Good bye, Bangkok

1 night in Bangkok was way too short, but I was more than glad that we did it. We were eating our way through Bangkok and now we were ready leave Bangkok with full stomach.

You can call me a snob or whatever you want, but I get very angry when restaurants serve fake meals. You know what I am talking about. Thai food made by Chinese or Vietnamese cooks. Japanese food made by Chinese or Korean cooks. Especially in last few years, Thai cuisine has been very popular and Thai restaurants are popping up everywhere. Except for Sripraphai in Woodside, Queens, those Thai restaurants in New York serve up some horrible food that doesn't even taste anything close to the cuisine I passionately love. I believe I may have tried more than 10 restaurants in New York and they DO NOT serve Thai cuisine, they serve what they think is Thai cuisine and people are buying it.

My trip to Bangkok was my getaway from fake Thai food and I know I still love real Thai food and will love Thai food forever!!!

We got our last fix at the airport.
Bangkok's old airport was lacking decent restaurants. First time in Bangkok, we were just annoyed that there was nothing to eat at the airport (Chris and I spent about 6 hours airport trying get on a flight). Now with new airport, Suvarnabhumi airport, we didn't have that issue. Even though Suvarnabhumi airport was built in a hurry with many issues and flaws, now we had many choices.

Mango Tree at terminal 4 was perfect. Of course, Michelle knew this place already. It was the perfect last meal before leaving Bangkok.

Pork, pork, more pork

Grapefruit salad. Who knew grapefruit tasted this good!!!

Tom Yum Kung

Off to Bali

I have been dreaming of Bali for so long. And Chris and I almost went 3 years ago, but had to cancel. This time Michelle and I were determined to go and we were determined to make it a girls only trip.

Our flight was early, so we took care of our breakfast at the airport. Unlike U.S. airport, Changi airport is full of things to eat.

Michelle is getting our breakfast

Breakfast, Singaporean style: Kopi & Kaya Toast. I don't know why when I make Kaya Toast at home, it doesn't taste the same...

Finally landed in Bali. This is our villa. It's like a paradise.... 4 days was not enough.

Ulin Villa
Jalan Merta Sari
Seminyak, Bali
Indonesia
http://www.theulinvilla.com/

Long flights...

After two flights, a crying baby right next to me and a few very loud people, we are about to land in Hong Kong. My flight to Vancouver wasn't that bad, but flight from Vancouver to Hong Kong was terrible. On top of crying little people, turbulence over Japan almost killed all of us.

Now, I am at my favorite airport in the world - Hong Kong airport!!! I am eating my breakfast, congee and feel better now. I haven't been here since 2001. It's too bad that I don't get to leave the airport (just because I don't have enough time), but congee makes me feel better already. Let's hope that I don't sit next to another crying baby on my next flight to Singapore.

My breakfast...

My favorite airport in the world!!! But Singapore airport comes pretty close...