Abused freedom, in the busy streets of Tokyo

Have seen quite a lot of tourists carrying heavy camera gears including a giant tripod to shoot people crossing street.  Some even stood on the other car's or shop's side wall.  

Nishi (West) Shinjuku, Tokyo

Passing the stormy clouds, in landing BKK

In May and June, the weather in the northern hemisphere can be very extreme.  It also gives the airlines and pilots a challenge in coping with such weather.  All through the years, I have noticed most of Cathay Pacific's pilots wouldn't mind taking extra routes to pass through the stormy clouds.

Stir fried morning glory, in induction heat, at BKK

The only concern for staying in BKK is the kitchen restriction - only electric heating tools allowed.  I really hate induction, because you can't take off the pans and stir fried.  The induction heater beeping when you do that.  I almost tried to bang it like the rock singers banging the guitars.

Well, the reality is just like how I had to force myself to use IMs.  When I saw a nice pack of morning glory incl. some chilli and garlic packed together at just THB45 at the Emporium supermarket, I had to buy one and try it.  I thought for a while as to avoid not to make it too hot because of the chilli but then with the flavour of it.  I used some dried scallop and soaked them and shred it.  Then I slightly pan fried the chopped chilli for about 10 seconds and took it away.  Brown the shred dried scallop with the garlic.  Then put some salt/sugar with yellow wine together with the morning glory and poured it.  Since the induction heat may be quite extreme, so I used the high heat for 10 to 15 seconds and changed it to low heat for another 10 seconds to create the skipping flow of heat.  Trying to create the effect of "taking off the pan from the heat".  Another important step is to cover with the lid, in the last step so as to have the moist ventilating.  Making the heat more even.  

Thon Krueng Thai restaurant, Bangkok

The shop moved inside of soi 49.  It was so hot that day I came here for lunch.  As when I noticed their special menu of Khao Chae (chilled jasmine rice with condiments), I had to get one to freshen up.  Their grilled chicken wasn't to be missed, but it was a bit disapointing.  Quite dried out.  The chocolate ice cream was still the classic flavour.  Saw some of the old staff still working there.  When we left, we were offered a shuttle tok tok ride to Emquartier.  Very thoughtful!

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

A friend of mine told me he wanna come to this place a few years ago, but that time it was closed.   I still remember this place but somehow haven't been here until now.  I didn't take photos inside except this one for the main hall.  Feel like respecting not taking photos of someones' creations.

Baan Ying, Central Rama 9 mall, BKK

Tried this branch some months ago and it has then been on my list for a re-visit.  This time I tried the other dishes - stir fried cow sip flowers with egg, stir fried chicken flat rice noodle, split chicken wings and salted fish fried rice.  I was impressed with this branch and made me think about trying this shop whenever I see them in other malls.  

Business class, Thai Airways B777-200

The aircraft changed to an older 777-200 as I checked in online.  I noticed the plane took off in an usual way that it slowed down several times.  Besides, the pilot took a steep turn right after the taking off that it shouldn't pass too close to Disneyland HK.  It's also quite strange that they had some senior crew on board this senior 777-200.  

Thai Airway sent a reminder for their pre-flight meal order.  I got curious to try it but the 2 orders beef tenderloin and BBQ port were much too dried out.  The veggie looked very yellowish.  So on the return flight I forgot about this pre-flight meal order.

Royal Orchid Lounge, HK Airport

Thai Airways takes a very nice location for its Royal Orchid Lounge on the south pier (near gate 40) of HK Airport.  You can have a 270 degree view to the south pier gates on both sides.  The seating area is quite spacious but the seat wasn't too comfortable.  The armrests were too high and the seat's width wasn't adequate.  The food quality was at average but the famous Thai boat noodle was served.

Get moving on, Siam, Bangkok

The city is moving and so we get moving on.  Colour, idea, creation, motivation, passion and aspiration filled in the bustling sound and vision of this ciy.

晴問天藍

晴問天藍，心無念。豔陽當下，意無蹤。焚風欲懼，漓汗揮却之。

Bangkok, April, 2019

Drip X Cafe, Hotel Vischio by Granvia Osaka

The cafe highlighted their strawberry sweet at JPY1,800.  It might sound a bit expensive but this "tower" of selected strawberry made it much wort it.  It also told why they sold out quite early the other evening.

Dotonburi, Osaka

Frankly I don't like this place much, as it's much too crowded and noisy.  The only thing drawing my attention is the yellow colour of of this place.

The parking lots, at Muji store, Grand Front Osaka