Eating from a Garbage Bin - Photo Hunt

It was lunch time, a woman with a sleeping toddler on her lap was eating from a garbage bin on a busy street in Shenzhen, China.

Officer workers just walked past her. I was shocked when a few office ladies even spat at her.

I gave her whatever money I had on me that day.

Later I learnt that she was a con-artist. She had been doing this for a living in this busy city.

I was scolded for being sympathetic to beggars and called 'stupid' for being so easily conned.*Huh!?*

Why would a human being eat from a garbage bin if she has a choice? Would you eat from a garbage bin just to make a few bucks?

(I gave her US$80+, probably the biggest amount she had ever received.)

For the story, read these two posts.

Would You Eat From A Garbage Bin?
Stupid EastCoastLife




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Mad About Scones (Pan Pacific Hotel) - RT/ WW

Scones (Photo : Pan Pacific Hotel)

My love for pastries, cakes and biscuits seems to have rubbed off on my husband. When we were in Melbourne some years back, we indulged in the most delicious Greek pastries and cakes.

But there was one particular bakery in a village that sells the most fluffy and delicious scones we have ever tasted. After coming back to Singapore, we have never been able to find a satisfactory scone. :(

Hi-tea set at Atrium Deli

When we read about Pan Pacific Hotel's Mad About Scones promotion for the month of July, we just had to go for it. :)

Its Atrium Deli has 5 varieties of scones (including multi-grain, dried mango or classic raisin), costing S$3.50++ each for takeaway. There is a choice of thick strawberry jam, marmalade, Lemon Curd or English clotted cream for the perfect indulgence.

Alternatively, guests can enjoy a one-for-one Afternoon Tea ($28++ per set) at The Atrium featuring petite sandwiches, pastries and freshly-brewed tea in the relaxed atmosphere.

Choose from an assortment of tea leaves available. I had the Moroccan Mint Tea. Chris preferred his Latte which the staff kindly obliged without extra charge.

A unique sugar crystal stirrer came with my tea.

Spacious lounge with comfy seats for a quiet afternoon tea.

How were the scones? Let's say, we just have to keep looking ....... :P




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