One of our weekend lunch. Fake 铁板豆腐, spinach fried with canned spicy pork cubes and porridge
We did not take any other pictures of the food which I cooked!! :(
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
What's Cooking! (Jun 2009)
One of our weekend lunch. Fake 铁板豆腐, spinach fried with canned spicy pork cubes and porridge
We did not take any other pictures of the food which I cooked!! :(
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Hong Kong again (19-20 Jun 09)
Headed to Hong Kong for the weekend as Marcus had to open a HKD bank account. So silly right? The majority of his pay is paid through Singapore bank account, his China portion of the pay is through a China bank account, and his traveling expenses that the company is supposed to reimburse to him, is in HKD through a Hong Kong bank account!
The cupboard and fridge
Look what's that beneath the fridge
It's the safe deposit box!
The TV area and working table
The bed
There was some free health jelly and health drinks awaiting us
Well.. after running around trying to settle the bank account before the banks close, we headed for some walking around
We took so many MTR rides that we had to top up our octopus cards again
Street stalls
Stumbled upon this building that sold lots of suits, work shoes and shirts etc all at rather cheap prices
After a long day of walking, we bought supper back to the hotel
Went to another 茶餐厅 for lunch the next day
No matter where we go. Caffeine!! Milk tea and milk coffee!
Lunch!!!
The cupboard and fridge
Look what's that beneath the fridge
It's the safe deposit box!
The TV area and working table
The bed
There was some free health jelly and health drinks awaiting us
Well.. after running around trying to settle the bank account before the banks close, we headed for some walking around
We took so many MTR rides that we had to top up our octopus cards again
Street stalls
Stumbled upon this building that sold lots of suits, work shoes and shirts etc all at rather cheap prices
After a long day of walking, we bought supper back to the hotel
Went to another 茶餐厅 for lunch the next day
No matter where we go. Caffeine!! Milk tea and milk coffee!
Lunch!!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Our Home in Foshan
We are now currently living in a two bedroom apartment (aka Singapore 3-room flat style).
We had chosen to rent an apartment by the developer Vanke (万科). This is a very popular developer in China, and usually expatriates who come over to China, will choose to set up home in these estates. Reason being that the standard of work on the overall construction of the buildings, the amenities, security and service standard are all relatively higher than those of other real estate developers here.
That being said, of cause the cost of purchasing an apartment in Vanke is also higher than those of other developers. We are currently paying slightly more than 2,000RMB in rental every month (not including utilities), and that's considered high-cost living for the locals here. Many of them are staying in homes which cost them 300-500RMB a month in rent. Previously, we had rented a one-bedroom apartment (about 55sqm, and had found it a tad too small for the two of us as there was insufficient storage space. Imagine, some of the similar sized apartments here are sectioned to create additional rooms, and there could be between 4-8 people sharing the small 55sqm house!
View of our main door, and the shoe rack behind it
Our shoe rack
View when standing at our main door. Here, you see our living room, dining area, and walkway to the bedrooms
TV area with Marcus' speakers and amplifiers, and Sheryl's wii
Door to the kitchen. Our kitchen in like a narrow U-shape with the sink area in the centre of the U.
Kitchen stove, rice cooker etc on the left of the sink
Drying rack, water boiler, microwave oven, fridge etc on the right
Contact numbers of delivery outlets stuck on our fridge
Magnets that we had bought from all around
Toilet sink with our toiletries
Our bedroom
Study room
Marcus' collection of tea pots
Our balcony (entrance from our living room, and our bedroom window opens into this balcony) and relaxing bench
View from our living room and bedroom balcony
View from our service balcony (at the back. Entrance from study room)
Huge convenience store located just a block away.
Side view from our service balcony
And yes. This is where we call home now when we stay in China. :D
We had chosen to rent an apartment by the developer Vanke (万科). This is a very popular developer in China, and usually expatriates who come over to China, will choose to set up home in these estates. Reason being that the standard of work on the overall construction of the buildings, the amenities, security and service standard are all relatively higher than those of other real estate developers here.
That being said, of cause the cost of purchasing an apartment in Vanke is also higher than those of other developers. We are currently paying slightly more than 2,000RMB in rental every month (not including utilities), and that's considered high-cost living for the locals here. Many of them are staying in homes which cost them 300-500RMB a month in rent. Previously, we had rented a one-bedroom apartment (about 55sqm, and had found it a tad too small for the two of us as there was insufficient storage space. Imagine, some of the similar sized apartments here are sectioned to create additional rooms, and there could be between 4-8 people sharing the small 55sqm house!
View of our main door, and the shoe rack behind it
Our shoe rack
View when standing at our main door. Here, you see our living room, dining area, and walkway to the bedrooms
TV area with Marcus' speakers and amplifiers, and Sheryl's wii
Door to the kitchen. Our kitchen in like a narrow U-shape with the sink area in the centre of the U.
Kitchen stove, rice cooker etc on the left of the sink
Drying rack, water boiler, microwave oven, fridge etc on the right
Contact numbers of delivery outlets stuck on our fridge
Magnets that we had bought from all around
Toilet sink with our toiletries
Our bedroom
Study room
Marcus' collection of tea pots
Our balcony (entrance from our living room, and our bedroom window opens into this balcony) and relaxing bench
View from our living room and bedroom balcony
View from our service balcony (at the back. Entrance from study room)
Huge convenience store located just a block away.
Side view from our service balcony
And yes. This is where we call home now when we stay in China. :D
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Hong Kong (28-31 May 2009) - Day 3
Day three was our visit to the highest point of Hong Kong—Victoria Peak!
But in order to start our day right, we had to eat well! So we went back to our favourite eatery.. Look at our egg tarts! Yummy!!
Marcus with his tart
My half-eaten tart
And then, we headed to Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, where we took the train, and changed at Central.
Central MTR station
From there, we switched to the other line, and took the MTR to Shang Wan
We did a round-about, as we went to some Hi-Fi shops to check out Marcus' amplifier stuff. And then, we started the long long LONG walk to the tram station!
Bored and tired of walking.. We walked so much whenever we are in Hong Kong!
Finally arrived at the Tram Station!
Waiting in line
Yes, definitely bored and HOT!
The Victoria Peak commenced commercial business on 30 May 1888. Therefore, the day we went, was actually the 121th anniversary!!!
In the past, the people (usually super rich) who live on the Peak had to travel up in sedan chairs. In 1881, Scotsman Alexander Findlay Smith decided to come up with a faster and better way up the Peak. Upon completion in 1888, this was the first cable funicular in Asia, with a total length of 1,365 metres and connecting five intermediate stations.
After numerous changes to the different types of tram cars used and driving system, it is now currently using microprocessor-controlled electric drive system. One thing left unchanged, is that the tram is still running on the original 121 years old tracks! The tram moves at a maximum speed of 6 metres per second, and there are two 44mm in diameter haulage ropes used, and these can hold up to 139 tonnes.
The Tram track.
In this picture, we were still happy. But the slightly balding ang mo behind us? He barged into Marcus while getting up the tram, and the two of them got into a slight tussle! We thought only chinese are KS and rush up the tram pushing everyone out of their way. Looks like even these angmo, who think they are a step higher than the China locals, are the same, if not worse!
Although Marcus won the fight (from the tangled up mess on the steps of the Peak, he got up first! haha), look at his unhappy face! He was soooo prepared to just punch that angmo!
View from the tram
View from the tram
Slight view of the track, and the forests off the track
Arrived at the Peak, and took a picture with the Tram beside us.
Our purpose of going up the Peak, other than to have a bird's eye view of Hong Kong, was to go to Madame Tussauds. Here, you see very real-looking wax figurines of your favourite celebrities, royalty, sportsmen/women and even world leaders!
Celebrities
Marcus fighting with Anita Mui
Don't ask what Sheryl was doing... haha
Yes, after the scandal with you know who, Twins had to find a new singer to join them...
Posing with his childhood idol in the trademark 'crotch grab' pose
Beatles wannabe
This photo seriously looks like Sheryl took a picture with Clay Aiken.. BUT it's not! It's Jon Bon Jovi!! Honestly don't look like!
'Dee-ko-peh' looking up Marilyn Monroe's skirt!
Andy Lau
Aaron Kwok
Ayumi Hamasaki
Leo Ku
Super fake looking Jay Chou
Lin Chi-Ling
With Jackie Chan
James Bond with Piglet Bond!
Caught in the changing room!
Sports figures:
I think its Mohd Ali
So who's tummy is bigger? The Sumo's, or Marcus'?
Attempting to teach Tiger Woods how to play golf
Up close and personal with David Beckham
Yes. That is how tall the Chinese NBA guy, Yao Ming is
Impersonation of Ronaldino.
World Leaders
Shaking your own hands with Mao Ze Dong
Leading Wen Jiabao off the plane.
With Mahatma Gandhi
Swearing allegiance to Hitler
Why send so many troops to track him down? Marcus found Saddam!
Yes, George Bush definitely needs a business card
Now you know why the entire country can't make up its mind? Cause look who is running for presidency!
Yes, our little red dot is also represented!
Come on.. Don't be naughty!
Royalty
Being a King is leading a busy life
And being a queen might be a boring life
Cultural
Asking Shakespeare to pen a love letter
Japan's ghost in the TV lost the fight to this ghost from the painting!
Teaching Einstein that E=MC2
But in order to start our day right, we had to eat well! So we went back to our favourite eatery.. Look at our egg tarts! Yummy!!
Marcus with his tart
My half-eaten tart
And then, we headed to Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, where we took the train, and changed at Central.
Central MTR station
From there, we switched to the other line, and took the MTR to Shang Wan
We did a round-about, as we went to some Hi-Fi shops to check out Marcus' amplifier stuff. And then, we started the long long LONG walk to the tram station!
Bored and tired of walking.. We walked so much whenever we are in Hong Kong!
Finally arrived at the Tram Station!
Waiting in line
Yes, definitely bored and HOT!
The Victoria Peak commenced commercial business on 30 May 1888. Therefore, the day we went, was actually the 121th anniversary!!!
In the past, the people (usually super rich) who live on the Peak had to travel up in sedan chairs. In 1881, Scotsman Alexander Findlay Smith decided to come up with a faster and better way up the Peak. Upon completion in 1888, this was the first cable funicular in Asia, with a total length of 1,365 metres and connecting five intermediate stations.
After numerous changes to the different types of tram cars used and driving system, it is now currently using microprocessor-controlled electric drive system. One thing left unchanged, is that the tram is still running on the original 121 years old tracks! The tram moves at a maximum speed of 6 metres per second, and there are two 44mm in diameter haulage ropes used, and these can hold up to 139 tonnes.
The Tram track.
In this picture, we were still happy. But the slightly balding ang mo behind us? He barged into Marcus while getting up the tram, and the two of them got into a slight tussle! We thought only chinese are KS and rush up the tram pushing everyone out of their way. Looks like even these angmo, who think they are a step higher than the China locals, are the same, if not worse!
Although Marcus won the fight (from the tangled up mess on the steps of the Peak, he got up first! haha), look at his unhappy face! He was soooo prepared to just punch that angmo!
View from the tram
View from the tram
Slight view of the track, and the forests off the track
Arrived at the Peak, and took a picture with the Tram beside us.
Our purpose of going up the Peak, other than to have a bird's eye view of Hong Kong, was to go to Madame Tussauds. Here, you see very real-looking wax figurines of your favourite celebrities, royalty, sportsmen/women and even world leaders!
Celebrities
Marcus fighting with Anita Mui
Don't ask what Sheryl was doing... haha
Yes, after the scandal with you know who, Twins had to find a new singer to join them...
Posing with his childhood idol in the trademark 'crotch grab' pose
Beatles wannabe
This photo seriously looks like Sheryl took a picture with Clay Aiken.. BUT it's not! It's Jon Bon Jovi!! Honestly don't look like!
'Dee-ko-peh' looking up Marilyn Monroe's skirt!
Andy Lau
Aaron Kwok
Ayumi Hamasaki
Leo Ku
Super fake looking Jay Chou
Lin Chi-Ling
With Jackie Chan
James Bond with Piglet Bond!
Caught in the changing room!
Sports figures:
I think its Mohd Ali
So who's tummy is bigger? The Sumo's, or Marcus'?
Attempting to teach Tiger Woods how to play golf
Up close and personal with David Beckham
Yes. That is how tall the Chinese NBA guy, Yao Ming is
Impersonation of Ronaldino.
World Leaders
Shaking your own hands with Mao Ze Dong
Leading Wen Jiabao off the plane.
With Mahatma Gandhi
Swearing allegiance to Hitler
Why send so many troops to track him down? Marcus found Saddam!
Yes, George Bush definitely needs a business card
Now you know why the entire country can't make up its mind? Cause look who is running for presidency!
Yes, our little red dot is also represented!
Come on.. Don't be naughty!
Royalty
Being a King is leading a busy life
And being a queen might be a boring life
Cultural
Asking Shakespeare to pen a love letter
Japan's ghost in the TV lost the fight to this ghost from the painting!
Teaching Einstein that E=MC2
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