This past week and a half I have been doing nothing but networking, updating profiles, answering emails etc etc. We got a nice break though hanging out with friends Pierre and Johan on their express visit to Singapore, showing them to Chomp Chomp, Lau Pa Sat and the Quays amongst others. Thank you guys and hope to see you soon!
One of the evening of course started up at 1-Altitude around 18.00 looking DOWN on Marina Bay Sands; I always feel a little bit special thinking about that..
..and at around 19.00 the sun started setting over the 'Sail' and the other scrapers..
..until it was almost down. After this there were no photos for good reasons. But it was nothing less than epic.
Since the western New Years up until now, Singapore has really gone through a gradual change. For someone like me who's never experienced Chinese New Year I was quite amazed. There is red red and yellow signs, ornaments, bling-bling stuff everywhere. I thought the Indian Deepavali was quite extensive, but something tells me I haven't seen half of it yet.
Our local food store looks like a crazy lottery. I'm still a bit taken by the 'no limits' approach here in Asia, but frankly, after Tokyo I seldom get shocked here. However this might change by next weekend.
And there's stuff everywhere with mostly Kanji texts that you don't understand or Romanji names like 'Natural Chow Phong Duts'. Yeah, I know, we have them in Gothenburg too. Seriously helpful. Yay.
Who knew that Ferrero Rocher chocolate had dragon brands? In front of the toilet paper. Next to the beer. The combo is practical I guess.
I think these are alike or the same as the 'century eggs' = fermented = rotten eggs. I'm sure they are utterly tasty, but we'll actually skip them this year.
Typical Romanji explanation, which at first glance looks like a pudding; it's of course also highly reassuring, considering the are 'Premiuin Traditional Chin Chow'. However, googling on 'chin chow' gives 'boiled leaves and stalk of the herb Mesona Chinesis'. Sounds great. Still have no idea what it is.
Or this: if you search for 'Pearl Jumbu' online, it shows you results for 'Jambu'. This is however gives Wiki's 'Syzygium fruit', where the 'Samarangense' kind looks like the ones in the pic and belongs to the 'Myrtaceae'. Jesus. I just went with oranges.
These look like pear potatoes, but something tells me they aren't. I left it for another visit.
So, this is a dragon made out of sushi. In your face.
Who hasn't always dreamt about getting their own zodiac snack holder? Yes, yes, do start to collect them already today! Sometimes I wonder how brain dead they think the general public really is.
And this is Chinese Dragon Fanta.
We also had a smashing BBQ over at our friends' place with a really fantastic surrounding and heaps of glorious food. The night that was supposed to finish early ended up at the 38th floor, relentlessly doing Bollywood karaoke dance until 03.00. Thank you Vincent and Yuuri for having us!
Jonas in the midst of the boys' eating fest. BTW never trust an Indian person who says 'No, no, not very spicy' and does the Indian head bob (tilt it from side to side with a broad smile). Just run.
The beautiful hostess by the grill with the signature Japanese gesture.
I was expecting an Indian mini version of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet to come rushing in at any minute.
A constantly moving Chinese/Japanese child. He was very fast.
Then some decided it was time for a swim. With the clothes on.
The ever so practical Japanese head band fashioned by Mr. Miyagi and styled by Toshi-san. You Karl Lagerfeld there, you..
Next report will no doubt be with proper pics from the Chinese New Year and I'm highly anticipating dragon suites with many people in them, fire crackers and drums. God fortsattning alla (Good continuing on the New Year everyone)!
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