Our Incomplete Journey To The Tonle Sap and The Last Day in Cambodia (Day 4 & 5)

After the tiring day 3 of hunting temples, we were so exhausted that we did not even have our dinner. The next day, I was really hungry!!! Before we reached the Old Market(Psar Chaa), I stopped by the Angkor Supermarket to get a bread to fill my stomach. (Btw, we rented a bicycle each with the rate of 1 dollar/day)

After wandering around for some time, we decided to try some local delicacies! Now, we were the only foreigners who dared to try there...or, maybe, we were a bit late for breakfast. Anyway, it was okay, quite similar with Chinese food. Anyway, by adding a dough cake and a fried egg, it cost us around 1 dollar per plate. Well, quite economy if you ask me...Then, I bought some souvenir from there, unlike my partner, Mr Lee did not buy anything except for some T-shirts....Anyway, after that, we continued our wandering around the town area....

Then, we cycled to a more remote area. Now, here is the catch!? Haha, so, my friend wanted to cycle to Tonle Sap. Well, actually, I think that is a little bit insane! Well, this is the 1st time he wanted to make a decision. Therefore, I went along with his ideal. On our journey, I really had an eye-opening experience!

Actually, the kampung there was quite similar with the kampung in Malaysia in early days! By the way, did I mention the weather? It was like 40 + + degree c out there. But, we just kept on paddling~~~

We actually made our way to Phnom Krom - a city quite near to Tonle Sap if you take the tuk-tuk. Here is the regret - We did not climb to the top of the temple! Yes, since we were really exhausted, we decided not to climb up there! Omg, instead, we continued our journey to Tonle Sap. Until then, I was not sure how long I have been cycling! All the burns on my skin made me feel uncomfortable!

Finally, we reached the floating village and we did not take the boat! Well, this was mainly due to miscommunication between 2 persons in a foreign land. Anyway, floating village marked our journey to Tonle Sap. Yes, we did not make it to the Tonle Sap. Reasons? It was still quite far away and when we cycled back to Siem Reap, we would.......Well, let's just say that there were only 2 person cycle their way to Tonle Sap...Anyway, after that, we decided to go back + I sprained my other leg! What the hell!!! What luck again!!!!

After reaching our guesthouse, we "died" on our beds until night again, it was time to do some food hunting! Well, since it was the last day, I decided to have a feast with my friend. Apparently, my rich friend was very pleased with my decision. However, this did not mean that I would waste money. Well, I hope to share the food together because we wanted to try the locals and also some food from fancy restaurant...Well, he did not want to do that - he wanted to order everything! My advice - if you don't have the stomach , don't order too much!

Haha, the auntie was happy to pose for me^^ and the food was quite okay - A chicken-soup mee, a mix-fruits juice, a pork rice, and a dragon fruit juice...[the menu] around 4 dollars for all...

Then, we proceeded to the restaurant that is always full! - Red Piano!

Again, my greedy friend wanted to order 2 dishes...When they showed up, it was 2 big scoops of rice for each dish! Aiyo, we can share mah! What to do, my friend is tooooooo rich!!!! The dishes were okay but it was already cold when served to us!

After dinner, we walked by the Night Market there. Well, the road was crowded, not the market. It was kinda dull and quiet!!! =.= Then, we decided to go back and have a good rest since tomorrow we were leaving in the morning. Therefore, it was the last night here><
Here are the souvenirs:

1. Lonely Planet-Southeast Asia [11 dollars] My sis still complained it was expensive...well, I would not buy if you had not ask to buy it! Cis, I don't really read book!Plus, it was so thick!
2. T-shirts [10 dollars for 3] [actual: 5 dollars for 4] - kena tipu in Banteay Srei!
3. 12 key chains [5 dollars for 12] quite okay, the best bargain!
4. postcards [1 dollar] However not tat nice><
5. Last but not least, the burnt mark from Cambodia [priceless]

Haha, currently, my hands are still in this condition~~~Well, this is definitely one of the most unforgettable trip ever, the 1st trip to foreign countries with a friend!

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Xjion89's Moving Dishes + A Little Piano Sonata

Yesterday, my family and I went to KL for helping me to clean my room for my upcoming semester. {No pics this time, after decorate, will add them soon}.It was really a one-day trip. We reached there about 10.30 am and started to pack after collecting the keys from the owner. It was all about cleaning, washing, screaming, rubbing, ... Until around 1.30 pm, it was time for lunch. We went to MONG KOK CHAR CHAN TENG in South City Plaza. Well, before this, me and my sis went there to try. It was okay only, but, quite expensive. But, this time around, the food was very tasty and the price was also reasonable. We all were just full and happy after eating there. I think most probably because we ordered 3 sets of RM9.90 {excluding any taxes} set lunch which consists of a very big portion of main dish, a plate of fruits, a small bowl of soup, and even a glass teo-o-ice. Omg, it was worthed every cent. However, we even added another dish, the CB Cheese Tuna Rice{ Regretted because the portion was very big}.

Below are the few main focus of the meal:

This was not just any normal teh-o-ice. It was huge!!!


Ooo, the LOH SONG Soup was quite nice!



The main attraction of the day- CB Cheese Tuna Rice

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Piano Sonata(^^)

Coming up now!!! A little Piano Sonata from me on My 1st Grade 8 Piece Part 1: Prelude and Fugue in A Flat. The original Composer was the great J.S Bach, a significant figure during his period.{His song is not easy to play due to the excessive non-stop fingering in his piece, it is all about harmony in both hands.}

Personally, I still think that I need more practice. But, what had been done could not be undone. Anyway, this piece is only the 1st part of my No.1 song which already took my 1.52 mins to play. It needed a lot of precision in tempo. Moreover, it also required a little staccato in quaver beats! Overall, the song was quite nice to play. One of most favourite(^^)

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Piano Concerto - Sassy Canon in C Variation

Actually, I always have heart for music. Even when I was a little child, I enjoy singing in the shower(Well, most people sing in their shower, I guess or do they?) Maybe they would not admit it. Anyway, my music side begins to develop when I was about 6 or 7-year-old. I learned piano along with my siblings. However, back then, I was not that consistent;therefore, just after months of learning, I abandoned it.

Then, when I was in my secondary, the passion was back again when I watched the Korean movie "My Sassy Girl" and Japanese drama "Long Vacation". It was just mesmerizing when they played the piano. Then, I decided to learn piano when I was in Form 1 and there was no turning back. In certain moment, I did try to learn other instruments; but, they are not really my type(Omg, I am like talking again relationship). I really did try, yup, I was a non-active member in Brass Band for 2-3 years, changing from section to section, instrument to instrument,...(Exaggerating again). At the end, piano has my heart again.


In about 10 days, I am going to have my practical test. Well, I am extremely nervous. This is mainly because I think that I did not practice enough after attending class in my Uni(My Uni's piano, not a real piano, an electrical piano, really really....thumb down). After that, I think I start to deteriorate. Oh well, no use crying now. I have to practice very hard these days. In least than 10 days, I have to fix my three pieces, annoying scales(especially 6th apart), aural, sight-reading...I think that is about it. Hopefully, I will pass....(My expectation is not high, okey, just pass....enough...pray)


Okey, put that aside. Today, I finally have the courage to post one of my favourite pieces here, which I played personally(Can see my not-that-nice fingers) Well, I know that it is not perfect. But, I really like it - Canon in C variation from "My Sassy Girl". So, hopefully you all will like it, if you want to criticize it, go ahead, bring it on!!! hehe, really! Because personally, I think that my fingers are rusted. This is the only song I memorize because it really means a lot to me. Yup, this time no exaggeration because after watching this movie, I hope that I will be in a relationship with a girl with long,dark, straight hair who knows how to play this song as well. (Omg, I am making this into a post looking for relationship, nope, again, I believe in love in first sight[how impractical]) Okey, crapping a lot, I better shut up and you all enjoy!!!!!!

P.S: Do you see the NIKE ad down there? very cool leh!!!!I really like this ad.
P.S2:For video uploading, youtube is still the best.Blogger video really needs improvement!
P.S3: Sorry for so many P.Ss , the video was taken with my Nokia 5300, not a video cam.

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