(It's been 2 years since we last saw them, thinking their 'Happy Ever Laughter' shows were better. And it is true that this year, it was toned down somewhat, with primary school children being invited to the stage too. Kumar without a dress is ample proof. Still Broadway Beng stood out as the main draw. But Pam's version of Adele's "Hello" was the surprise barrel of laughs. They are always worth a night out for us)
(He may be the 1st celebrity chef who put the 'f-word' into fine dining, but it took us 2 tries before we were able to get a table at his new restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen at MBS. This foul-mouth chef did not disappoint though. His sirloin steak, aged 28days according to the menu, was very tender and the roasted cod was delicious. Add to this their lava-chocolate dessert and the dining experience was almost perfect, at a price tag of about $180 for 2. That's a pretty good deal, given his reputation. But CUT by Wolfgang Puck, just 30metres away - see CUT Restaurant - seemed a tad better, food-wise, but with a bigger bill)
(Prambanan is the largest Hindu shrine in Indonesia, and one of the biggest in this region. It is well visited by tourists, even though it is less well-known than the Borobudur Temple. Interestingly, it was built around the same 9th century as Borobudur. The middle building stands up to nearly 50m high. This temple has been hit by earthquakes and volcano eruptions, with many stone slabs left strewn around its outer walls. Doesn't it look like Angkor Wat from afar?)
(Up in this hill is the Boko Ratu Keraton - an archaeological find, showing a palace for the kings during the 800s - of the Sailendra or Mataram eras. The tour guy called it just Boko. Other than the nice views of the surrounding areas, this site is rather tame, especially after the highs of Borobudur Temple the day before)
