LA Downtown

Yup ... yup. I finally went to LA, even only for half day! I had to make a report to the Indonesian Consulate which is located at S Mariposa Ave, LA. I searched google map for directions from my place to the Consulate (thanks to google!). Then, I was in the bus 481 heading to downtown from El Monte Station.


Indonesia Consulate

After I’ve done with all the paperwork at the consulate, I walked around the neighbourhood and took a bus to 7th street.


LA traffic Road


A church...


Buildings...


7 St

My friends told me that you can buy stuffs at the 7th street with a good price, but I don’t think so…at least based on my experience. I wanted to buy a pair of sandals and the cheapest one was USD 5. I could find one with better quality at the same price near my home.

I walked around 7th street. I didn’t know where I was going to as I didn’t have a map with me. Somehow, I found Downtown LA Visitor Info Centre. It is located at 685 Figueroa St, between Wilshire Blvd & 7th St. I found lots of useful information about what to do and what must see in LA for my next ‘real’ LA trip during my holiday. I am planning to go to Little Tokyo, China Town, museums, beaches; also can’t wait to go around Hollywood!

X'mas in the tropics

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Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh ...

Familiar with that song?? Yes... Christmas is coming ... Christmas is coming. I luv December as I can enjoy the Christmas songs and Christmas decorations, be with my family and I just like everything related to the Season. Fortunately, when I visited Singapore last week, even though it was only a short visit; I had a chance to capture the Christmas beauty in this small island. I know that this country always turns to be a beautiful country every Christmas. They usually start to decorate at the end of November to welcome the Season.

Here are some Christmas decorations in Singapore...


You can see a X'mas tree from a ferry approaching Harbour Front...

Orchard Rd welcomes Christmas



Decoration in front of Lucky Plaza


Orchard Road...


The Sweet Family - Mr. & Mrs. Sweet, Nicky, Holly & Chris


Inside HMV

Ohhh, do not forget the Christmas trees...


A big tree at Takashimaya


Another tree...


Coca cola X'mas tree


Trees at the Changi airport

A bit OOT, I saw the 'below' Chocolate tower, which was displayed in one of the malls in Singapore (I forget the name of the mall :)).

Wow, what a great work and two thumbs up for the Chef.


Last but not least, Merry Christmas 2008 & Happy New Year 2009 everybody. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

May your Christmas be joyful, peaceful, bright and filled with the love; and may God above will bless your Christmas day and everyday with peace and happiness.

Singapore's Icons

Singapore Icon

Esplanade theatre

Daylight


At night


Singapore Flyer

Merlion

Daylight


At night