Late Night Shopping

AM, PM or APM

After Work

City Web

Bouncer

Tamiflu

I read an interesting aritcle in FT today. According to the paper, Tamiflu is made from star anise (eight corners), a very common Chinese spice used in cooking. Star anise is for the raw material shikimic acid, a key component for the drug. I never realised star anise is so valuable!

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy

Lau Fau Shan

I went to Lau Fau Shan last Sunday. I was surprised that the place has not changed a bit. The feeling of the place is very 1960s. I found two food stalls selling grilled oysters next to the seaside. Although I have not tried them, they seemed vey yummy to me.

Oyster Market

Puzzle Solved

I was always puzzled over the Budda's birth-year. I am just reading "The universe in a single atom", which says that the 2500th anniversary of the Budda's death was in 1956. In other words, the Budda died in 544 BC. I guess part of the puzzle is solved.

Best Lunch

I like to have a sandwich and a coffee in the Statue Square. I usually choose a seat facing the HSBC building and enjoy the food. I think the place is the best in Central to have a relaxing lunch because one can enjoy delicious food and the beautiful view of the masterpiece building. I always think it is a luxury to look at this once most expensive building in the world. If I am lucky, I can have a sunbath at the same time.