Halloween

When the Bar Polo Dog was open, we would enjoy Halloween at the bar with all the other customers. Sadly, that place is now closed. Instead, we haunt the halls of our building.

Smoothie

In Thailand we are often on the lookout for smoothies as we feel they are healthier than some of the other drinks that are around. This smoothie vendor was just outside our hotel in Hua Hin.

Henna

Outside the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, there are many vendors plying their trade. The time was right and the mood was right, so she got herself a henna tattoo. It disappeared in about three (3) days.

The Coliseum in Kuala Lumpur

When  we go to Kuala Lumpur we enjoy a little time travel. The Coliseum bar in K.L. is steeped in history. A favourite haunt of Sommeset Maughm when he was in Malaysia many years ago and currently frequented by Malaysian cartoonist, Latt, the establishment gives us the experience of what life in this part of the world and in another time was like.

Kitanozaka Masa-ya

Quickly passing by a restaurant that has been a mainstay in Kobe. This shop will be closing at the end of this month.

Shore-in Temple in Kyoto

We go to Shore-in Monzeki Temple in Kyoto about once a year to honour the memory of a friend of Yuko's mother. The temple is a very peaceful experience set not too far from the crowded tourist path.

Kota Gede Coffee

We went to Kota Gede as a small day trip while we were in Yogyakarta. This place has a strong tradition for growing and processing coffee. At this shop we had the opportunity to try the most expensive coffee that comes from the digestive track of a civet. We chose another blend... it it was great!