tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89131062024-03-24T02:13:44.872+08:00REMINISCENCEWe can't choose which memories to keep and which not to. They'll be locked up in our hearts whether we like them or not.Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.comBlogger845125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-6252725940134632020-11-15T21:46:00.003+08:002020-11-15T21:46:43.608+08:00The Strangest Year<p style="text-align: justify;">2020. It was a year people look forward to. The perfect year for a brand new start. Unbeknownst to all, it was also the start of a pandemic which source is heavily speculated. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Many, many years ago, when I was little, I don't remember how old I was, I thought about how my life would be like in 2020. Then, it seemed like an impossible year to reach but here we are. It was nothing like I imagined. I envisioned myself not wearing masks in public. That was the clearest I remembered. No smelling my own breath and frequently taking off my specs to get rid of the proof of exhalation that escaped the gap between the mask and my face wishing I could stow the specs somewhere until I free my mouth in the privacy of my home. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">At first, I wasn't threatened by the pandemic. I kept thinking that it would somehow disappear as suddenly as it first came. Yes, it came swiftly but its hopeful disappearance did not happen. It spread globally in a matter of weeks affecting from hundreds and then thousands of people. This is when it hit nearer to home. The country went into a lockdown with no interstate nor international travels allowed on 18 March which lasted until 10 June 2020. The social creatures were encouraged to stay at home to curb the spread. The outcome? The unshakeable tourism industry was at the brink of collapsing. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">It would be a lie if I say I am not worried at all. True, there was a few months of escape from the pandemic which I thought would last. At least, I thought everything will be rosy again. It was an unsettling quiet before the storm. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Here we are again, at yet another conditional movement control order. There is one important thing I can do. It's not about becoming a nervous wreck, worrying for things beyond my control. It's time I learn to continue trusting God. Everything is happening according to His plan. </p>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-13975459058903222722019-08-17T00:52:00.002+08:002019-08-23T09:31:20.497+08:00An impending change and ChocoMy working life has changed. It might not seem so yet, but it is definitely coming. For good or bad, only time can tell. Will this newcomer be supportive and not try to take control over all things? I just hope the change will be for the better, and most importantly, no one is slighted.<br />
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I told my comrades, we are all in the same boat. We have one another. I need to constantly remind myself that no matter what others say, I have to keep an objective mindset to avoid being judgmental.<br />
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As I’m typing this, something warm and black but constantly itchy is sitting beside me on the sofa. Oh, how he loves the sofa - the forbidden item at home which we now relinquished to his control for a couple more days.<br />
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His name is Choco, named after the forbidden ingredient that will cause death to his kind when ingested for long term in a considerable amount.<br />
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How can you say no to that doe-eyed dog?<br />
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His deer-like ears, too large for his small face, are constantly searching for sounds to have reasons for his heart freezing screams. His cuteness disappears for a moment whenever that happens.<br />
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Now resting on the covered sofa, his mind slowly drifts into the world where sleeping canines go.<br />
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I wonder if he dreams about his real family?<br />
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Or maybe he dreams of some delicious beef jerky suited only for human consumption which he robbed from midair last weekend.<br />
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His body relaxes as his sleep gets deeper. Even his jaw relaxes showing his two rows of white teeth, worthy of a toothpaste commercial.<br />
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Good night, kangaroo dog.<br />
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Savour your precious time on this temporary throne before your demotion back to the balcony with sea view.<br />
<br />Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-35541011642965509212017-12-12T23:56:00.000+08:002017-12-13T14:26:00.718+08:00What? Chiang Mai trip was three weeks ago?It's strange how the year has gone by so swiftly. Is it just me who feel this way? People tell me, "Time moves at the same speed. It's just you." <div><br></div><div>Let me tell you why I felt it was a speedy year. One example below. </div><div><br></div><div>My much awaited and anticipated Chiang Mai trip had come to an end. It has even been almost three weeks since I came back. How fast is that? Deep down, there was a tiny bit of regret that I was not there at the opportune period to experience the cool weather. Nevertheless, it is no doubt a beautiful city of Thailand. </div><div><br></div><div>It was my virgin trip to Thailand, and I went straight to the northernmost city. Apprehensive at first, thinking that the food would be out of this world - unsuitable for my usually picky tongue for strong flavoured food - I was surprised to be impressed by the variety of delectable and appetising local specialities. They were also quite cheap. When I say cheap, it doesn't mean RM1 meals but definitely worth what I paid for. Although I did have RM1 meals out of MAMA creamy tomyam cup noodles. If I were not afraid of dying early, I could eat them every day. They were for sale at 27 baht for 3 in a pack! Tell me how I could resist this drug in MAMA form. </div><div><br></div><div>Another main highlight - <b>Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai </b></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PHkqYs9oz-k/WjADf5gDKbI/AAAAAAAAJv8/UplUor8mIzAC1rjEVG0H8AdtAFdCa09SQCHMYCw/I/photo_447956.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The grand hotel which is celebrating her 10th anniversary this year</div><div><br></div><div>It has a spacious and comfortable room with a bed that magically turned me into Aurora. If there was really nowhere else to go, I would definitely be happy to be a hermit tucked under my sheets, with my Kindle in one hand, whilst the other reaching out to the tempting steaming mug of Chamomile tea at the bedside table. <br><br></div><div>Oh no, look at the time now. It's twenty minutes past midnight. Another proof that the needles on the clock are racing to the next morning, desperate to evilly drag me out of bed to work. </div><div><br></div><div>I wish I could stay and write more. Well, I can always save this post as draft and build on it later but what fun is there to it if I procrastinate too much and it gets published probably years later? </div><div><br></div><div>It is too mean of me to do that. </div><div><br></div><div>Hope you were entertained by this entry I enjoyed writing tonight.</div><br>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-53902296491922682152017-09-22T19:39:00.000+08:002017-09-23T02:12:07.610+08:00Day 3 in Pho LandFinally got my iced coffee today! <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vT4x_32XjhQ/WcVST8k4zdI/AAAAAAAAJuo/d77DwI85WQ0MBtEEItHzCpoQunpxvRbNACHMYCw/I/photo_543055.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Bittersweet </div><div><br></div><div>Had a first round of mixed greens dressed with sesame garlic dressing from the buffet line. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6HbPUgJuhr8/WcVSUshmz7I/AAAAAAAAJus/96t6rJsFCkEW6kbV0hmiUu8OTi4vwAO2QCHMYCw/I/photo_87437.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>From the menu, I picked the same sunny side up eggs with bacon, my favourite from the list. </div><div><br></div><div>Also took the chance to try the cakes and cream puffs which I didn't take yesterday. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tBuU2lJ6i1s/WcVSVDYKiuI/AAAAAAAAJuw/q1qQo12xd_oKag1dki6lhhzqHbUIZbBhACHMYCw/I/photo_733101.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Good combination of colours</div><div><br></div><div>After a quick rest at the hotel, we went to Ben Thanh Market for more souvenir hunting. </div><div><br></div><div>On the way, I saw some beautiful ao dais on display. </div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_efReXRQn0M/WcVSVyHhjTI/AAAAAAAAJu0/hfd2zOnUJ2QX9_qtriMCnyrj4KMiq-qhQCHMYCw/I/photo_465582.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Window shopping done</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hrbED3zzScI/WcVSWru8-yI/AAAAAAAAJu4/rxk3G2gOWlIZKMp1F6oKm8vLZUutzBygACHMYCw/I/photo_456529.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Beautiful colours </div><div><br></div><div>Time for the market tour and then lunch. Third day and it's finally pho day!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gwODStB8BFE/WcVSXZTzkuI/AAAAAAAAJu8/1lLgzFZC9OImMYbaAG_48j9Q1xBt8K2MwCHMYCw/I/photo_663861.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Look at the crowd inside the shop</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f7wmK3dzBQs/WcVSYPG1ZpI/AAAAAAAAJvA/90ZRXtxtZVYIongQn3T4PAYoPtQviKUywCHMYCw/I/photo_9255.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Time to tuck in - Beef brisket noodle and Vietnamese iced tea</div><div><br></div><div>See the lime at the far corner? It's the usual condiment for all the meals I have had so far. </div><div><br></div><div>It's more about eating and drinking today as it's a free and easy day. Right immediately after lunch, we went to Bach Dang for an ice cream. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lxff3L2h5ZY/WcVSYgVlyDI/AAAAAAAAJvE/unOelkVIu5goebVLIE6NNWXl8KEpZ9OoQCHMYCw/I/photo_346384.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Coconut ice cream</div><div><br></div><div>It began to rain heavily as we left and we took shelter at Legend Trung Nguyen Coffee. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0e_Uagd4HYA/WcVSZKdOLNI/AAAAAAAAJvI/6Lz1RfgLmE467RJGknszwjnSA3BPJS4kgCHMYCw/I/photo_732158.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Mocha</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CefBeYnCy20/WcVSaeAjyCI/AAAAAAAAJvM/viPwT-1W_CU7PaYsn1b68WzrpCVKh6iuQCHMYCw/I/photo_302685.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Cool bookcase around the round window<br> <br></div><div>We went back to the market after the rain ceased for another round of shopping. It was a productive day and we completed our shopping list. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Time to eat again and this time, we went to Bahn Xeo. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LM0VLieLX0I/WcVSbjlXUZI/AAAAAAAAJvQ/ILtglh23xCIKIoLhehS1QbCOcvG9iRTiwCHMYCw/I/photo_307813.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A famous place for pancake and the big headed prawns </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zNOXUXWltY8/WcVScTjjwqI/AAAAAAAAJvU/4_4f1n-Qwmo5UNqDKAcl8Wg4wtbBiFPAACHMYCw/I/photo_661759.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Scary big heads but really fresh and delicious</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TCQ3J-8eK8A/WcVSc-uA12I/AAAAAAAAJvY/ksjElM9cN9U_rkJjuho5U_R0FIgblBkAgCHMYCw/I/photo_116652.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Look at that fat and juicy prawn</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0jXecl7RIsQ/WcVSdh-HvOI/AAAAAAAAJvc/Cqq8D4_Y8mknIUOunb6y77Aa7eI38HuwACHMYCw/I/photo_841543.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Group photo before sayonara<br><br></div><div>Today did not end very nicely for me as something unexpected happened. But thank God that I am safe and sound. </div><div><br></div><div>I won't miss the one way streets and the bikes though. Traumatised. </div><div><br></div><div>Flying back to Malaysia tomorrow. Time flies. Goodbye Ho Chi Minh!</div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-4217199409707475872017-09-21T23:47:00.000+08:002017-09-21T23:50:12.212+08:00Day 2 in Pho LandStarted day 2 with pigeon feeding at 7:00am outside the cathedral and the post office. <div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lX3J6bGJGgY/WcPfUVcD5LI/AAAAAAAAJZo/dGRmIVDZ7rA-7MxViQR5NX5zPskrebkhgCHMYCw/I/photo_498502.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>First pigeon feeding experience in Vietnam</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BkhSeNHq_B8/WcPfUxVqQFI/AAAAAAAAJZs/5TUpKYZkrOEnu0bIMqV5edp6NcRkdXLkACHMYCw/I/photo_352550.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>Too busy eating, they didn't notice. Too busy feeding, I didn't notice. When the lens was on us. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ra5Obbmxx8/WcPfVrq1u2I/AAAAAAAAJZw/mOti_7zycSUj7vIacW2iyo_GlquukJP1QCHMYCw/I/photo_331893.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Birds flocking to the square for breakfast</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-97rgF9a91mw/WcPfWFuBrOI/AAAAAAAAJZ0/c6rpLVeDspECARE3B-G4SgkQrVSNmWsywCHMYCw/I/photo_546129.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>First a few came </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GU7vHAs18qY/WcPfWs7fpPI/AAAAAAAAJZ4/6IvbAC_2ODsLFDoe6hy27YY4kk422pYJQCHMYCw/I/photo_981101.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Then more came after news of new feeders travel to the rest of the pigeons. Indeed, they are the pioneers of communication. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PpJ578BO4VQ/WcPfXO3sj2I/AAAAAAAAJZ8/u7bAYK9WSPojtmR_oyL8BmqgIDAdx-REACHMYCw/I/photo_43620.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>One of them monopolising the grains and beans on my palm </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DjLxjoGHsqU/WcPfXxf5xHI/AAAAAAAAJaA/zVtwIunIvDMtNiz5TXhdcdx_4ovVz9r1wCHMYCw/I/photo_426817.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jkrrVlX_W9k/WcPfYQfhO-I/AAAAAAAAJaE/PBtPuEetZe0Soc18cGcc_VcYGLx_aLTXACHMYCw/I/photo_5776.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A bright orange pigeon. Have you seen it before?</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Z7SF5tPNCU/WcPfZEzZm1I/AAAAAAAAJaI/W3ivB_4Jyjkmc2_KcEUSMb7KuHqVEmWBACHMYCw/I/photo_477425.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some were smarter to go to the source</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sy25BKUGgns/WcPfZn7Pq4I/AAAAAAAAJaM/npzbQGAntesGkZHqhdb1tFRkU6bknMYDwCHMYCw/I/photo_262064.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><b>Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral</b></div></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MfUIHp3g2zQ/WcPfaVUNHLI/AAAAAAAAJaQ/z-RJj0Xclpk_s0N78wt0AszjABn5-LSsgCHMYCw/I/photo_312615.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Family shot</div><div><br></div><div>After feeding the birds, we crossed the road to tour the post office for a bit. </div><div><br></div><div><b>The Central Post Office</b></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0qkgHwcRddI/WcPfbLIQ2VI/AAAAAAAAJaU/1oYYmKp5kTU7pEPKRg4XpJ-yBE52gtV4gCHMYCw/I/photo_914072.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>So do the pigeons get their assignments here? </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qVL2HbTAuTI/WcPfbxDJjyI/AAAAAAAAJaY/jGPcaaWPec4R9qhDzD_GEB_Ua7PS9QtbwCHMYCw/I/photo_803948.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The day had barely begun. This explained the emptiness of the post office. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yfKJYZNH_3A/WcPfcU71gsI/AAAAAAAAJac/OghWzl0BX5UoVg4Q3GduBLE4jCVdbYnSQCHMYCw/I/photo_605488.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>I hope I did manage to send a postcard from there. :)</div><div><br></div><div>It was time for breakfast so we headed back to the hotel. On the way back, we saw a vendor selling banh mi, a local sandwich similar to Subway format - you get to choose your meat and other vegetables to go with your bun. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Z3Sw1giWpM/WcPfdG1TH9I/AAAAAAAAJag/FJbJhnacfaMvC_gr-m5RPe9e9r_5pMqjwCHMYCw/I/photo_488556.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The prep of our banh mi </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2dcSK9Lm9oc/WcPfgCjcYLI/AAAAAAAAJak/8rgzz-jImB8UZSpUopfJo09FzGLTG-9xgCHMYCw/I/photo_945944.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Banh Mi attack!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aJ6-y-X6zxo/WcPfgrnnXuI/AAAAAAAAJao/BPsPXEN9AoMHkmCJaipdCm3FmVN64ysAQCHMYCw/I/photo_489736.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Our pre-breakfast<br><br>Too lazy to go into the compound of the Independence Palace so just took a shot from the outside. </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tm9-c8Zwfy8/WcPfhdZACOI/AAAAAAAAJas/CKaZUBiqfFcTIQD1-Wvjmc9at7TaZd0lgCHMYCw/I/photo_418148.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><b>The Independence Palace </b></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XlU3Sx9JKdA/WcPfh8EIu1I/AAAAAAAAJaw/RRWzJobPzFwzjlp-jYXbxaYOz3j0_3wjACHMYCw/I/photo_323218.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Eggs and bacon <br><br><b>Tan Dinh Catholic Church </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I-v5zsCsggk/WcPfifbonrI/AAAAAAAAJa0/TMps0bfJXncDAPgUmEYukVL2V2LX5FbxACHMYCw/I/photo_217874.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The pink church</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eOBz67nhWbw/WcPfkmbTzcI/AAAAAAAAJa4/INXBlqAX7YULIQ578Tbsx-aFJ40jfA_GQCHMYCw/I/photo_785720.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>The pink church, taxi and me </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-idA-6rG_El8/WcPfmdvD0UI/AAAAAAAAJa8/k27qW7HQ6EAc4ZwjRse1EpL-Xrx0iyosACHMYCw/I/photo_159486.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><b><br></b></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--NFSYf5-U1g/WcPfm5eRhJI/AAAAAAAAJbA/dgnWR1aUlQUP7NoNHWqko6unRWWWpiwKACHMYCw/I/photo_21625.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>Had a personalised home-cooked meal for lunch. This is undoubtedly the best meal of the entire trip. Thanks to Van and her family for their kind hospitality!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sB19IFd2SGg/WcPfnWzaVDI/AAAAAAAAJbE/a2jeh84o4zcdRLu-wLih88ue3-agHKfxACHMYCw/I/photo_686819.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Vietnamese salad </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-roK8EkEBF8U/WcPfoBBYscI/AAAAAAAAJbI/2NYaAaw6TdgQrHpmE9x0mRxCnYIqzUb0ACHMYCw/I/photo_737751.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Beef broth with bun</div><div><br></div><div>And several other dishes. I am stuffed. We chilled a while and then the rain started. Thank God it wasn't a heavy one as I have yet to buy another umbrella. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pBfc4ITmaHw/WcPfonANU0I/AAAAAAAAJbM/m0DsMTcUTmghms33BImCEJsbLgJbmCrSQCHMYCw/I/photo_661349.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A cute girl and me<br><br></div><div>Later...</div><div><br></div><div>Finally managed to get an umbrella and an ao dai top - something I cannot get in Malaysia. Sorry, no pictures available. :P</div><div><br></div><div>Dinner at <b>Thanh Vien</b>, serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bqFcEsudZsc/WcPfppUus5I/AAAAAAAAJbQ/UDs2_AwGg0EfvafXxJMY9v7tC5yTUd2MwCHMYCw/I/photo_965883.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QJQpa5vFZso/WcPfqSsub6I/AAAAAAAAJbU/5fCIvkmuHjEOM_LzPGG9QZ3WzeB41uDLQCHMYCw/I/photo_209171.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The interior</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2bcp8SXa-iY/WcPfrAK0ArI/AAAAAAAAJbY/dacxpxmEH3keEc--em_RVJrNivlFklQugCHMYCw/I/photo_756844.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Something like <i>lor bak </i>wrapped with lettuce, basil leaf and fish leaf. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4wxAczdXZUY/WcPfr9wJPfI/AAAAAAAAJbc/LrCHKCb9uv40oMk3tCnu7xiBvG1dQOJ2QCHMYCw/I/photo_869109.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Barbecued prawns with some vegetables and flour pancake. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ohvz_xYj_2w/WcPfsiSOZOI/AAAAAAAAJbg/aNikWcf-K10aC4l_ejO1_OjU2biyPB4MACHMYCw/I/photo_774581.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Sweet prawns cooked in coconut water</div><div><br></div><div>Unique, but it does take some getting used to. It's an eye-opening experience for me. </div><div><br></div><div>Second day passed by as swiftly as the first. Best experience? It has got to be the pigeon feeding activity today. </div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to another wonderful experience at HCMC tomorrow. </div><div><br></div><div>By the way, day 2 is over. Still has not tasted pho. </div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-3211796746324523242017-09-21T00:16:00.000+08:002017-09-21T01:13:10.667+08:00Day 1 in Pho Land<div><div>Was missing and here once again. I am getting better at this disappearance act. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WASulT-dDT4/WcKdMacG8qI/AAAAAAAAI9s/2MlofMNRfrATCLzmBV80JMD0815d9EyQQCHMYCw/I/photo_158743.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My first view of the city before touchdown <br><br></div>First day in Ho Chi Minh city. Thanks to the first trip to Phnom Penh in May, I had prepared myself for the traffic culture in Vietnam. One thing for sure, the people here are really good in maneuvering their vehicles under such congested conditions. Hats off to them! <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tYI-vLILuMk/WcKdNAB1TXI/AAAAAAAAI9w/GCx-JZwjNQ4DY55EC5FzvaVrJeoOYQs2QCHMYCw/I/photo_622445.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Amazed to see the Grab Bikes<br><br>Checked in to our humble abode for the next three nights. </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JorjDa2ySWw/WcKdNkZ4GnI/AAAAAAAAI90/LuGlg2j39bEi_9uIcOqxqRROShzLGc9GwCHMYCw/I/photo_680085.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Miniature figurines wearing ao dais at the reception of the hotel. </div><div><br></div><div>The most wonderful thing about the room?</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--rAwDi3B9og/WcKdOdOR2MI/AAAAAAAAI94/PuILZt3jcw8akwQihKGl7SJBn2_BE2PmwCHMYCw/I/photo_751642.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>It's not this but...</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MMTHJYI-hSQ/WcKdO0gEfHI/AAAAAAAAI98/ZoD7QuoKEEcuJFyRgHcHoyWlm3B3Jn1pwCHMYCw/I/photo_52115.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>This!</div><div><br></div><div>Can you see how many channels were available on TV? Not that I enjoy staying in the room watching TV all day but the variety of channels just blew my mind.<br><div><br></div><div>First stop: Ben Thanh Market</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DAZJT9JiGX4/WcKdPii2WyI/AAAAAAAAI-A/dGWwfFnM2kIXQQL24bX9kD74opXYGdCIgCHMYCw/I/photo_425797.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>It was drizzling slightly so umbrella came to the rescue. Sadly, I lost the heroic umbrella later in the evening due to my clumsiness. :(</div><div><br></div><div>Bought something for someone's special day at the market. I stopped myself from looking at more goods as there would be more opportunities to get better bargains at the night market nearby, maybe tomorrow or the day after. <br> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bJQFRwowqIg/WcKhpXlRhaI/AAAAAAAAI-0/_Pr_3L3UObUH5gyYP2GBSAlPM766V4SSwCHMYCw/I/photo_232151.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Colourful sticky rice spotted outside the market. Cheerful colours. <br> <br></div><div>Yet to get a taste of pho yet but my tastebuds were pampered with other wonderful dishes native to Vietnam at the start of my first evening here. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RJKNmExzgDI/WcKdQAfK7hI/AAAAAAAAI-E/9Wv4qus4CiALxZzuYvmtLzweLt9pfUUegCHMYCw/I/photo_702988.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Dining on this fish-shaped ship. Never did I know it would also swim away halfway through our dinner. </div><div><br></div><div>A couple of highlights from the chow time. </div><div><br></div><div>The first dish was so good that my camera did not have the opportunity to feast on it. I was famished, probably. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cpxDyZMc9VQ/WcKdQxQc6XI/AAAAAAAAI-I/BYDW0BfXOUoGoVlY5iJISmlz4B7m8ZRqACHMYCw/I/photo_565654.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some chicken and coconut cakes with fried rice wrapped in egg</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IUpKxDapflA/WcKdRSz4RGI/AAAAAAAAI-M/ImV_uHck1s4ttzKcYjK5NnY-vsGcbX9ggCHMYCw/I/photo_577397.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>This bowl of bitter gourd soup and noodles reminded me of the koay teow soup from Cambodia. I added lime to bring back the familiar taste. So appetising. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oCS7M4SC4BU/WcKdR6z_trI/AAAAAAAAI-Q/EutpRJner14aIneZlL4jRZxrDv9KXJI_wCHMYCw/I/photo_344974.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A performance that keeps me holding my breath, fearing a single breath would jeopardise her balancing of glasses on the sword. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ovKaymCnZqE/WcKdTLUS6kI/AAAAAAAAI-U/QGIPWos5P2wmKxlSYwBG_bmwMripf6MlQCHMYCw/I/photo_920536.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Just enjoy looking at the lights</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1U6ks7YHut8/WcKdah-Y-II/AAAAAAAAI-Y/U8G-MIRhbF4BlF6vqpC4lGQ1aXnLe3KMACHMYCw/I/photo_142502.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Another floating restaurant on a ship called Tau Sai Gon. Wish I could be there too. <br><br></div><div>A while later, we took a stroll at Walking Street. I was a bit tired so there were not many photos taken. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zjtZFRny-nA/WcKdbT-soiI/AAAAAAAAI-c/K-IRkBRg1eAlp_KTbUyQXqrSEkhNS7E3QCHMYCw/I/photo_567043.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The City Hall</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iD4zC9fofy0/WcKdbzKruDI/AAAAAAAAI-g/UOalL3domlAZ-GQHehok3l5AStjXhkI-QCHMYCw/I/photo_620349.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Mr. Ho Chi Minh</div><div><br></div><div>Tried to take a selfie with him but I looked invisible. Bad skill, so I gave up. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JFQIENjZRuo/WcKdcX6ZcDI/AAAAAAAAI-k/Yq5vZeLIy9EgSUYAjqO0LbMSEZcrTBsXgCHMYCw/I/photo_290935.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Interesting coffee shops seemingly stacked up like Jenga</div><div><br></div><div>There were some street performances. Even spotted Kungfu Panda in a rush. Probably he was late for his training with Master Wuguai. Hmm... </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4J7oJWV-Wk4/WcKdc-21W_I/AAAAAAAAI-o/Tb_JuIVKvLwrXeUBI4vRvUR-RuiLxJyigCHMYCw/I/photo_142060.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Beautiful lights in Saigon Garden. I guess it is a popular hangout spot for young people with some modern tea places for catch up sessions among friends. Cool place. </div><div><br></div><div>Brain tired to think more. Will update more when I have the willpower to do so. </div></div></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-86441461421291426752017-02-09T21:08:00.000+08:002017-02-09T22:06:06.044+08:00Kuching - Day 1Been absent for a month or so. My procrastination hits once again. Travelled quite a bit during the start of the Rooster Year and before the spring festival ends, final destination to the Land of Hornbill to spend some quality time with family.<div><br></div><div>First stop of the day was to the immigration office located at Jalan Simpang Tiga, about 5km from where we were staying. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SEU8OQZ8M14/WJx2GenOKhI/AAAAAAAAI70/77LL-9LN7BY/I/photo_151582.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I have never seen such barriers specifically to block cars but allow motorcycles to pass through. Only in Kuching? </div><div><br></div><div>The Spring Shopping Mall is just a stone's throw away from the immigration office. Spent some time there window shopping.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XRCHRzsJPE0/WJx2HxWLsqI/AAAAAAAAI74/5WOAKjKIS90/I/photo_572847.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>If you have a keen eye, you could see I am modelling with a stick of spiral fries. Not exactly window shopping as mentioned earlier because I bought some spiral fries at the basement. Impulsive buy but definitely worth it.</div><div><br></div><div>Lunch time at Rock Road Seafood Restaurant was quite awesome. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QgJTW6nsBmg/WJx2JpmEAmI/AAAAAAAAI78/RpCgU8JuK6A/I/photo_326593.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Midin vege, grows abundantly in this part of Malaysia. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fDBwIH995Cw/WJx2LdF81II/AAAAAAAAI8A/UpEKZXHA2Vk/I/photo_325290.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Chicken in brown sauce. The sauce was somewhat addictive when eaten with rice.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FmupIt-_kjk/WJx2NO9-i1I/AAAAAAAAI8E/sHkoCg1lZOI/I/photo_30267.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Brinjal (or aubergine as learnt by the young people born in the 90s) with minced meat with bits of mushroom and savoury gravy. Another great accompaniment with the rice. Totally yummy. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bwIvX2O9JUo/WJx2OwY7O-I/AAAAAAAAI8I/jrfJ6YbN0yg/I/photo_489829.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Eunice's craze. Crab in black pepper and honey sauce. Too sweet for my liking but the crab was fleshy and fresh. </div><div><br></div><div>Total damage was less than RM150 for four persons. Worth coming back again. </div><div><br></div><div>As we left the restaurant, we caught sight of this. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LEuHyv8814g/WJx2bZXUzUI/AAAAAAAAI8M/CGWVQLfNS40/I/photo_75060.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>This is how a local parks the car. Make sure the car is parked in between the space. It probably is a domino effect from the previous few cars in front which are parked the similar way. </div><div><br></div><div>I suspect the lunch had a sleep-inducing effect on me as I was knocked out for a couple of hours after we returned home. </div></div><div><br></div><div>Soon, it was chow time again. A dinner I have been looking forward to. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X_sdDKxvwCQ/WJx2c6UxSdI/AAAAAAAAI8Q/2l68a0XALhw/I/photo_771552.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Original recipe from Klang.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IdTtmT-bxxM/WJx2elblHKI/AAAAAAAAI8U/24p6fEAiVYA/I/photo_751388.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Dry bak kut teh served steaming with a bowl of rice. Came here all the way to eat something from Klang. Hahaha... <br><br></div><div>Time for bed soon. I should stop here for now. Night!</div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-22494586750525996372017-01-09T14:47:00.000+08:002017-01-09T19:22:25.214+08:00110 Shades of BlueIt was an amazing reunion with high school darlings during the 110th anniversary dinner of Main Convent Ipoh on 7 January at WEIL Hotel. Still the wackiest bunch. Keep this up, and we will never age a day in years to come. <div><br><div><b>Note of caution:</b></div><div>You will see lots of blue ahead so if you don't like the colour, please skip this post entirely. :P</div><div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rddcWpnZABE/WHNKbUYkx2I/AAAAAAAAI58/6YSCi6R0Nf8/I/photo_927482.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Most of us who had been waiting for this moment to get together since end of August last year. We made it! </div><div><br></div><div>It was regretful that some of us could not join us that evening. We should really plan another one exclusively for '05 batch soon. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yMckEhEjmbY/WHNKbyBn0II/AAAAAAAAI6A/-snrWpbj5dM/I/photo_824071.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The peaceful ballroom before the crazy girls murdered the silence with our laughter and non-stop chatters.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MtXfGwwjuXo/WHNKcdS0uQI/AAAAAAAAI6E/Wpl8f3e1a9g/I/photo_461458.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Girls in blue with the blue backdrop</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1A3dm6hz39Y/WHNKdHCW_II/AAAAAAAAI6I/CaBELt7U3SY/I/photo_285449.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Blue cocktail table</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8-u_qbxidk8/WHNKdTTK3II/AAAAAAAAI6M/6pvfWWHWywQ/I/photo_450742.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Blue refreshment. Not my fondest kind of taste. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5KgOpxsXKxg/WHNKeP0sICI/AAAAAAAAI6Q/5KooCpkm4nI/I/photo_38013.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Donned in <i>ao dai</i> for the grand old lady's 110th birthday. </div><div><br></div><div>After this event, I will lock it up for an indefinite number of years before I have the chance to wear it again. Or I might put on so much weight that I could only look at it forlornly regretting what my gluttony had cost me. </div><div><br></div><div>Food is not the focus in this event. It's the people. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dUdjnyY0Cl8/WHNKewxPNsI/AAAAAAAAI6U/ldtiD124Wmo/I/photo_793821.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>From left: Shu Xuan, Jia Min, Li Shen, Chin Hwa, Petrina, Yi Kuan, Shatirah<br><br></div><div>Congratulations once again to Shatirah on her wedding recently!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-shXoWOn3xpM/WHNKfEejOOI/AAAAAAAAI6Y/EuPtEdkoo3U/I/photo_739713.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The Lee sisters in almost the same shade of blue. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_lk-idspUeI/WHNKfkPolFI/AAAAAAAAI6c/V5KdWqk-KRc/I/photo_631255.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>From left: Amy, Yi Kuan, Pui Yee and Faridza</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C9KgqlOaDrI/WHNKgJOrKJI/AAAAAAAAI6g/aeUgtEXnBcA/I/photo_104023.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>From left: Shatirah, Yi Kuan, Chee Ching, Shu Xuan</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uc_J1obWsL0/WHNKg5663wI/AAAAAAAAI6k/rN1kif9SL9M/I/photo_232472.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>From left: Purushothini, Yi Kuan, Maple, Mabel</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DGwBw-Q93Dc/WHNKhR3WBTI/AAAAAAAAI6o/EXgQSr_iR8s/I/photo_229231.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Mei Yann and me<br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MpvBJ2VfML0/WHNKh3KAQvI/AAAAAAAAI6s/VbpFEaDnYWw/I/photo_661995.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Wei Li, the brainy and class rep. Also my add math tutor during one of the school holidays once. So, so glad to meet you again!<br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CsACXeBtEQ8/WHNKiZGjEUI/AAAAAAAAI6w/3021Bm5njGo/I/photo_47306.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>On the yellow carpet with Shatirah before the arrival of the Sultanah <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YOJ8Xh-RQpg/WHNKjGBe2TI/AAAAAAAAI60/7cXqjHDmt4Y/I/photo_751324.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>We are just so in love with the yellow carpet. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AmuH1vr9Px0/WHNKj7t6tmI/AAAAAAAAI64/HR4_Psz-neI/I/photo_329462.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>With the iconic backdrop for the evening</div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e7qlPVzJMHA/WHNKkaRvhpI/AAAAAAAAI68/1lsvGrtB52w/I/photo_737907.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A photo with Mr. Phuah, my Physics teacher way back in Form 4 and 5. I was always bugging him those two years because of the challenge I had with this subject. Hahaha...</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mbd-llj4eUg/WHNKk1ROcWI/AAAAAAAAI7A/RZJkrOBRI1w/I/photo_226890.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Another shot with the girls. </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mWYNVcXBdrk/WHNKl_WqZdI/AAAAAAAAI7I/ndVdRtMSDlo/I/photo_670702.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I met a twin from Vietnam! Thanks to Amy for the lovely shot. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JnmBc_RONvk/WHNKmoyLd8I/AAAAAAAAI7M/GZ9Yppgter0/I/photo_660887.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5m3ZE9NY4XQ/WHNKnVRyoQI/AAAAAAAAI7Q/h1tVvYY_MYY/I/photo_279255.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Happy birthday once again! </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6rNdzynS1Yg/WHNLYb3WZrI/AAAAAAAAI7c/50aDdDsZmtI/I/photo_586533.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-44941839500915144162017-01-03T11:29:00.000+08:002017-01-05T11:14:26.131+08:00Happy 2017!Happy new year, everyone! 2016 has passed by as swiftly as it came. I just want to wish everyone a blessed 365 days. Correction: Technically, remaining 363 days as this post came late.<div><br></div><div>As usual, new year resolutions are not my forte and I shall just live my life in the moment till 2018 comes along. </div><div><div><br></div><div>Here are some stroopwafels to whet your appetite on the third day of twenty seventeen. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KVKvM6pELP4/WGsdzAxp-fI/AAAAAAAAI4w/3pfcYYN-6Co/I/photo_949057.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>My breakfast on this spectacular morning</div></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-63987943552557580602016-12-14T15:59:00.002+08:002016-12-14T16:01:42.465+08:00Stolen Moment - A crime I can't resistBeing at work caused my neglecting of this poor blog. That's why I am here now, stealing another secret moment away from the other commitments I am supposed to be attending to. Caressing this blank template with the gentle tap of each carefully thought of alphabets which mean something when harmoniously strung together with spaces in between. Does it even make sense? Sometimes, my mind wanders to <i>Nothingness</i>, a place where absolutely nothing exists, somewhere even words fail to reach so I just come up with the first sentence that comes to my fingers - maybe it comes from my brain after all. How else would my fingers know which alphabet to type first? <br />
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So what do I want to say? There is no particular topic to write about, unless you would like to know my daily routine from Monday to Friday, which is a copy of one another, week after week. Weekends are more interesting, sometimes, if I decide to stay away from hibernation. With music plugged in my ears, I am inspired to write a short story. Something dark, something funny with a hint of mystery perhaps? Let me mull over it for a period of time before I share it here. If it really happens, I might consider to do more stories. <br />
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The urgency of reality has awoken me. Here is when I have to say goodbye for now.Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-14662901821465040402016-12-11T00:45:00.000+08:002016-12-11T00:46:50.111+08:00A Hakka dish<div>Had fun learning this Hakka dish called 'Shun Pun Ji' in Cantonese which means Abacus Seed in English. </div><div><br></div><div>I should know its Hakka name too since it's a Hakka dish. </div><div><br></div><div>First of all, the ingredients. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QC4u-5VC_KU/WEwxTAzm3xI/AAAAAAAAI3k/G3zN1TsJlA4/I/photo_703507.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Clockwise from left: Chopped dried shrimps, minced pork marinated with oyster and fish sauce, dried squid strips and sliced mushrooms</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R7vRjQQT4h0/WEwxUy9n0oI/AAAAAAAAI3o/1tti-oqDEA8/I/photo_325431.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Black fungus</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bV_DDgmSgSY/WEwxWfSgfYI/AAAAAAAAI3s/WtWfhN0Vomw/I/photo_727177.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Fry the onions and shallots till golden brown. </div><div><br></div><div>Then, put them aside and stir fry he dried shrimps and mushrooms. </div><div><br></div><div>Put them aside, stir fry the meat next with the oil previously used for the onions and shallots. </div><div><br></div><div>Add the other stir-fried ingredients into the pan and mix them for several minutes. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kYJucg6cqxU/WEwxY4z7_sI/AAAAAAAAI3w/mxy6K8j0Lmk/I/photo_85786.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div></div><div>It's done. Time to make the main character of the dish, the abacus seeds. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q1KAptoc02M/WEwxaQpuwjI/AAAAAAAAI30/iDE76spUmBY/I/photo_815915.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Made from yam paste and flour, kneaded and shaped into abacus seeds. <div><br></div><div>They are now ready to be boiled in a pot of water. Transfer them onto the pan to mix with the rest of the ingredients. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P37BczXBJxk/WEwxcJz34QI/AAAAAAAAI34/Kyxz0BRVyao/I/photo_287390.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3QoJnq87glw/WEwxd4CPjDI/AAAAAAAAI38/fI-mtBJkBQ8/I/photo_589128.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>And there you have it, the dish is ready to be served. </div><div><br></div><div>You can feed a table of five at least with this amount. The yam and flour are very filling. </div><div> </div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-6675131096118049332016-12-05T22:37:00.000+08:002016-12-05T22:54:59.604+08:00A birthday celebration It's our GM's birthday today so we decided to celebrate by having lunch at Alaf Sejahtera, Teluk Bahang. I was pretty excited as it was my first time having lunch here. <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vppf5gJKGR0/WEV_tRzTYUI/AAAAAAAAI2k/iNnggN_4eJc/I/photo_37540.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My flooded rice of happiness!</div><div><br></div><div>I don't mind putting on weight for this. But then again, I might regret saying this if it really comes true. </div><div><br></div><div>The lunch was a quiet but swift one. We arrived shortly before 12:30pm and we left the place at 12:50pm. What a productive lunch! Guess everyone was too hungry to chat whilst eating. </div><div><br></div><div>The bill came to a very reasonable amount and we left really happy. So happy that we went for second round at Starbucks. </div><div><br></div><div>Another first time. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GE8MuBFeU74/WEV_uFzdJZI/AAAAAAAAI2o/OlvzNtxoAgU/I/photo_350355.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The only Starbucks in Penang with a direct seaview. </div><div><br></div><div>A wonderful treat from the birthday girl herself. Thank you so much! </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I6GzTVU37GE/WEV_uql9xnI/AAAAAAAAI2s/qUcZsh6cWnU/I/photo_81312.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Guess which drink is mine. </div><div><br></div><div>We just couldn't leave without a group photo. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-42dAplZK4ZU/WEV_vCMhJoI/AAAAAAAAI2w/JtcTg-0JRpg/I/photo_528337.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Everyone was here except Aisha, the photographer. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C8QiQ57q0-M/WEV_vrQ_pqI/AAAAAAAAI20/eeow17q5fEU/I/photo_348928.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Half of us being vain whilst the other half busy chatting in the midst of loading caffeine into their system. :P</div><div><br></div><div>Many hours later...</div><div><br></div><div>Back home enjoying a 'pill' of green tea to detoxify the goodness ingested today. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IfZJ9wZcGps/WEV_wKnGBYI/AAAAAAAAI24/MQ5ilyT_7Es/I/photo_58497.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>Lovely shade of green, don't you think?</div><div><br></div><div>Once again, <b>Happy Birthday, Ms. Yue!</b></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-86085830787379044812016-12-04T11:03:00.000+08:002016-12-04T11:24:25.520+08:00Christmas shopping almost done<div>I was determined to do Christmas shopping this year. More or less 80% completed. </div><div><br></div><div>Look at the pretty decor at Gurney Plaza. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BcsYB9jouKY/WEOLKMS_9KI/AAAAAAAAI2I/e18r2LAsgpU/I/photo_677412.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--hoGjKo2pRw/WEOLLGNuW6I/AAAAAAAAI2M/rXyt78sOtnA/I/photo_37511.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Although this decor still comes second to Queensbay's. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PZ1pZZNRpB8/WEOLL4470VI/AAAAAAAAI2Q/3VlIfJRgjg4/I/photo_891940.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>It feels like a place you can really build a snowman or go rolling about making snow angels. <div><br></div><div>Amidst all the gifts I have got, I got myself something spicy. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eaJaF7WWSoc/WEOLMgkVG6I/AAAAAAAAI2U/Eq7m7BdPOZY/I/photo_927706.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>The best noodle in the world</div><div><br></div><div>I have previously tried the cup version but it was not that spicy. However, when I had one packet this morning - the time was 6am by the way - it's quite spicy and there was a warm sensation in my stomach. It could be the cooking method. Previously, I did not leave 8 teaspoons of water before serving and this time I did as per the instruction written on the packet. </div><div><br></div><div>Could the 8 spoonfuls of water make the serving a little more spicy?</div><div><br></div><div>Food for thought...</div><div><br></div><div>I will find out the next time when I cook it again without leaving any water in the serving.</div></div><div><br></div><div>Have a lovely Sunday! </div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-85146780613812263832016-11-23T11:15:00.000+08:002016-12-06T11:37:49.295+08:00Taiwan - Day 7<div style="text-align: left;">Departure day. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I had a couple of mantou, a sausage and soy milk for breakfast. </div><div><br></div><div>We checked out at about 10:50am and proceeded to Dream Mall for lunch. It was very kind of the bus driver to fetch us there. </div><div><br></div><div>On the way, we passed by Ai He (愛河), a popular dating spot for couples.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EZz2LPuRBnU/WDX_NWN73NI/AAAAAAAAI0s/rtBCRC0XgVk/I/photo_111572.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Finally reached our last destination before going to the Kaohsiung International Airport. </div><div> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Go6ZV5HOmxw/WDX_OY_ryjI/AAAAAAAAI0w/ms0ElQng21M/I/photo_499643.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7rHPs4A9KoI/WDX_PKVEGvI/AAAAAAAAI00/MSO3s18FXWs/I/photo_530615.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Christmas is round the corner</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iMbaZMCybbA/WDX_P0QYKxI/AAAAAAAAI04/sXVOI7sxS_4/I/photo_508586.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>The food court is located on the basement floor. There were lots of food to choose from. I made my choice to have a pork bento set at NTD170. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jDWbD4Qm5_0/WDX_QjkPgvI/AAAAAAAAI08/2xXYvHutFQk/I/photo_41068.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>One of the worst inventions ever. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_XN0NhhBmSE/WDX_RCRsywI/AAAAAAAAI1A/TSmnIF4iIWM/I/photo_440681.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Seems cool at first but practicality is zero. Right-handed people will never understand the inconvenience of being a left-handed while using this spork. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3bI1favsqvs/WDX_R1rvrcI/AAAAAAAAI1E/jtJKadaK4JQ/I/photo_508035.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>MOS Burger looked interesting so my sis and I ordered one. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9G23ZdNm2LY/WDX_Sh3ZidI/AAAAAAAAI1I/x9JE2eeOQhs/I/photo_407044.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--nkVJvAb-pk/WDX_TDFqI4I/AAAAAAAAI1M/GMfAJdb0juA/I/photo_552979.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Rice patty burger. First time trying this very filling burger. Tasted like sushi at first then the taste got blander. </div><div><br></div><div>One hour in the mall, and we were out again. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SqLK1oS0RTY/WDX_TuWivYI/AAAAAAAAI1Q/xYIsueJB9ZA/I/photo_425218.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Saw this tour bus on the way to ours. <br><br></div><div><b>Kaohsiung to Hong Kong</b></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wmUCQBFaNzs/WDX_UTGLLnI/AAAAAAAAI1U/XsfOjqjQi5M/I/photo_252128.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Double tickets needed to go back home. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z96KSPmDPDM/WDX_U0lxzuI/AAAAAAAAI1Y/C0onbUZ2aHI/I/photo_870171.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Richelle and me at Kaohsiung International Airport<br> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7CoPQUfZh0k/WDX_VjAxbUI/AAAAAAAAI1c/UIL5zpvJj1Q/I/photo_985123.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Departure gate en route to Hong Kong for the next transit three hours later. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GS7rSMc-eJI/WDX_Weu6wRI/AAAAAAAAI1g/5EHfVd1hpPQ/I/photo_38416.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Ginger chicken rice with a pineapple cake and orange juice<br></div><div><br></div><div>I could not finish the rice. I ordered a cup of Oolong tea to complete the meal. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>While waiting to board our transit plane at 7:40pm, we had some snacks at Tasty Noodles and Congee, 正斗. There is a branch in Gurney Paragon on the 5th floor. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yHgR-EaEctg/WDX_XC6-FVI/AAAAAAAAI1k/yLkxIxqFnMY/I/photo_495147.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>The queue was so long! </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3_dA7aptcUw/WDX_X6vSd5I/AAAAAAAAI1o/C6L9wZo8r7Y/I/photo_99737.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The menu<br><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ia5WAq9EbGM/WDX_YnYQBZI/AAAAAAAAI1s/DyBhu3WdrlM/I/photo_667587.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Roast goose at HKD148. Pricey but definitely worth it. Yum! </div><div><br></div><div>I was left with HKD23 and I tried to scout for something to buy. I could not even buy a packet of snack with that amount of money. So sad. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nW1eCHbyBwQ/WDX_ZJT92nI/AAAAAAAAI1w/ACH03wP0j-s/I/photo_372527.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Time to board at Gate 2</div><div><br></div><div>Halfway through the journey, we were distributed mini pretzels and drink of our selection. <br> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lL9WSbcV_8s/WDX_ZuR-FdI/AAAAAAAAI10/hWrAgNB22PE/I/photo_220623.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Coke and mini pretzels</div><div><br></div><div>We thought there were no more dinner but we were served with food after half an hour or so. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jdylz6OEwQQ/WDX_a_Vg_II/AAAAAAAAI14/ZrVxP7VY6QY/I/photo_177723.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Tomato cheese macaroni set with a cup of red wine. </div><div><br></div><div>Watched a couple of movies plus a good sleep in the plane. It seemed just like a second and we were awoken to the announcement that we have finally reached KLIA. </div><div><br></div><div>The trip to Taiwan had been wonderful. No matter what, I am glad to be back. Always a Malaysian girl at heart, I am. <br></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-10190129477597073522016-11-21T21:10:00.000+08:002016-12-19T11:12:40.333+08:00Taiwan - Day 6Morning call was a half an hour late today for a relaxing itinerary.<br />
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Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-47030678921514523302016-11-21T14:57:00.000+08:002016-11-21T21:04:54.689+08:00Taiwan - Day 5<div>Another breakfast, another exciting day to experience new things and places. </div><div><u><br></u></div><div><u>Tea Plantation (台埔觀光茶園)</u></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><br></div><div>First time experiencing tea plucking. What's more exciting was we are going to pluck Oolong tea leaves, Taiwan's native tea. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qkJlpALDa8M/WDLrAFfRtTI/AAAAAAAAIhs/i0VYC2JJ3As/I/photo_928320.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4pPr9KKu_ls/WDLrAjuCgEI/AAAAAAAAIhw/TBxKL-MDR6s/I/photo_481740.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The mini tea plantation especially set aside for tourists to play as tea plantation workers. </div><div><br></div><div>The tea leaves harvested by tourists would not be processed as the quality of the leaves here were more inferior to the leaves from real plantations high up in the mountains which are used for mass production. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PJ0hz91XTRM/WDLrBCUUJ9I/AAAAAAAAIh0/U7cUJ1xrHZM/I/photo_929071.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>All starting work soon!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dk0WieFanL4/WDLrBmOxujI/AAAAAAAAIh4/Y-123FAayBE/I/photo_988155.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Prepped ourselves with a basket and a hat, we did look the part. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xZk7MUs9H_4/WDLrCHeCLqI/AAAAAAAAIh8/My93AmYjRqQ/I/photo_511376.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qcrMwNTCmIo/WDLrCnz7n1I/AAAAAAAAIiA/O9b74JKuVC4/I/photo_180836.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zflEaI_Op80/WDLrDBTYGBI/AAAAAAAAIiE/cz5OinVZTrA/I/photo_717493.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Oolong kuli for a few minutes</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v6SoxQ73cQc/WDLrDWKOlFI/AAAAAAAAIiI/25FAbZ5H4DE/I/photo_139842.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Tea plantation 'boss'<br> <br></div><div>After a few minutes, we knocked off. What a job to only work for a few minutes. It was everyone's dream job. </div><div><br></div><div>We adjourned to the tea shop and toss the tea leaves in the warm basket. The aroma was so invigorating and refreshing. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fbmVu8M5hTo/WDLrD_GjUXI/AAAAAAAAIiM/42odhXjYVwk/I/photo_864260.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QN5LpxZaOTc/WDLrELbnVUI/AAAAAAAAIiQ/BQWlblG5khY/I/photo_249421.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TM9G7i4uhhA/WDLrEiv4fVI/AAAAAAAAIiU/2JL5XpmaaFc/I/photo_943653.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Tea time in the morning</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ihXs35xRdi4/WDLrE1xE8II/AAAAAAAAIiY/krxy4KxAVcU/I/photo_167608.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Take a break, have some Oolong tea.<br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6QISUi8k4N4/WDLrFcGi_LI/AAAAAAAAIic/_fM6C0v0zKw/I/photo_259742.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A couple of cute goats outside the shop</div><div><br></div><div><b>Taichung to Tainan</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>About an hour's drive, we finally reached Tainan. <br></div></div><div><br></div><div><u>An Ping Old Street (安坪老街)</u></div><div><br></div><div>The only stop in Tainan is An Ping Old Street. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rrS_Z8Te29o/WDLrGC_2FQI/AAAAAAAAIig/sxqpPZUxprA/I/photo_518412.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Mazu Temple, a 300-year-old temple</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ntCEAGC5uEw/WDLrGcfk5yI/AAAAAAAAIik/I9dWI6xANIU/I/photo_87677.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A wishing tree</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PF0PN4kmcAg/WDLrGyT0tcI/AAAAAAAAIio/XQLqsoy77rw/I/photo_950414.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The peaceful street of An Ping. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KZWkegJou4A/WDLrHW3zlMI/AAAAAAAAIis/1A8AjwyEOUo/I/photo_956672.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Bustling place for shopping. The things were pretty cheap too. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A-5plsirfms/WDLrH64hwZI/AAAAAAAAIiw/H3LKo9AtUFE/I/photo_327526.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Coffin Toast</div><div><br></div><div>This toast is not for the superstitious. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W2ZgnCvcL7M/WDLrILKEy5I/AAAAAAAAIi0/QG_fDm6xuHs/I/photo_693879.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Do you prefer a small or big coffin? </div><div><br></div><div>Our lunch here consisted of the famous street food in An Ping. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XIm2ORs08Ac/WDLrIgJeyfI/AAAAAAAAIi4/sCST3ap8KkM/I/photo_38471.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Marble soda drink</div><div><br></div><div>There is a marble in each bottle. It's a traditional drink from many years ago. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JX904tth4V0/WDLrJLjgwZI/AAAAAAAAIi8/O4PwxSBxfRY/I/photo_138218.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>O-Chien</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RnEzxr-GcxA/WDLrJtjfy_I/AAAAAAAAIjA/keXC9d9kPAI/I/photo_244881.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Prawn dumpling. Tasted like HK Chee Cheong Fun. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lbx_MEf9Vyg/WDLrJ4qehqI/AAAAAAAAIjE/wGEk4__zfAg/I/photo_778154.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>So many coffins in one plate!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5hljvTaHlg4/WDLrKRhlXTI/AAAAAAAAIjI/mvKKv2ADsSY/I/photo_164254.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Prawn rolls and fish porridge</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SsHWzo4tr8w/WDLrK3QUuHI/AAAAAAAAIjM/QtGlFdqo5aQ/I/photo_127414.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My coffin toast had a savoury surprise. Tasted like mushroom soup. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ditS8-w8noY/WDLrLOY8mgI/AAAAAAAAIjQ/Z34h7XSn5yM/I/photo_678552.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Yam cake. Made from mirepoix yam, the taste was more authentic than those made from yam paste as I could taste the texture of the yam. I am not a fan though. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IS1TxN4UUZc/WDLrLpO_1gI/AAAAAAAAIjU/yyDL6A5-HRU/I/photo_312701.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>This was my marble. </div><div><br></div><div>On the way out of Tainan en route to Kaohsiung, we passed by the oyster shop which supplied the share of oysters we had in our first dish just now. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zUOxQoVwpns/WDLrMBAzNpI/AAAAAAAAIjY/mVUAiyPw_XA/I/photo_54203.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E7dKpTMhkig/WDLrMnw6EnI/AAAAAAAAIjc/pRgapUH70Cc/I/photo_396821.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>Goodbye An Ping and Tainan!</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IyyW7e--JUU/WDLrNA8ynZI/AAAAAAAAIjg/X4E86qUxS_0/I/photo_26502.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A river along Tainan City<div><br><b>Tainan to Kaohsiung</b><div><b><br></b></div><div>An hour and a half hours later, we reached Kaohsiung, the final destination for the next two days before we make our way back to Malaysia. My tour in Taipei a few nights ago seemed just like yesterday. Where did all the time went? <br><div><br></div><div><u>Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>An iconic architecture of Kaohsiung since 1976. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kTWXnMaM588/WDLrNiN3oMI/AAAAAAAAIjk/ZoWPYaBuZKc/I/photo_779583.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y9FwMwz0Qcg/WDLrOABs12I/AAAAAAAAIjo/JGkd-0W9aoI/I/photo_744253.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Sitting comfortably in the dragon's mouth </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fP-07MCjtm8/WDLrOZmwQNI/AAAAAAAAIjs/qw2xfJja8M4/I/photo_688936.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-50i8Mg-X1vw/WDLrOxQZJpI/AAAAAAAAIjw/aH8kzhL4JmE/I/photo_204283.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Second group photo in front of the pagodas</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GzLWJT_7874/WDLrPSVwznI/AAAAAAAAIj0/a3Ud6TbrJcw/I/photo_220122.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The lotus pond</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0VHHtTsh6zU/WDLrPlRh7TI/AAAAAAAAIj4/zNtcX87V-J4/I/photo_486960.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8FGjm3syDmQ/WDLrQexExGI/AAAAAAAAIj8/5LO0INmyECg/I/photo_524098.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Yet another temple </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W3S_OSf7oHo/WDLrQ1QcIdI/AAAAAAAAIkA/fzZc9WAZhQY/I/photo_850097.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Nine dragons </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-keTbCozqLag/WDLrReP4e9I/AAAAAAAAIkE/ESm5O1Zc_Yk/I/photo_548344.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PpL1uDy4Ft8/WDLrRydEchI/AAAAAAAAIkI/-HHJLt8jclk/I/photo_560280.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Lotus pond without the lotus <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnntjCyCVnA/WDLrSCAt4_I/AAAAAAAAIkM/1M0R-o-FuDY/I/photo_102951.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vg6IY_w_zAc/WDLrSmQ9T5I/AAAAAAAAIkQ/dVuM7Ja6JNM/I/photo_691988.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The view from the other side</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b-HcsEWHW78/WDLrS15Z3SI/AAAAAAAAIkU/N56viFAlrNw/I/photo_625184.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>This cute little birdie was resting after flying aimlessly in the pavilion in the middle of the lake. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Liuhe Night Market (六合夜市)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>A straight road night market selling food and many other things. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3CuNW6IK7Ig/WDLrTcDFo4I/AAAAAAAAIkY/bXUTgni8GDM/I/photo_370818.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L_9fjq1ilVo/WDLrT6j54vI/AAAAAAAAIkc/7dGzlqqh2lE/I/photo_149405.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>From the start of the night market</div><div><br></div><div>There were more healthier snacks - steamed items here compared to other night market.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zWnY-Knyj7Q/WDLrUK9Jc2I/AAAAAAAAIkg/IbOKzSkuv1g/I/photo_449253.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Steam salted crab</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5SdAUpsimWI/WDLrUj6AcyI/AAAAAAAAIkk/4f0TVr85YC0/I/photo_200311.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Fishball</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NOHfzPIIA7k/WDLrVLncwDI/AAAAAAAAIko/js-Y17j8m64/I/photo_358595.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Lobsters</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9sYQz0h2rfQ/WDLw9FAJ_QI/AAAAAAAAIlM/-VRzwgi4joQ/I/photo_873182.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>So many fat lobsters!<br><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-omh8c2x40t4/WDLrVZ4NbAI/AAAAAAAAIks/x-rqGUAOT4k/I/photo_787178.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A huge grouper</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-42Ry54qUsaA/WDLrV3TDr9I/AAAAAAAAIkw/dtPVrbrGt4w/I/photo_188066.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Highly recommended papaya milk at Liuhe</div><div><br></div><div>An hour and a half later, we checked into our hotel for the final two nights. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Os8zk_s7LYg/WDLrWfJzzUI/AAAAAAAAIk0/oKtj3PyFuWo/I/photo_300565.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div>Time to rest for more fun tomorrow!</div></div></div></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-56123948978487643452016-11-20T08:16:00.000+08:002016-12-08T19:19:54.974+08:00Taiwan - Day 4A brand new morning in Taichung. Started my day with great breakfast. <div></div><div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ABkKsc3pj_Q/WDJr5Vw6uSI/AAAAAAAAIXg/xrbDl70dBQk/I/photo_52164.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>Bacon, potato salad, spicy fried pork , steamed fish and fried potatoes all in one platter. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mwMdZf1RiAw/WDJr5o1E0ZI/AAAAAAAAIXk/N5UjOLxQB8s/I/photo_811845.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Passion fruit and some pineapples</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><u>Rainbow Village (彩虹着村)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>A colourful village painted by the Rainbow Uncle who have lived there for a long time. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zmyIRhfQiYY/WDJr6bWttYI/AAAAAAAAIXo/K7P8SgVXZuo/I/photo_871987.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6bT35N3eOk/WDJr6xE7g5I/AAAAAAAAIXs/LGgh1SmOkhU/I/photo_12499.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"> </div></div>Uncle Rainbow</div><div><br></div><div>He could speak Cantonese and he told me he was in Malaysia for a decade or so before. He even knows Hakka. </div><div><br></div><div>I bought a coaster and got Mr. Huang's autograph on the packaging. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8VuGhZcKjsU/WDJr7SZkheI/AAAAAAAAIXw/DTHKxQ9g6cs/I/photo_872838.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div>The man himself</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4JgN1TiXuW8/WDJr7qvoJQI/AAAAAAAAIX0/nnQbgel8s4Q/I/photo_954986.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6HiasTWXhPA/WDJr8Zu3_zI/AAAAAAAAIX4/2QYSDRc74k0/I/photo_661202.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>He's also a very good poser. </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OkEF5FwGVFM/WDJr88CrsFI/AAAAAAAAIX8/xNKpaUZTgXQ/I/photo_303093.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some of his artwork </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iiKYtohbmZY/WDJr9kdbS_I/AAAAAAAAIYA/TgL8obvLU6A/I/photo_977242.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AcZNOC-SIR0/WDJr-EHHddI/AAAAAAAAIYE/3BiBCnC-foI/I/photo_282944.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qPVHW03B1Ss/WDJr-2lT8mI/AAAAAAAAIYI/DH5cj16qnQ8/I/photo_511969.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>The rocks are not spared from his creativity </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgm5BQnRAZM/WDJr_k3FoVI/AAAAAAAAIYM/s1uJbhUQoHw/I/photo_782195.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The front wall of the village </div> </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3RGvk8m4dzI/WDJsAOUQZjI/AAAAAAAAIYQ/J3MCJFJdTxg/I/photo_607817.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SeJpnqf1qS8/WDJsAjnjNQI/AAAAAAAAIYU/zu33wmJ-J5c/I/photo_409288.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My OOTD matched the Rainbow Village</div><div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l7qiwTBJ4BA/WDJsBKo1VII/AAAAAAAAIYY/I26JdqvojyQ/I/photo_84633.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ksQVG8U8Rjw/WDJsBjlF06I/AAAAAAAAIYc/RXMESjCZ3Wc/I/photo_944597.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Directly facing the sun</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KFBZ1SQ2vfo/WDJsCG1_X5I/AAAAAAAAIYg/CeX2xYiaMdc/I/photo_643376.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>With a 2D Uncle Rainbow</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Hg0Rz3glJY/WDJsCho4crI/AAAAAAAAIYk/dpWaAOBevQ0/I/photo_466781.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Group photo - Ipoh group with 小陳 on my left</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_qoweGQPJdU/WDJsDLp7fuI/AAAAAAAAIYo/hJhzDrDvhlY/I/photo_242817.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Another shot with Richelle</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hx0dLNC9tx4/WDJsD95-vyI/AAAAAAAAIYs/Z3Bpe7oDV9U/I/photo_979866.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OaK5_6ILrGA/WDJsEbO-2sI/AAAAAAAAIYw/9YKgC0l4Pm8/I/photo_749931.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Leaving the village with more colours in my life </div><div><br></div></div><div><u>Wen Wu Temple (文武廟</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>A temple by the Sun Moon Lake. Beautiful photos to share. Forgive me for the lack of captions. Just enjoy the pics!</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wd-_hevPmvM/WDJsE9_SjaI/AAAAAAAAIY0/06p2zuOjPGQ/I/photo_144726.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D9ulaRfk9Ns/WDJsFdbegSI/AAAAAAAAIY4/VD0pw8Ne33I/I/photo_81029.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-moIQ0HOLLDI/WDJsGDnDKNI/AAAAAAAAIY8/dcN8Clk2o7w/I/photo_529954.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ohiQaxLYr4/WDJsGgFTEWI/AAAAAAAAIZA/p4v-HXv6n7I/I/photo_978464.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Xiao Chen explaining the history of the temple </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7ogi-ucwAZg/WDJsHBJ3zhI/AAAAAAAAIZE/Y8OD7_j-lMI/I/photo_274708.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The temple overlooking the Sun Moon Lake</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-16_0MSH9m6g/WDJsHt3DbqI/AAAAAAAAIZI/jZWc5ml_afI/I/photo_756438.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uOlEtSXPSp0/WDJsIEAaSrI/AAAAAAAAIZM/M7wu7BAjpJU/I/photo_311615.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_cyfw3Tln-E/WDJsP7Al_8I/AAAAAAAAIZQ/8uMrtoqONaA/I/photo_884944.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E4jWyzmYpH4/WDJsU-97svI/AAAAAAAAIZU/dxDKeHj9FSQ/I/photo_986032.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--vLov4dyemU/WDJsWER9XXI/AAAAAAAAIZY/rhmdIchrAG8/I/photo_913992.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><div>The main entrance of Wen Wu Temple<br></div></div><div><br></div><div>There was a Year of Steps where you can walk down and search your birthdate. The top of the steps marked 31 December. </div><div><br></div><div>I had to walk down 330 steps or so to reach my birthday. This is like the Taiwan version of Great Wall although I have never been there. I guess the experience should be about the same. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tXayUFsFBOc/WDJsWqe7OkI/AAAAAAAAIZc/8Bh5r6Smh94/I/photo_470844.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"> </div></div>Finally reached my birthdate. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zTiqdm59gYA/WDJsXuC0N5I/AAAAAAAAIZg/exH7OHoaxuI/I/photo_689936.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>Famous people in Taiwan who were born on 1 February. </div><div><div><div><br></div>Too excited for my own good, I went down another 31 steps to 1 January. </div><div><br></div><div>An easy task to reach down another 31 steps. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gOACpaIdsQg/WDJsZRzfv6I/AAAAAAAAIZo/nblt2OIYOoM/I/photo_920291.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zrh4pE0V5lc/WDJsaY2IdzI/AAAAAAAAIZs/MzHngzWuJlU/I/photo_608827.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div>The view of Sun Moon Lake from the bottom of the Year of Steps was beautiful. The hot day makes the lake looked so sparkly. </div><div><br></div></div><div>The challenge was to get back up 366 steps to 31 December. It was a terribly arduous journey back up. I took my first break in April steps and subsequently a break after each month. </div></div><div><br></div><div>My knees were shivering when we reached the top. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Sun Moon Lake (日月潭)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>After the tour at Wen Wu Temple, we went for a boat ride on the largest lake in Taiwan. </div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bIf1hUyM9Sk/WDJsa1VEyAI/AAAAAAAAIZw/hwTZM2XOL_M/I/photo_296553.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eTIudtx3XAY/WDJsbeOSslI/AAAAAAAAIZ0/bHMVHNPjR1M/I/photo_38483.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Our personal boat</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wXy3d5ih15A/WDJsb5w_fkI/AAAAAAAAIZ4/mrEU9j7vbkA/I/photo_749713.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>The white deer on the island. </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LJLzhwQhKyo/WDJscUZuxwI/AAAAAAAAIZ8/8WHLlSInyAo/I/photo_854610.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BTQDlQLXBKw/WDJsc8vcu3I/AAAAAAAAIaA/ydQKpHcbg5A/I/photo_224640.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFHLplAcmhQ/WDJsdHZ9k0I/AAAAAAAAIaE/Q5GJhOoj57s/I/photo_895233.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-95ZPbeliINI/WDJsebc7mKI/AAAAAAAAIaI/7qkd5nncqp8/I/photo_159885.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Wen Wu Temple from a distance </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zeaIRrr_1QM/WDJselxVZGI/AAAAAAAAIaM/3C21K4c3xRU/I/photo_227470.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The interior of the boat before getting off</div><div><br></div><div>Just some walking distance away, we had our lunch. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gZ9iPL2bMoA/WDJsfE5yBDI/AAAAAAAAIaQ/IKXsuhTkSe8/I/photo_493091.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"> </div></div>Lingzhi soup with some other dishes</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XN1gRokQcSo/WDJsfs-BIyI/AAAAAAAAIaU/W4hKKwb15iw/I/photo_529094.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>三杯雞 (Three cup chicken)</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LwFO77NFlzY/WDJsgFeOYZI/AAAAAAAAIaY/NI5cqV5Qui4/I/photo_479992.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Wild lingzhi on display in the restaurant</div><div><br></div><div>Still in Nantou County, we went to a lingzhi shop managed by the Thao tribe - we greeted them by saying "Naruwan" (那五萬) which means hello in the language of Thao tribe and gained some knowledge about the wild lingzhi. </div><div><br></div><div>We got to try on Thao tribe's traditional clothes after that. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cljix5gErd0/WDJsgpCBRNI/AAAAAAAAIac/w-dO4VqLqfY/I/photo_385904.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UKz9lPcPcOw/WDJshPBipxI/AAAAAAAAIag/hYr4h0JfsqU/I/photo_19463.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TKQZNLj_BjY/WDJshtCgYAI/AAAAAAAAIak/6DZXlAKPbIk/I/photo_575872.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m0fiLMtQZJw/WDJsiDGx1TI/AAAAAAAAIao/JUHjbzO58aQ/I/photo_180593.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div>When we left, the Thao people waved goodbye to us till we were out of sight. They were very welcoming indeed. </div><div><br></div><div>The tribe's population has only about 300 over people now. They are more previous than pandas according to one of the Thao woman who have us an introduction of the various tribes in Taiwan. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Feng Jia Night Market (逢甲夜市)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div>The most anticipated evening was finally here! 3 hours of shopping at this well known night market in Xitun District, Taichung. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RZQrSlkQ-sY/WDJsitorsnI/AAAAAAAAIas/1-3r8G3kb_E/I/photo_539048.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The famous big sausage wrap small sausage</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--osXCoboqW4/WDJsjK8rttI/AAAAAAAAIaw/pjbTQpICDRg/I/photo_292815.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DCsZEqAlrr0/WDJsjZjdxlI/AAAAAAAAIa0/tKxCJsFeUjE/I/photo_905397.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>These are the small sausages on top of the larger sausages (white in colour)</div><div><br></div><div>My opinion? I prefer the smaller sausage. The bigger sausage is further wrapped with some rice and preserved vegetables which is too filling. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HpWEJ8LaQkc/WDJsj2pB4-I/AAAAAAAAIa4/JFWEmey54fg/I/photo_82591.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My favourite 雞蛋仔. I picked the black sesame flavour. Cost at NTD50. </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6dEWCGx3rp8/WDJskLZ1wbI/AAAAAAAAIa8/BdkE8axjlyg/I/photo_257659.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I finally had the opportunity to try the albino bittergourd juice!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eR2l1Mz905E/WDJskRg4byI/AAAAAAAAIbA/zSj_h6VT0BU/I/photo_680465.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Bittergourd + pineapple + honey</div><div><br></div><div>Worth trying again. The bitterness was very slight. Thanks to the honey and pineapple which helped in enhancing the flavour of the drink. </div><div><br></div><div>There were quite a lot to see but I only managed to buy a small bag at NTD150. </div><div><br></div><div>It began to drizzle by the time we almost leave. </div><div><br></div><div>Final night in this excellent hotel before we leave for Tainan tomorrow.</div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-159577114680538822016-11-19T08:19:00.000+08:002016-11-20T07:13:54.301+08:00Taiwan - Day 3Day 3 begins at breakfast at Ferrary Hotel.<div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pbFaRXzUMWw/WDCKv33uoVI/AAAAAAAAIDM/HLzfY0CbGaU/I/photo_463533.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Pork ham, egg noodles and chicken</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lZaEj9b3Uxs/WDCKwVuenTI/AAAAAAAAIDQ/wdsGZFweE2Q/I/photo_136490.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Porridge with various sweet condiments.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vBq2qqbSWDI/WDCKw5CoCvI/AAAAAAAAIDU/CUPIKH6y_Tc/I/photo_540537.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>English translation: DD Xiao Chen</div><div><br></div><div>This was the point where we gathered our luggage a before loading them onto the bus. </div><div> <br></div><div>Topped off with two cups of grape juice and we proceeded to our first destination on our last half day in Taipei. <br><br><u>Nations Revolutionary Matyrs' Shrine (國民革命忠烈祠)</u><br></div></div><div><br></div><div>This is a shrine to commemorate the war dead during the war. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tkqxsw1LnTw/WDCKxi7KQQI/AAAAAAAAIDY/FH2pF_gbQXc/I/photo_564068.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The entrance </div><div><br></div><div>We were early by half an hour so we manage to snap this photo with no other people around. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHVvxu3izcg/WDCKx60hYnI/AAAAAAAAIDc/GhfcJKL2jL8/I/photo_108255.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The soldier at the entrance</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sLqUX4xnmnU/WDCKyZUZn5I/AAAAAAAAIDg/Q-poctXryxo/I/photo_981804.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The show has started</div><div><br></div><div>The soldiers marched into the shrine to pay respects and then marched out again. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-viDqvHSuArg/WDCKzGaufOI/AAAAAAAAIDk/qiISWZ2O3g0/I/photo_598015.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DqmrdkhVmTM/WDCKzuFtyMI/AAAAAAAAIDo/YcnN6OblkTE/I/photo_591134.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Got a close up shot </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d4svFrr0FwU/WDCK0Oe54QI/AAAAAAAAIDs/kx6QNK2NzU8/I/photo_86665.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n8ywM7H4EX8/WDCK0uGQcJI/AAAAAAAAIDw/SlDJ79OqoxI/I/photo_229844.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Many tourists on a Saturday </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-myChNnAlbkg/WDCK1OgVdxI/AAAAAAAAID0/dm7cz3SxmLo/I/photo_824358.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Way cleared for the end of the march</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rty-1SU0Jk4/WDCK1heLpgI/AAAAAAAAID4/BVbZ2Mvi-bo/I/photo_706133.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R8No9aofHes/WDCK3vl4OUI/AAAAAAAAID8/-DxnekUqlNc/I/photo_772833.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>About half an hour later, I gladly got onto the bus to escape the hot sun to the next attraction. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Pixiu Gallery</u><br><br>A place where we learnt the basis of feng shui and of course, an opportunity to spend money. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O1DV3uZwLnE/WDCK4mdcfCI/AAAAAAAAIEA/qPL0jdWCXE8/I/photo_767384.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Forgive my finger on the top left corner</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vmHqRVYFd_k/WDCK47-_9RI/AAAAAAAAIEE/0iWT3Ts7b1E/I/photo_629757.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The sifu explaining to us on how to touch the <i>pixiu</i> correctly</div><div><br></div><div>We were seated inside the gallery where we learnt about the bits and pieces of feng shui. Quite an entertaining session. At the end of the talk, we received the opportunity to 'know more about ourselves' through our name. </div><div><br></div><div>The end of the story? I did not buy any pixius. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Shilin Official Residence (士林官邸)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>This is the official residence of the first president of Taiwan. </div><div><br></div><div>The first station is the toilet so we had some time to snap photos with the bears. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lih-MWDfjK8/WDCK5oVOU9I/AAAAAAAAIEI/c-R_Wp7cpX0/I/photo_778499.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HhBROCvixIs/WDCK6GWWVeI/AAAAAAAAIEM/UKIBtdEHDzM/I/photo_973423.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Huggable bears</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IvRIdyU8Mtw/WDCK6l6xo7I/AAAAAAAAIEQ/FLxM7NJM4qg/I/photo_400954.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>President Chiang Kai-shek's car</div><div><br></div><div>His house has a huge garden. 小陳 told us that the president used to ride a horse with his wife for a leisurely tour around the garden. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wTjqCu19JNs/WDCK7MPTuFI/AAAAAAAAIEU/-RCpTiTnDDE/I/photo_363178.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A cute teddy bear in the garden </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bkkmSUOyj5U/WDCK72S5sXI/AAAAAAAAIEY/SDPjgJkRm8A/I/photo_176425.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A lot of green is good for the eyes </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8WvwFnLip9o/WDCK8lhq1qI/AAAAAAAAIEc/2AdMtFXjdrU/I/photo_62807.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A pavilion in the middle of the garden<br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2xvGF-zPdug/WDCK87UZQAI/AAAAAAAAIEg/cuRdHaNeINs/I/photo_788600.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Rhino beetle</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cROu-lVkvqQ/WDCK9kMQKtI/AAAAAAAAIEk/fvuASPQyJ-k/I/photo_676691.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>There is a dinosaur in the garden!</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cl9xHwjitjw/WDCK-Ju3HQI/AAAAAAAAIEo/icPm0DprBIc/I/photo_152447.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2OdNAxsfEf4/WDCK-lYdWKI/AAAAAAAAIEs/APiUIAY5r30/I/photo_449900.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Flowers everywhere. So pretty. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zith20y-P-0/WDCK_JycaXI/AAAAAAAAIEw/-O0RI3ppLRI/I/photo_601017.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>They also had a private church for themselves and their special guests. </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sh1YbLSw6tE/WDCK_wmRCuI/AAAAAAAAIE0/y2QjE2c6VHA/I/photo_24125.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LuMsmN6ZWQQ/WDCLDy0n6vI/AAAAAAAAIE4/_k5keDmgFQo/I/photo_818014.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hQHZsNLI8q0/WDCLEpq5PTI/AAAAAAAAIE8/S3GKzqKp9GU/I/photo_363067.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Comfortable cushioned chairs<br><br>The sun was still beating down mercilessly after the tour. I was so glad to get up the bus for the cool air within. </div><div><br></div><div>Next, we had lunch at Five Dime (伍角船板), a unique restaurant with a cave-like ambience. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mMmPQUij-xs/WDCLF0QUrCI/AAAAAAAAIFA/Yv-FpZD0Fyk/I/photo_222874.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The exterior </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rl-PZecuPhk/WDCLGSVsGMI/AAAAAAAAIFE/ii54AEyRPoU/I/photo_576775.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My heart was pumping quicker and hands began to sweat walking up these steps. Quite scary to ascend whilst looking through the gaps in between the steps. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wLDqaGX_ma0/WDCLG3dfJMI/AAAAAAAAIFI/uw5otC-L4wM/I/photo_36351.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>So many white carps. I hope the restaurant doesn't cook them. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2280qktsbx4/WDCLHdJbG6I/AAAAAAAAIFM/U15JF-2kzlA/I/photo_826260.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Closer look</div><div><br></div><div>It's a full course meal with 6 dishes and 1 soup. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WYy0u-2VjAk/WDCLH2vvkeI/AAAAAAAAIFQ/Y6R8DBY8W4Y/I/photo_108919.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Unlimited rice</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9GHHbldS56A/WDCLITNnR0I/AAAAAAAAIFU/EKjOcAYJjkg/I/photo_369316.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zQ5hWnFpZFw/WDCLIgh5TyI/AAAAAAAAIFY/B-fZcvMJhc8/I/photo_887627.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Fibre is important during travel </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kbD2LBu0rxU/WDCLJIptt9I/AAAAAAAAIFc/jeI1AVLtFBY/I/photo_567339.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hjz1MG1n0tw/WDCLJrcKCSI/AAAAAAAAIFg/63J56hAh0JQ/I/photo_905254.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The hungry people <br> <br></div>After the lunch, time to deposit some 'gold'. </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zxbw1HBmpX0/WDCLKO9NZZI/AAAAAAAAIFk/eIPcwwXyyOo/I/photo_5656.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Even the toilet has such unique design <br> <br>At 1:30pm, we departed Taipei for Taichung. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T6Ij6D6-AB0/WDCLKcnwKXI/AAAAAAAAIFo/HhkXakELeM4/I/photo_190277.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The last view of Taipei. </div><div><br></div><div>Goodbye, Taipei! I will be back for more shopping next time. </div><div><br></div><div>Approximately two hours later, we reached the next destination. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Flying Cow Ranch (飛牛牧場)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>Situated in the Tongxiao Township in Miaoli County, the ranch has lots of farm animals akin to 'Hay Day'. If you have played that game before, you will definitely enjoy the Flying Cow Ranch. </div></div><div><br></div><div>I was looking forward to the milking session until the tour leader shared her stories about the cow pooping and urinating halfway during the process. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J6v-yfbOWPo/WDCLK91JR9I/AAAAAAAAIFs/JN8Z8MoxXS4/I/photo_230997.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The hike up the ranch, probably a few hundred metres away. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KJLn9-uLGwQ/WDCLLmQHklI/AAAAAAAAIFw/Tt7dIPz-9_I/I/photo_542045.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Saw some blue flowers along the way <br><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xmf0W8nibbI/WDCLMLUYoWI/AAAAAAAAIF0/SFIH3RYjHYM/I/photo_852678.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Look at the cute cows welcoming us </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zzSR-qYQFdQ/WDCLMknmXHI/AAAAAAAAIF4/r_4OYEHHMqU/I/photo_408055.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A little house at the corner of the ranch</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mTgrNwEYhJo/WDCLNBiutgI/AAAAAAAAIF8/CSvGgFnm4hE/I/photo_18125.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_OxoEWNS1nU/WDCLNjlqzeI/AAAAAAAAIGA/-8iSrgUhv64/I/photo_401307.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>We were given this coupon to exchange for milk later </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z00WB73ZOgY/WDCLOiwcN7I/AAAAAAAAIGE/wVGOV9ZPX0Q/I/photo_489518.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Pony ride for children. Cost NTD100 per ride. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OX139nYCfSE/WDCLTENZB9I/AAAAAAAAIGI/mhryYagEmwE/I/photo_9883.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The first animal we saw here was busy eating grass. It's good strategy to eat more before carrying a little person on his back. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7KUBrJvRug/WDCLVT9aRaI/AAAAAAAAIGM/xUSLcLUN3lQ/I/photo_941310.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Bunnies!<div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r2MAGmRJzRo/WDCLX3JwOpI/AAAAAAAAIGQ/eNJU4j2M-4I/I/photo_261200.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>These two were inseparable</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6tYtqgLUPMU/WDCLYQd4prI/AAAAAAAAIGU/rRCHaLAxfQQ/I/photo_470243.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A bunny house! How cute.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_BBbkJTOCqw/WDCLZONH-8I/AAAAAAAAIGY/VIQyduUau24/I/photo_719308.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Here's a funny sign. I have never visualised a dog swallowing a rabbit whole like this. Have you? </div><div><br></div><div>The sign was especially drawn to deter dogs from bringing their dogs into the bunny house. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vCiMW3dfVec/WDCLZrMObXI/AAAAAAAAIGc/FWydG2z8ato/I/photo_19667.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Rabbits do have great imagination in thinking your finger is vegetable. </div><div><br></div></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y0R0C1D3L9k/WDCLahxsHVI/AAAAAAAAIGg/LGN2W7Ohnbo/I/photo_182665.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some chickens feeding from their feed. </div><div> <div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IoAzVrfFQ-M/WDCLbTWF_YI/AAAAAAAAIGk/APCFbH-YT10/I/photo_953192.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Spotted two hens incubating her eggs</div><div><br></div><div>The hen on the right got her eggs rolled out and she used her beak to push it back under her. First time seeing this so I was pretty excited to witness it. </div><div><br></div><div>It is ironic to be so <i>kampung </i>in a <i>kampung. </i></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PXOnqGUnBn4/WDCLc3B5qFI/AAAAAAAAIGo/NRywBwuZfyw/I/photo_870527.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Mountain goats waiting to be fed by the people down below</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X4h6Dh2JRbo/WDCLeMvuBZI/AAAAAAAAIGs/dalAYL7z7hA/I/photo_620603.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>A postcard worthy photo</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eb8tdc789XU/WDCLfryckpI/AAAAAAAAIGw/RSsbcF9Ix9c/I/photo_883440.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A goat lost in its own pen</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8efUfrsuMPg/WDCLhCC5ERI/AAAAAAAAIG0/GVX_wzXUPhY/I/photo_896722.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>All of them waiting for bottled milk from tourists</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mycOBdXfGxw/WDCLiNOxH-I/AAAAAAAAIG4/LklJGWK24lM/I/photo_890031.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Ducklings huddling in the corner. They were also waiting for food from the tourists. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BeaWEGOSceg/WDCLkdNMVLI/AAAAAAAAIG8/lZpn8wfvcdk/I/photo_380649.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>These few were on the way to the human feeders for food. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qhBYLgfCUQE/WDCLlGI7o1I/AAAAAAAAIHA/MieJe1qZ0V4/I/photo_810918.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div>Check out the kid drinking milk from a milk bottle. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ThWmcVNBiuM/WDCLlz8WfhI/AAAAAAAAIHE/KukIZWyrloo/I/photo_984338.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Another postcard worthy photo. You can see the whole range from this angle. <br> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aFMVYfaumzc/WDCLmhexLHI/AAAAAAAAIHI/8CP5rfxk2Bg/I/photo_259779.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Dogs are scary in the eyes of farm animals. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Finally it was out turn to experience milking the cow. I just pressed the udder only slightly with my thumb and forefinger. Saw some droplets of milk dripped. </div><div><br></div><div>Here's a photo of me milking the cow for a few seconds. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fj9DHDJzVqo/WDCLm0UwKnI/AAAAAAAAIHM/PzlkiCn4lc8/I/photo_933572.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The cow was shy so we blurred this photo. :D</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dF9weGAp-2k/WDCLnQdgKyI/AAAAAAAAIHQ/LXnEyHo3XPI/I/photo_395175.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some cows we saw after the milking session. <br><br>At about 6pm, we went for lunch at the Cow Ranch Restaurant after claiming our Malt Milk from the cafe. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-awAlp1H_Lag/WDCLn8JbwII/AAAAAAAAIHU/h4THZeUBtu0/I/photo_2691.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>It tasted like cendol</div><div><br></div><div>Dinner time! </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kV_iJtcWd7s/WDCLodgmCGI/AAAAAAAAIHY/61zl-foUVyw/I/photo_49882.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The highlight of the day - cow's hot pot with some local dishes</div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k0W7C5iqAnw/WDCLoxvHP6I/AAAAAAAAIHc/FRN-7OOLoyU/I/photo_531845.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><i>Mantou </i>made from milk </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EoVFTrpHXtk/WDCLqc1B9fI/AAAAAAAAIHg/5abEoREpuHU/I/photo_980116.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The milk broth tasted like soya</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ZfYFZqeLfs/WDDWyWkXvSI/AAAAAAAAIIM/CyTl9HuhhBI/I/photo_815072.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Last picture of me with the flying cows at the restaurant. <br> <br></div><div>We walked back down the road to the bus along the underlit path and proceeded to our accommodation for a couple of nights. We reached an hour later. </div><div><br></div><div>What I saw blew me away when I inserted the room keycard into the power slot. </div><div><br></div><div>One word: <b>WOW!</b></div><div> <br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8i6D_vnvVaM/WDCLq2vAGkI/AAAAAAAAIHk/k7jTYpe7H7s/I/photo_242854.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>We were given a queen bed each!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suU5qartLzY/WDCLrNFfbyI/AAAAAAAAIHo/ZXwWeWTq6YI/I/photo_768937.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7hAlfGPkQ9k/WDCLro446iI/AAAAAAAAIHs/DQrfvwsNAYc/I/photo_319953.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>A chaise sofa to feel like a queen </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W43sXrjI6Zk/WDCLsKI4RPI/AAAAAAAAIHw/4uAzviCXU7o/I/photo_335563.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iYWmSd8EU_Q/WDCLsVWMV_I/AAAAAAAAIH0/JdHrocib-Vk/I/photo_288379.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A tub for relaxation </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aRU7ILmiiu0/WDCLszcuL9I/AAAAAAAAIH4/UftK9VxY8IA/I/photo_966261.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NYE6bsm_Cl0/WDCLtGLWtlI/AAAAAAAAIH8/X-fO5uI7Cew/I/photo_976934.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Really neat, don't you think? Glad that we will be staying here for two nights before going to Kaohsiung for the final two nights.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 4 happening in a few hours soon! </div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-64238949444257504602016-11-18T07:11:00.000+08:002016-11-22T00:16:06.520+08:00Taiwan - Day 2Rise and shine! Day 2 begins in Taipei. <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uw5QpsTCTVw/WC8q5h_T1dI/AAAAAAAAHCw/EUGVvSduxpc/I/photo_961309.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Good morning, Taipei!</div><div><br></div><div>Time for breakfast before the day's adventure begin. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1JLYv-3s0E0/WC8q6GQ4BqI/AAAAAAAAHC0/Fs2habnMczU/I/photo_620287.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Love the bacon and sausage. <br><br>At 8:05am (still being a Malaysian me went up to the bus late) we went on our way to a place to make our own pineapple cakes. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bY-gR21fQHY/WC8q6kcXEBI/AAAAAAAAHC4/lSartJoZQmY/I/photo_100075.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Taiwan's most popular speciality, 凤梨酥<br><br><div>After about 45 minutes later, we arrived at our destination. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gXQKxbYLPJ0/WC8q62yV7vI/AAAAAAAAHC8/iHLsd1tBubA/I/photo_299770.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A food factory where some of the famous products are manufactured.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VWqhs1h2krw/WC8q7TH25-I/AAAAAAAAHDA/W4tqBh9WNA0/I/photo_891782.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Cute characters at the entrance</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8bL-V_CzWvw/WC8q77JgtDI/AAAAAAAAHDE/Goai6uL7Zu8/I/photo_789581.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1MF_r7bR0bw/WC8q8PVGllI/AAAAAAAAHDI/Lcad_x0Q8Wg/I/photo_918965.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div>A rabbit welcoming us to San Shu Kong</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3f_g-yOAefo/WC8q8nTEiiI/AAAAAAAAHDM/GiZXcQm5rj4/I/photo_881293.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>There is a pair plus me making it a crowd.</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8u_j47AiVkA/WC8vaQoYiTI/AAAAAAAAHIQ/52v5EOjLhOc/I/photo_757790.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>In Malaysia, this is a making-dodol-action. In Taiwan, it's a making-mochi-action. </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cExS0e7fWZA/WC8q9lg4fyI/AAAAAAAAHDU/vZeyx1RiRME/I/photo_973480.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The walkway heading to the interior of the factory</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zU7Rr0dOeSA/WC8q92ay9UI/AAAAAAAAHDY/hkb8P9nty2w/I/photo_234726.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7ASW8I-08dU/WC8q-WnOF5I/AAAAAAAAHDc/F9qMdP0wxYI/I/photo_443932.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Part of the factory showing egg rolls in production</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NsZZcdk-7OY/WC8q_P2WQbI/AAAAAAAAHDg/h0sUvnaqfXA/I/photo_718682.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The products here have such cute packings. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uWN73pzDFQ0/WC8q_mYT4rI/AAAAAAAAHDk/36rUU5Cd9So/I/photo_426300.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Didn't get the name of this mascot so I shall call it the icon of the factory.<br></div><div><br></div><div>We soon reach the place where we were supposed to make our own pineapple cake. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NyT102YpgyE/WC8q_7ri1_I/AAAAAAAAHDo/W2BmtyDxacs/I/photo_302248.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Ingredients and gloves all set! Ready to get to work. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GeCGw5Cnuyw/WC8rLbsiILI/AAAAAAAAHDs/r7sqz1YRqb4/I/photo_448444.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My set of ingredients. </div><div><br></div><div>The whole process of kneading the dough and inserting the pineapple filling must be done using gloves to prevent from the cake becoming salty, if you know what I mean. Haha...</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O-vMczPQQ34/WC8rL9Z409I/AAAAAAAAHD0/dGDZiHEfZcc/I/photo_864340.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>There, finally done kneading and inserting the filling and the next process was to shape it inside the mould. </div><div><br></div><div>The cakes were then taken away to be baked to be given back to us later. </div><div><br></div><div>Next, we made mung bean cake with red bean filling. </div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-szXa2WI1mOY/WC8rYVI8A8I/AAAAAAAAHD4/qYdnBMzNFQQ/I/photo_210067.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My cracked mung bean cake. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gEdi5THEik0/WC8rY6Q3GXI/AAAAAAAAHD8/HM6VjSGK1Ho/I/photo_34470.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Eunice in the midst of moulding her mung bean cake</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WeFWvSVRWHA/WC8rZJ20MRI/AAAAAAAAHEA/h-gKKsGT5dA/I/photo_280430.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>It's finally done with label too. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TAQ9H0xtG8I/WC8rZgMg_vI/AAAAAAAAHEE/bo14MO06v94/I/photo_243315.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Who is interested to buy this from Fiona's Cracked Mung Bean Cake Factory?</div><div><br></div><div>We then sampled some of the products and bought some back home for family and friends. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YoAzkGWQLpI/WC8raMrMjsI/AAAAAAAAHEI/EDMSWOWz1Xk/I/photo_173070.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>This is the icon of San Shu Kong Food Co.. Did not know what his actual name was. <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7uyXZ5YNgbY/WC8raUOMhSI/AAAAAAAAHEM/0fd1R_mkzVA/I/photo_582611.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The icon enjoys cosplaying as chocolate mochi at times</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OW0jyjHFo4g/WC8rbBGNg8I/AAAAAAAAHEQ/onWnOa5L86U/I/photo_716175.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cw_aZKAM9DU/WC8rbRZx0dI/AAAAAAAAHEU/UkBLL7Be77A/I/photo_583760.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>And sometimes as a pineapple cake</div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JJCgkFlu02U/WC8rb37cabI/AAAAAAAAHEY/2eLrAvO__pQ/I/photo_51687.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Sometimes it's too tiring to keep dressing up so the icon decided to hibernate by turning into a stone for a while. </div><div><br></div><div>We got up the bus to start our journey to Jiu Fen next which would take approximately an hour. This was when we received our homemade pineapple cakes from our tour leader. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pzX7ymJGimE/WC8rcIUNZsI/AAAAAAAAHEc/lMw-Okqh8sw/I/photo_472003.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Packed beautifully </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OFT_K6cGM7A/WC8rcTSGddI/AAAAAAAAHEg/dTcQgxN_e5s/I/photo_533718.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Made truly by yours truly. I am gifted in making cracked pastries.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fz7QaogsLGA/WC8rcxTouBI/AAAAAAAAHEk/NvfBTWwuMtU/I/photo_157083.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>After biting halfway through the pastry. Satisfied that the filling was quite centred. At least it did not leak out. :P</div><div><div><br></div><div><u>Jiu Fen (九份)</u></div><div> <br>This is a place where tourists come to eat and shop for souvenirs along the mountain side. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KNNcWvwgoAc/WC8rdJZtJGI/AAAAAAAAHEo/7OMpsMdwXHI/I/photo_923663.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The bird eye view</div><div><br></div><div>We had to walk down for a few hundred metres to the bustling shops where we only see people and nothing else from the distance.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MODong_Dy_M/WC8rdsw3sBI/AAAAAAAAHEs/Jv9ZqjNnBXw/I/photo_70687.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A mountain of people</div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7DrVF9x2URw/WC8rd6TXVgI/AAAAAAAAHEw/6Kc9tL7W5Z8/I/photo_306092.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I was one of the fishes there. Spot me.</div><div><br></div><div>The specialty at Jiu Fen is the old ginger tea, 薑母茶. It's spicy and sweet. Surprisingly thirst quenching too. We bought some packets from a famous shop and went for lunch. </div><div> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qTfWzUwHQXY/WC8reH1UMRI/AAAAAAAAHE0/vWh64_ultU4/I/photo_889758.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>There's drunken chicken, tofu, crunchy-shelled eggs, spinach, bamboo shoots and minced pork rice, 滷肉飯 - another famous cuisine in Taiwan. </div><div> </div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JzSzqB3gGuw/WC8vajFAA3I/AAAAAAAAHIU/vLwGTO2lHgk/I/photo_157821.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Closer shot of the 滷肉飯</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SvARic_BvJE/WC8rfGXjwuI/AAAAAAAAHE8/WIWGmbsU0-k/I/photo_70786.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The hungry group still smiles for the camera for beauty's sake.</div><div><br></div><div>Walked a bit along the busy shops selling all kinds of souvenirs for the stomach. </div><div><br></div><div>If you don't try the local snacks, you have never actually been to Taiwan. I quoted this from our tour leader, Richelle. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rbrPNbAwNiM/WC8rfjIfaHI/AAAAAAAAHFA/EZn08SkwfCo/I/photo_609333.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Ice cream wrap sprinkled with peanuts shaved from the big blocks</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0V68yvt6ECs/WC8rgGGoP3I/AAAAAAAAHFE/0MSmVEDXOtI/I/photo_905130.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Have you ever seen a white bittergourd? Dad said they were albino bittergourd. </div><div><br></div><div>Later, I found these white bittergourd are very common. I saw them in Xi Men Ding later today. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C8lJXMSkjYE/WC8rgVnZ6FI/AAAAAAAAHFI/eRfXaGX-fuU/I/photo_550193.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Spotted a single mountain on the way back up the road to where the bus was parked. </div><div><br></div><div>Xiao Chen, our local tour guide told us that Taiwan is a land of mountains with Mount Yu being the highest among them and the 4th highest mountain on an island. <br><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aRd25llwfdU/WC8rgwOBPiI/AAAAAAAAHFM/gVT8P_Wu794/I/photo_951801.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Sometimes, the best view is not about the scenery but the people behind it.</div><div><br></div><div>Here is a funny photo of an elderly man holding a "FULL" sign. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VHTxbCk2uvc/WC8rhPti2dI/AAAAAAAAHFQ/m1R0jdOGxyw/I/photo_277831.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>There is job for everyone in Taiwan. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Yehliu (野柳)</u></div><div><br></div><div>Another less than an hour's drive, we arrived in more scenic spot, Yehliu (野柳) to see the Queen's head. </div><div><br></div><div>By this time, the rain came and we had to walk with our umbrellas. Fortunately, it was only a drizzle. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ros9pH_Noz8/WC8rhvgZNHI/AAAAAAAAHFU/WlpAOtA6lUY/I/photo_188330.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KA6mqB6Hx9c/WC8riE_zgrI/AAAAAAAAHFY/oI6XDoGk5R4/I/photo_739422.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The Pacific Ocean</div><div><br></div><div>The main attraction of this place is the rock which looks like the Queen's Head due to the natural erosion from the wind and sea.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uEjn-dvpvNU/WC8riRsHcJI/AAAAAAAAHFc/eqsEXr1EddI/I/photo_919532.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The head is too small to be seen here. It has gotten smaller throughout the years so they decided to replicate one. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NU3GyYptRFY/WC8va7BdBNI/AAAAAAAAHIY/MYPrTznQvR8/I/photo_835788.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Here's a replica of the Queen's Head.</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OJcoVx4tT_w/WC8vbYddS9I/AAAAAAAAHIc/hhAzm2dX5tA/I/photo_232261.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>It's amazing!</div><div><br></div><div>There were many rocks which took off interesting shapes due to the natural phenomenon at the sea. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xmfcv_2WObQ/WC8rkIcmoAI/AAAAAAAAHFo/Kct8fL6WODw/I/photo_340634.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The variants of rocks found at Yehliu<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6XO4KfS0pX0/WC8vbqaPaPI/AAAAAAAAHIg/k48d8OTSrdM/I/photo_527701.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>More of the scenic rocks</div><div><br></div><div><u>Wu Fen Pu (五分埔)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>At 3:30pm, we departed Yehliu and headed to Wu Fen Pu (五分埔), the biggest wholesale shopping district in Taipei. I just window shopped to reserve the money for the next few days. My masking-tape-bandage will be saying goodbye to me soon. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Shilin Night Market (士林夜市)</u></div><div><br></div><div>One of the biggest night markets in Taiwan offering a huge variety of Taiwanese snacks and other interesting things. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1vzPiJth1M0/WC8rlJXQa6I/AAAAAAAAHFw/ey0YozN0ZE4/I/photo_832036.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>We are here! It's drizzling still. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gYrYOaBloRQ/WC8rla_vMNI/AAAAAAAAHF0/JWU1RiQF00Q/I/photo_689110.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>First item to try was the fried chicken chop. You know how famous it was based on the length of the queue. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BNSpVojNdb0/WC8rlj6tE9I/AAAAAAAAHF4/RSijm98XTM4/I/photo_194670.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The famous chicken chop<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zBZA3D8Sr3U/WC8rmOLQK2I/AAAAAAAAHF8/fyHRCpLQsbg/I/photo_570925.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Oyster mi sua stall. Another famous must-try in Taiwan, especially at Shilin Night Market. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ISaT_4vMgjA/WC8rmk63d8I/AAAAAAAAHGA/gTWoeEWTHOw/I/photo_4150.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Yummy!</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-20qocC4jrTk/WC8rm4y3buI/AAAAAAAAHGE/dGw8rmLUrLg/I/photo_815524.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The largest sausage I have seen. No doubt, it is delicious. </div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k5oLJ_WdAI8/WC8rnE_WgsI/AAAAAAAAHGI/9bQ40lSgnlI/I/photo_204722.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Shrimp fishing</div><div><br></div><div>People can fish for shrimps and grill them for free later. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>Beautiful lightings at night.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c7QpcXxltjs/WC8rnrtaGQI/AAAAAAAAHGM/WWvn6Q8vz30/I/photo_666928.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJm-82K7wEE/WC8rn13SVaI/AAAAAAAAHGQ/O52PziBXvmY/I/photo_233438.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yAaZO03rs1k/WC8roRyy7UI/AAAAAAAAHGU/T_Mwrb2Txbk/I/photo_793253.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The National Theatre and Concert Hall, Taipei</div><div><br>It was 8:20pm by the time we started journey to our hotel.<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xq1WMpbiRwU/WC8ronLxsdI/AAAAAAAAHGY/EaXyFbiB70k/I/photo_910278.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>This room is more normal compared to the one we stayed in yesterday. It doesn't have a jacuzzi.</div><div><br></div>That's not the end of the tour today. We transferred our luggage and went out to the final destination of the day. </div><div><br></div><div><u>Xi Men Ding (西門町)</u></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>Another shipping district mostly selling fashion items like clothes and bags. They do have snacks too. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--_TUH_6uO_A/WC8rpKtKM1I/AAAAAAAAHGc/gzHYtZ5Ezl8/I/photo_7645.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vkQC93QKwKg/WC8rpk5wLrI/AAAAAAAAHGg/iid3ikgOfsg/I/photo_248723.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Quite a happening part of the Wanhua district in Taipei. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-520QMks0lCc/WC8rqJBN7uI/AAAAAAAAHGk/G1ekKsldfSQ/I/photo_132552.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A random stall selling sausages</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xHHcinziblQ/WC8rqhawNJI/AAAAAAAAHGo/XhrjfAGHukE/I/photo_207279.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>See? I saw them again. </div><div><br></div><div>I should try the bittergourd juice the next time I see them again. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-btVkDT6Vdm4/WC8rq0QuZcI/AAAAAAAAHGs/8lVegO64hyo/I/photo_83214.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Mango shaved ice with ice cream</div><div><br></div><div>Our local tour guide introduced us to this mango shaved ice which is quite a popular snack in Xi Men Ding. We chose the one with ice cream. Cost us NTD140. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HB9a3xSdE6w/WC8rrIDjsbI/AAAAAAAAHGw/lLpyldtAris/I/photo_602501.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Coupled with a pearl milk tea</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qb32plZWUl0/WC8rrrCYMfI/AAAAAAAAHG0/N_yPVg8K9_4/I/photo_975744.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Mango shaved cream mascot<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fSPyZbl7eKQ/WC8rsGBrbWI/AAAAAAAAHG4/5FApGfr7ChA/I/photo_491745.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The graffiti on the walls creates a unique carefree ambience</div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Saw a cute Retriever on the way. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mQLZ8n4gvXg/WC8rsYTq_hI/AAAAAAAAHG8/-QDQXJVcgl8/I/photo_261809.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>He just couldn't be bothered to do anything. <br><br></div><div>Will be leaving Taipei tomorrow by 1:30pm tomorrow for Taichung. </div><div><br></div><div>Day 3 is here just too fast!</div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-19572400181133490972016-11-17T18:50:00.000+08:002016-11-22T00:03:32.754+08:00Taiwan - Day 1The long awaited holiday is finally here. The first day is basically spent on getting to Taipei from Ipoh. <div><br></div><div><b>Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur</b></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>We gathered at Ipoh Downtown Hotel with the rest of group before departing for KLIA at 2am.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b9DWCgGK0J8/WC3f6RjsR_I/AAAAAAAAGcw/Q3Q6YDAghHM/I/photo_345204.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Selfie with grandma, mom and sis while waiting for full attendance. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YslIP9BaygU/WC3f62k8dSI/AAAAAAAAGc0/N0xrzLNAC0A/I/photo_788748.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IPlpLdAF8XA/WC3f7KCOq7I/AAAAAAAAGc4/t5T4vXuuTx4/I/photo_295839.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p6lN0kk00IQ/WC3f7ZkbwfI/AAAAAAAAGc8/drfh4gDe1vI/I/photo_77966.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Soon it was time to leave. <div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W7YiwxxVwg8/WC3f72O3dMI/AAAAAAAAGdA/z3eU6kOcOXE/I/photo_122897.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some of our luggage</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qw1lPMNzWzM/WC3f8eecXeI/AAAAAAAAGdE/XmdI7QdH9D8/I/photo_189205.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The four wheels taking us to the airport<div><br></div><div>I was beginning to feel sleepy as soon as I stepped into the bus but the briefing by the tour leader kept me awake somehow. Quite interesting to hear about the programmes planned for the next few days. </div><div><br></div><div>I drifted off to sleep soon after and it seemed like just a moment later that we were awoken for a toilet break at Tanjung Malim. I was expecting another session of briefing about the flight arrangement later on, but the lights were off and I gladly went back to sleep. <div><br></div><div>Moments later, I felt the glare of the overhead lights and we were finally reaching KLIA. Richelle, our tour leader shared the details of our flight to firstly Hong Kong and then transit to Taipei 55 minutes later. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sic5Nu3TDzY/WC3f8kopnFI/AAAAAAAAGdI/ne6GzlmMfwE/I/photo_289897.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Richelle, our pretty tour leader</div><div><br></div><div>It was still before 6am when we reached the departure area on the 5th floor. There was still about two hours before we were expected to be at the boarding gate. We headed to the McD for breakfast.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong</b></div><div><u><br></u></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QWA2kyZT0PA/WC3f8_JXcII/AAAAAAAAGdM/UJozCibJ_I0/I/photo_979648.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div>The most anticipated part of a vacation is the flight experience. Being my first time on Cathay Pacific, I was blown away. Truly enjoyed the in-flight entertainment available. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7KXrWvXb2U/WC3f9V1dvfI/AAAAAAAAGdQ/qPAYlRxl2K0/I/photo_440557.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>So many movies and TV shows to choose from! </div><div><br></div><div>I chose to watch "Ghostbusters (2016)" but fell asleep about half an hour later. I only woke up when it was time for breakfast at approximately 10:30am.</div><div><br></div><div>Just look at how my tummy was being pampered. How could I go back to flight without meals again?</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HlX-AukUHy8/WC3f92Nt87I/AAAAAAAAGdU/Fm3FEcaZnQc/I/photo_435398.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Clockwise from top: Bottled water, plastic cup, apple juice on request, strawberry yoghurt, bun, rice with Cantonese style chicken, fruits, strawberry jam and butter</div><div><br></div><div>I love the yoghurt so much that I had two portions. Thanks to mom for sponsoring her share to me. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zPRU1SfVqGE/WC3f-I9wedI/AAAAAAAAGdY/qbpsWUWMCNA/I/photo_128207.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Yummy goodness!</div><div><br></div><div>I also requested for a blanket and snuggled under it, getting warm and so comfortable whilst continuing with some movie and music till we landed in Hong Kong. </div><div><br></div><div>Richelle issued us our boarding pass to Taipei upon arrival to our transit airport. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y2Hnnkvxl30/WC3f-qabI7I/AAAAAAAAGdc/cFT6FXWo_78/I/photo_435527.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>I have a couple of CX tickets to be added to my bookmark collection now. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t97mpxSxqD8/WC3f_LahKDI/AAAAAAAAGdg/6Jm6th_rEFE/I/photo_747646.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Spying on someone else's movie</div><div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-greip8Qe3uY/WC3f_bD0nnI/AAAAAAAAGdk/mx0Zt7LqbEA/I/photo_602216.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The end of my first in-flight entertainment for now. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Hong Kong to Taipei</b></div><div><u><br></u></div><div>It was a brief transit and soon we are up in the air again for another an hour and a half. </div><div><br></div><div>In-flight entertainment looked years older. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEb9iF-RnFI/WC3f_r3_zuI/AAAAAAAAGdo/p3D_OFbxO2A/I/photo_256749.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Although the screen is touchable, they are quite insensitive so the buttons helped a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>Once again, I fell asleep watching a classic Chinese comedy starring Stephen Chow, "The Lucky Guy". I was awoken by the stewardess to this. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HegWQmXWm38/WC3gAIklzVI/AAAAAAAAGds/7o2sxqbJFuo/I/photo_46907.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Some snacks for such a short flight period. They are delicious. </div><div><br></div><div><b>WELCOME TO TAIWAN!</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Finally arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IV0KLYrCiXU/WC3gAhCF7UI/AAAAAAAAGdw/_ARZXSM_D0k/I/photo_509357.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>What a welcoming sight with this artistic architectural ceiling towards the Immigration. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hCpsqv-b0ok/WC3gA_iXx8I/AAAAAAAAGd0/lbkE0SIBawI/I/photo_420930.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>After more than an hour's queuing up to get past the immigration, we touched base with our local tour guide, 小陈. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CKL77Dko68A/WC3gBTyVqzI/AAAAAAAAGd4/BGo6mbk_HRo/I/photo_749577.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Our transportation for the next six days with cute pandas </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lPepa2xuFL0/WC3gBumaN7I/AAAAAAAAGd8/XXS0uCSNu2I/I/photo_101144.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uFh5KkLagkI/WC3gCMw6_PI/AAAAAAAAGeA/XXyvhobZ-xA/I/photo_615975.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>小陈 and Richelle updating us on the order of our trip</div><div><br></div><div>We went to Taipei 101 for dinner after being stuck in the traffic jam for some time. We were given 1.5 hours. </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jtau_LzAAyc/WC3gCYaGD2I/AAAAAAAAGeE/TnbmEwiDiCA/I/photo_469722.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Taipei 101 by night</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8PhuyE2XWk/WC3gCtBpMDI/AAAAAAAAGeI/00WFc6zbHBw/I/photo_400552.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>My pampered stomach began to warn me not to stuff anymore food so I only had a bowl of red bean soup with glutinous rice balls. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OgClCVv7HkI/WC3gDIqrawI/AAAAAAAAGeM/eENuupvonGM/I/photo_128942.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>NTD 55, about RM7.70 after conversion</div><div><br></div><div>After dinner, we still have about 45 minutes before regrouping so we spent some time at The Market Place. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IOix0a40uEU/WC3gDkAU5MI/AAAAAAAAGeQ/vYB6wFs1fSo/I/photo_206974.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The biggest rose apples I have ever seen</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c8xDHQnwhp8/WC3gDxkb-4I/AAAAAAAAGeU/EEDOBr6KHbI/I/photo_197237.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Colourful pillars outside the mall</div><div><br></div><div>We checked into Uinn Hotel for the night. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ks-fVPO0eU/WC3gEWAUCxI/AAAAAAAAGeY/5qRAGb4eH7k/I/photo_962041.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n24SPsDXAoQ/WC3gE3aLLwI/AAAAAAAAGec/HT2BuVmt9T0/I/photo_804573.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Cool room with a jacuzzi</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KcXHUKocQkQ/WC3gFCV1pMI/AAAAAAAAGeg/THb_GaV9a9A/I/photo_758951.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A small patio with motion sensor light</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jlq6VHtECVk/WC3gFRZ4DJI/AAAAAAAAGek/-ZlNB_bPlPU/I/photo_378582.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The toilet amenities provided were quite unbelievable for a 4-star hotel like this</div><div><br></div><div>Too bad we will be staying here for only a night. </div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to Day 2!</div></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-41896764550643696592016-11-13T10:59:00.000+08:002016-11-13T20:49:12.333+08:00Saturday filled with awesome food and quality time with F&FAnother weekend is here and indeed, what a fruitful one this has become. Had tremendous fun with family and friends. <div><br></div><div>First stop at Morganfield's. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hfuWoCUzDBI/WCffmj-LNnI/AAAAAAAAGUw/cEcMO9kMtPA/I/photo_62607.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8D4l5gIYkck/WCffnNAyGXI/AAAAAAAAGU0/qrWNaQuv0Rc/I/photo_649566.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Special fries at RM3.90 per basket. Ordered a couple for the four of us hungry people. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nsNBuLFCWQE/WCffn2Bwm9I/AAAAAAAAGU4/thcPXcTvkaA/I/photo_416900.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Full-slab Hickory BBQ Rib. Very well marinated and perfectly done.</div><div><br></div><div>After loading so much carb and protein, we did our leisurely exercise around the mall. We passed by GODIVA and saw a peculiar sight. There was actual a queue the length of the front of two shops! Eunice went and investigated and found out there was a buy one get one free promotion for their ice cream at RM22. Oh well, we were too lazy to join the queue party so we did not answer to our <i>kiasu-ness</i> to queue along. </div><div><br></div><div>The stroll was pretty quick as there was nothing affordable for me to purchase so we changed our exercise ground to Gurney Plaza.</div><div><br></div><div>There was where I found my work shoes which I did not see the previous week I was there. </div><div><br></div><div><a name="more"></a><hr size="1" class="bloggohr"><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yYXrTA77iKI/WCffouF9THI/AAAAAAAAGU8/6BYItWhdljY/I/photo_640181.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I had affinity with this pair. Please don't hurt my feet! </div><div><br></div><div>I had quite an unpleasant experience with the previous Primavera shoes I bought as the pair hurt my feet for the first two months. It was not so bad to the point they gave me wounds but it could be quite uncomfortable to be walking in shoes that 'bite' your feet, causing a persistent sore unless you take them off. </div><div><br></div><div>Mom and sis got me a Christmas present too. So happy to receive it and I immediately use it right after purchase. </div><div><br></div><div>Wanted to shop for slippers too but time wasn't enough. Our stomachs were complaining once again. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q_eS6jm-BH4/WCffpSrkpUI/AAAAAAAAGVA/Y1IdR1Q9Ef4/I/photo_399446.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Gurney Drive's mini buffet which cost us about RM50. </div><div><br></div><div>Nowadays, RM50 is akin to RM10 in the past. What a sad thing to see. </div><div><br></div><div>Had a second round of dinner with friends at Wendy's. The very first one in Penang. </div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6w01UQIUpTE/WChQmoZJS5I/AAAAAAAAGVk/pBUDPaV26Mk/I/photo_337675.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5tLJSWQWBIo/WCffuic8FPI/AAAAAAAAGVI/RWFTHjZoNnY/I/photo_571697.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oPYLjVdbyks/WCffvUKK9uI/AAAAAAAAGVM/2RiOo2Yhyj8/I/photo_764720.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Look at the crowd trying out the 'new toilet bowl'. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rtQr5b62K6w/WChRAmTelNI/AAAAAAAAGVo/aDVDzdM02Uk/I/photo_509871.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>I just had chilli cheese nachos with honey green tea as the mini buffet from Gurney Drive was still not fully digested yet.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VydYONQr33A/WCfg8Ln5FrI/AAAAAAAAGVU/aJ6Hv148AzU/I/photo_89509.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Ji Mui Association gathering came to an end for this time. Wendy and Wendy at the back. :D :D :D</div><div><br></div></div><div><b>Countdown to Taiwan trip: 4 more days!</b></div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-63131770808470509862016-11-09T23:00:00.000+08:002016-11-10T09:46:58.749+08:00Masquerade 80's @ Pelangi Ballroom - Golden Sands Resort's Annual Dinner 2016What a lovely evening! Had my share of good food and beer and the best thing to do now is to lie in bed and doze off to wonderland. <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aTL-ANKIZeg/WCNBpuevFJI/AAAAAAAAGTE/w6pzMPv0K0k/I/photo_86801.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>Cheers, it's Phantom of the Opera night. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CxrVMJpq2As/WCNBqU0UffI/AAAAAAAAGTI/G_TwT6Qp8Rs/I/photo_485104.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Oh, the mask met another feathery, glamourous looking friend. <br><br>These two masks have been abandoned by their owners so Jamie and I adopted them. <br></div><div><br></div></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ff_n0FLHzMc/WCNBq2mCE6I/AAAAAAAAGTM/4606FjIZzrM/I/photo_796358.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Me, Shidah and Jamie before the Masquerade Night starts. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0coPmJ2pjyE/WCNBr8LQIHI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/MtvzYNiw6q0/I/photo_980995.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Of course, we have to selfie before the lipsticks disappear. </div><div><br></div><div>MASKS ON!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-va88H81unAQ/WCNENJHVFCI/AAAAAAAAGUA/ZrH4PM8Q6dM/I/photo_278900.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZmDY6Ge6mHo/WCNENvKYf4I/AAAAAAAAGUE/5TizAeTC1Jg/I/photo_993730.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TIDTJqlrmmE/WCNWBrgBKzI/AAAAAAAAGUg/Rf_CY18d6Cc/I/photo_816982.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zBysfq4oBBU/WCNERwp1UlI/AAAAAAAAGUM/GWVdf-dda0Y/I/photo_14336.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Everyone waiting in anticipation for the opening and without a doubt, the FOOD! </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z5Oi6De1S74/WCNBuJxje4I/AAAAAAAAGTY/lrUlh_uR4wg/I/photo_132442.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Who is that guy who seemingly posed for my shot? Hmm....</div><div><br></div><div>If you work at where I am, the MC will never be a surprise. Every year, the same jokes, the same <a href="https://goo.gl/images/Ayp2Kg">Michelle Goh</a>. I didn't get a shot of her but you can Google her up. She's real funny but I got used to her humour as years go by. </div><div><br></div><div></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ovqJSTtwco/WCNESSC1tYI/AAAAAAAAGUQ/fgG-FFP-D90/I/photo_505309.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Department heads' opening performance</div><div><br></div><div><div>The best part about working in hospitality industry: everyone is sporting enough to perform on stage just like how we love delighting guests off stage. </div><div><br></div><div>The top management performed a sexy number, "Lady Marmalade". I could still hear the tune ringing in my ears. I enjoyed all the performances, good or bad. Kudos to the operations teams for putting up such great performances! I left early therefore unable to announce the result of the winning team for Talent Time.</div><div><br></div><div>Oh yes, where are my manners? I need to show the <b>real highlight </b>of the evening. </div><div><br></div></div></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5md2V3jCYLs/WCNBvXsum6I/AAAAAAAAGTg/E_kJ4y6Zc18/I/photo_31151.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My main point to any party. Always. </div><div><br></div><div>Caption? Some meat, fish, chicken, prawns and pasta. There was some coleslaw below the prawns too. <br><br></div><div>Here's a funny picture of the HM being splashed before the event. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-62ndo0K-bZ8/WCNBwFQQikI/AAAAAAAAGTk/MinrFOZQk-4/I/photo_453322.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>This is splash zone of revenge! Ha ha ha!!! Stay away if you do not want to be hit by merciless water balloons. </div><div><br></div><div>Speaking of games, we played Bingo during the dinner. I love their creativity in making a formal dinner so exciting. </div><div><br></div><div>Definitely looking to the next party.</div></div><div><br></div><div>Coincidentally, it's Rasa Sayang's 43rd birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!</div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-23332980691120453022016-11-08T09:17:00.000+08:002016-11-08T10:01:22.579+08:00From porridge to KFC to end the Blue MondayStarted yesterday with a bowl of porridge to warm my hungry stomach on this cold, rainy day. If I did not spend some time to take a picture, the porridge would have been steaming hot. <div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kCrP2Hf5l50/WCEsyJliHKI/AAAAAAAAGSo/VGYZfvaXWy4/I/photo_944470.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I am hungry all over again looking at this. </div><div><br></div><div>Lunch selection was just okay. Not as good as breakfast. You can imagine what kind of variety was available based on my house. <br></div><div><br></div><div>MAGGI! This is a favourite whenever there is nothing else good to eat. </div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tzV3nkIBLgs/WCEsy5QLetI/AAAAAAAAGSs/Qjc_FzfjK4w/I/photo_709147.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The taste was quite good but if you didn't get past the fact that it's instant noodles... </div><div><br></div><div>Who would have thought dinner would be a surprise? Thanks to Tasphorn who decided to head out so I got to pamper/spoil my stomach with some KFC. Not Korean Fried Chicken but the original 'Finger Lickin' Good' Kentucky Fried Chicken!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PxR7LQ3Abbw/WCEszTJbVKI/AAAAAAAAGSw/lm2l6hDlRF8/I/photo_329445.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Snacker box including fries, cheesy wedges (absolute yum), a piece of chicken plus carbonated drink for RM8.95.</div><div><br></div><div>We also had some desserts.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-05e4w3BE-dw/WCEtede0FBI/AAAAAAAAGS0/dffq98tBBHQ/I/photo_441107.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Chocolate lava cake and lemon tiramisu, each at RM3.90. </div><div> </div><div>Thank you for the wonderful treat, Tasphorn! 😘</div><div><br></div><div><u>Tuesday, 8 November 2016</u></div><div>Was running late today so I only managed to have two glasses of water. Might snack on something later.</div>Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-22674737158196722312016-11-05T23:47:00.002+08:002016-11-07T13:10:31.776+08:00Kinda a summary of what we did today Finally I am home after the whole day of fun at the mysterious place yet to be revealed.<br />
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Still couldn't guess the place right? Okay, I have decided to be kind and reveal the identity of the place.</div>
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So here is a couple of tickets for Ouija at TGV Gurney Paragon. I only like the seats there as they are more velvety and won't make my hands and feet sweat.</div>
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I have mentioned briefly in the previous post about the movie and how I enjoyed the suspense throughout. A simple action such as doors being opened and shut abruptly nearly made me jumped off my seat. Just imagine the level of intensity the scriptwriters and director have put into the story for an engaging cinematic experience. Well thought off, really. </div>
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However, we were not really lucky with the bunch of crowd who were in the same cinema as us. They freaked out at the slightest motion on the screen even when there was nothing to scream about. </div>
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Speaking of screaming, watching horror movies can actually make you lose some calories; about 20 cal every 10 minutes of screen time. Make sure you scream to shake the 20 calories off. I think it will not make any difference - you will gain instead - if you are chomping on rich caramel popcorns. Best to do it on food-free days. </div>
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Prior to the movie, we hung out at the plaza and found this exciting place which would transport you back to old Penang. </div>
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Days without computers and printers when posters are all hand-drawn. Technology has ruined creativity to some extent, don't you agree? No doubt it has brought us great convenience in our current lifestyles.<br />
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A food festival is about to be held here on the 6th floor of Gurney Paragon on 19 and 20 November 2016. Do mark your calendars! </div>
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We did some touristy shots too. </div>
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<b>Dinner - Korean Fried Chicken</b></div>
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Salivating dinner for two. We are the poor sisters hence, a bowl of rice is enough for our economic stomachs. :D :D :D</div>
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The chickens were a mix of two different flavours; red chilli which was quite spicy but I love it and soy garlic, mellow but perfectly marinated.</div>
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Thanks to Eunice for introducing this place. Will come again when my pocket feels rich. </div>
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It's past 12 midnight and my mind is still active. Fingers still smell of KFC. I better get rid of the fragrance before I lose my fingers to the ants before dawn. </div>
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Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913106.post-11739369519330583402016-11-05T17:47:00.000+08:002016-11-05T23:36:32.140+08:00Sisters day out! Guess where we are at?<br><br><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VWSmzt1ajq0/WB2q8D85bAI/AAAAAAAAGM0/rJ9G9SEakVI/I/photo_120131.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"><br><br>We also had the drink below right now. It's not too tough to guess right?<br><br> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UVr5owXewLs/WB2q9NUkzoI/AAAAAAAAGM4/uehfGVVN680/I/photo_355536.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"><br><br>Waiting for dinner time soon. Stay tuned for the next post!Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490956104692803932noreply@blogger.com0