Wordless Wednesday – 18
Duxton Road
In one of my photowalks for the Mid- Autumn Festival in Singapore 2012, I encountered Duxton Road in Tanjong Pagar. It\’s one hidden gem for dining that I wasn\’t able to experience at all. It\’s either I was too busy to remember or too stingy to give in. Pfft! So here I am checking my old photos sour-graping.
Anyway, there\’s always a next time and I\’m posting so everybody can come and see what it has offer.
There\’s this quaint little bookstore along the way called Littered With Books. The cozy two storey high haven makes me want to stay there the whole day and just read books!
At the time that I was there, they don\’t allow photo-taking. According to customers who reviewed them in yelp. Their book prices are cheaper than other bookstores that gives you reason to come back over and over. The staff are very courteous and helpful.
After exiting the store, I was doing some shots when this guy just came out of nowhere. He asked for to be photographed, quickly said thanks and walked off.
They appear to be looking for something…hhmmmm
Further into the streets are some offices
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| I think Clarence worked here, if my memory serves me right. |
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| Bistros, pub, winery…I see most of the people in this side of town are yuppies. |
The former Berjaya Hotel now called The Duxton for they have changed management. I like the rustic charm of it. Who would have now a shop house can effectively be a hotel structure.
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| An architectural heritage |
Too bad I wasn\’t able to come back at all. Duxton Hill has also an interesting wine and dine vibe. This place is excellent for after work hours chillaxing and hang-out.
Till next time
XOXO
Music Monday: Sweater Weather
The exact description of the weather here in Chula Vista. Finally! A chance to don some sweater and boots…
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OAWSP: Stamped
I used Camera 360 app for this one. Under the effects category of Art —> Stamped—>Sweet. I just can\’t afford yet to get the paid apps that has wonderful painting and sketch features.
I haven\’t been taking self-portraits in a while maybe because I\’ve outgrown the \”selfie\” stage of my life. I want to evolve creatively (wow! mature concerns?! LOL). Right now I\’m trying to learn how to do lettering and watercolor it nicely. I\’m thinking on taking some knitting class and doing some crochet projects again. A lot of creative ideas has been churning in my head. I hope I can handle it gracefully. Not to mention I still have an upcoming licensure exams.
XOXO
Pho "T" Cali – Clairemont Mesa
My husband has taken me to his favorite dining places. One of these is the Vietnamese restaurant Pho \”T\” Cali in Clairemont Mesa.
I fell in love with the place because it\’s very clean. The staff are very courteous. When they see a customer come inside they quickly greet and accommodate them. Not to mention the staff smiles a lot.
My husband had his usual Beef noodle soup with all the greens. The servings are humongous! We were able to share the big bowl.
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| Ooops he that single strand right there. |
My forever favorite, Fresh Spring Rolls! I had the beef filling for that day
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| They have the peanut sauce instead of the fish sauce ensemble when I was in Vietnam. |
They have a variety of dishes in the menu aside from the above mentioned. The restaurant is huge but they get full during lunch and dinner time so plan accordingly.
XOXO
Around San Diego
I\’ve been here in Chula Vista for more than 2 months. If anybody asks me how\’s my stay, my quick reply \”Love the weather!\” Seriously the weather here is awesome! No wonder my husband is proud of himself for retiring here. It\’s fall season now. The sweater weather makes me excited of wearing jackets, boots and thermal tights.
Here\’s some snapshots of some of the places I\’ve been to. San Diego is huge! It may take me a lifetime.
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| In National City there\’s Jolibee. There are lots of Pinoys residing here. That\’s why Seafood City, Red Ribbon and point-point (turo-turo) joints are everywhere. |
I just want to emphasize on what is going on the side. According to Seff, the ongoing construction is one of the governments efforts to decrease traffic due to increasing population.
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| There\’s one highway that they name Filipino-American Highway. I think it\’s near National City. But it\’s not this freeway. |
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| The Iconic Rooftop of Hotel Del Rey in Coronado Island |
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| Hikers and cyclists paradise. The mountain range near our home. |
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| Of course! How will I forget SHOPPING. I will post a separate entry for it. I\’m with my sister-in-law Ate Marilou. She accompanied me for some good old bargain hunting. |
I\’m looking forward for more food trip, hiking and sight-seeing in San Diego. I\’m taking my time.
XOXO
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