Dubai, and Turkish Food

Just got back from 7 days Dubai Istanbul trip.
This is not my first time to Dubai but definitely the first time that I go out and tour around.

If you ask me whats my impression of Dubai,
I would say its a city made possible by overwhelm wealth.
They hire the Top designer, constructor, Engineer, labor from different countries, and creates record after another.
World's Only 7 Star Hotel, World Tallest Hotel, World Island, Palm Island, Dubai Marina, and now they are building the world Tallest Building, The Dubai Tower.
The current height of Burj Dubai is 707 meters.

Just in case you have no idea how tall it is,
Tour guide says it takes 47 seconds to reach the ground if you fell from the tip of the building. and if you so happened to Spread your Arm and Legs when you are falling, Congratulations! you just extend the fall time to 1 minutes and 7 seconds.
:)

Burj Dubai, the world Tallest building.
this is the best picture I can get inside a fast moving vehicle.


World's only 7 Stars Hotel, Burj Al Arab.


I am here!


Dubai Marina, at first gland I thought this look like New York.


How they make desert with Camel into a place with all the skyscrapers?


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Food from Dubai is nothing fancy, I pretty much filled my tummy with Indian Food most of the time.

Then I travel to Istanbul,Turkey.
And their food is really, Special.


Turkish bread


Turkish Bread in diff shape


Lamb Shish kebab


Turkish Cheese Bread


Feast!

I won't say its my favorite food, but its different experience!
lol

Hope you enjoy this Entry! :)

Simple reason to smile

Been away from my Blog for awhile.
within this period I t to Los Angeles, Japan Tokyo, Penang and now finally back to Singapore. :)

went to Japan, revisit the place I call paradise! :D
Tsikiji Fish Market, in order to catch the event of TUNA fish bidding session, decided to go there in morning 5am.
But when I get there the session is already over, only manage to capture the scene where fish lying around. lol


Tuna..


More Tuna..






Fresh Seafood

and after walking around, Its Sushi time!


The restaurant


Its already that crowded, at 8am!

I didn't take the picture of my sushi set, but it tasted GREAT and it cost me 3500 yan which is around RM120.


this is what I had on my previous visit, at different restaurant.
Quite a costly breakfast.

But its all worth it, because Food keeps me happy, in a simple way. :D

Guy with red nose

And so,
I Don the fancy cloths and put on make up once again.
I am the clown, for one more day.

:D
I took part in the Company's Charity event where old folks and orphanage were invited to have fun at Bottle Tree Park.
It moves me when I see them smile. :)



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I am off for a 8 days flight.
Will update as soon as I can.

take care! :)

Happiness is a simple thing.

"Sometimes we are too eager to chase what's in front,
and we forgot to appreciate what we got."

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I had dinner with one of my friend which is also a senior colleague.
We exchange thoughts on current affair, jobs, life and whats next.

True, more than often that we work too hard, run too fast towards the Goal that we try to achieved, and neglect what's beautiful along the journey.

We forgot to slow down and enjoy the beautiful scene along the way.

I read a passage in a Chinese news paper that saying:

"I always looking for a pair of better shoes,
until I see someone without a pair of leg."

I can't agree more.

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Try to look at something that money can't buy.
It gives you more reason to smile. :)



to family, to loved one, to friends and everyone I know.
Happy always. :D

Sunday at home

Cooking!
Had my Sunday noon spent in the kitchen.
washing,chopping,cutting,frying,stirring
eating!

wanted to cook Green curry,
but couldn't get the green curry paste,
settle with yellow curry.

Tada!

Yellow curry with chicken drumstick


Chicken mince Pak Choy


The three dishes I made, the last dish is Seafood Claypot Tofu.

Ivy and Angie was my guest of honor.
haha they had to finish off the dish and hope that they are Okay with my cooking.

For me
Simple dish.
satisfied tummy.

:)

Happy

Time to put some oil into my rusty machine hand.
yesterday's work was prove too much for me. aha,felt so tired.
still in holiday mode.
I certainly enjoyed my 10 days break at home.

Already thinking of my next date going back..

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Tonight I'll be off to Brisbane.
Will have a long~long night.

Will meet up with Robin and Debbie,
the love bird in Brisbane.
^^

taken on my last trip. Debbie and Robin.

Few days to catch up with my best friend in Brisbane. :)
Kevin and the rest of my uni mates.
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thanks to Joie,
always good picture.

Pls drop by Joie's Blog.

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Sometimes we forgot to look at where we are.
And forgot that we are actually blessed in every possible way.

I am happy.
and I remind myself, not to take things for granted.
Enjoy everyday, every moment, every second.

the homy boy

Slower is better
to buffer the shock of changing
to allow the transformation to take place, gradually.

I am still at home,
enjoying every moment.
Same old story,
food and family.

I look forward to every tomorrow.
I am
Faithful in whats gonna come. :)
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Love my birthday present. :)


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I was standing,
All alone against the world outside.
You were searching,
for a place to hide.
Lost and lonely, now you given me the will to survive.
When we're hungry, Love will keep us alive.

Don't you worry,
sometimes you just got to let it ride
the world is changing
right before your eyes
Now I found you, there's no more emptiness inside

when we're hungry
Love will keep us alive.

*I will Die for you,
climb the highest mountain
Baby, there's nothing I won't do.

Now I found you.
there's no more emptiness inside.
when we're hungry
Love will keep us alive.

Maintenance

When we drive a car, after certain millage,
we send that fella to service center to check for functionality.

That's maintenance.
Just to make sure that fella run smoother for longer.

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How often do we give ourselves a maintenance check?
Be it physically or mentally.

Some people bring it to SPA, to relax their body and soul
some people meditate every now and then, with soft musics.

Its essential to look at ourselves from time to time,
to make sure we are still on track, heading the direction we wanted to go.

To give ourselves a reality check.

I think, that reduces, if not prevents us, from being lost in the world filled with crazy temptations and distractions.


shine the path.

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Might be because of messed up sleeping pattern


I feel like this.

Taking off tonight.

Melbourne

The weather was nice, chilling breeze cools off the heat from equator.
I walk around the city, looking for ideas.


Random


Trees by the street


River view


tower

Just manage to post a few pictures.
I took these picture without using a Tripod.
So most of them are quite blurred.

So my next target?
A decent tripod that gives me strong hand in capturing night scenery.
:D

Alrighty
Just an Update on my Journey, so far.
Everything is good and well for me.

Hope you like these photos.
Do take care. :)

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Am missing this yummy Chee Cheong Fun.
Thick and tasty prawn sauce with sesame on top.

Soon,I will enjoy this delicacy. :)

Mediterranean Food

Just got back from Brisbane.

as usual, Sleep, Food, and get back!


Robin and Debbie brought me to this Turkish restaurant.


Turkish Pizza, with goat cheese, rocket leaves and Beef.


Spiced Calamari with Turkish Bean Salad


Lamb Stew and couscous

According to Wikipedia, couscous is spherical granules made by rolling and shaping moistened semolina wheat and coated with finely ground wheat flour. The finished grains are about 1 mm in diameter before cooking.

something like our RICE.

The Food is nice, something different.
:)

Today is another off day for me, going down town later for basketball.
Its day like this I appreciate the most, especially after yesterday's hard work.
:D

Nothing much to update, am looking forward to go back Home.
And the next flight back home for me,is early next month!
Can't wait.

Take care people, stay well. :)

Time for yourself

Its the festival of lantern, and moon cake.
I called Mum and Dad in the evening,
before I find my way to Town, with my Camera.
Was planning to see lantern and take a few pictures of it.

Thickening clouds say NO and it starts to rain.
So I change my plan.

I went dinner in a Thai Restaurant, filled my tummy with Laksa and Fried Soft Shell Crab.
I wrap up my dinner with two scoops of Ice creams, and decided to catch a Movie.
So I went to Orchard Road's Cathay Cinema,and watch Bangkok Dangerous.
Starring my Fave movie stars, Nicolos Cage.
Then I start to walk around the city,with my Camera.

few pictures to share. :)


The Mansion


Genius


Window of Opportunity


Buddha


Way


Night

Sometimes
we focus in our work,and other duty so much,
that we neglected to spare some time to spend with ourselves.
To observe, to communicate, to relax.

We work,we play,
and if you are doing a good job in your work field.
Make sure you do the same when come to leisure.

Don't be bias. :)

Manchester

Back from Manchester This morning.
Didn't do much on this trip, was trying to familiarize myself with my new camera.
:)

Sleep,Eat,and enjoying the autumn of Manchester.


The View


Fashion


Style


Out standing


The magic of light


Eye of Manchester

The weather is nice, chilling breeze at 15 degrees.
I manage to find a winter cloth from local store.
Get ready for winter ahead
:D

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Something that keep me homesick, constantly.


Hokkien Mee

dedicate this picture to all Penangites that are away from Home. :D