Monday, December 23, 2019

Food At K Avenue Mall And Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

VISITING K AVENUE.... and only got to know that it links to KLCC...that shows how backdated I am!   Pkus...  taking photos for the first time in my life at this place too with the Twin Towers looming behind.   Thanks to Aaron for taking us tourists there, eating at Go Noodles in K Avenue Mall, burning a four digit figure on SKII products.. *oopss..... no, not me... phewww...* and lastly, having a nice tea, coffee and cakes at at San Francisco cafe.  Burned a lot of calories walking around so the sweet temptations were justified.

Nice view with the Petronas Twin Towers looming behind... 
Our brunch at Go Noodles... 
My sister loves fish balls noodles.... 
Her boss loves beef soup...
I love pork tendons balls.... 
And crispy beancurd skin..... 
Desserts at San Francisco cafe.... 
Pandan Gula Melaka cake and another piece of Red Velvet cake not in the picture... 
And the tourists hanging around the mall and outside to mark their presence.... 

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Tasty Dishes At Tasteful Cuisine Restaurant, Kepong

LOVE GOING TO TASTY CUISINE... Yes, that is the name of the restaurant in Kepong and it lives up to its name for sure!

On normal weekdays it is "safer" to go there, no need to book, less crowded, food is served in no time.  Come weekends, everything is the opposite.  We opted for the former, we went on a weekday bringing our "seafood loots" for them to cook for us.  Some restaurants in Ipoh do that too, if it is not too crowded and most times, we must be familiar with the owners.  Bought some seafood online and it was a good choice to let the cook do the rest!
Sea bass with thick skin... 
They steamed it nicely for us... 
And the prawns too... 
Practically blanketed by lots of garlic!!
Two dishes ordered from the restaurant... 
Very tasty and appetizing... 
And the not-to-be-left-out is the ginger fried rice... 
Best I ever tasted!!
Oh, there's an extra dish there... Yam with pork belly!

And the Thankful Ones for the dinner at the restaurant!


5 Creepy Places You Can Check Out When Travelling In Asia


Known for its excellent food, bustling cities, lush tropical islands, and scenic beaches, any tourist would think twice about finding haunted places in Asia. When it comes to scary and creepy places, though, Asia has no shortage of countries that have these kinds of sites. If you want to know more about the spookiest places like those mentioned here, visit mysteriousheartland.com to find out more.

If you’re in Asia for a vacation, try to check out these places. Although locals will tell you about the horror behind these places, these are usually tourist destinations that are safe for tourists to visit. A word of advice, though, even if an area is “safe to visit,” you should not be complacent about your own safety.

Respect the place, follow the local ordinances, follow your tour guide, and don’t split up with your group. There have been instances where unruly tourists are led astray by apparitions that mimic tour guides. You wouldn’t want a ghost to lead you somewhere creepy now, would you? Without further ado, here are some of the spookiest places you can visit in Asia.

Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

When you talk about South Korea, you wouldn’t automatically think of haunted. However, the Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital located in Gyeonggi-do is probably one of the most haunted places in the country. According to rumors, the hospital was shut down because of the unexplained deaths of patients during the mid-1990s.

The real reason for the hospital’s closure was actually because of sanitation problems and funding. Due to its notoriety, more than a thousand people try to break in the hospital in an attempt to experience something supernatural. The eerie sight of broken-down equipment, broken windows, dilapidated walls, and broken hospital beds only add to the creepy reputation of the place.

Aokigahara Forest, Minamitsuru District, Japan

Known as the suicide forest, the Aokigahra forest is notorious for both locals and foreigners alike. The forest was aptly named “The Suicide Forest” because of the rising numbers of people who go to the woods to commit suicide. These people are mostly Japanese, and the reasons why they commit suicide are baffling.

The highest rates of suicides often happen around March, which coincidentally, is also the end of the fiscal year in Japan. Traditionally, Aokigahara was a known place where locals would practice “Ubasute,” a mythical practice of senicide or leaving old people to die in the forest. This belief is probably where Aokigahara got its reputation.

The suicide rates of the forest are quite high. This fact is the reason why the Japanese government stopped broadcasting statistics about suicides in the forest. If you visit this forest, you can also see numerous signs having positive messages for a suicidal person, in an effort to help them. 

Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan, India

Bhagwant Das built the Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan, India, for his son. The fort is actually a small city complete with palaces, temples, and buildings. The fort also has multiple entrances. Due to its well-preserved architecture, Bhangarh Fort is a popular tourist destination.

A word of advice, though, for those who dare to visit the fort. Locals strongly believe that something evil is lurking within the walls of the fort. Legends say that a warlock cursed the inhabitants of the fort. After a few days, a group of bandits stormed the fort, killing everyone inside it.

Locals also believe that the presence of evil is so strong that no one should enter the fort before and after sunrise. Those who dare enter the fort during the night risk being trapped there forever. Due to superstition and for the safety of everyone, the government of India legally prohibits entry to Bhangarh Fort at night time. Violators will be legally prosecuted, or they could encounter something more sinister inside the fort.

Changi Beach, Singapore

One of the best places to go when you’re in Singapore is Changi Beach. The beach is perfect for a summer getaway due to the white sand, calm waters, and people visiting the place. Locals and tourists alike enjoy picnics, fishing, and watersports. Despite being an excellent place for a vacation, locals believe that Changi Beach is one of the most haunted places in Singapore.

In the past, Singapore was one of the best places to capture, strategically for the Japanese. As the Imperial Army surged through the Asia-Pacific, it eventually landed in Singapore. The Imperial Army then gathered hundreds of innocent civilians believed to have been part of an anti-japanese movement in the country in Changi Beach.

Innocent civilians were the victims of tortures, beheadings, and other war crimes done by the Imperial Army. Due to the grim past of the beach, tourists often see bloodstains on the white sand. Locals also report hearing screams and crying at night. Perhaps one of the creepiest sightings to happen at the beach was when a local came screaming to authorities because he had seen a headless body on the beach rushing towards him.

Clark Hospital, Pampanga, Philippines

The Philippines is one of the countries on this list that has no shortage of haunted and creepy places to go. In fact, you can write a whole article about these places! One of the numerous haunted sites in the country is the Clark Hospital located in Pampanga.

At the height of WWII, Clark was a functioning airbase[1]  complete with a hospital and barracks. Clark is also the place where Kamikaze pilots would take off and attack nearby allied supply ships. The site has been attacked by both the Japanese and Allies as Clark was an important strategic location.

After WWII, Clark Hospital would then act as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Vietnam war. Since Clark was the nearest hospital with complete facilities at that time, American soldiers braved almost 1,400 km just to get treatment. Due to the considerable distance, many died upon arriving at the hospital.

Takeaway

Asia is no stranger when it comes to creepy and haunted places. When you’re in some Asian country, be sure to ask the locals about places that are of interest. Chances are they’ll point you to some sites like Changi Beach, Clark Hospital, or even the famed Suicide Forest. Wherever you go, do heed local laws and follow your tour guides at all times.


Monday, December 16, 2019

Farewell Lunch At Pusing Mun Choong Restaurant Ipoh

FAREWELL TO WORK AND WELCOME TO RETIRING.... 

One of my ex-colleagues have reached the maximum retirement age last month, she bade goodbye to those who are working and on the other hand, we retirees welcomed her to our senior club!  LOL...  I retired at the age of 55 (though I had not reached 55 then) and I have not miss a single day of not working.  What I miss is the breakfast moments I had with my former colleagues Other than that, I do not miss a single thing in the office except for the humans and the food.  LOL... 

This time round, we arranged to have the Farewell lunch for our loyal working friend at Mun Choong Public Restaurant in town.  One of the most prestigious restaurants at all times, the place was fully packed and we had to shout on top of our voices to be heard.  It is definitely not a good place for us ladies for our next gathering.  For our next gathering, we need a more quieter place so that the crowd won't be able to drown our voices... LOL...  
Our lunch started off with this appetizer... 
Iced crystal greens with roasted sesame sauce.... 
Crispy pork knuckle with mantou dumplings and sauce.... 
Very crispy indeed... 
Crispy fried cod fish... 
Yes, a good choice to order!
Steamed chicken with lots of ginger.... 
Kailan with yam.... 
Steamed stuffed beancurd... 
Another good choice from this restaurant... 
Alright... that is about all..... 
The lunch cost around RM450... 
And lots of pictures from the working and retirees....
Yes, we are looking forward to another gathering soon!! 


Saturday, December 14, 2019

Special Dishes At Chuen Kah Fook Restaurant, Menglembu

BACK IN IPOH...

I am so grateful to have a group of friends who love to go for food-adventure, just like me!  We love eating though we could not eat a lot like in our younger working days.  During our working days, we could not go without rice even for a day, big portion some more.  But ever since we retired, we now only shared a small portion of rice!  Yes, one small bowl of rice shared among two of us... sometimes I take only a spoonful and at times, no rice at all... that is how I eat now.  :)  Oh, I forgot to mention, that is usually for dinner... during the day, I eat a bigger portion... now I understand why the saying goes like this...

Morning time...  eat like a King...
Night time... eat like a pauper....
(Only when it comes to rice.... )

For this dinner, we went to Chuen Kah Fook in Menglembu, first time visit for me, thanks to my foodie friends, they introduced this restaurant to me and I went for the second time after that....
We had their special signature dish... 
Steamed fish with lots of ginger and black bean sauce....
Claypot chicken with pig stomach... 
Something very different and very tasty!
Can just eat this without any rice....
And claypot water cress noodles..
Steaming hot when served... s
Our three dish dinner.....
And the "packed" restaurant.... 
Grinning happily here is my friend...
Thanks for bringing us here!



Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Roundup Of My Trip In Cameron Highlands

BACK IN ACTION...Yes, I hope from this day onwards, my posts will be updated daily again.... No excuses other than poor time management and laziness to even open the "blogger.com" browser...
My Cameron trip photos are occupying a lot of space in my handphone, in this post, I will round up everything in one go. 

The weather was very cooling up in Camerons, it was not school holidays when we were there.  Never go there during the school hols, everywhere seems to be so crowded and the traffic is terrible at most parts on the hill.  But of course, with school kids, it is not possible to go at other times, not like us retirees, with our kids all grown up and away, we only have each other company to keep us entertained.  Almost like we were in our unmarried days again, only difference is that our physical appearance and our body battery is not as strong as before!  LOL...

A roundup of the 2 nights 3 days stay in Camerons....
Kea Garden in Cameron... 
Plenty of guest houses around the vicinity.... 

Can even opt for mini chalets....
I was fascinated.... 
Just have to crawl into these guest houses...
The last I heard it was RM100 per chalet... 
Equipped with a small TV and clean bed... 
However I think I won't be comfortable here... 
This auntie needs private toilet...
Smokehouse for tea.... 
Their fresh warm scones and strawberry jam is worth paying for.....
My friends led us up to a vegetable farm.... 
Our national flower as big as my hand... 
Or was it someone else's hand??
Morning walks and exercise!
Having a good time with my gang....
Yes, we would love to go up Camerons one day.... 
Wait till the kids go back to school and it is the retirees' turn again!
LOL...




Thursday, December 5, 2019

Our Two Nights Stay Apartment In Cameron Highlands

MY LONG ABSENCE.... Too much happenings, don't know where to start so the best option is to continue with my travel posts... the last mentioned was in Camerons....

We stayed in a Air BnB in Brinchang, a friend's place which is situated at the ground floor.  Very cheap and nice, we were very satisfied with the place.  Weather was cooling and I had to wear a thick sweater to keep warm.
This is the place we stayed for two nights.... 
The entrance door and my suitcase???
What is it doing there?
Decorations on the wall....
Simple and nice..... 
And the three rooms....
Only one room has attached bathroom... 
This apartment can house around 10 people...
The two ladies checking out the kitchen.... 
And another part of the day, we just did this!
LOL..

Lunar New Year 2024 Before And After

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