StatCounter

Friday, July 27, 2012

Jesuit Church (Innsbruck)



The Roman Catholic Jesuit church in Innsbruck is a Trinity church near the old university, east of the town. This was the 3rd church we visited. Jeff and I were out to explore the churches, while Ailing and Gina went to shop.


The church is an early work of the Baroque in Innsbruck. Models for the cross-domed church was Il Gesù in Rome and the construction of the cathedral in Salzburg .




The peal consists of only two bells, however, is the great bell 9,200 kilograms with a diameter of 248 centimeters, the fourth largest bell in Austria (cf. Pummerin ). It is the so-called Protect bell and was founded in 1959 by the bell foundry Grassmayr cast (Innsbruck). On the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Tyrolean struggle for freedom , it was donated by the Tyrolean rifle companies and 19 Inaugurated in July. Since then it hangs in the north tower of the church and heard every Friday by 15 clock to the hour of death of Jesus (see Läuteordnung ) and highest in the religious holidays. To Angelus . and the rest of the work and Sunday Masses heard the little bell (1597 cm HC Loeffler, 1 300 kg, 130) from the South Tower

Another special feature is the disposition, since the two bells in the ratio of a major seventh to one another, which is found very rarely. Both bells ring out together does not.





Sakae Sushi

 On 21 July 2012, I met up with Thiru at Bugis for shopping and dinner. I finally managed to buy a pair of blue shoes, to match my blue dresses. Colours adds to the visual effect for mix and match for outfits. It was a delight catching up with my good pal and we chatted at Sakae Sushi till around 9 plus at night.
 Our drinks - Summer Breeze Soda ($3.99) and Tropical Sunrise ($3.99)
 Mixed Vegetables and Fried Tofu
 Veggie Sushi ($4.29)
 Thiru's plate of Teriyaki Chicken Ramen ($12.99)
Beef Sukiyaki ($15.99)
My recent trend of Japanese food seems to lean towards the Sukiyaki. Perhaps, I love the soup and the ingredients. Food is a great way of catching up with friends. Thanks Thiru for the years of friendship since MMC days :)

Malaysian Food Street

Chilled Drinks to quench our thirst

 I have discovered a faster way to step into Resort World. That is none other than take a leisure stroll along the Sentosa Boardwalk, and with the tap of easylink card of $1, we are in Resort World. That was exactly what Angie and I did on 22 July after our shopping at Vivocity. This was my 2nd time visiting Malaysian Food Street. We managed to find seats on a Sunday evening.
 Penang Hokkein Mee - delicious, yet be prepared for the long wait - 20 min

 The delighted Angie with her food
 I had the plate of Char Koay Teow - $5 with eggs. It was around 10 minute wait, where we each had a queue number
 My 2nd time eating, and it tastes as good as the first - thumbs up
 Penang Ah Long Lor Bak ( $8)

I had this dish the other time I was here. Yet somehow I find the portion has shrunk or the ingredients are different. As we always hear, try the dish the first time, it tastes the best.
 Pat & her plates of local feast
 Chendol - the highlight of dinner
I missed trying the Chendol the first time.Hence, reserving space for dessert,  thankfully we shared this dish. It's simply awesome, with the gula melak and the toppings
For a taste authentic hawker fare, check out Malaysian Food Street at Resort World. 

Thursday, July 26, 2012

La Cathedral de Santiago

This was the second church we visited in Innsbruck by chance. It resembled the churches in Rome. Such great beauty. For this blog, I let the pictures speak for themselves.

 On the ceiling






 Angel on guard

 Station of the Cross




Lunch at Innsbruck

 This was the place we adjourned for lunch at Innsbruck, with Jeff, Ailing and Gina. 
 We ordered 2 dishes and shared among the 3 of us. Gina had her ice-cream. 
 Platter Combination -Sausages, potatoes, fish and beef
 Meat ball, sour vegetables and pork chops

 Lunch Time - A taste of German Food
Pat and her food for lunch and in great company. Thanks Jeff and Ailing for the lunch treat :)

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Padang Padang Beach


Padang Padang is located on the western side of the Bukit, after Impossibles and before Uluwatu. To get to Padang Padang, we took the Bypass towards Nusa Dua, the Uluwatu turn off, and the right hand turn towards Bingin, that loops around the western Bukit, passing a few beaches. The steep steps down to the beach.
 According to Joan, this was the place where Julia Roberts filmed the movie "Eat, Pray & Love". 
A beach with lots of activities and sale of products. It was blazing hot at 3 plus by the time we arrived. Pretty cool stepping on the sand and to admire the scenery.
 Basking in the Sun


 The water looks so inviting
 Joan & Pat

 Picture Postcard

 Blue sky and sea - Pat's favourite moments in nature
 Reflections in the sea


Taking a break