A few things I miss about America/California

Posted by spots (Singapore, Singapore) on 23 June 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

From top to bottom, left to right:
1. Being able to have a picnic amidst such stunning view of the Bay, on a cool, sunny day!

2. Having a endless supply of outdoor toys for Daniel to play with, including this motorcycle. (We lived in Escondido Village, Stanford U, where families who had moved out donated plenty of toys to the courtyard for future families to enjoy.)

3. Being within 5 minutes' driving distance of stunning nature and a beautiful sunset, which Daniel enjoyed.

4. Satura Cakes! Nuff Said!

5. ONLINE SHOPPING - Singapore's online shopping industry pales in wan yellow comparison. This bag is from Baghaus.

6. Creative and yummy California sushi rolls - like this yummy-looking dragon roll. Sushi in America has a life of its own. At Flagstaff Arizona, during our Grand Canyon and Sedona trip, we ate at Karma, and tasted a sushi roll with caviar, cream cheese and unagi. Such fusion! Yums! In Palo Alto where Stanford is, there is this crazy sushi bar called Miyake - if it's your birthday, they turn on their disco ball lights and all the waiters and waitresses stand on the bar and dance for you. Only in America man! Can someone tell me where to find great sushi rolls in Singapore?

7. Stunning beach views - the scenery in California is just unparalleled.

8. Being able to spend a lazy spring afternoon OUTDOORS without getting all sweaty and sticky - even Ben enjoyed it!

9. The hallowed halls of Stanford

Credits:
All photos from my flickr account except the dragon roll which is from hapwit. The hallowed halls of Stanford was taken by Shawn Hoon.

Comments (8)

Dad from Singapore

Experiences that the Lau Family will never forget !!! Such opportunities do not come that often in a lifetime. So, treasure those experiences and........ share it with the world (cyberspace, I mean). Perhaps, you could start writing a memoir of those experiences while its still fresh in your mind. :-D

23 Jun 2007 7:21am

bwee from Singapore

Woah... Lucky u! :) *envious*

23 Jun 2007 7:32pm

Eunice from London, United Kingdom

Hey Ruthie! How's it going? My husband and I are planning to move to Singapore, but not sure when. We made the decision on a recent visit to Singapore (just got back to London 3 days ago). I'm SO not looking forward to the whole moving process, esp. with 2 cats in tow!

23 Jun 2007 8:52pm

spots from Singapore, Singapore

EUNICE!!!!!!! :) I haven't seen in you ages! We'll have to catch up when you return - Bern & Sheri mentioned they met up with you! As for moving... yikes. Yes, it'll be chaotic! BUT worth it! Welcome back in advance!!!!!!!!!

23 Jun 2007 11:28pm

Wayne from Melbourne, Australia

I love the expression of joy on Daniel face as he's riding the bike and the contentment on Ben's is just priceless!

24 Jun 2007 1:11am

a l from Singapore

you want fusion/confusion california rolls or you want more authentic japanese rolls? =) i generally like the rolls at akashi, and i've had good rolls at some of the CBD japanese restaurants that lots of japanese expats go to. =)

24 Jun 2007 1:26pm