In today’s bridal post that was shot together with YC aka Flarebox, I bring you the beautiful WenQi and charming YaoZhong!
This set was shot over 2 days, with the banquet held on a later date at Grand Copthorne Waterfront hotel.
I have a very short narrative for this couple: Perfectly natural, fun-loving and uber solid entourage.
Enjoy the pictures!
The burning sensation on the wounds started to manifest on day 2 with some swelling…
Date 180112, Bobby and me met up at Macritchie reservoir with a adventurer’s mindset – Explore Syonan Shinto shrine made by British POW and Japanese Army in WWII to commemorate those Japanese soldiers that died in war.
The only preparation we did the night before was to search for a possible map, basic landmarks to watch out for and ration (water and choc).
To be frank, It was quite mad to go there with such minimal preparation, especially without compass or gps. We walked from Venus drive all the way to Terentang trail (the entrance is before ranger station from this direction) where we stumble upon the infamous 3 large stones.
Our journey begins.
We started trekking based on estimation of the path most taken. We followed some markers placed by others who were here before but until some point we got misled. We were supposed to reach to the water tank area but we ended in a wrong direction. What was before us, were purely entangled branches and bushes to bash through without any parang… We used our hands and legs to carve a way through the dense forest.
To some point, I felt pretty desperate… Bobby suggested me to use my iPhone compass to navigate and veer ourselves to the location. It was then that we realized we were heading directly towards the shrine! We persevered and just went for the direction towards the water bank where we can reach the pathway leading to the shrine.
After 1/2 hour of intense bashing through the thick undergrowth (including the thorny branch that slashed my forehead), we finally reached the water bank.
I felt a huge sense of relief when we reached a proper pathway. Following the compass on my iPhone, we stumbled upon the steps of the shrine within 5 minutes.
There was a sudden rush of ecstasy as though a explorer unraveled a hidden treasure!
We spent the next 20 minutes exploring the remains of the shrine, checking out the purification basins and the round stones, which akins to the pillar structure of that area.
After that, we started to make our way back to our start point, this time, following the “official” route before it gets too late.
It took us an about 1/2 to an hour to get out of this forest.
Tips (not in order):
1) Trust the pink or striped red-white markers only! Backtrack if you cannot see it unless you are willing to bash through, like us. =D
2) Bring a proper compass
3) Bring parang or at least a pocket knife
4) Bring a map of the place
5)Wear proper trekking shoes (Thorns may pierce through shoes. A thorn pierced through my trekking shoes so imagine what it can do to your running shoes)
6) Wear a pair of glasses (Be it you are 6/6 in vision as some thorns may swing backwards on your face unknowingly)
More information about Shinto Shrine:
http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_236_2004-12-24.html
http://www.spi.com.sg/spi_files/shinto_shrine/shinto_shrine_close_up.htm
Enjoy my simple pictures!
Backlog of an outing to Rochor Centre with CK and Jed to capture the essence of Rochor Centre before it gives way to the NorthSouth Highway (“WOW”…) in a few years time.
These blocks of flats are iconic and a unique sight of Singapore, making up of the 4 primary colors (Red, Green, Blue and Yellow).
It is best to be captured now while the locals are still around and the flavor is still there.
Lastly, I wish I would had shot this in vain (and that the government decided not to tear down this piece of unique icon.. please please please…)
This is another one of my small trips to Bangkok, Thailand.
However, this time after the flooding and with the ladies.
Everything seemed to be fine and is in good shape currently. The only worrying thing was that my grandma called mum to tell her that 6 bombs were found in KhaoSan and that put me away from there totally.
I scoured the usual city area as well as ChaktuChak for good buys. The ladies bought loads and loads of clothing while I only came back with several t-shirts and bermudas. It was good enough, seriously.
We also spent 1/3 the time eating… both in restaurants and along the road side. =D
Another bit of our time during the night was at the massage parlors… I had Thai massage by a transvestite on the 2nd night, which made me felt so uneasy for that bloody 2 hours. I should have just requested for a lady to massage me but I just didn’t want to hurt his/her feelings u see. =.=”
I have arranged the images in a certain sequence for easier viewing: General, Street, Mannequins, Food, Shopping and signages (this are all of the signages hung above our heads in ChaktuChak). So just enjoy it please!
Guy at the hotel lobby trying to sell us tickets to the ah gua (or carabet) show…
While waiting for my massage, I noticed a guy sitting at the corner playing with his iPad. This shot just looks errie to me. =D
I can tell she enjoyed massaging for me. hehe!
Bangkok never failed to fascinate me with the number of colorful vehicles on the road. Just makes the city more vibrant!
It gets really packed on the trains on weekends while going ChaktuChak
This man makes ornaments out of crocodile skins it seems… or some other leather products.
We all know he loves Elvis.
The blinds in Bangkok sings with a very emotional and soulful voice. We could simply hear her grieves while she sang and walked by…
I bought like many many many photo frames from her. Its cheap and cool (not in the picture)
Getting out of the sun under umbrellas placed at certain locations in ChaktuChak
3 minutes to get your portraits!!
Praying at the famous 4-faced buddha at Bangkok
Buy birds to set free? It may do me good but not her definately as she needs to cage the birds up first.
Taking my picture?
Act cute. =D
Angry birds, mickey mouse, ultraman, hello kitty etc Name it, U get it.
Clearing the rubbish on the steets at night.
Riding his bike amist the crowd in lanes where shops exist on both sides. Very cramp man.
Tired? take a nap. Read on. There are more sleeping shots. =D
A basic tool needed for the retail business in Bangkok. Break your back if you dont own it!
Sleeping well in Bangkok is such a feat
Cycling in Bangkok is scary to be frank. You do not know where vehicles are coming from at times.
This is the infamous Erawan Tea Room I was highly recommended to go for! It’s good but way too sinful for me!
Seafood restaurant: Grilled fish with Salt
Seafood restaurant: kangkong
Seafood restaurant: Fried Chicken with garlic
Seafood restaurant: Mango Salad with Fried salmon (see below for the fried salmon)
Seafood restaurant: Tom Yum Soup
Seafood restaurant: Grilled Sotong
Thanks for viewing!!!
I took some photos while on my way to Cityhall to send my grandpa’s old Yashica for repair. This is the Supreme Court in Cityhall, which is currently undergoing renovation.
It was quite an unusual scene to see cranes poking out of the Supreme Court so I just took some random pictures of it. =D
