Russian Metro stations ...

After my first trip to Moscow, I regretted not having taken any serious pictures of the legendary metro stations of this unique mega city. So in my recent trip, I've decided not to let any station go without a snap.

Enjoy...

Yuzhno - May 2008 - Leaving Yuzhno again..

Yes, this is at least the fifth time I am leaving Yuzhno, same old sh*t, but I'm gonna post some pictures again.


Leaving Yuzhno on the 8th of May, this is the airport serving domestic and international flights. You'll find that you need 3-5 times longer here for everything you need to do in the airport.


An aerial view of Yuzhno city when not covered in snow.


Another view.


Some Asiana business class meal, hope they pay me something someday for all these free publicity.


Dessert


This is what I usually enjoyed most among all.


Mushroom with fish dish + rice.


Some fruits and crackers + cheese to finish off the eating frenzy.

Yuzhno - May 2008 - Russian Circus.. for kids

It was a few days before I was scheduled to leave the island, a colleagues spoke about a Russian circus in town. Not having experienced any Russian circus, I quickly agreed with he suggested visiting one. It was a nice experience, but we left before the show ends, as we were hungry and discovered that the intended audience are kids.

Here's some pictures of them... captured with a simple point'n'shoot camera.


Before the light goes off.

Yuzhno - May 2008 - Food Indulgence part 5

Cafe #1, located in the main stretch of Lenina street, is one very nice and out of place restaurant in this part of Russian town that looks like it is still in 1980s.


I might have posted some pictures of the outside view of Cafe No.1, so here's the bar view of it.


Ordered this special salad that is supposed to have some scallop in it.


Lamp chop, the first of many to come for 2008.


This is another special dish we had in the 'Black Cat' restaurant, where we seldom visit because it does not yet accept credit card till today. Besides the name, it has plenty of black cat figures all over the restaurant, from the entrance to each single table and from the backdrop of the bar to the toilet seat.


This looks like a Korean dish, with egg plant, nuts, banana, cheese, etc. Some of these tastes nice but the others are just good to avoid.


Grilled tiger prawns, that I have expected a little more. Should have stick with 'Dream of Saint Petersburg' dish instead. Have recommended it to a colleague, so I can see he was enjoying it.


Ended by Black Cat experience with a Mocha.


This is the, 'Nasi Goreng' from Hotel Pacific Plaza. Tastes like Nasi Goreng, but surely not like the ones from Malaysia or Indonesia.

Yuzhno - May 2008 - Food Indulgence Part 4

Have not posted any pictures from the Japanese restaurant in Santa Resort Hotel, so this will be the first. Overall, did not find anything special, just can expect some kind of peaceful expereience to enjoy your meal.



Started with gree tea


Butter scallop salad.


Ramen.


Interior of Pearl restaurant, Santa Resort.


Some pictures from other Japanese restaurant around Yuzhno.


Assorted Sushi, but octopus is still my favourite among all.


This is my all time favourite, shrimp tempura.


Fish slices with, some kind of sauce.

Yuzhno - May 2008 - Spring

Spring season starts around early May in Yuzhno, a little late compares to the other parts of Russia.


This is some wild flower plant, can see they are one of the first to start growing, the same time the last snow is melting.


A week later, you can find green grass on the fields. This is a small memorial park just outside the hotel I was staying.


A trip to Bamboo, Mega Palace for dinner lets me thru to its outdoor rooftop, so snap a pic of this lake during Spring.


Just within the start of spring, sometime in April-May, you'll find a day where worms come out and perform mass suicide. Yes, you can find at least 1 worm in every 5-7 foot steps, so will need to try abit hard to avoid stepping on them. I was surprise when I observed this special day in 2007, and found the same thing in 2008.


Another one.

Yuzhno - April 2008 - Easter outing - Part 3

Yeah.. I still got some Easter outing pictures.. to share but will make part 3 the last.


Got bullied by this kid, kept chasing and spraying water at me.


River..


This is our ride there, Nissan X-trail.


Some outdoor club members..


River again..


The road home...