Open Diary - J.H.Tan

Open Diary - J.H.Tan http://www.opendiary.com/entrylist.asp?authorcode=D311492 - My Photographic Memories - Korea Trip Day 1 http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10130 http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10130 &nbsp;Finally, after weeks of research and planning, the long anticipated Korea trip is here!!! &nbsp; Nothing like Popeye to kick start another oversea trip ( Ate popeyes 8/10 times I fly) &nbsp;<img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060162.jpg" /> It's not the quantity that matters, it's the quality! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060185.jpg" /> I like such timing the best. Fly in the night and land in the morning. Which means one full day of sightseeing and shopping !!&nbsp;<img alt="" src="http://www.opendiary.com/images/smileys/0005.gif" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060187.jpg" /> Lol... senior that is younger than me. Still can't get use to such combination. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060189.jpg" /> Lol.... Some sort of commotion over seatings. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060194.jpg" /> One last non-Korean meal before 1 straight week of Kimchi !!&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060199.jpg" /> Kinda nice right? <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060212.jpg" /> Best cabin photo I have taken.... It's as if there's lighting ambiance to it.&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060216.jpg" /> Guess who the uncle at the back is? Dr Andy !!! So doesn't look like him. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060227.jpg" /> All wrapped up due to the cold. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060231.jpg" /> Feels good to return to Korea after a full decade. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060238.jpg" /> It's as if there is a template to the design of Hotel Ibis all over the world. It looks the same no matter which country I have been to. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060240.jpg" /> Fancy seeing a bunch of people changing and unpacking in the hotel lobby. (Room was unavailable for check in yet. As such we decided to reequip ourselves for sightseeing instead.) <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060242.jpg" /> Kind of remind me of Fast and Furious series <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060244.jpg" /> Even the bike station looks classy as compare to those in SG. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060246.jpg" /> I prefer such sculptures to artistic ones anytime. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060247.jpg" /> Buses in Korea are never user friendly for foreigners. Only korean language are displayed. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060250.jpg" /> No matter where you go, it's always better to take train. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060260.jpg" /> Kind of complicated.... But definitely nothing when compared to Japan's subway.&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060266.jpg" /> Wasn't as fun as I remembered. Maybe it's partly because I'm more inclined towards thrill rides nowadays. &nbsp;<img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060272.jpg" /> Very child like environment <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060274.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060280.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060281.jpg" /> This looks more ominous. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060286.jpg" /> Weird but cute toilet sign <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060288.jpg" /> Imagine driving one of such vehicles around. Kind of cool. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060291.jpg" /> Ooo.... this looks good. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060292.jpg" /> It's kind of similar to the Disneyland castle, slightly smaller though. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060296.jpg" /> It's been years since i played the bumper cars. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060303.jpg" /> Smilez ..... <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060305.jpg" /> And it's time for shopping !! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060311.jpg" /> You have not truly visited Korea until you try their roadside food.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="http://www.opendiary.com/images/smileys/0005.gif" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060312.jpg" /> Tteokggochi !! Korean glutinous rice cake in hot sauce. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060313.jpg" /> Yumm..... <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060314.jpg" /> Look how hygienic they are when handling the food. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060316.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060317.jpg" /> Kimchi flavored BBQ chicken skewers <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060319.jpg" /> It's super hot !!! I even teared while eating my chicken skewer. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060320.jpg" /> And it's time to hit the alleys. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060321.jpg" /> Nothing like eating ice-cream on a cold cold day! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060327.jpg" /> Look at the shoes.... Kind of remind me of Tiong Bahru market when I was young. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060333.jpg" /> I can totally imagine a Korean drama scene at this place. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060335.jpg" /> Next stop.... Myeong-dong <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060337.jpg" /> Time for our first traditional Korean meal ! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060339.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060341.jpg" /> The renowned Korea alcohol.... Makoli (rice wine) <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060342.jpg" /> Kimchi hotpot <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060345.jpg" /> Chicken cutlet Korean style. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060346.jpg" /> Even their omelette taste different. Taste like rice cake. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060348.jpg" /> Last but not least, the legendary Ginseng chicken. The meat literally melt in your mouth. Just as delicious as what I had years ago. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060349.jpg" /> It's the Seoul version of Bugis street. The streets are congested even though it's a weekday. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060351.jpg" /> Miah on his Korean pop spree. Can't believe each album cost twice as much in SG. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060352.jpg" /> This scarf is exactly what I imagined I will need for my performance !! But it's freaking $60 just because its from Zara.... <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060354.jpg" /> It's definitely a girl's paradise. There's a beauty shop every 5m and the pricing are half of that of Singapore. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060355.jpg" /> And it's time to hit the bed.... <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Korea%2011/Day%201/P1060364.jpg" /> &nbsp; <div id="myEventWatcherDiv" style="display:none;">&nbsp;</div> Part 2 coming up.&nbsp; Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Diving Trip @ Tioman http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10129 http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10129 Diving has always been 1 of the must do in my life and today, I'm finally gonna fulfill that goal. &nbsp; Our master diver giving his speech before our trip commence. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020379.jpg" /> Looks kinda pathetic but no one really cares? Living in comfort is not part of our goal for this trip. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020384-1.jpg" /> Imagine having a blackout in the middle of the night. Andy's snore amplified by 3 times! Can die. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020382.jpg" /> Rise and shine... Commencement of our 1st day of on site diving. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020389.jpg" /> Not too appealing but it taste alright.... No matter what we gotta fill up our stomach for the dive right? <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020396.jpg" /> Oooo.... Kitten. Seems like a newborn. Damm small size. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020400.jpg" /> A coastal view of our resort.&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020403.jpg" /> My roommates for the trip. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020405.jpg" /> Our lifeline at sea. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020407-1.jpg" /> It's really common to find schools of fish in Redang and Tioman. And it's not event in the open sea.&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020411.jpg" /> I was exactly like them 1 year ago. Snokeling while looking at the pros do their diving. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020416.jpg" /> Look at the advance divers go. And we have not even put on our gears yet. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020417-1.jpg" /> I see lunch !!!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020419.jpg" /> Nothing like a nice sunset to end a tiring day. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020421-1.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020423-1.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020437.jpg" /> Look at the mist. Doesn't this reminds you of the movie King Kong? Some deserted tropical island in the middle of nowhere. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020440.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020445.jpg" /> The instructors taking their rest after a hard day's work. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020449.jpg" /> And it's time to head back for dinner !!!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020451.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020457.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020456.jpg" /> &nbsp; Sunset by the Jetty. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020452.jpg" /> Prata for dinner. Nice....... &nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020462-1.jpg" /> Normal prata? Nope.... A lot of margarine, sugar and honey to replenish our energy. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020466.jpg" /> Cute.... <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020468.jpg" /> &nbsp; There's not much chance to take any photos on our 2nd day. Did 3 straight dives. Saw Reef Shark, Angel Fish, Nemo &amp; Baby Turtle !!!!! Finally we finished our last dive.... Our ticket to our diving license!&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020471.jpg" /> And it's time to say goodbye to Tioman.... What an adventure. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020475.jpg" /> Our gear packs for the trip. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020477.jpg" /> Everyone lazing around during the 3hr ride back to Malaysia mainland. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020478.jpg" /> Congrats from the organisor on getting the diving license for the beginners and another successful diving trip for the advance divers. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Tioman%2010/P1020479.jpg" /> &nbsp; Although I was pretty sure this trip will be the last of me, that I will definitely not be able to make it back alive, it was really an awesome experience. &nbsp;Snokeling does not even come close to what Scuba Diving has in stall. &nbsp; &nbsp; Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Japan Trip Part 13: Home Sweet Home http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10128 http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10128 After sleeping over at the Narita airport for one night, it's finally time to head home. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010924.jpg" /> Kinda remind me of the Hong Kong airport. A high ceiling with everything in sparkling clean condition. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010925.jpg" />&nbsp; So looking forward to going home but so not looking forward to the 3hr transit wait at KL !!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010926.jpg" /> Zzzz..... Long queue at the departure entrance. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010927.jpg" /> Their DFS for local products is indeed a food paradise <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010928.jpg" /> Our grand flight home <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010930.jpg" /> Time to complete my unfinished Alvin &amp; the Chipmunks 2 <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010934.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010932.jpg" /> Next is Feng Yun <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010937.jpg" /> And it's time for lunch.... Doesn't look too appealing but it's quite good I must say. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010938.jpg" /> &nbsp; And its time to do the accounting for my shoppings. Here are the shoppings done for friends Amulet from Meiji Shrine&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010946.jpg" /> &nbsp;Shurikens from Ninja Village <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010942.jpg" /> Lilo collection and Duffy from Disney Sea <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010953.jpg" /> Super cute umbrella with the Shinjuku dog. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010956.jpg" /> &nbsp; And its time for my personal collection !!! A belt, a kunai and a retractable earpiece <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010960.jpg" /> Complimentary postcards from our Mt Fuji tour guide. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010961.jpg" /> Hard Rock Cafe Polo-T, a hoody vest and a pair of berms. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010963.jpg" /> Adidas high cut shoe... U think this is nice?&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010964.jpg" /> Check this out..... <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010967.jpg" /> Took a Neo pront with our host at Osaka... Cool!!!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010965.jpg" /> The tickets for the various attractions we visited. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010966.jpg" /> And how can I miss out the must buy? Alcohol!!!!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010976.jpg" /> Last but not least the highlight of the trip. Bai She Lian Ren !!!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%2010/P1010980.jpg" /> &nbsp; That's all folks.... Japan is indeed as beautiful and fun as others have said. Highly recommended !!!! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Japan Trip Part 12: Akihabara http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10127 http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10127 Plum trees... kinda rare at this time of the year. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010866.jpg" /> Woo.... It seems like you can grow any type of flowers in Japan. It's so colorful wherever you go. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010869.jpg" /> Nice effect. The color kind of heighten the ancient atmosphere. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010871.jpg" /> We detoured for 1/2 hour just to find this sign. What a disappointment. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010872.jpg" /> Well at least there are some drawings to take to remind me of this fruitful trip. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010873.jpg" /> Reminds me of the temple in Singapore. Wonder what they are praying to at the Sumo house. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010878.jpg" /> This is not Iga Ueno mind you. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010880.jpg" /> Woo.... Giant panda outside the train station. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010879.jpg" /> The famous Electric Town (famous for technologies, Otaku(Geeks) and maid cafe) <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010882.jpg" /> The multi storey shopping centre that houses more technological products than you can imagine. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010886.jpg" /> Wow look at the signboards. It's really nothing like Singapore. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010884.jpg" /> Lunch !!!! Supposedly last good meal of the trip. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010890.jpg" /> Kinda peaceful place in such a busy shopping centre. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010891.jpg" /> Look at how compact the items are placed. Talk about space shortage. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010892.jpg" /> If Iphone is common in Singapore, these will be the equivalent.&nbsp; Almost everyone uses these rectangular flip phones. They only email, no sms. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010893.jpg" /> Busy street of Akihabara. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010894.jpg" /> &nbsp;One piece !!!! These will be collectibles if found in Singapore. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010898.jpg" /> <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010899.jpg" /> A maid (waitress) from the famous maid cafe. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010908.jpg" /> The last delicacy that defines Japan. Takoyaki !!!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010907.jpg" /> Alex with our host for the day. She looks kind of cool don't you think? <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010910.jpg" /> Hard Rock Cafe Ueno. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010914.jpg" /> Our ride to the airport. Another hole in our pocket. SGD$40 plus. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010916.jpg" /> The luggage trolleys are designed to work on normal escalator. how cool is that? <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010918.jpg" /> Look at the size of their red bean bun!!! (tong luo shao) <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010922.jpg" /> Fellow travellers who decides to spend their last night at the airport. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%209/P1010923.jpg" /> &nbsp; &nbsp;Final entry coming right up. &nbsp; Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Japan Trip Part 11: Tsukiji Fish Market http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10126 http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D311492&entry=10126 Didn't manage to wake up early enough for the tuna bidding. But no loss. I'm not that interested anyway. &nbsp; The dry market area in the Tsukiji Fish market. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010788.jpg" alt="" /> Some carrot like vegetable. Doesn't look too appetising does it? <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010789.jpg" alt="" /> Even their pineapple looks kind of foreign. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010790.jpg" alt="" /> Japanese sure like to eat mushrooms. Look at the wide variety sold here. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010791.jpg" alt="" /> Doesn't look as tidy as the Sydney fish market. But I can bet the freshness of the seafood is comparable. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010792.jpg" alt="" /> Eeew..... Sea snakes..... <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010793.jpg" alt="" /> Fish egg for sale... Looks kind of gross if you are not a fan of it. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010795.jpg" alt="" /> &nbsp;Wow... look at the size of it.... And it's only the tip of the octopus's tentacles !!! <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010799.jpg" /> Look at the size of these shell fish. Definitely bigger than what we have in Singapore. <img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010800.jpg" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010813.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010814.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010820.jpg" alt="" /> Ooh.... bloody. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010797.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010826.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010827.jpg" alt="" /> Not sure what this is but its definitely not appeal to me. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010801.jpg" alt="" /> Look at the size of these fishes. SASHIMI !!!! <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010802.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010821.jpg" alt="" /> Cool... mini octopus <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010803.jpg" alt="" /> The Octopus looks really plastic.... but trust me it's real !!! <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010823.jpg" alt="" /> Looks like the octopus has been placed with its seasoning for some particular dish. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010804.jpg" alt="" /> Look at the variety and size of these prawns. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010805.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010818.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010819.jpg" alt="" /> Have you ever seen fishes packed in this manner? <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010807.jpg" alt="" /> This looks really disgusting no matter how you look at it. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010809.jpg" alt="" /> Fresh tuna nicely sliced up. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010810.jpg" alt="" /> Grilled Unagi at real cheap prices !!! <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010811.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010812.jpg" alt="" /> Nice.... Fish egg for sushi. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010815.jpg" alt="" /> Woo..... talk about fish steaks <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010816.jpg" alt="" /> Fresh salmon !!! It's impossible to find something so fresh in Singapore. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010817.jpg" alt="" /> I believe this is how our soft shell crabs looks like before it ends up on our dining table. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010822.jpg" alt="" /> Wow... this is one big shellfish ($60 SGD) <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010824.jpg" alt="" /> Kind of looks like &quot; you know what' <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010825.jpg" alt="" /> It sure looks like its just being packaged in a supermarket.. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010828.jpg" alt="" /> Fish handling in action. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010829.jpg" alt="" /> Ever seen a tuna in this state? What an eye opener. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010830.jpg" alt="" /> And its time for sushi breakfast !!!! <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010831.jpg" alt="" /> Traditional Japanese sushi eatery. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010834.jpg" alt="" /> Wow.... Nice variety .... <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010835.jpg" alt="" /> But nothing compared to these 3. Fish egg, octopus and fish stomach (Left to right) <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010837.jpg" alt="" /> I love Japan !!!! <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010839.jpg" alt="" /> Cool vehicle... Looks like he is resting on a container. <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010840.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010841.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/sapphiredruid/Oversea%20trips/Japan/Day%208/P1010842.jpg" alt="" /> Final few entries coming up. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT