The miniature version of the colisseum in fisherman's wharf...
At the foodcourt in the venetian macao...
The gondola rides...
Sunday, February 24, 2008
HK trip Day 5 & 6...
today is the day trip to macau... and the annoying thing is it was raining that day... we caught the turbojet to macau... which took like an hour and during the turbojet trip... there was this 3 really stupid women who kept talking the whole freaking way... and here I was trying to sleep and these 3 people kept talking... i was really tempted to turn back and give each of them a slap...
our first stop is fishermen's wharf... when we got there, it was so deserted... it was supposed to be a theme park but bcos it was raining, everything was closed... i was really annoyed... so we had no choice but to head to the Sands casino... the air in macau was really smoky... the air there was even worse than HK... nothing much, it's like a hotel and casino all in one... after that, we caught the shuttle bus to the venetian macao... ohmigod... it has got to be one of the nicest hotel and casino i have seen... besides the fullerton hotel... the foodcourt was nice, the decor of the place was nice, the toilets were nice, and they had the gondola rides... but it was so expensive... so we just walked around the place and took alot of pics...
after that, we went to mongkok to shop... and it was so crowded... and smoky... walked the markets... bought a bag for my sis... nothing much after... had mcdonald's for supper after...
Day 6... our last day in HK, we had to check out at noon so we were packing in the morning... after that, we went to harbour city for lunch and hung around till 4pm... on the way back, we caught the wrong bus back to the hotel... and we had to walk all the way back from the ferry terminal to the hotel...
our first stop is fishermen's wharf... when we got there, it was so deserted... it was supposed to be a theme park but bcos it was raining, everything was closed... i was really annoyed... so we had no choice but to head to the Sands casino... the air in macau was really smoky... the air there was even worse than HK... nothing much, it's like a hotel and casino all in one... after that, we caught the shuttle bus to the venetian macao... ohmigod... it has got to be one of the nicest hotel and casino i have seen... besides the fullerton hotel... the foodcourt was nice, the decor of the place was nice, the toilets were nice, and they had the gondola rides... but it was so expensive... so we just walked around the place and took alot of pics...
after that, we went to mongkok to shop... and it was so crowded... and smoky... walked the markets... bought a bag for my sis... nothing much after... had mcdonald's for supper after...
Day 6... our last day in HK, we had to check out at noon so we were packing in the morning... after that, we went to harbour city for lunch and hung around till 4pm... on the way back, we caught the wrong bus back to the hotel... and we had to walk all the way back from the ferry terminal to the hotel...
Friday, February 22, 2008
HK trip Day 4...
In the morning, we took a ferry to lantau island to see the huge buddha statue... it was a really long journey and after alighting from the ferry, we still had to catch a bus to the statue... the bus journey was like 45 mins... when we finally arrived... there were alot of people there... we saw alot of people climbing the steps up to the buddha... after resting and going to the necessary stops, we all made our way up the stairs... it was quite tiring but the view from the top made it all worth it... it was really nice... we also paid to eat the vegetarian lunch there...
by the time we arrived back at central pier, it was like almost 5pm... we decided to catch the bus to the peak, even though it was quite late already... when we alighted from the bus, there was a long queue at the ticket counter to go up the peak... the tram trip was really cool... the tram goes up the mountain at a 45 degree angle all the way to the peak... at the peak, the view was really breathtaking... and I thought we went at the right time, cos we saw the sun setting... and then although it was freezing, we stayed up there to catch the night scene of HK... and more people came up to 'chope' spots as that day was the lunar eclipse... after that, we decided not to wait so that we could catch the ferry to watch the symphony of lights... we had to queue again to catch the tram back down... and the tram was so crowded that michelle and I had to stand... and going down was really scary... cos it was quite steep...
by the time we arrived back at central pier, it was like almost 5pm... we decided to catch the bus to the peak, even though it was quite late already... when we alighted from the bus, there was a long queue at the ticket counter to go up the peak... the tram trip was really cool... the tram goes up the mountain at a 45 degree angle all the way to the peak... at the peak, the view was really breathtaking... and I thought we went at the right time, cos we saw the sun setting... and then although it was freezing, we stayed up there to catch the night scene of HK... and more people came up to 'chope' spots as that day was the lunar eclipse... after that, we decided not to wait so that we could catch the ferry to watch the symphony of lights... we had to queue again to catch the tram back down... and the tram was so crowded that michelle and I had to stand... and going down was really scary... cos it was quite steep...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
HK trip Day 3...
we were supposed to go to shenzhen today, but michelle was sick... so in the end, we headed to causeway bay to shop... bought alot of food there and a new bag... and although stuff were on sale there, it was still quite expensive... stuff like the winter wear, gloves and scarves...
after that, we decided to go to see the symphony of lights at tsim sha tsui... we had to walk quite a distance cos the place was undergoing construction and we could not find the way to the harbourfront... when we finally got there, we missed like the first 5 mins of the show and the show only lasted 15 mins... was quite upset... there were quite a few people there watching as well... after that, I walked along the avenue of stars... took pictures and also got to eat my candy floss...
after that, we decided to go to see the symphony of lights at tsim sha tsui... we had to walk quite a distance cos the place was undergoing construction and we could not find the way to the harbourfront... when we finally got there, we missed like the first 5 mins of the show and the show only lasted 15 mins... was quite upset... there were quite a few people there watching as well... after that, I walked along the avenue of stars... took pictures and also got to eat my candy floss...
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
HK trip Day 2...
Today's itinery was a day trip to cheng chau island...
we had to catch a train to central and then walk to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry to the island... although the journey was only 45 mins, i almost wanted to throw up cos the ferry kept moving sideways, up and down... i had to sit at the window and look out although it was really cold outside...
finally we arrived at the island... and it was quite a small one... lots of fishing boats and bicycles... we walked to the temple and then along the main street... it was still quite early so there were not many people about... we decided not to have lunch there cos the shops looked quite unhygienic... prisy found the 'er duo' biscuit that we used to eat when we were small... so we bought 2 packets of those and had them on the journey back... we caught a faster ferry for the journey back to HK island, and although it was not swaying as bad as the one before, I still felt nauseous the entire time...
we then headed to tsim sha tsui... wanted to eat at this place called knutsford place... but when we finally found the place, we did not really like the food so we settled for one of the nearby cafes and had noodles...
met up with michelle for dinner... we had steamboat at one of the restaurants near our hotel... it was one of the worst meals i have had for the entire trip... i think i am just not suited to eat the food in HK... anyway, after dinner, we went back to the night market again and this time, i bought some little souvenirs and a really cute red furry slipper for wear during winter...
we had to catch a train to central and then walk to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry to the island... although the journey was only 45 mins, i almost wanted to throw up cos the ferry kept moving sideways, up and down... i had to sit at the window and look out although it was really cold outside...
finally we arrived at the island... and it was quite a small one... lots of fishing boats and bicycles... we walked to the temple and then along the main street... it was still quite early so there were not many people about... we decided not to have lunch there cos the shops looked quite unhygienic... prisy found the 'er duo' biscuit that we used to eat when we were small... so we bought 2 packets of those and had them on the journey back... we caught a faster ferry for the journey back to HK island, and although it was not swaying as bad as the one before, I still felt nauseous the entire time...
we then headed to tsim sha tsui... wanted to eat at this place called knutsford place... but when we finally found the place, we did not really like the food so we settled for one of the nearby cafes and had noodles...
met up with michelle for dinner... we had steamboat at one of the restaurants near our hotel... it was one of the worst meals i have had for the entire trip... i think i am just not suited to eat the food in HK... anyway, after dinner, we went back to the night market again and this time, i bought some little souvenirs and a really cute red furry slipper for wear during winter...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
HK trip Day 1...
We arrived at HK airport around 11am... it was quite chilly when we got down from the plane cos we had to catch a bus from the plane to the airport, unlike in s'pore, where we had the tunnel thing that led directly into the airport... and caught a bus to the hotel in kowloon... we had quite a difficult time locating the hotel and when we finally saw it, it was a quite a disappointment... it was one of those 3-star hotels and the room that they allocated us was really small... the only good thing about the hotel was probably its location cos the transport was quite convenient... and the first thing I noticed was the amount of pollution in the air... it was really bad and the whole place looked smoggy... plus, the people in HK smoked alot... males and females... it was really difficult to breathe...
after depositing our luggage, we went for lunch in this dim sum restaurant near the hotel... the food was only okay... was really disappointed in their 'xiao long bao'... i still think that the ones in lau par sat was better... and we had alot of difficulties deciphering the menu cos the chinese characters were really hard to read...
after lunch, we split up... prisy's group went to shop at mongkok while my group headed for the famous wishing tree... the journey there took about an hour and a half... when we finally arrived there... to my greatest disappointment... the tree did not look like what I had expected... and the worst thing was... bcos the tree was too old and about to fall... they blocked off the area and we could not throw the yellow paper thing that I always saw people do on HK dramas... instead... we had to just hang the yellow paper on the board next to the tree... and the tree also looked reaaly different from what it looked like on tv... i initially thought that we had come to the wrong place but the locals there confirmed that it was the tree that I was looking for... i was quite upset... we also went to visit the temple nearby... cos it said on the itinery that that temple was quite famous as well...
after that, we caught a bus and a train to 'sha tin'... there was a really nice shopping mall there... we hung around there... btw, everywhere was really crowded... we had claypot rice for dinner that day at a stall opposite our hotel... it was not bad, but expensive... and then after that, prisy, mum and I went to the temple st night market... this was where our bargaining skills would come in handy... did not get anything that night though...
after depositing our luggage, we went for lunch in this dim sum restaurant near the hotel... the food was only okay... was really disappointed in their 'xiao long bao'... i still think that the ones in lau par sat was better... and we had alot of difficulties deciphering the menu cos the chinese characters were really hard to read...
after lunch, we split up... prisy's group went to shop at mongkok while my group headed for the famous wishing tree... the journey there took about an hour and a half... when we finally arrived there... to my greatest disappointment... the tree did not look like what I had expected... and the worst thing was... bcos the tree was too old and about to fall... they blocked off the area and we could not throw the yellow paper thing that I always saw people do on HK dramas... instead... we had to just hang the yellow paper on the board next to the tree... and the tree also looked reaaly different from what it looked like on tv... i initially thought that we had come to the wrong place but the locals there confirmed that it was the tree that I was looking for... i was quite upset... we also went to visit the temple nearby... cos it said on the itinery that that temple was quite famous as well...
after that, we caught a bus and a train to 'sha tin'... there was a really nice shopping mall there... we hung around there... btw, everywhere was really crowded... we had claypot rice for dinner that day at a stall opposite our hotel... it was not bad, but expensive... and then after that, prisy, mum and I went to the temple st night market... this was where our bargaining skills would come in handy... did not get anything that night though...
Monday, February 18, 2008
AlaMAk...
crap... realised that I have not been blogging for more than a week already... did not do much last week... brought my grandma to see the sentosa flowers... really very nice... and i can't believe it was so cheap to catch the monorail to sentosa and the sentosa flowers exhibition is free... anyway... even though it was a weekday, i expected not many people there... but it was actually quite crowded when we arrived... and i found out that there is a food republic in vivo on the third level...
met up with huimin, fran and jo at huimin's house... twain is still so cute!!! ate steamboat and watched take the lead and pride and prejudice... it was so late already by the time it was halfway through the show that we decided to call it a day... pride and prejudice was so boring anyway... and the way that they speak is too 'chim' for my brain... i was so tired by the time we left huimin's house and she was kind enough to give us a lift home... thanks huimin...
prisy, auntie and uncle arrived in singapore... can't believe it's my second last week already... but i am definitely looking forward to the HK trip... hopefully the weather is good and not too cold...
met up with huimin, fran and jo at huimin's house... twain is still so cute!!! ate steamboat and watched take the lead and pride and prejudice... it was so late already by the time it was halfway through the show that we decided to call it a day... pride and prejudice was so boring anyway... and the way that they speak is too 'chim' for my brain... i was so tired by the time we left huimin's house and she was kind enough to give us a lift home... thanks huimin...
prisy, auntie and uncle arrived in singapore... can't believe it's my second last week already... but i am definitely looking forward to the HK trip... hopefully the weather is good and not too cold...
Sunday, February 10, 2008
HAPpy chiNEsE nEw yeAR...
Last week, huimin and fran came to visit and we baked cheese sticks... haha seemed like that's the thing that we always baked... cos it's the easiest to bake and no need for any recipes... and we watched ratatouille (my second time watching) and hung out...
pong and I went to watch 27 dresses and the whole theatre only had the two of us... it was actually quite creepy... thank god we were watching something funny and not scary like resident evil or something... i guess cos it was a weekday and it was in the morning as well... the show was alright... like a typical romantic comedy... but katherine heigl was quite hilarious... pong and I are waiting to watch L the movie... haha... after that we went to sing karaoke at marina square and they gave us 5 hours to sing to our hearts' content... have not been to karaoke for a long time so i definitely made full use of the time... but the price increased again... and after that, we went to look at some cameras but did not decide on one yet... i think it will either be an olympus or a sony...
Chinese new year first day... went visiting... saw relatives whom I have not seen for a year already... collected hongbaos which was a highlight of the visits... it was super hot on that day as well... some of our relatives came over for dinner that night... other than that, I was slacking at home for the rest of the time... watching my tvb series...
pong and I went to watch 27 dresses and the whole theatre only had the two of us... it was actually quite creepy... thank god we were watching something funny and not scary like resident evil or something... i guess cos it was a weekday and it was in the morning as well... the show was alright... like a typical romantic comedy... but katherine heigl was quite hilarious... pong and I are waiting to watch L the movie... haha... after that we went to sing karaoke at marina square and they gave us 5 hours to sing to our hearts' content... have not been to karaoke for a long time so i definitely made full use of the time... but the price increased again... and after that, we went to look at some cameras but did not decide on one yet... i think it will either be an olympus or a sony...
Chinese new year first day... went visiting... saw relatives whom I have not seen for a year already... collected hongbaos which was a highlight of the visits... it was super hot on that day as well... some of our relatives came over for dinner that night... other than that, I was slacking at home for the rest of the time... watching my tvb series...
Monday, February 04, 2008
ANothEr 4 DaYS to CNY...
met up with siti and veena last week... first at NUS and then we went to mind cafe at boat quay... it's just quite upsetting to know that our NJ clique went from 6 to 3 people... i guess as time passes, people slowly grow and have their own commitments and new people... well... i can't really force them to come if they dun want to make the effort... I had fun at minds cafe... we played ticket to ride, taboo, and some really stupid brainless games... and laughed alot as well... after that, we went to eat fondue at max brenner's cos siti wanted to try the fondue... after that, we headed to marina square to have dinner... i was so full after... and they suggested changing the class gathering venue to minds cafe instead of bowling... well, i have to ask everyone's opinions first then...
met up with denise also for brunch... at kovan hawker centre... it was my first time there by the way... the wanton noodle was quite nice... I also got to drink soya bean... yummy... dunno whether is it too full or the sun... I had a headache after and I really wanted to go home... so I did not follow denise to little india after...
btw, we are also looking to buy a new camera, cos apparently to repair the lens cost about 200 bucks, so we decided to get a new one... anyone has any good recommendations? of course, it must be at a reasonable price and good quality...
met up with denise also for brunch... at kovan hawker centre... it was my first time there by the way... the wanton noodle was quite nice... I also got to drink soya bean... yummy... dunno whether is it too full or the sun... I had a headache after and I really wanted to go home... so I did not follow denise to little india after...
btw, we are also looking to buy a new camera, cos apparently to repair the lens cost about 200 bucks, so we decided to get a new one... anyone has any good recommendations? of course, it must be at a reasonable price and good quality...
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