Monday, May 30, 2016

No. 2 museum, Terra Cotta Army and Horse Tomb, Xian

There are 3 tomb places as found.  The largest one is in the previous posting.  This is the 2nd one.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

His soldiers and horses

If ever they were alive and if ever they were in another dimension with their loyalty.  The extreme idea drives out human creativity and endurance.  Pros and cons witness this dynasty falling back to earth.  (*remarks: supposed they should be buried for good.  Sadly when it was found, we, oxygen, humidity, light...etc. have been weathering it.

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Yodpiman River Walk, BKK Thailand

This day we went upstream in the river.  It takes about 15 minute boat ride from Sathorn pier to reach this newly renovated riverside walk arcade called Yodpiman River Walk.  There are some standard and famous restaurants for a good view to the river.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Supaninga eating room, soi 10 Sathorn, BKK

Knew about this place from the last visit at their sister restaurant E.A.T. in Central World.  The original shop is in Thonglo but I wouldn't go there for a try as Thonglo is much too complicated than the old time that we could just eat and relax.  Now that there are many scanners and night time places in smoking and vibrant ambience.  
Happy that they have a branch in Sathorn.  However, after the try, I'd prefer E.A.T. as this one is much too salty (should be as it claimed to be something local family style food)

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Coffee Club, Avani riverside mall, BKK

The first time  I knew this place was their first fast food shop in the Turtle Village of Mai Khao beach of Phuket way back in 2009 - also where the Marriott and Anantara resorts are.  At that time I was in the beginning stage of writing blog.  The post of this place and Turtle Village got on the highest viewing rating.  Though the place isn't the best, it's nice to have a casual cafe in that Mai Khao beach area.  In a very fast growing speed, Coffee Club has been blooming together with their parent's group Minor Hotel.  It's very nice to see it in the Maldives airport after that airport was renovated in 2013.  Now that in this Avani mall, this place isn't a small cafe like their Mai Khao original shop.  
Tried their pasta and Pad Thai.  I prefer pasta as it's not that heavily seasoned.  The coffee is at average but it's considered quite expensive at THB150.  The other dishes are also quite expensive too (at about THB200 for local food, and 300-400 for western). 

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

A lunch at Verandah, MO BKK

Staying at the riverside get us a good chance to visit MO for a lunch or tea.  Food and services are still maintained at MO standard, though the prices are going a bit more by 15-20%.