relaxation.

After a day walking around Ipoh.

The next day was Thaipusam. So there was a small procession from the night till the next day morning.

Doesn't it look painful :O

The procession last all night..
Couldn't get enough sleep as it was quite loud outside.
Because the next day was Thaipusam.

Overall: It was a tiring, exciting, filling (with food), relaxation day.
Not to mention..
Sunburn at the neck area :O

Next up.. Day 2?!

Sky on 57 @ Marina Bay Sands

As quoted from Sky on 57,

 

“Sky on 57 showcases a delectable array of Modern Asian Cuisine, delivered with warm Asian hospitality in a setting that offers a bird’s eye view of the city & bay. The restaurant presents a modern take on traditional Asian and local cuisine – using premium ingredients, refined techniques and served with a hearty dose of Asian hospitality.”

 

“Located at the highest point of Marina Bay Sands on the stunning Sands SkyPark, the 12,000 sq ft restaurant offers guests an unparalleled vista while they dine in a relaxed and sophisticated setting that transforms from morning to night.”

 

Singapore!!! That’s where i was last week for a short,chilling vacation before attending my cousin’s wedding the very next day. On the 19th November 2011, Saturday had my dinner at Sky on 57. Dinner was at 9pm. And it was worth the wait for it :D

 

C&P (A mixture of berries)

 

Mango Addictions (Mango, Coconut Milk, Yogurt)

The both drinks above was recommended by the staff.

 

Mojito

 

 
Starter before the main course.

 

When this came, I thought I’ve ordered wrongly. Thought it was coffee, but it isn’t. It’s the soup I ordered.

JQ’s Signature fresh Mushroom Cappuccino.

 

And now the main course meals that we had.

Sauteed whole Main lobster, Asian pepper sauce

 

Slow roasted U.S. Colorado lamb rack
Cumin flavoured baby carrots, smoked aubergine, Sichuan pepper au jus

 

Baked miso marinated black cod, spring vegetables and organic greens, lime, and ginger butter.

 

Air flown Ocean fish, serve with Brittany winkles in light ginger nage

 

It was a great meal for the night and filling as well.

 

Location:

Sands SkyPark, Tower 1

Telephone:

+65 6688 8857

Operating Hours:

Breakfast

7am- 10.30am

Lunch

12pm to 2.30pm

Dinner

6pm to 10.30pm

Bar

11am to Midnight

Website:

skyon57@marinabaysands.com

 

Taiwan Trip – Day 1

Went on a family trip to Taiwan with my family and relatives last week.
The entire family :D “ First Family Trip”

First Day: Airport -  BUS- Food Court- Hotel.

Depart from KLIA at 2.30pm on the 4th of September 2010 and took about 4 hours and 30 min to reach Taiwan.

Airplane’s food was ok ok only  ~ .

And was using their touch-screen multimedia screen to watch movies :D

Touchdown Taiwan at 7.10pm and the worst was have to wait for another group to arrive which is an hour wait.

Epic-ness you don’t find in Malaysia :D

After claiming out bags, went to this cafe at the airport to have a light dinner while waiting for the other group to arrive.

In the mean time, played with my youngest cousin running here and there like nobody’s business :D

Bought this rice cake: pork

 
Tasted like loh mai fan + pork + big onion.

And us

 
Start tweeter-ing and facebooking at the airport as there is free-wifi >:D

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The next group arrived and walk to the bus :D

Take about 45 minute to reach out next destination of the day- Some food court.

Walk around and see what is nice :D

Their beef noodle is a must to try :D

Pork soup with lots and lots of pork :D (non-halal)

The beef noodle ! Delicious !!!!

After having our dinner, another must try is their drink.

White Bitter gourd juice (not that bitter compared to Malaysia punya bitter gourd which is green in color).

And have you heard of Uncle Bob’s chicken in Malaysia? Same style but Taiwan style :D

 
Long queue… waited approx. 30 min

BBQ + sesame seed & Grilled

Just normal fried chicken :P

So after that check in to the hotel and sleep.

First day ain’t hectic compared to the others day ….

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Stay tuned for Taiwan – Day 2