(Riding through the streets of Bangkok in the iconic tuk-tuk can be breath-taking, especially when the driver zips in and out of its rightful lane to get to the destination in the shortest time possible..time is really big baht for him. The sights and sounds of Bangkok streets are a delightful combination, including these monks striding over a zebra-crossing a la Paul, John and George on Abbey Road )
(This massive reclining Buddha is 43meters long and 15metres high, nearly half a football field in length. Seeing it reminds one of the serenity and tranquillity of the temple. The 108 bronze bowls make it unique, with visitors dropping coins into all 108 bowls for good fortune, with the donations helping the monks to upkeep the temple grounds. Good to know too that the US President, Barack Obama was just there just 6 months ago. A little known fact - the temple is regarded as the birthplace of the traditional Thai massage!)
(Over 200 years old, this must be one of Asia's most attractive Palace grounds, perhaps rivalling the Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Inside it, rest the Emerald Buddha, which over 3 different occasions every year, is dressed for the summer, winter and rainy seasons. One gets the feeling of walking in Asia's equivalent of the Versailles in Paris or the Vatican grounds in Rome. Awe-inspiring indeed)
(Pancake oysters the size of a wok, butter garlic grilled prawns and steamed fish...all for RM70, or around $28. What a steal! The seafood in Kuching is a delight, including their signature kolo mee and laksa. But this spot called the Top Spot is an excellent hangout to showcase Sarawak's seafood variety)
(Authentic houses of the indigenous people of Sarawak such as the Melanua, Bidayuh and Ibans are on display here at this quality cultural village. The various kueh that you can buy from inside these houses made the atmosphere even more authentic, with the cultural stage-show at the end of the walkabout a nice ending, with lots of laughs from the blowpipe duo)
