New TV
12:02 PM on Tuesday 27 October 2026
The Samsung TV has called it quits after 5 years and 5 months. Got a LG G6 as a replacement together with a soundbar. Hope this one last.
Another clock tower
08:51 AM on Sunday 02 August 2026
Found another clock tower at Cheng San Market and Cooked Food Centre when we were here for breakfast.
Springleaf Nature Park
09:49 AM on Saturday 01 August 2026
Today we went to Springleaf Nature Park which is a first for us. There were lots of insects for photos.
Flow rate issue
06:50 AM on Friday 31 July 2026
I noticed that the flow rate on the Lelit Bianca V3 seems to be a bit slow. So I timed a ~20 second flow and determine the amount of water via a scale. The first attempt was 1.743 ml/s and the second was 1.695 ml/s, so it averages to 1.719 ml/s. That is very slow compared to what it should be which ...
Ji Xian Seafood & HK Dim Sum Express
02:09 PM on Saturday 25 July 2026
We were at Kallang Wave Mall as Pauline and Esther had tickets for the NDP preview. For lunch we had a good meal at Ji Xian Seafood & HK Dim Sum Express. They had these very cute meat dumplings which looked like pears.
Arte Piazza
08:56 AM on Sunday 14 June 2026
Arte Piazza Bibai, located in Bibai, Hokkaido, is a beautiful outdoor sculpture park that blends art, nature, and history. Created by renowned sculptor Kan Yasuda, the park features elegant marble and bronze sculptures set among lush green lawns, peaceful forests, and restored school buildings. Visi ...
Dinner at Asahikawa Ramen Village
05:12 PM on Saturday 13 June 2026
Asahikawa Ramen Village, located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, is a popular food destination that brings together eight well-known ramen shops under one roof. Famous for its signature Asahikawa-style ramen, featuring a rich soy sauce-based broth, curly noodles, and delicious toppings, the village offers v ...
Okhotsk Tokkari Center
12:55 PM on Saturday 13 June 2026
We went to # Okhotsk Tokkari Center which houses seals. There were a number of seals there but it was actually quite sad to see they holed up in the small facility. https://youtu.be/2Q9dkZDphCE https://youtu.be/weDe8udwBic https://youtu.be/XxSgUKA5t5Q
Lunch
12:14 PM on Saturday 13 June 2026
After the museum, we drove to a nearby seafood restaurant where we had a wonderful meal. They had this really interesting grill.
Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum of Hokkaido
10:20 AM on Saturday 13 June 2026
The Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum, located on Mount Tento in Abashiri, Hokkaido, is a fascinating attraction dedicated to the natural phenomenon of drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk. The museum features interactive exhibits, a spectacular panoramic theatre, and a freezing experience room where visitors can t ...