Deroldication: CNY in Bangkok

After my very tired trip to Tokyo, I was one week away for my break back in the land of smiles... it was as if I was trying to fulfil my trend to visit Bangkok twice this year, starting with this trip! LOL

I spent 1 week nursing my health back from the ecoli bacteria, and was so anxious with my flight via Air Asia. But first up, visiting my Grandma on the first day of CNY in JB.

The whole place looked exactly the same as 20 years ago, a very good thing as I had lotsa childhood memories there. As we arrived early, we went to a Malay shed for some local prata breakfast.

With my extended family and Grandma

Noon came and time for me to rush back to SG to catch my evening flight. It was a very tired day for sure, entering into 2 countries. When I finally hit the hotel room, I just wanna sleep in... zzzzzz, but not before having some local supper (yes I know.. GREEDY!!)

This was in a way a trip that was not planned... a free and easy schedule that depended on the mood to determine where to go.. The first day was spent doing pretty much nothing but strolling around. The only memorable part probably was the huge dinner.

The next morning, I had a rude shock. I work up with.... FEVER AGAIN!!! the Ecoli bacteria has returned and plagued me (for the rest of my 6 days trip!!) My trip pretty much was spent doing nothing much and resting in the room... with the very occasional massages. But I still need to get my fix of some local (and not so local) food.

Hokkaido milk, somehow Japanese milk here tasted really smooth!

Pork Belly Kang Kong

Thai Fried Rice

Tofu Hot Pot

Steamed River Prawns

Sharks Fin Soup

Braised Pork everything!!!

Met up with my local free and went to Chinatown for dinner. I was surprised I could manage my appetite, unlike in Tokyo where I could eat nothing much. The dinner was great with many delights!

The next day, he drove us out into the outskirt for lunch. I have no idea what this place is called, but it was a Thai water village rural place with fantastic food!!

We also visited the market that has to retract when the train comes along. However, we missed the train timing, but it was still good fun exploring the marketplace.

The next few days were spent doing nothing much, visiting malls and oh, a gem by the name of YUNOMORI SPA. Essentially a massage parlour, but with a twist. It has a hot spring area with at least 5 different pools. I felt like I was in Japan the whole time there!!

Finally on my last day I visited the famous After You cafe. All the rave reviews of the Shibuya Toast. I thought since I was too sick to visit Shibuya earlier, I might as well try its toast here. However, it was the sweetest thing I've eaten during this trip!! Too sweet and rich, the toast was soaked in syrup!! But it did look good on picture :)