The Shoppes @Marina Bay, Bayfront Singapore

 Prettily decorated Christmas tree in Convention centre

The Singapore Skyline across the river.

Different views of the aluminium cladded unique LV stand alone store.Inside the Shoppes,LV also has a presence.The lotus design building at rear is the Art&Science Museum.

 

 

Inside the covered atrium.

Venetian like bridges with gondolas to serve.Jimmy Choo 's  shoes outlet on 1st level.

A special moat like Tea garden cafe TWG surrounded by water .See the reflection.

Bus service is NO.97.From Vivocity L1 ,exit to bus stop.Take the bus to bayfront station it costs SGD1.30 ppax.Return take the bus from the stop outside MBS Hotel  to Vivocity.The travel time one way is about 20-25mins.Waiting time can take up to 15mins.

This is easy direct access.By train(MRT)you need to change lines.

The Exhibition & Convention centre is opposite the MBS Hotel.Use the pedestrian traffic light crossing for your own safety.

Christmas in Malacca- Hotels,Jonker Walk,Portuguese Settlement

 Portuguese Settlement decor stall (pix at top and bottom).
A scintillating Christmas tree at the Loft,Sterling Hotel(pic to the right)

 

Jonker Walk -a uniquely  named stall

 Casa Del Rio -Dazzling lights and the unique fountain

Chatterz,Hatten Hotel

The Fireplace and goodies table above pic.

Capturing a plethora of colours in the rainbow and a double rainbow.

Full rainbow amidst the light drizzle in Bukit Serindit Park,Melaka@6.55pm ,

Monday 10Dec 2012

Double rainbow ,only an arc 

Christmas Mood in Malacca-Aeon Bandaraya& Hatten Hotel

@Aeon Bandaraya

@Hatten Hotel

Interesting attire,dessert,fruits

A Nyonya bride in traditional Nyonya(Straits born)bridal gown.

Tai Bak ,a sweet flour dessert served at the Nyonya wedding .

This is a typical Nyonya dessert somewhat like cendol (pronounced 

CH ENDOL)except it is in clear sweet soup.

Cendol is usually served with brown /coconut sugar with shaved ice added.

Small Indian sweet potatoes(uncooked yet) and 

red snake skin fruit (Buah Salak from Thailand).

The Buah Salak has twin fruits inside the leathery thorny skin.

The fruits taste sweet and sour.

The tiny sweet potatoes need to be washed and then boiled before they are ready for consumption.

Kuching sights and art

The famous old Tua Pek Kong taoist temple in China town

The Chinese History museum opposite the Tua Pek Kong temple.Interesting interactive displays inside including a short projector film about the arrival of the first Chinese in Kuching.

Inside Hotel Grand Mahgherita ,there are unusual art decor displays.This one below is a little plant made from metal.

These are 2 unusual wood displays.All art work can be seen and admired at close range in the hotel lobby.

The rafflesia in the natural history museum.The hotel (just at the entrance)is Merdeka Palace.

Some more sights as you cruise the Kuching river.