P. Vor's retirement party

A party is held for P. Vor at Sukhothai Hotel.

Eating Trip in Hong Kong - Day3

As Yung Kee Restaurant is another on our wish list. The restaurant is very famous for its roast goose. However, my friends prefer the one at Jade Garden. For me, I like the roast pork and fish dish here.
Yung Kee Restaurant : 32-40 Wellington St.; 852/2522-1624


Waffle ball as snack.

And that would be all for our Hong Kong eating trip since we spent almost all the money (more specific term – bankrupt) that we finally decide to have a free dinner on board.

Eating Trip in Hong Kong - Day2

Our youngest member of the trip is Baby Patralada who is a very sweet and good tempered little girl.


We start our day with congee at Nathan congee and noodles on Saigon road (exit B1 at Jordan Station, Nathan Road). The staff here understand Thai. Apart from the sharing dishes, I have the pig’s kidney congee.

Lunch at Jade Garden Restaurant.

Jade Garden : Star House (4th floor), Opposite Star Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Jade Garden is part of a chain of restaurants owned by the Maxim's Group, a company that has long been wildly successful throughout Hong Kong

“Violet” color seems to be a very hot color for this season. The Christmas decoration around Ocean Park also has violet theme. I also got both the violet shirt and trouser from this trip.

We are lucky that Mi is quite proficient for both the language and the recommended eating places. We go to the Hong Kong side to have dinner at Forum or Ah Yat restaurant, the same chain with the one at the River hotel on Charoen Krung Road, BKK. All dish are yummy to me.

Forum Restaurant (Traditional Chinese: 富臨飯店) was established in 1977 on Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Run by Hong Kong's international chef and ambassador of the Chinese cuisine Yeung Koon Yat (traditional Chinese: 楊貫一), it is one of the most famous eateries in Hong Kong.

Yeung Koon Yat's signature dish Ah Yat Abalone (Yat's abalone) is famous all around the world
The restaurant is highly praised in many articles.

From www.discoverhongkong.com
the abalone has to go through a hydrating process in very rich broth over two days before finally being cooked. "The flavourful broth is made with ham and other upscale ingredients," explains Executive Chef Yeung Koon-yat, "but it has to be rich and not salty - this is the key."

Eating Trip in Hong Kong - Day1

“An army marches on its stomach.” quoted by Napoleon Bonaparte. Although we are not his followers, but we do enjoy eating. Therefore, the main (and maybe “single”) purpose of this trip is to have some delicious “Cantonese” food. So after check-in at the hotel, we head to “Sweet Dynasty” restaurant for lunch.

Sweet Dynasty : 100 Canton road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (opposite of Harbor City Shopping Mall) Website: http://www.sweetdynasty.com.hk/

Dinner at the building across the Harbor City.

Time stands still in Chieng Khan - Day 2

Way of morning life at Chieng Kan - food offerings to a Buddhist monk


Although, the name of this small district is quite “scary” for any unmarried Thai ladies. Since Khan (beam) or “คาน” in Thai slang means getting to be an old maid.

Not so long ago the area's popular was mostly for foreigner. Hardly any Thai tourists. Today it is growing into a popular travel destination for local Thai people.


Our pre-breakfast at the fresh market


Renting a bicycle is another alternative to explore this small quaint district. However we prefer a leisurely tour on foot, alternating among taking photos, shopping for some souvenirs and whetting our appetite every 5-10 steps.


Chieng Khan offers the kick back in time for me to thirty years ago when I was little and spent my holidays with my grandpa and grandma in my birth town, northern of Thailand. The feel of yesteryear still hangs heavy in Chieng Khan. These local ladies have just got back from making merit to the monks at their friend’s house.


Walk along the boardwalk along the river’s edge.


We again have the Vietnamese noodle as our main breakfast at the same place.


And time to chill out at this souvenir and guest house – Baan Dok Fai (บ้านดอกฝ้าย).
“Taking shoes off” is another traditional way of life here.

Maybe the owner should consider serving the Tiger herbal drink in this Liverpool glass for LFC since the team has lost most of the game in this season. (Note: Tiger herbal drink (น้ำใบบัวบก) is considered very effective for healing).


Stroll down the street and again we get another t-shirts at IdeaDD shop.


Our girl-gang t-shirts.


Our lunch at the same place.


Plenty of guesthouses for tourists to choose from.


Afternoon break with Thai desserts at Pa Fong (ป้าฟอง) at the fresh market.




A floating home with thatched roof in sun set.

And that should be all for my two-day trip in Chieng Khan, but definitely a place to go back to rejuvenate from time to time.

Time stands still in Chieng Khan - Day 1

Chieng Khan – a small district in Loei province, northeastern of Thailand. It is located on the Mekong river. One of the very popular destinations for “Travel in Thailand” at the moment. It is loaded with charm, peaceful and cultural enrichment. Perfect for the restful destination where time stands still and one prefers a couple of days for doing nothing…for our groups, our activities are only taking photos and eating.


A scenic view of Laos and the Mekong River from the Chiang Khan side.


Row of traditional wooden houses stretch out in the two-kilometer-long ribbon parallel to the river


This century old house is a must-take photos. Made of clay, cow dung and coated with lime.


Our first stop to shop is at LomRumPoei (ลมรำเพย).


From Bangkok Post
Constructed in 1942, Wat Si Khun Muang is a showcase of Lao architecture. It has a northern style Lan Chang Buddha image made of wood, purportedly much older than the temple, carved a century ago or more. There are also a number of murals at the entrance of the ordination hall depicting the 10 incarnations of Lord Buddha.


Life remains fairly slow here. We take time out to chill out at this coffee café and write some postcards to friends.


Walking out of that café, we all agree that it is also time to lunch. Although we just have quite a big morning meal with the deep-fried dough stick and Vietnamese noodle.


In the afternoon, we take the tuk-tuk (round trip Baht 50 per person) to Kaeng Hut Khu Papids.
Kaeng Khut Khu is an islet in the middle of the Mekong River, 3 kilometers from Chiang Khan District Office. Kaeng Khut Khu is well known for its colorful boulders that are clearly visible during the dry season and totally submerged in other seasons.


Wanna kill time - playing a game?


Try the deep fried and crunchy shrimp (กุ้งทอด)


Buy some glazed strips of coconut to take back home.


Sunset


Our dinner. Again at Luang Pra Bang restaurant.