Phuket Day 1 - Kata

Phuket

A quick 3-night “help a friend” trip!!!

See Big Buddha?

Heading to Kata

Our little 2 bedroom chalet

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Pantry

Street to the beach

My goofy friend

Pineapple fried rice - Bestest in the world!!!

Tom Yum Seafood

Kangkung

Green Curry

Fruit stall

 

Tuaran Mee

Tuaran, Sabah

Tuaran Mee is one of many type of noodles I love. You can get this is almost every kopitiam in KK. But of course, some are yummy and some are less, depending on your taste buds. 

I prefer mine a little damp and full of flavor. 

In my recent trip to KK, we had a chance to visit Tuaran. Of course, Tuaran mee was one of our goals. As we arrived a little late in the afternoon, many famous Tuaran mee kopitiams had closed but we found one who stayed open. Lucky us!

Unfortunately, good flavorful Tuaran Mee (based on my standards) cannot be found in Klang Valley yet. Yes, there are a couple of restaurants offering Tuaran Mee but… there’s just something off. Nevertheless, it is not a common dish yet here in KL. Hopefully soon. 

 

Sakura Malaysia

Sakura Malaysia 

Along Old Penampang Road, Kota Kinabalu Sabah

I’m going with the name Sakura Malaysia, lol, always can’t remember its scientific name. Tabebuia Rosea. 

Sure makes Malaysia a much much prettier place and I tend to forget about the humidity and crazy heat, just for a moment, when photographing these beauties until sweat drips from my forehead!!!

The Beauty Expo

Spent our Saturday morning here, at The Beauty Expo. I have surrendered in putting on makeup but skincare, YES!!!

Moreover, this was a good chance to find out what’s in the market these days. 

Surprisingly, this HUGE expo was split into 2 sections. 

First, we got to enjoy nice decorated booths of individual brands. 

Then, it was into a mysterious secretive area of tying up our bags and zips. My guess was people must have been stealing!

Afterwards, we entered into a big warehouse-like section where products were sold in batches … exactly as in a warehouse sale!!!

Nails

Hair mist

This product was appealing. We chatted with the boss and he explained about USDA. Jo is his daughter. 

Products from Hangzhou

Batik painting and local kuihs

From Kedah. This young lady speaks very fluently in English. Impressive!

Zus!!! Life saver.

Okay! Just got our bags and zips ‘locked’. 

Into the warehouse we went. First stop. 

Breath spray