040_too hot to handle

This is one of interesting creations found in Singapore I like. When you order take-away hot beverages, they’ll give you this so it’s easier to carry and you don’t burn your own hand. Would be nice if Starbucks can adopt the idea.

039_five-foot way_02

I earlier wrote about five-foot ways on the post no.036. You may think; ah… such a great idea people can walk everywhere without getting wet and burnt. It’s not really true as many of them either stop half way or don’t really get you anywhere. The alignment of five-foot ways also may not necessarily be the same, as shown on the picture. But in general it’s a very good concept for cities in tropical climate.

038_no no.4

This picture was taken from a department store. The storey numbers jump from 3rd to 5th. Wait a minute. Where is the 4th storey?! Chinese people classify no.4 as unlucky number because its pronunciation is similar to the one of the word ‘dead’ in Chinese. Such belief is even stronger in Cantonese-speaking society. I once worked on a project in Hong Kong. It was very confusing when it came to numbers of storey…