Decor at Pavilion

I had a couple of hours to venture around Pavilion yesterday as I needed to do some payment at the bank. Anita and the boys did some shopping while they were there.

Suffice to say, with Aidilfitri less than a couple of weeks away, the decor was already up.

The main lobby was transformedCloser look at the houseWouldn't mind the songkok if I couldn't get the carTime to head out towards Bukit BintangWhat was in store? A life-size replica of a Malay kampung house, which one could enter and explore. I didn't have the time to do so though as the boys were hungry when we got there - obviously they weren't fasting.

There was also a Mini car promotion, and in the spirit of Aidilfitri, it was wearing a songkok. And a huge one at that.

On the way to the bank, I passed by Fahrenheit. Some scenes worth taking photographs for there, but unfortunately I only had the HTC One on me. Quick snaps and then in was off again.

Entering Fahrenheit Fake coconut treesDikir Barat at Sungai Wang PlazaReturning to PavilionNot sure who this fellow isAt the entrance to Pavilion I noticed a metal artwork which was designed and made by one of my patient, Nizam. It was gorgeous and he had a couple of work up there. My wife was impressed to say the least.

Might be returning there armed with a proper camera. When it came to details, sometime mobile phones may not cut it.

Tokyo Street Anniversary

When I was at Pavilion today, I saw a commotion created by throng of photographers on the top floor. Apparently it was the second anniversary of Tokyo Street, and they had some events to mark that. Today, it was an Anime gathering. There were also competitions. But the whole place turned into Cosplay heaven.

And to that, also a photographer's heaven. I only had my hand phone with me instead of a proper camera. So, in just snapped away to what I could. Great fun though.

At one of the stage, there was an Anime character competitions being held. The participants would act their character and explain to the public what the character was about. Rather surreal to see that in Malaysia. I was sure in Tokyo proper, this would be quite a normal weekend activity.

Since I was rushing to get to Pasar Ramadan, I didn't have the time to find out what else would be going on as part of the celebration. Which was a shame. It would've made for a great photo opportunity.

Out with the One

The haze was clearing up nicely last weekend, and listening the reports that it nay return, I could see horde of photographers coming out during the weekend with their gears around their neck. With the Ramadan coming soon, I guessed most people would take this last couple of weekend to go out in the hot sun, while still able to dine outside.

I took the One last weekend as I left my camera at the Gombak house. I went for a walk around Pavilion and Bukit Bintang, and there were certainly plenty of stuff to look at. I also managed to enjoy some lunch while I was there since I was mainly alone all weekend, while Anita and the boys were still in Ipoh.

I should have some time off this coming weekend as well. I would definitely be going out as well. Last year, I took the camera out to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman to visit the market. Best to it the first weekend of Ramadan when the crowd wouldn't be as crazy yet .....

Packed KLCC

I had some me time earlier and I used it to have a browse at Kinokuniya, and a quick meal. I noticed that the place was packed. Not with locals. But with foreign visitors from the Middle East as well as Indonesia of all places.

The Middle Eastern visitors looked distinctive with the women in long black overcoat and their face covered in niqab, plus their husbands in shorts and sandals. It was a couple of weeks before Ramadan and I was sure they were here for a quick holidays before returning home during the fasting month.

And oh boy, do these lot like to shop?

Into the Darkness

I managed to finish the morning ward round pretty early, and after a quick search on the net, there was an 11.30 am Star Trek show at Pavilion. A quick text to Puan Anita - to ask for her permission of course - and then I was off. Got to Bukit Bintang well in time, popcorn and all.

If you were expecting full-on action flick, you would be disappointed. There was of course the obligatory action scene, but on the whole, it was a plot-driven movie, and the scope of the storyline on the whole was actually pretty narrow. None of this safe the universe thing - but maybe they were doing it one star system at a time.

It was clearly a franchise movie - expect a third instalment of the series coming in the next few years. The dead giveaway was the ending - the crew embarked on a 5-year mission into deep space as the closing credit rolled on. This could also set the series up for television.

Anyhow, being a Trekkie, I liked the direction JJ Abram was taking the franchise. Clearly a work in progress rather than a pure stand alone movie. Some pretty heavy scene, while the villain did not actually die - which possible appearance in future ventures. Interesting none the less.