WORK FROM HOME - The New Normal

Because of the COVID 19 Pandemic the whole country was put into Enhanced Community Quarantine and as a result everyone in our company is now on Work from home mode. Here we are me and my wife in full battle gear including ID's!

Having coffee while working

Mrs. G. smiling at me while working

A nice picture of us working together

A wider picture of us working at home - the new normal

CHINA TOWN - Kuala Lumpur

PETALING ST. CHINATOWN, KUALA LUMPUR

This Tea tastes like SHIT

Malaysian Coffee in the house

While my wife is walking around i was alone in this coffee shop

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

A closer look at the details of the temple

Temple Selfie

Another Temple selfie

STAYCATION 2 - with LUNCHMATES

The Get together

The Gorgeous Girls  - Yomi Matienzo & Ces Bermas

The Witness

This is not a love triangle, this is Ayala Triangle

MAH GURLS!

Christmas is all about going BIG!

CHEERS TO EVERYBODY!

Best thing I got in this season of giving

Hearts to everyone

STAYCATION with MY Kulasas

This is our second time here at DISCOVERY PRIMEA in Makati

My masterpiece - Oil & Garlic Shrimp Pasta - The star of the Party

It was truly nice to see you NELLA

L-R: Gladys Guevarra-Evans, MJ Luistro-Jonsson, Lani Villar,
Tricia Canapi-Monsod, Ginger Roxas - Arzt, Ana Ascalon-Kotamraju,
Mae Rivera-Moreno, Nella Rodriguez-Pardo de Ayala,
Tammy Mananzan-Dy Liacco, Baba San Jose - Jensen 

The Gurlz eating my Oil & Garlic Shrimp PAsta and Tacos

Surprise Selfie

Enjoying our hotel room

THAI FOOD: JEH O CHULA

Ever since I first visited Bangkok in 2004 I fell in love with Tom Yum. So when I was planning the trip I tried to look for the best restaurants to eat Tom Yum and I am lucky I found one. The restaurant is Jeh O Chula  pronounced "Jay OH." One thing I discovered in this food trip in Bangkok its that its never about the restaurant but its always about the food. Looking a the place you would say that this local restaurant serves just about the average thai food but the long queues will suggest that it is not just your ordinary thai restaurant for this is the home of  Tom Yum Mama Noodles.

Diners here are on plastic stools while there is a long queue outside this very simple and modest restaurant and a lot of people are saying that they come to eat Jey Oh's Tom Yama stir fried clams and crab Soi Charat. A lot of foreigners though have another interest which is the Tom Yum Mama Noodles which is available from 10:00 pm onwards. A little word of advice, If you are to eat here better look for the promo in Klook and you can be given a seat rightaway. That is why I got the meal set for 4-6 people that cost P3,517.00 (THB 2,246.23) although we were seven. Here is the set.

Fried Pork Neck, Fatty but delicious.

Spicy Salmon Sashimi this dish is a must try and most of the people lined up are also eating this. You can add another dish for THB 250/450

Their Crispy Pork is similar to our Crispy Pork Liempo but cooked the Thai way

Another added dish, their Thai Omelette

The star of the evening the Tom Yum Mama Noodles. Besides the Yummy broth this dish has ready to eat crab meat,  some katsu, shrimps, eggs, meaballs and underneath that broth are instant noodles that we did not even finish. For me. having this dish is worth the trip. This restaurant was included in Thailand's Michelin Bib Gourmand. Bib Gourmand's have been awarded to restaurants offering good quality menu for a modest price. 

As mentioned we were seven (six in the pic) and just had water and  enjoyed our meal. The address of the restaurant is seen below. From the condo we rented we just hailed two Grab Taxis going there and back and we did not have any problems. 

JEH O CHULA

113/1 Thanon Charat Mueang,

Rong Mueang, Bangkok 10330

Thailand,

Opening Hours: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM

 

THAI 2019: THE GRAND PALACE

The Grand Palace is one of the most visited places in Bangkok and is a must-see if ever you go to Thailand.  From the name itself, it is so Grand that it will take you hours to go around the whole palace. The palace has been the residences of the Kings of Siam and later on Thailand since 1782.  The construction began in May 1782 at the order of King Rama I. Many kings that kings that succeeded Rama I added many buildings and structures especially during the reign of Rama V.  The Palace is not one structure alone, it is made up of countless buildings, halls, pavilions, set around vast lawns, gardens and courtyards.  The place is partially open to the public as a museum, but it remains a working place.  

THE DEMON GUARDIANS

BANGKOK 2019: AIRBNB is KING

One of My Travelmates, Melvin Abenes took the liberty of taking a picture of the front of the condominium

In my third trip to Bangkok this year I got the chance to provide the itinerary of the trip, look for a suitable accommodation and find places to eat authentic Thai cuisine. First order of business was to find a suitable place for us seven people that is affordable and not hassle free when it comes to transportation. This time I tried the Airbnb condos of Bangkok and i was happy I was able to book us at this nice place - Belle Rama Condominium. 

The Belle Lobby

Since we already paid in full our stay, the owner of the Condo unit met us at the lobby to give the keys. At the lobby there is a 7-11 and a mall where you can eat food at an affordable price.

Since the accommodation we paid for was for the room we brought along some canned goods for breakfast and they have complete kitchenware items (minus the rice cooker) including a washing machine. The area can accommodate four to eight people maximum.

Here is the sala where the owner also put one bed plus a couch bed and beddings for the one who will sleep on the floor. Four people can stay in this sala.

This is the master's bedroom with a view. A couple can stay here but since i paid a bigger amount I took this room for myself. It also has its own bathroom and nice view of the King of Thailand outside.

This is the other room and as you can see another two people can sleep in this room. It has a cabinet but no comfort room. Also, if you are going out you can ride their shuttle for free to the nearest MTR station.

Here they have a table with enough seats plus plates, utensils and glasses that you can use when you eat.

For our breakfast and other meals, we cooked our meal as seen by my companion. There is also a swimming pool if you are interested to swim. Over-all it was a great stay at this Airbnb. If you are a group do look it up since it has other tenants who allow their rooms to be rented for one to four days. We stayed here for four nights.