Back in New York City

I'm back in NYC and regular programming will resume.

This photo was taken a couple months ago at an Italian cafe called, Caffe Dante in the Greenwich Village . My friend and I were early for a movie so we stopped in here for some coffee and gelati, and that was when I noticed the reflection on the window. What you see there are some of the most beautiful and expensive townhouses in Manhattan. These buildings are very characteristic of the Village's architecture. The cafe is very popular among hipsters and tourists alike, so if you are even in NYC, you should stop by Caffe Dante.

So how was your month of July when I was away? Did anything exciting happen?

Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Towers

This is the view of the Petronas Towers from my hotel (Traders Hotel) in Kuala Lumpur. Okay, it is NOT exactly the view from my hotel room window but rather a view from the corner of the hotel lobby. All the best rooms with tower views were sold out so I had the room with the 2nd best view from the hotel -- the parking lot. But I'm not complaining!! Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful city and the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) area is absolultely stunning. And I'm heading back to NYC tomorrow morning.

Confession: My bathroom has a bidet. It's devine!! Am thinking of installing one in my NYC apartment.*blush*

So have you ever used one?

Meet Up With Edwin of KL Daily Photo

Met up with Edwin of Kuala Lumpur Daily Photo at the Suria Mall beneath the Petronas Towers this morning. It was great to meet a fellow daily photo blogger.

Belated Theme Day Photo: Typical Breakfast

I apologize for missing the Theme Day Photo a couple days ago. I do not have easy access to the internet while on the road but I have not been trying very hard for find it either. I'm on my last leg of the trip. Am in Kuala Lumpur this weekend in super nice hotel with broadband internet connection. YEAH!

Anyway, here is a photo of someone else's breakfast. To find out whose breakfast this is, click here.

So can you see what was on the menu for breakfast here?

Tien Jin: Artist Alley

Ch'eng Te: Lotus Blossom at the Summer Palace

Ch'eng Te: Summer Palace

The Emperor's Summer Palace is in Ch'eng Te, about 200 km north of Beijing and 110 km south of Mongolia.

To see a photo of me on the dragon boat, click here.

Beijing: Temple of Heaven

Beijing: Panda Bear

This was one of 5 pandas at the Beijing Zoo. We were lucky because all five decided to come out to see us all.

Beijing: The Forbidden City 2

Beijing: Olympic Stadium

Excuse the bad photo -- this was taken as the crazy/brilliant Chinese driver was traveling 70 mph down the highway on an especially hazy day. Traffic in Beijing is quite an experience.

Beijing: The Forbidden City

Beijing: The Great Wall of China

Notice the blurry mountains? Air pollution is a huge problem here in Beijing so the sky is always hazy.

Singapore: Hawker Stores at Orchard Road

The famous hawker stores of Singapore where you can get any kind of food imagineable at super affordable prices.

Singapore: Vivo City

Sorry for the blurry photo. It was taken from inside the monorail through thick plastic windows. Vivo City is a series of multi-purpose buildings set on the edge of the southern shores of Singapore.

I just love the modernist architecture.

Singapore: Chinese Opera

Chinese opera at an outdoor stage in Holland Village, Singapore

Singapore: The Esplanade Roof

This is the roof of The Esplanade in Singapore, an architectural wonder that is absolutely gorgeous.

Singapore: City Vista

Am in Singapore this week.

Malaysia: Chinese Gazebo

Malaysia: Fort Margherita

This is Fort Margherita, which has been turned into a Police Museum. Sarawak was a former British colony and was briefly ruled by the White Rajahs.

Am heading to Singapore next week.