Departing Germany... Arriving Singapore

Am back!

After a 16 day break in Germany, am back in cosy own room 'enjoying' the hot humidity. =P It was a good trip, one filled with many awe-inspiring cathedrals, stately town halls, bustling xmas markets, charming cafes, breath-taking river views, ice-cold beers, sausages and more sausages. And of course, rain and snow with daily temps hovering between 0 to 5 deg in the day.

Am tidying up my 1000+ pics now, and will post some select ones up soon. Bombed a total of about S$3500 on the whole trip (all inclusive) but got back a whole load of pretty memories, and of course, none beating the fact that it was a chance to visit Fish pal in her (temporary?) homeland. Except for a crazy self-planned schedule that included 11 places in 16 days (and I'd definitely not recommend it to anyone else, even my enemies), and some train + luggage hiccups on the final day, all else went swell.

And the pics will be up in just a while. =)

Can't breathe...

Alrights, I have never had it cut quite so thin before.

For the past 2 wks, it had been one really really MAD rush of cubicle-clearing, year end meetings, branch retreats, admin handover, trip planning, buddy's wedding prep-helping, farewell gatherings, KL-traveling (to help dad settle into new place) and fulfiling of some social commitments. It's crazy! And I can hardly breathe. Blood must have been gurgling furiously within and threatening to shoot through the brain roof. Despite the many 2am to 7am zzz days, things are still not quite done! It's either I am really overworked, or I am really inefficient. =P

Anyways, just 3 more days to Germany adventure. And my hope is that I would not need to lug work there. =P That said, am sure looking forward to meet up with fish pal again and fulfiling my long-time promise of visiting her there in faraway land! =) Am also very glad that gd pal M will be joining me for the later part of the trip. May it be a good, safe and memorable trip!

Await pics when I return on Xmas eve. Till then, adieus my friends!

The PCN

Oh, by the way, I forgot to share an achievement. =)

Last week, along with my aussie pal, I successfully completed an amazing feat (or at least it is amazing to me!). We checked out the new park connectors, which means - we cycled from East Coast Park to Changi Beach Park to Pasir Ris Park to Tampines Town Park to Bedok Reservoir and then back to East Coast Park! A total of about 25km, the signboards said.

Having last cycled about a year ago, it is a wonder my lower limbs did not fall off my main torso. My thighs, however, did burn for the next couple of hrs until I slathered on the Tiger Balm muscle relaxant. Admittedly, it wasn't a 'chiong-ster' ride, as in we did not race nor attempt to complete the ride in 1 or 2 or 3 hrs. We took about 4+hrs on the road, a leisure venture, on paved streets that took us along coastlines, catchment areas and playgrounds, through forests and housing clusters, and across 6-lane expressways on overhead bridges and underpasses.

It was quite an experience, and if I can do it, you can do it too. Go ahead, on a day when you wake up wanting to challenge yourself, go check out the PCN (which, by the way, stands for Park Connectors). Enjoy the ride!

Getting Old

And it is difficult not to admit that.

Previously, I could work through the whole night (and the most vivid memories were during my Honours year, when I ploughed through my dunno-how-many-inch-thick Hons thesis standing upright furiously typing away at the battered keyboard. More than 36hrs without sleep and I could still walk, think and joke straight). Then, I merely needed just a couple of hours of zzz in the morning to return back to bouncy old self.

Now... I had only pushed myself to clear paperwork till 3am, and the next day, I was halfway in zombie land and needed Chicken Essence to power boost. =P Time now is 1.19am. Perhaps I should experiment once more, and see if the results are replicated. Damn... so much tedious admin to wrap up and handover. Oh well... work it shall be! So that I can enjoy my upcoming holiday in Germany in guiltless peace.

The BIG, MAD CROCs Sale

And I thought there would never come a day when my dainty feet will slip into a pair of Crocs.

I must admit, when Crocs first debuted, I nearly fainted at the sight of those holey plastics. So ugly!! Who would pay so very much for a pair of plasticky porous footware?! But... as time passes, the shoes evolve, and I must say that the newer editions of Mary Janes and slip-ons look passable, and even chic.. except for their sometimes outrageous colours like bright orange and luminous green. =P

Anyways, last Sat, me and dad were cruising around in the East when I suddenly remembered an advert in Straits Times that mentioned an 'Up to 80% Crocs Sale @ Expo', so we decided to be S'porean and swing by to take a look.

Dad almost immediately walked away at the sight of 500 metres long queue outside the hall. But we perservered (or should I say - I made him perservere), and we got into sale ground after a half hr wait. The next hr was actually rather enjoyable because although the crowd was big, noisy and occasionally overly aggressive, the sale is truly authentic! Real stuff going for a weeny fraction of store prices (e.g. ~$100 shoes going for ~$20)! Crocs fans almost went into shock. You should see their bulging bags of shoes, shirts, bags, caps etc. Like it's free! =P


Inside the hall I


Inside the hall II


Queuing up to pay

For us Crocs first-timers, it was a comparatively conservative couple of pairs of shoes plus some kiddo shirts for my toddler cousin. The worst part of it was at the end, when we had to make payment... If the queuing up to get into hall is described as a 2.4km run, the queuing up to make payment would be a full Ironman trialathon. Utterly utterly straining on my pair of strong legs. Imagine a 1.5hr wait, holding my shopping bag, standing and shuffling along with snaking lines of ppl.. worse than CNY bazzar! I should have brought a book to read. =P Lucky the hall was well-ventilated and one can eyeball what neighbouring 'queue-rs' have bought. But it was still quite a nightmare, and I think it'd be some time before I will participate in such Expo sales again. =P


Some of our purchases

Having said that, all tends to be forgotten when I look down at my own pair of outrageously-coloured, plasticky (but very comfy) Mary Janes. Till next time!

So long... farewell.

Burp. Sob.

I just had the first of my 'farewell' makans, lovingly sponsored by a group of my same-subject colleagues. Today, it was a high tea buffet at Marriot. The food was so-so but the company was good, with much laughter and photo-taking. (p.s. I'm suprised at the no. of locals who can afford to spend the time and money on hotel buffets on a weekday afternoon - the whole place was 85% full! Don't tell me everyone's there for farewells)

Next week, I will have another goodbye-and-good-luck treat. This time, by the 'power' group (aka management team). For me and another power member who's also leaving the nest.

And then, a final farewell meal, with my own kakis. No power, but high ability yet full of crap.

This will round up my 5.5yrs at the institution...

Goodbyes.

And I haven't even had the time to pack.

An Outing to the Concert Hall

Ever heard of the 'Beautiful Sunday' performances at the Esplanade? It is a series of free concerts by homegrown music groups that offers members of the public the opportunity to enjoy musical performances in the Esplanade Concert Hall, held once a month on a Sunday.

Last Sunday, a dear friend performed with her community band 'West Wings', playing pieces from 'Big Screen Hits' such as Out of Africa, The Incredibles and Jurassic Park, under the animated 'conductor-ship' of Mr Takehiro Oura.

People from all walks of life attended. Grandpas, grandmas, uncles, aunties, teens, children, babies. Locals, expats, mixed. Chic-ly dressed, casual jeans, very casual berms and sandals. It was full-house, packed all the way to behind the stage.



An evidence of increasing art-ilization of little red dot? Or a display of 'If free, I want' mentality? Or maybe, like me and my dad (as classical-musically illiterate as we are), the rest are there to support their performer-friends/family.

The next one coming up is for Chinese Orchestra lovers, on 14 Dec. Go be at the Concert Hall at least half an hr in advance if you want a decent seat for the 60mins, no intermission, free performance. Enjoy.

Nostalgia... As promised.

And now, for my 2nd pc after the 'For My Stomach, For Your Eyes' entry.

Ah well... where and how do I even start?

I guess, it took a big dose of nostalgia before I decide to write in here again. I didn't want to just blog about and post pictures after pictures of drool-inducing gastronomic food, entries after entries. Neither do I want to simply lament openly about the rising costs of living ever too often. For sure, I would have liked to write about things that happened which significantly touched/hurt/angered/upset/excited/scared/stirred up some kind of strong emotion from within me... but as the ever well-behaved civil servant, I practice self-censorship when it comes to airing work laundry. Coz I believe that the blogosphere somehow has this freaky streak of punishing the innocent and letting the evil-doers go scot-free. Anyways... I digress. Back to here.

Ah well... for those who are yet aware, I am into the last 2 mths with my current institution. Not that I am leaving the system though, I am still going to serve the Ministry, just in a different location and providing other aspects of service that deals less directly with kiddos and more directly with the adults. So, wish me luck!

And just to allow myself to remember how my cubicle used to look like, and for those of you who do not have a chance to visit to sneak a peek at it, here's introducing... my admitedly spacious and *ahem* neat cubicle. =)



And today, the 2nd wave of nostalgia. A shortage of manpower saw me bringing kiddos to NTU for some activity, and as I wandered further into the grounds of NIE, sighz.. many many poignant memories came flooding back.

Seated on a stone bench outside Block 5, next to a water cooler and watching groups of trainees stroll by chatting and laughing, the flashback to the past was immediate. Just 6 yrs ago, I was them. (Actually, clad in my yellow Giordano stretch tee, Levis jeans and lugging my big brown bag with my stylish short crop and olive green framed lens now, I would like to think that I can still pass off as one of them. =P) Anyways, I digress again.

It's like homecoming today. So many wonderful memories of those enviable days where one gets paid while studying. =) The recollection brought back a strong sense of longing, fondness, pain and sadness all at once. How our gang used to rush assignments and dig up journals while sucking sweets in the library, how we used to stone at the high-ceiling-ed canteen, sipping the refreshing apple-cucumber juice after downing a bowl of infamous bak chor mee/yong tau hu, how we used to pop into the cosy bookshop just before heading for another prim lecture..

Argh, how I miss those days! Such carefree times with nary a worry nor responsibility. Just study and play, much like the University days, except you get reimbursed for your efforts on a monthly basis.

When one can be a nobody to everyone, yet a somebody to loved ones.

If only I can turn back time.


Homeground


Never-ending staircases


Breezy walkways

For My Stomach, For Your Eyes

Almost a mth since I last doodled in here. So, I guess it's time for a massive update of pictures and words, for those faithfuls (any..?) who are still keeping tab on this small, little hideaway blog. =)

First, 2 Saturdays ago, I brought dad to this casual French eatery which has been around for the past 7yrs, tucked along a small corner of Serangoon Road, near the forever bustling Mustafa Centre. An absolutely no-frills, non-high-brow place that serves French food that is patronized by French and locals alike, togged in suits and berms. Introducing... *drum roll*... The French Stall.


Along Serangoon Road


The eatery's interior


Escargots and Pumpkin Soup


Pork Chop - french style


Mustard Roasted Chicken


Giant Profiterole!

And then, a week ago, the pretty, sparkly Xmas tree came up on the rooftop of Vivo:



And last Sunday, went with relatives to check out this neighbourhood western food stall in Jalan Membina called 'Delight & Delicious' (or is it the other way around? =P). There are some very scrumptious offerings indeed (they serve brownies and tiramisu too) and the service is personal and excellent!

We had

Good ole Fish & Chips


New creation - Paprika Chicken


Tomato-based Seafood Pasta


Sirloin Steak (if you can look past the streaks of mustard that my uncle has smeared across the poor steak)

Ok, lest you suffer from indigestion after looking at all these pictures, I shall stop. My next entry shall focus on the theme of 'Nostalgia'... See u there.

The trouble with lenses

And finally my contact lenses are ready. Incredible.

After 2yrs of use, I retired my old pair, and in April, went over to one hip optical shops in The Adelphi (recommended by colleague). They overcharged and, may I add, superbly underdelivered. After 5mths of waiting for my lenses to fly over from dunno-where, ding-dong calls and even personal trips to the shop, I decided to call it quits and asked for a refund (which amounts to a gasp-ly $450). And they promptly made me absorb the credit card transaction fees of 3% on top of consultation fees of $35. Wonderful. I nearly wanted to write in to CASE. If you happen to consider going to any optical shops in The Adelphi, the least you can do is to drop me an sms and make sure it's not the same shop.

Going back to my original, more old-school/lok kok optician at Tiong Bahru, things were settled in just 3 wks - longer than would be for 'normal ppl' b'coz of my super myopic-ness - but still highly professional and efficient. Well, no one to blame except myself for being tempted to try some place new and 'cool'. =P

Anyways, this is just mindless rambling. Am glad I can go kayaking again without worrying about specs falling into the sea, and gyming again without steaming up the glasses.

Have a good weekend (just 1 day away)!

Drama Mama, this F1 Papa

And the 2hrs yesterday night spent eye-balling Channel 5's live telecast of 'The First Night Race in F1 History' was well worth it!

I thought it was going to be a super boring, monotonous, vomit-inducing drive of 61 laps, but it turned out to be so unpredictably dramatic! I mean, the backdrop itself was awesome, with circuit lights so bright they seemed to be a conncected, super-extended flexi tube of white fluorescent bulb, twisting its way through the CBD and Marina area. The spouting Merlion was merrily spraying, the buildings behind were cheerily beaming and the Flyer was proudly spinning. With sleek, gleaming cars zooming their way around the 'incredibly bumpy' (as so many of the world-famous drivers had described) street circuit at 7th gear and speeds of 300+km/hr, it was painful watching them smash into barriers and/or drive off pit stops with bulky fuel hose still stuck in the body. Ouch. Plus someone said each wheel itself costs enough to buy a 3-room HDB flat in S'pore (true?). Hmmmm... talk about BIG money.

Not sure if we'd host it again next year, but I think the publicity is done. TV audience worldwide has had our CBD night view beamed live into their living rooms yesterday night. They should be booking the next flight out now. How smart, our Govt. Next year this time, I hope to have the chance to eye-ball my TV again for another 2hrs of drama. May Massa have better luck next time.

The Impending Gloom

With all that turmoil awirling around in the markets, the closure of big-name historical banks, acquisition of world-leading insurance companies, slowed economies and impending property slowdowns... we look set to be in for another big D (for depression) cycle.

Hang on to your jobs. Cut back on frivolous spending. Buy home-grown brands. Wear hand-me-downs. Take public transport (except cabs). Save electricity. Recycle, Reuse and Reduce - how apt, this Go Green slogan, in times of (impending) crisis.

For some of the more financially able and adventurous amongst us, the time to shop for that elusive property to invest in draws near... [Just don't end up zzzing on the streets when the real wham-bang sets in.]

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Take care!

Thinking Aloud

Perhaps, it is because I am not cut out for management.

Perhaps, it is because I am less inclined towards the nature of work I'm currently overseeing.

Perhaps, it is because I do not have the good fortune to be blessed with good mentors.

Whatever it is, geez... I must try and remain positive, and do what I should and am capable of. Otherwise, guilt will set in like some sticky monster and self-doubt will turn grey days black.

9 official weeks to go before a fresh start and a hopefully rejuvenating + enriching journey ahead.

p.s. After > 1wk of absence, I should really hit the gym again soon. What can be worse than flabby arms during a period of sagging soul?

p.s.2. If you too feel a need to chill, check out Helipad at Central. It has a very nice indoor lounge, with beautiful night scenery (overlooking Spore River and Clarke Quay) at its rooftop. Cheers.

p.s.3. Read about the Hong Lim Park 'Parents Play Matchmaker' activity? Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if my dear old papa takes part in the big biodata exchange and walk around displaying my pretty pic. Heck, who knows. =P What a funny imported idea from Beijing.

Sentosa + Singapore Flyer on 1st Sep

Celebrated a gd buddy's 28th bday at Sentosa yesterday, followed by one of the best perks till date - FREE, unlimited rides at the Singapore Flyer for those with CSC card, from 1 to 7 Sept 2008! So, fellow educators, what are you waiting for? =)

Some pics as proof:


Happy bday, gal!


Inside the Flyer - private capsule!


Up, up and away


IR under construction


A view of the CBD


CBD II

Pretty night view eh? But it's very costly too - S$29.50 for an adult ticket. =P If you have a teacher friend, he/she can help get a 25% discount off your ticket this week. All you have to do is to call/beg/threaten them. Go for it, IF you have the extra cash! =)

Hot Bods, Good Food, Fast Cars

Waaah... Just 1 more day to the end of Beijing Olympics. And then it's another 4yr wait! And it had to get excruciating painful as increasingly talented and good-looking atheletes turned up at the finals. So many wonderfully gifted hot bods! The World's Javelin Champ - Norway's Andreas is definitely one of them, as well as the Silver Medalist High Jumper - Blanka who is so lean, so flexible and so striking but also oh-so-very yah-yah-papaya. Arghh.. there will be a hangover effect. =P

As things eased up a little on the work front during this examination period, I had a little more time to mess around the kitchen. 2 wks ago, stirred up this 'One Pot Rice', using a Straits Times recipe. Not too bad!



Earlier this evening, boiled an 'Old Cucumber Soup' (with carrots, sweet corn, pork ribs, fishballs) and steamed some 'Black Bean Paste Chicken Wings with Ginger'.

And here is a snapshot of my dad's dream car:

Turning Tides

A mix of a week.

There were some real lows.. that proved that a man can be real nasty and petty (perhaps even worse than *pardon me* a lady) when his ego is bruised, when he realises that he is not as great as he think himself to be, or as popular, or as wise, or as influential... Scary turn of events and (i guess) an irreversible souring of relationship. Ugly, ugly, ugly. And certainly unbecoming of a person in a position meant to guide and nurture.

And then there were some highs. First, a signed acceptance of movement. Next, a deep, sincere and thoughtful conversation with a future mentor (hopefully, a real mentor this time). Then, the first Olympics medal (and a Silver one to boot) for Little Red Dot since Independence. And finally, the return (even if it's for a short while) of my 2 overseas pals from Germany & Australia this weekend. Wonderful.

It hasn't been a particularly pretty year. But tides will turn, and if you are facing similarly challenging times at your end, hang in there.

Tides will turn and the sun will soon shine again.

Glorious Games

Love the Olympic Games! I can actually happily stay in the whole weekend and just glue my eyes to the google box, taking in the exciting live telecast of competitive beach volleyball, gymnastics, badminton, swimming, and synchronized diving. So many different countries, all aiming for goal/gold. Superb skills, superb atmosphere. =)

Am not too sure if it is the after-effect of having watched the Olympics opening ceremony.. thought this year's NDP was a little of a disappointment. Personally felt that the messages of Singapore Spirit didn't quite come through.. At some points, the acts even seemed random, disconnected and 'colorful for the sake of being colorful'. =P That said, I'm still definitely proud to be a Singaporean.

Anyways, checked out the Southern Ridges (aka 9km park connector) over the long weekend. Strolled from Alexandra Arch to Henderson Waves as the sun set behind myself and dad. A very nice, leisurely walk, with light breeze ruffling our hair. Not too crowded. A good way to unwind at the end of a busy week.

Os - Olympics and O2

Did you catch the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics 2008 yesterday?!

Hairs on my arm stood, particularly during the first 1hr cultural segment. Goodness gracious me... that precision, the beautiful and meaningful choreography, that riot of fireworks, the rotating globe with its acrobatic dancers, the fluidly practised motions of the whole field of master puligists... the sheer scale of the whole set-up obviously illustrated the tenacity of this emerging/emerged giant. Clearly, no expense is spared this time. All one can do is to stare and gape as the Chinese merrily showcase their rising prowress and determination. Good luck to anyone who (still) takes China lightly.

And 9mths into O2 zinc, I'm ready to throw in the towel. The weak battery life, the drop call rates and the poor camera functions are the major gripes. The last I heard, it can still fetch a worldly $300 upon trade-in. And I'm thinking of switching to an LG model next - either Viewty or Secret. Looks like I am as adventurous when it comes to hps.

Goodbyes for a while

Last Sat, Sec 4 classmates had a sending-off party for a friend of 14yrs who'd be relocating to London for the next 3yrs. It was a cosy but smoky affair at Ju Shin Jung (again), followed by a marathon gaming (Wii, Settlers-like games, Mahjong) session at one of our pals' home. It was way past 2am when we said our bleary-eyed goodbyes.. Bon voyage, XW!



And I decided that I had enough of durians... enough to last me till the next season. Yesterday night's dessert was so bao(2) man(3) and bitterly-sweet that I can literally *gasp* pass on with a smile on my face.. but the heatiness of it all was too much.. had to wake up thrice during the night to drink water and dissipate that simmering heat. =P

Jason Mraz goes a-traveling

And it is my love for travel that made me choose this new layout, which happens to go very well with the really light, nice songs from Jason Mraz's album "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things" that are resonating from my laptop now. My favorite 5 from the album of 11 songs are:

1) Make It Mine
2) Love for a Child
3) Details in the Fabric
4) Coyotes
5) If It Kills Me

Go find a way to lay your hands on the album. You are unlikely to regret it.

Hungry?

A couple of places to recommend for you to check out when the stomach growls:

1) Zhou's Kitchen High Tea Buffet (a Tung Lok subsidiary)
Mon to Fri, 2.45pm to 5pm
Adult at $16.80++
Child at $10.80++
Minimum 2 pax

30+ dishes (including appetizers, soup, zi-cha, dim sum, rice, noodles and dessert) available in an ala-carte style buffet. Nice, quiet ambience in Far East Square. =)

2) Popeyes at Singapore Flyer
Fried Chicken ala fast food style. Pay for what you order.

A gd friend swears by it. My first experience at Changi Airport T2 wasn't that memorable. But a recent visit changed my mind. The mash potato and coleslaw were superb, and the chicken, though slightly salty, was pretty decent. Buttermilk biscuits with strawberry jam were nice accompaniments. Best thing is, the night view on Flyer grounds is actually quite nice, with breeze and lights. Scattered nearby are also coffee and ice-cream joints, waiting to welcome those looking for after-dinner drinks/dessert.

Happy checking the places out. =)

Go for it, when you can

These couple of weeks, my thoughts are definitely more pre-occupied with the planning for the future instead of acting on the current. Be it with regard to work or life in general. It almost looked as if I could have gotten away... but now, uncertainty looms. I can do little except to wait for (hopefully, good) news. One should never overstay their welcome, be it at a job, in a friendship, or in a relationship. People feel pain and agony, likely because they do not know when to exit. Fear of the unknown, complacency with the familiar all contribute to a false sense of security, even if the current status quietly seems less than desirable.

Amongst all 12 zodiac signs, saggitarius are said to be the most adventurous lot. They are the ones who cannot and do not wish to stay still. I am not a saggi, but I have my own fidgety streak. Am suprised I have lasted so long thus far. And I know I am not alone.

At Crossroads

Yesterday, I played mediator for my two very good IE pals of 6yrs.

At the ripe old age of near 30s, I think few would bother to really sit down and seriously talk about friendship. Many empowered, independent-minded (young) adults, with a healthy dose of self-assuredness and ego, would have reminded themselves that people change over time, be it their expectations, priorities, mannerisms, outlook, and maybe even values.. Being pragmatic fellas, well-exposed to the runs of life and workplace, one may no longer cry much over friendships that fizzled and chemistry that un-sizzled..

But yesterday, the two of them spent 3 serious hrs rationalizing individual frustrations and trying to realign once more. Good thing no violence was involved and the Paulaner glass bottles remained intact.

No clear-cut conclusion, and it remains to be seen if follow-up actions taken by both parties would cause greater divergence or otherwise. And I, being an equally pragmatic fella, while upset by the disintegration of threesome buddyhood, would have to move on to separately nurture the two-some buddyhood(s).. if such a day arrives.

A foodie's celebration on hatchday

What better way to celebrate bdays than checking out new and yummy eating places with gd frens and family?

Here's a snapshot of all the jaw action that went on last week. This week, it is shedding calories time...


Hanabi Ala-carte Buffet on actual day


Fresh sashimi


Crispy tempura


Smooth salmon


Dessert place


Room for one scoop of yummy Blackforest


1 day later, @ Wine Company, Evans Rd - Sausage platter


Penne with bacon


Fungi pizza


Birthday cake - Tiramisu


3 days later, @ Sunset Bay, East Coast Park


Devil's curry with homemade bread


Baked mussels


Tropicana chicken - stuffed with bacon, cheese, cranberries..


All washed down with lime magarita

Savoring my last year of twenty-somethings.... Next year - a brand new year, a brand new start. In more ways than one. Bring it on.

Snapshots of Cambodia

Presenting, with much gratitude to the inventor of digital camera, the following shots of Phomn Penh and Siem Reap. Enjoy...


Part of Angkor Wat, nearing sunset


Some of the carvings on the walls of Angkor Wat


Angkor at sunrise.. check out the reflection on water surface


Bayon


Bayon Buddha


In her own world


Book in ruins, Ruins in book


Tomb Raider moment


The steepness of it all


Street scene in Phomn Penh


Royal Palace at Phomn Penh


Motorcycles & Tuk Tuks galore


Market


Flies... stuck


What else but Angkor Beer going at USD$0.75 during happy hrs (4-9pm)


Sumptious breakfast


Noodle soup lunch

A country with a painful history but beautiful ruins.