tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283107642018-08-31T10:29:39.541+08:00CheddarinaCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.comBlogger284125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-68714946592498912462015-09-14T00:14:00.000+08:002015-09-14T00:22:01.714+08:00Sweet Escapade at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat - Part 1<br />I'm BACK! I'm BACK! Yes, I knew that the last post was half year ago :P<br /><br />How I wish I could have the luxury of time to blog more often!!! But I know being a working mother of two, I have no choice but to prioritise my family and work so before I resume working, I will try to update more often. <br /><br />Visited this beautiful heaven last year with hubby but I think it's never too late to share such a wonderful place for CUTI-CUTI MALAYSIA with all of you.<br /><br />The Banjaran is situated among limestone hills and rain forest, this peaceful paradise offers stunning greenery surroundings and natural hotsprings lake and caves. It has a no-child policy to make sure guests are indulged in this tranquil environment for relaxing and rejuvenation. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16132408764" title="DSC04327b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04327b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/16132408764_39ea4f9372_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />After entering the resort, we were greeted by the most natural and serene surroundings. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16754708135" title="DSC03978b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03978b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7599/16754708135_eed734cd3d_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16567243180" title="DSC04319b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04319b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8668/16567243180_0e725f4979_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Checking in was a breeze. And the hotel staff asked us to hit the gong to mark our arrival. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16567061428" title="DSC04317n by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04317n" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8660/16567061428_dce3c32ab1_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Ready to be taken for a quick tour on a buggy before being sent to our room.<br /><br /><br />Housing only 25 villas, each villa comes with its own private plunge pool. There are only two room types, garden villas which offer better privacy, bigger swimming pool and living area and water villas which are build on the water canal with a smaller space but comes with a balcony to laze on. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16754690565" title="DSC04028b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04028b" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8727/16754690565_bbdd5b6ae4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />We chose to stay in Water Villa but upon arrival, we were automatically upgraded by the resort to Garden Villa. So happy!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16134755843" title="DSC04022b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04022b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/16134755843_d47f164dd3_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Our room key. It was a waterproof bracelet. No worries if you drop it in the hotspring pool.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16568590029" title="DSC03992b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03992b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/16568590029_f99553f5f2_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />The swimming pool and sun deck <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16567322170" title="DSC03995b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03995b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16567322170_af9b9a472c_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Besides the pool, there was a spacious living area equipped with reading materials and built-in relaxing music whole day round.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16728807166" title="DSC03996b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03996b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/16728807166_dae5eb42d6_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />The bedroom with super comfy mattress and pillows<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16753633872" title="DSC04001b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04001b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8652/16753633872_df153bf779_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Washroom which had a door opened to some beautiful landscape setting<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16132393954" title="DSC04005b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04005b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8588/16132393954_3a4c285119_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />A very big wardrobe connecting with the washroom<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16753630362" title="DSC04007b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04007b" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8748/16753630362_6da0eeca77_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Shower area<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16753526171" title="DSC04010b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04010b" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8713/16753526171_2c128339ca_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />And most important was our private hot spring tub at the backyard! Water from the natural hot spring was channeled into this tub and cold water tap was available for us to regulate the temperature. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16547420787" title="DSC04035b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04035b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8625/16547420787_7b8e8648dd_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Ready to explore the surroundings by our feet. Here's the water villa.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16134749793" title="DSC04060b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04060b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7603/16134749793_11d3f36e5d_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Guests are not allowed to enter the main geothermal hotspring lake because of its high temperature. But there were a few hot dipping pot if you love the outdoor dipping experience.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16568567829" title="DSC04077b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04077b" height="465" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7645/16568567829_26e50600a8_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Greeneries and natural stones<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16754681235" title="DSC04090b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04090b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7652/16754681235_35da0d695a_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16754679515" title="DSC04112b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04112b" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8740/16754679515_a87ea0ce2a_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />There was a small man made waterfall in front. The sound of water flowing from the waterfall had a magically relaxing effect, which made me fell in love with this surrounding. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16568561439" title="DSC04132b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04132b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8722/16568561439_1d7a8345b1_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Let's explore the <b>Steam Cave</b>. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16134715913" title="DSC04186b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04186b" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8589/16134715913_e48cf7c3cc_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />The only photo that I managed to capture due to the steam blurring my camera lense. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16728780476" title="DSC04134b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04134b" height="459" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/16728780476_41303f042a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/21319212831/in/datetaken/" title="DSC04139b"><img alt="DSC04139b" height="464" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/674/21319212831_f4368dbbe8_b.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><b>Crystal Lake</b>, which was a mirror-like lake that you could clearly see your own reflection!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16547401847" title="DSC04144b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04144b" height="465" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7622/16547401847_9dd5b7757e_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16568550769" title="DSC04148b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04148b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8571/16568550769_9f6c6f7977_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16568545489" title="DSC04164b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04164b" height="465" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7592/16568545489_2b3b56d606_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16754664845" title="DSC04152n by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04152n" height="465" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/16754664845_ba598e51ca_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16567275860" title="DSC04177b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04177b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7643/16567275860_d8aabaa1b4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Crystal cave <br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16567087038" title="DSC04179b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04179b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8681/16567087038_17af90b021_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16728756626" title="DSC04188b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04188b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7598/16728756626_6956f973e3_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16754647395" title="DSC04189b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04189b" height="752" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/16754647395_b4aa74a7e6_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />The stairs to go up to <b>The Balcony</b>, which offered a panorama view over the geothermal hotspring lake, swimming pool and the surrounding limestone hills.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16753580102" title="DSC04210b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04210b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8581/16753580102_bc70f5bc60_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Beautiful view and relaxing spot<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16547375237" title="DSC04220n by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04220n" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7631/16547375237_69b35eee51_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16728744286" title="DSC04228b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04228b" height="465" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7644/16728744286_74161a0bce_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Our very first Garra Rufa Therapy experience <br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16547368757" title="DSC04231b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04231b" height="465" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/16547368757_cec575f4c2_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16753567992" title="DSC04248b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04248b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/16753567992_003c30005b_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />Omg! I really couldn't stand the tickling sensation when the fishes exfoliated my feet. Photo shown was my hubby's hand.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/16134694823" title="DSC04258b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04258b" height="465" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8670/16134694823_b13ea896ab_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Besides the dazzling scene as shown above, the resort has some special attractions which other places fail to offer.<br /><br />Please stay tune for <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Part 2</b></span></span> alright? See you soon!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-55131608675218202942015-03-02T01:49:00.000+08:002015-03-02T01:49:47.563+08:00Zermatt, Switzerland<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry for the lack of updates as there was a change in my life for the past few months and I could barely spend any time doing something that I like besides sleeping and resting. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's continue with my Europe trip travelogue though it's a throwback but I strongly believe that good things shall be shared. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Zermatt, the home of the Matterhorn is a carless city that offers fresh crisp air and jaw-dropping views. Well, if you have followed my blog for quite some time, then you would have already read about the Matterhorn but if you are a newbie here, you may click <a href="http://cheddarina.blogspot.com/2013/11/switzerland-gornergrat-and-matterhorn.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for the Matterhorn post.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357638407" title="DSC02674b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02674b" height="718" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5606/15357638407_e7c8e8ba6b_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To enter this carless city, we took a train from Tasch station.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14923470653" title="DSC02679b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02679b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5597/14923470653_6482009d59_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15358005820" title="DSC02696b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02696b" height="477" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15358005820_19eec53062_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544484412" title="DSC02732b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02732b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/15544484412_cb44341ac1_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After 25 minutes, we arrived at Zermatt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14922886604" title="DSC02749b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02749b" height="431" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/14922886604_8be469e06d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was impressed with the design of the quaint wooden houses when I stepped out from the station. The flowers at the balcony were so lovely and welcoming. Almost all the hotels, restaurants or shops were having the same design, but just came in different colors.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15543642065" title="DSC02741b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02741b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5615/15543642065_fbc099f6fa_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was the hotel that we stayed. Ambassador Hotel, very strategically located as it's just 100 meters from the train station. We got the chance to stay in this expensive hotel (though it was just a 3 star hotel, but it costed RM1300 a night!) because of some last minute changes in itinerary made by APPLE and as a compensation, they upgraded us to spend one night in Zermatt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15358002100" title="DSC02747b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02747b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15358002100_9e320c5ee3_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After unloading all the luggage, we headed to the main street, Bahnohostrasse to begin our journey to explore this enchanting village.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357630437" title="DSC02760b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02760b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15357630437_d09b09519b_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The main street was full with shops offering souvenirs, swiss chocolates, watches and sports equipments.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15543606545" title="DSC02969b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02969b" height="759" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15543606545_873911cac7_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were given a voucher to redeem a free souvenir from Bucherer, the most famous shop selling Rolex watches. After this, the tour guide did not bother to tour us around as he only focused to serve those who wanted to buy Rolex watches. So we explored this little town by our own for 45 minutes before our lunch. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357995950" title="DSC02808b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02808b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15357995950_fe71a9a2ff_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Behind me was an electric car </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357492068" title="DSC02800b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02800b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15357492068_e801a2eec7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cowbell souvenirs</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15543637005" title="DSC02781b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02781b" height="477" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15543637005_05c10c1329_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">St. Bernard dogs, which you will find them at the summit of Gornergrat. Photographers will be there to take and sell photos to you. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14923461213" title="DSC02806b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02806b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/14923461213_d40002106d_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15540952991" title="DSC02828b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02828b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15540952991_e18826bae3_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544473142" title="DSC02829b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02829b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/15544473142_c03bd5fc55_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357622577" title="DSC02838b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02838b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3929/15357622577_558114d630_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you walked up the slope, you would see Saint Mauritius Church on your left. This was a landmark which you would not miss as it came with the picturesque clock tower and stunning mountain backdrop.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14923454363" title="DSC02844b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02844b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/14923454363_8e1da82f88_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15520606076" title="DSC02848b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02848b" height="488" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15520606076_d1c38f2439_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15540944641" title="DSC02858b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02858b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/15540944641_771e6a07ca_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15519922126" title="DSC02861b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02861b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15519922126_d4e827ac18_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And next to the Church was Matterhorn Museum, which was closed during our visit. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14922868394" title="DSC02864b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02864b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/14922868394_112ca5fbe5_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357981800" title="DSC02870b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02870b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15357981800_d86887c477_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We took a left turn after the Museum, and saw some monuments, followed by a cemetery.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544460522" title="DSC02878b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02878b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15544460522_c4193c7fed_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We walked further down the road to find the best place to capture this Zermatt village with the mesmerising Matterhorn as backdrop. Lucky that I did enough preparation before visiting and of course many thanks to the bloggers who shared their photos and the details to reach this wonderful place. This is definitely a must-do when you are in Zermatt!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357031959" title="IMG_2697b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2697b" height="667" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/15357031959_e3ac8f418c_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357032929" title="IMG_2687b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2687b" height="667" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15357032929_55aa71cfe4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14922864114" title="DSC02886b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02886b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/14922864114_55a0f88f20_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357505208" title="P1060799b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="P1060799b" height="525" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15357505208_63ec89d2c6_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After taking the photos, we walked back to the main street happily as one of the items in my "must-do" lists had been achieved!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544488952" title="P1060804b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="P1060804b" height="525" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15544488952_d1233d8614_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544491242" title="P1060795b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="P1060795b" height="525" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15544491242_24d65e421a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14922862614" title="DSC02912b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02912b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/14922862614_8757e76623_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15540933791" title="DSC02923b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02923b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/15540933791_82414ef501_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Continued to explore the old barns, which were built more than 200 years ago.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357986330" title="DSC02853b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02853b" height="639" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15357986330_ba6fdcb02f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14922861494" title="DSC02919b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02919b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5615/14922861494_f6df17e53b_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15543611845" title="DSC02939b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02939b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15543611845_27f59832b1_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544451852" title="DSC02944b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02944b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15544451852_5fa41f3800_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our cute and lovely driver</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357465318" title="DSC02951b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02951b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15357465318_6d41050fdf_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Truly a sublime setting that made me wanna stay here for longer!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544449182" title="DSC02957b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02957b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15544449182_774662fb22_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15540927501" title="DSC02962b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02962b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/15540927501_2bdc37e4c1_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15356985689" title="DSC03436b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03436b" height="496" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15356985689_55379c2a12_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Time to shop after we returned from Gornergrat! Watches are must-buy in Zermatt. I bought a cheap and nice one for myself as souvenir. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15356984999" title="DSC03439b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03439b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15356984999_7925ed4ae4_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were told by the tour manager that the supermarket “Coop” offered the best deal for Swiss chocolates! And of course I bought kgs of chocolates here until my luggage was full and I had to put them in my hand-carry bag. Pulling a 22kg luggage plus carrying a 10kg bag using my hand made me breathless + exhausted + sweaty when we walked up the slope on the next morning to the train station as we were already super late and rushed like mad lady. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357964300" title="DSC03443b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03443b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15357964300_5379ea36c3_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Läderach Chocolatier Store! They offered the best range of hand-made chocolate and truffles. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544443432" title="DSC03444b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03444b" height="489" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15544443432_12e82b189c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don’t forget to have some tasty treats at this Gourmet Chocolatier. They allowed tasting of the chocolate before you purchased. These fresh chocolates bars were called Frischschoggi and they were the best! I loved dark chocolate hazelnut the most! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14923422113" title="DSC03451b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03451b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/14923422113_3d4e26f3b4_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought some of these tempting pieces but neither the praline nor the truffle particularly impressed me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544440292" title="DSC03472b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03472b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15544440292_e1decbcb1f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Back to hotel for our dinner</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544437002" title="DSC03462b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03462b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15544437002_0c742d3227_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, soup for starter</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14923426713" title="DSC03465b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03465b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/14923426713_97e46523a8_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This main course looked so non-tempting. The quality was just mediocre. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15357961570" title="DSC03469b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03469b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15357961570_69df540802_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This lovely cake definitely won my heart away. So much better than the main course!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15544439582" title="DSC03478b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03478b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15544439582_ee4b07b5d3_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After dinner, we hung out again though all the shops had closed. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14922900004" title="DSC03512b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03512b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/14922900004_4913d7585f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15540915781" title="DSC03490b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03490b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/15540915781_2825c7e41d_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But honestly there was nothing much to see at night as the snow mountain hid themselves in the dark. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I would say the stay in Zermatt and the visit to Gornergrat was the most relaxing one amongst all other places that we visited during the trip as we had ample time for shopping and exploring the place by our own and the stunning and dramatic scenery of Matterhorn at Gornergrat really took our breath away. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-82410277253693237842014-10-14T23:10:00.001+08:002014-10-15T15:54:30.630+08:00St. Moritz, Switzerland<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">365 days ago……………</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The day started with breathtaking scenery as we were heading to St. Moritz, Switzerland.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">St. Moritz is one of the famous vacation spots in Europe especially during winter because of its excellent ski facilities. It is situated next to Engadine's lakescape at 1,856 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by many 5 stars prestigious hotels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We departed from Bavaria, Germany and crossed the border of Austria to reach St Moritz. On our back to Lugano, we had our coffee break at Italy and that's how we toured four countries in ONE day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15532098461" title="DSC01685b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01685b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15532098461_3b409ddf40_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15534805075" title="DSC01732b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01732b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15534805075_64b4c1e38f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Began to enjoy the gorgeous scenery as we passed the little towns</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15532097481" title="DSC01726b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01726b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/15532097481_e176321483_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15535630942" title="DSC01643b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01643b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5606/15535630942_16bb74ee30_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Entering Switzerland... the snow wonderland</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15348630908" title="DSC01815b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01815b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/15348630908_9e78314777_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15349157540" title="DSC01856bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01856bb" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15349157540_19dc9d7aac_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A miniaturized village tucked quietly in the valleys of the Swiss Alps...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15349162990" title="20131014_150026ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="20131014_150026ba" height="394" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15349162990_fa8a67f663_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unbelievably beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914044074" title="DSC01898b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01898b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/14914044074_0375c7c129_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally we could get off from the bus to enjoy the fresh crisp air!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914040774" title="DSC01915b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01915b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/14914040774_812ae2494c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had our first meal at Switzerland in HAUSER RESTAURANT, which was ranked number 5 out of 90 restaurants in St. Moritz as published on Tripadvisor! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15349083159" title="DSC01906b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01906b" height="683" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15349083159_1c07692e68_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cauliflower cream soup</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15348773687" title="DSC01909b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01909b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15348773687_24722aceae_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Grilled Swiss chicken breast with herbs sauce, mashed potato and green peas. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914042404" title="DSC01912b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01912b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/14914042404_974517e40f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15349154060" title="DSC01913b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01913b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15349154060_9a471e536e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Burned custard. Quite a delightful culinary experience I would say. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15348156409" title="DSC01950b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01950b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15348156409_d5e9394bc9_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15348157459" title="DSC01932bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01932bb" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15348157459_ef5130717f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s time to explore this cozy little town that sits on the side of the mountain in front of Lake St. Moritz!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914037034" title="DSC01961b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01961b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/14914037034_8f2ac80370_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15535616712" title="DSC01970b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01970b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15535616712_5601a83e83_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15511084656" title="DSC01975b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01975b" height="473" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5610/15511084656_444b33e7eb_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Too bad that we only had like 45 minutes to explore this beautiful place. Time did not permit us to play with the snow T_T</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15348150059" title="DSC01985b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01985b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15348150059_89b3ed9a11_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15532083621" title="DSC01977b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01977b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5597/15532083621_882cbca256_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I enjoyed the natural beauty of the town as it has the lake and surrounded by the Swiss Alps all around! So breathtaking! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15511080696" title="DSC01998b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01998b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15511080696_0710424f2a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Photos with two beautiful ladies from Kuantan</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15534788265" title="DSC02035b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02035b" height="470" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15534788265_3a9e073224_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The St. Moritz lake. In winter months, this lake makes way for winter sports.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914028584" title="DSC02038b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02038b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/14914028584_20a843eff7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Look at the towering mountains at the mid of Autumn! It was quiet and peaceful</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15535607892" title="DSC02044b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02044b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15535607892_d7aefbc512_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15348757297" title="DSC02053b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02053b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15348757297_486eaa9bb7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914595493" title="DSC02067b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02067b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/14914595493_78fa0c28ac_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15535604452" title="DSC02072b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02072b" height="481" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3939/15535604452_80eb9f6f4f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15349135670" title="DSC02075bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02075bb" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15349135670_d49d60fa28_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914593043" title="IMG_2605bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2605bb" height="667" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/14914593043_2ffd443d5f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14914021464" title="IMG_2635b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2635b" height="525" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/14914021464_77331bb4c1_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We traveled along the zigzag mountain roads in the Alps when on our way to Lugano</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14919925774" title="IMG_2628b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2628b" height="513" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/14919925774_360b69331f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Switzerland never failed to surprise us with the captivating scenery and St Moritz looked like a million dollar town with its shimmering lake, emerald forests and snowy mountains!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-8773779551469561732014-10-13T00:35:00.000+08:002014-10-13T00:35:39.656+08:00Quickie: Oct 2014 <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just a short update on what I have been doing recently! September was a very challenging month for hubby and me because that was the total change of our lifestyle. not only we sent Ken to preschool in early of the month but we also babysit him from 6pm until the next morning! All the while Ken was with baby sitter day and night but we decided to make a change by bringing him home after work as he is now a toddler and I no longer need to suffer from the midnight feeding and crying.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But things go a little beyond my expectation because being the parents of a hyperactive and dependent toddler is very challenging. I sacrificed my drama time to be with him, doing some crafts, reading, writing or watching some educational cartoon series. Though this is tiring (the mentioned activities sound not that energy-consuming but actually he will keep running or disobeying your instructions or purposely do something that you say NO) but the fact is he will not stay little forever and few years down the road he will not play and comb my hair, lie down on my laps asking me to rock him like a baby, touch my face and say "I want to sayang mummy", hold my hand and say "I love mummy so much". </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every weekend I will TRY do a weekly planning for the activities to be done by Ken as usually I'll reach home at 7.30pm and time only permits me to have dinner, shower, 30-45 minutes of play time with Ken and prepare stuffs for the next day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15492712912" title="DSC02576b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02576b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/15492712912_8bfa73989d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bought him a magnetic maze from HAPE few months ago. I love this very much because it is a perfect travel companion that keeps my boy busy and yet inspire learning and problem solving. This really helps to develop the eye-hand coordination as well as pencil control. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15469945606" title="DSC02592b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02592b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15469945606_002b0c8264_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15489921841" title="DSC02509b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02509b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15489921841_9d03be63b0_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Color sorting</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306498567" title="DSC01931a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01931a" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15306498567_94c411b905_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Craft time is a must do activity at least once a week</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306660570" title="DSC05087bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05087bb" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15306660570_f5e0e46735_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306495777" title="DSC05095b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05095b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15306495777_98c0880219_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15469937876" title="DSC05107b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05107b" height="492" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15469937876_93119d24ce_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306418838" title="DSC03079b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03079b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15306418838_cbcd1b349a_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My mischievous boy will always challenge me when I tell him not to something dangerous.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306488287" title="DSC05205b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05205b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15306488287_e29409340d_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Play time before going to bed</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306368920" title="DSC01782b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01782b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15306368920_2f0386a230_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shopping = running for Ken</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306369330" title="DSC01774b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01774b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15306369330_83fb04c8a1_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not easy to take a photo with him nowadays</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15493073185" title="DSC09003b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09003b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2946/15493073185_84ea136ddb_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There’s something wonderful about seeing a cross, scrunched up face turn into a broad grin and then explode with laughter. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306500487" title="DSC01457b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01457b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15306500487_030b614047_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15492702962" title="DSC08917b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08917b" height="818" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/15492702962_df65c61bd8_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He has a smile to break a million hearts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306432659" title="DSC05287b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05287b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15306432659_0860d4feac_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Love these Hello Kitty books but hubby said they were only for girls so Ken could only get to flip the page in the book store. But few days after this I bought THREE Hello Kitty activity books for Ken because they were too cute and colorful!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15306432999" title="DSC05289b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05289b" height="465" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2947/15306432999_25673dbb59_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reading is definitely not my hobby but I will try to make this as Ken's hobby. LOL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15470212416" title="DSC05446bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05446bb" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15470212416_f6a6cbbfba_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dealing with tantrums is part and parcel of being the parent of a two-year-old. Ken is now fully transformed into a rebellious toddler that says no to almost everything or refusing to do as he is told. Though he can be stinking cute sometimes especially when he imitates the adult, but the terrible two behaviour are killing me!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm trying hard to avoid scolding or screaming. And the new tactic that I'm using now is DISTRACTION! This works pretty well when he's not in full flown tantrum. Well, I'm still exploring different tactics. But what I can tell you is parenting nowadays is even more challenging than working! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alright, that's all for now because it's time to sleep! Bye!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-37074528397051766672014-09-23T23:10:00.000+08:002014-09-24T02:10:30.602+08:00Beauty Notebook<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello! I'm here today to share with you my latest cosmetic and skincare products. Finding a good product is like a treasure hunt for me and the process will never end as the fast-paced technological break-through will always attract me to try on something new!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14089331450" title="DSC08930b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08930b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14089331450_d261dc9d91_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dr. Jart Black Label BB Cream.</b> This little tube of moisturiser + sunscreen + foundation is geared towards people that likes easy makeup routine. I'm loving it because of the fuss-free application and it really gives me a radiant complexion! I'm using my second tube despite all the drawbacks of BB cream I heard from the beauticians!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14883990396" title="DSC07404b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07404b" height="725" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14883990396_5912468bf8_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>DIORSKIN Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Liquid Foundation. </b>I have been looking for a liquid foundation that offers good coverage and matte finish as my skin is blemish-prone and oily. So far this delivers the desirable result. I hate my skin as any powder type foundation will give a cakey look. To ensure smooth application, I always mix it with a drop of hydrating essence and paint on my face using a sponge. However, I still prefer Dr. Jart BB Cream for daily use as it gives me a more natural looking complexion. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14720416407" title="DSC06869b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC06869b" height="569" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14720416407_0af3211170_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>METHODE SWISS Thermal Oxygen Overnight Eye Mask</b> from SASA. I always use this whenever my eye area is dry and it has become my best companion ever since I started to sacrifice my beauty routine time for Ken. Ken is really hyperactive even he's having a bad cough. He's just like "Energiser" with super long-lasting durability LOL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14720331299" title="DSC07260b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07260b" height="683" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3888/14720331299_b29a7fd771_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Etude House Wonder Pore Whipping Foaming</b>. This wash is great for sensitive skin because it contains no parabens, fragrances, talc, artificial pigment, or animal ingredients. It also claims to have skin benefits of sebum control, skin refining, moisturising and etc. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14883983896" title="DSC07261b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07261b" height="721" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3879/14883983896_084bf6be88_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is how it looks like! It cleanses the pores and leaves my skin fresh and soft! It also can be used as a 5 minutes rinse-off mask once a week for deep cleansing purpose. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15146915309" title="DSC04861b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04861b" height="714" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/15146915309_4a92014f79_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>SK II Facial Treatment Essence</b>. I started to use this three weeks ago but yet I have not seen any visible result. Will update you guys if this essence gives me a miracle!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14903915151" title="DSC07285b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07285b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/14903915151_06a86a2383_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>BROWLASH Eyebrow Pencil and Liquid</b> from SASA. This is the only eyebrow pencil that won my heart for more than 5 times of repeat purchase! It is a two-end eyebrow pencil which offers both pencil and liquid type. Liquid end is good to resist water, sweat and sebum. My skin is extremely oily and I hate those eyebrow pencil that fade away after I blot my face with oil absorbing paper. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14906980905" title="DSC07281b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07281b" height="755" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14906980905_2eb4affff2_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Love it's brown color that matches to my hair color! The pencil doesn't need sharpening since you just need to twist it and I guarantee you a smooth application without clogs! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14906982595" title="DSC07274b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07274b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5572/14906982595_1c4fb7a771_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow Pencil </b>from SASA. This is more long-lasting than Browlash, however it gives a big problem during application as it leaves clogs on my brow which requires me to keep combing. I just used it for like a week and I have abandoned it by keeping it into my KIV box.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14720419137" title="DSC01814b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01814b" height="699" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/14720419137_bc6fa36fed_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>CLIO Gelpresso Glow Tint</b> from Watson. This is a Korean trendy lip tint that gives jelly-like finish and also moisturize and protect the lips. It is dispensed by twisting the bottom part of the lipstick container. I love to use this during work days due to the non-sticky and non-greasy gloss finish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14906616872" title="DSC01807b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01807b" height="701" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3865/14906616872_62e0853a9f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>CANDY DOLL Lip Gloss</b> from SASA. Bought this little tube of sticky heaven because SWEET pink shade has been in my list for long and when I found this, I straight away picked and paid at the cashier as I always have high confidence in Japanese products. This is best used on top of a matte lip color. Choose this if you have fair skin and I'm certain that you will look so much younger! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alright! That's all for this time! See you all soon! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-84683309836456213092014-09-21T23:47:00.000+08:002014-09-22T00:47:50.968+08:00Bangkok Art & Culture Centre<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Throwback post again!<br /><br />Going to Bangkok with hubby will definitely make him feel bored if I shop 24/7. Since hubby is an art person, I purposely spared 2 hours for him to visit this Bangkok Art & Culture Centre. It is a great activity in a rainy day or you wanna a break to stay away from the hot weather.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The entrance to this centre was FREE! It was a really good place to enjoy nice pieces of modern art as the exhibitions were regularly renewed. There were many interesting exhibits including installation art, photographs and sculptures from local artists. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There were also a number of trendy cafes and restaurants but our food list was too long so we foregone these.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15233248336" title="DSC08445b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08445b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3872/15233248336_d2bd4b8fe4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here we are!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15233246846" title="DSC03838b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03838b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/15233246846_6b233cb270_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the souvenirs shops here! You can really find good quality and tasteful pieces for your loved ones!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069562550" title="DSC08380b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08380b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/15069562550_52c829bd16_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Visitors were mainly youngsters or some art students</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15253152121" title="DSC08378b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08378b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/15253152121_4d9cefdd55_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1st-4th floor were mostly shops, cafes, restaurants and private galleries. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15256252445" title="DSC08373b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08373b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/15256252445_83ec6fd335_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069694378" title="DSC08367b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08367b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/15069694378_9c90e6fee7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15255865642" title="DSC08365b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08365b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/15255865642_5d4a9b8500_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069571530" title="DSC08362b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08362b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/15069571530_ed538861c7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069560050" title="DSC08398b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08398b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/15069560050_87edf9d214_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15255856902" title="DSC08395b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08395b" height="720" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15255856902_6ae7c4bc0a_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15255854552" title="DSC08408b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08408b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/15255854552_746b93b462_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These were so cute!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15253144801" title="DSC08421b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08421b" height="714" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/15253144801_0ba31d48ae_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069485759" title="DSC08424b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08424b" height="487" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/15069485759_513404e28a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15255851202" title="DSC08425b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08425b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/15255851202_dacd8595dd_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069716268" title="DSC08406b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08406b" height="730" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/15069716268_0d7bce4401_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15253146281" title="DSC08413b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08413b" height="720" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/15253146281_b5ae2611d5_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Photo taken from a window in the buidling</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15069484039" title="DSC08431b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08431b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/15069484039_462aeba110_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Amazing design! The interior was really modern and spacious. It had huge white curving facade and spiral walkways.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15233228936" title="DSC08439b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08439b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/15233228936_ec8d4952d2_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6th - 9th floors were the main galleries. There were nothing much to see during my visit but I still managed to find few impressive art works. It really depends on luck on when you are visiting because they have rotating exhibits. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15310141212" title="DSC08438b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08438b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/15310141212_7a7364fce0_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15123913478" title="DSC08418b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08418b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/15123913478_59089502b8_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15123922088" title="DSC08426b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08426b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/15123922088_6f23d6e103_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15123946507" title="DSC08436b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08436b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/15123946507_ab90285159_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15123918708" title="DSC08442b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08442b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/15123918708_c16cb474e0_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15123941257" title="DSC08444b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08444b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/15123941257_068e39f2d9_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had a wonderful time during our visit to this contemporary art centre! This was a new and eye-opening experience in Bangkok that really worth a visit!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b><u>Bangkok Art & Cultural Centre</u></b></span><br /><span style="color: #741b47;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00, Closed Monday</b></span><br /><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>BTS: National Stadium (Opposite MBK shopping mall)</b></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-8626958387086026972014-09-15T23:55:00.000+08:002014-09-24T11:11:28.364+08:00清境住宿篇 - 晨曦山莊<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">没错,我又发台湾的博文了!我到底是要写到何时何年何日呢?<br /><br />最近工作不是很顺心,还好回到家后有我的大小宝哄我,所以烦恼才不至于令我皱眉头。可是自从把Ken接回家后,我真的很少可以有时间做自己的东西了!<br /><br /><br /><br />好了!不罗嗦了!看文吧!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">由于清境已经被过度开发,所以要找一间拥有无敌山景又没有被电缆线遮挡的民宿真的是不容易。我们做了不少的功课,几乎寻遍了所有的民宿,最后终于锁定这间晨曦山莊!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">不得不提的是晨曦山莊位于幽靜小徑內,道路狹窄兼陡峭,司机把车开下去的时候我们都有一点怕怕!<br /><br />我们住的是二至四人的蓝色小木屋。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004081189" title="DSC01648b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01648b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/15004081189_1eb3b5283b_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">先来到民宿的主人栋办理入住手续。这里有点美国田园风的设计让人觉得非常温馨。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15009704128" title="DSC01659b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01659b" height="454" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/15009704128_43e8787694_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">这里是民宿老板娘准备茶点的地方</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15196268115" title="DSC01647b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01647b" height="695" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/15196268115_86dd35f18e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">客厅有很多可爱别致的摆设,真的完全感觉不到自己身在台湾!我最爱就是这只大熊!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15193233821" title="DSC01578b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01578b" height="704" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/15193233821_7b1eb195c4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">这里是明天我们用早点的用餐区。可以一边欣赏山景一边用餐哦!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190489252" title="DSC01661b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01661b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/15190489252_a6a9e2bb92_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">老板非常的热情,还帮我们拍照谈天。真的让人有着宾至如归的感觉。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190864755" title="DSC01616b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01616b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/15190864755_10e4c615da_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">拿了钥匙后,主人就带我们到小木屋跟我们详细解释这里的设施。看到我们的房间后,就证明我们的决定真的没错。应该是说是我而不是我们,因为基本上老公都没有意见,所以旅行这事儿几乎全部都由我作主。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004291538" title="DSC01612b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01612b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/15004291538_cf765fb37d_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">四色木屋全是用香杉木打造的哦!在冷冷的晚上窝在这里聊天,真的太棒了!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15173241816" title="DSC01611b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01611b" height="695" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/15173241816_548047bca9_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">要看电视的话可以做在这沙发上。空间真的大的很!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004078379" title="DSC01681b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01681b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/15004078379_18c3cf8b7c_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190860225" title="DSC01722b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01722b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/15190860225_d3139cc932_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">山上的气温在夜晚实在是太冷了!一大早起来,我们都迫不及待的打开房门,等待的就是这一道温暖的曙光!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004289687" title="DSC01756b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01756b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3921/15004289687_4fea64e98d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">好美的天气啊!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004182340" title="DSC01738b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01738b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/15004182340_dca1d33f1b_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">我们住的就是这间蓝色小屋。每间房外都有一张白色椅子,好可爱的感觉</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004183830" title="DSC01723b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01723b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/15004183830_6d0d3e4e5c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">隔壁还有一间青色小屋,但是当天没有人住,所以整个庭院就由我们两个独占。蓝色木屋在最底层,上层还有紫色和黄色小屋,再上一层就是主人栋兼用餐区!选择最下层的木屋是因为它的庭院比紫黄木屋的大,而且最底层的视野最棒,因为下方已经没有建筑物了!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190832435" title="DSC01841b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01841b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/15190832435_0cd92a7a0b_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">这个就是我们房外的庭院了!好棒的视野有木有?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004073129" title="DSC01747b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01747b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/15004073129_88b5b0d76c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">当你在此停歇,眼前的不只是一间民宿,更是一处悠闲而轻松的地方。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190848495" title="DSC01773b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01773b" height="712" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/15190848495_c4a0fa8b4e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">由于室外的光线太过强烈,我只好躲在房内边化装边赏景边拍照。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004282287" title="DSC01775b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01775b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/15004282287_dafa876823_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">很喜欢山景的前后层次!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15167824576" title="DSC01771b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01771b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15167824576_1aea52a64d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">时间不早了,我们终于肯走出我们的小屋到主人栋去用餐。相信我,来到这里你根本不想要离开房间和庭院!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15167829906" title="DSC01752b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01752b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/15167829906_256fb9b05e_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">路经紫色和黄色小木屋</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004288787" title="DSC01762b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01762b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/15004288787_aefe91fbcd_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">一早被太陽晒到的木屋,总是发光的让人张不开眼睛</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004073129" title="DSC01747b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01747b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/15004073129_88b5b0d76c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190477122" title="DSC01763b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01763b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/15190477122_6bbe5dc2f8_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">感谢老天给了我们风和日丽的一天!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15167812206" title="DSC01826b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01826b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3875/15167812206_deffffc900_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">这座就是主人栋啦!昨天就是在这里办理入住手续,只是没来得及拍照就天暗了。</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15190470882" title="DSC01796b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01796b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/15190470882_00f0cdd4c8_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">早餐是中西式。主人准备了地瓜粥还有各类小菜</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004278327" title="DSC01800b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01800b" height="710" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15004278327_f367c318ef_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">再来一套西式早餐,是不是非常丰盛呢?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004268018" title="DSC01798b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01798b" height="698" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/15004268018_72030bef5f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15187839021" title="DSC01857b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01857b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3888/15187839021_70c0fea4be_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">这位就是老板娘啦!谢谢你的爱心早餐哦!只可惜我们都吃不完啦!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15167815566" title="DSC01806b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01806b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/15167815566_f9e42244eb_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">屋外的摇椅</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15004275307" title="DSC01823b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01823b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/15004275307_d48bbfd971_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">这里真的是美得让人快门不断的按!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15167810296" title="DSC01828b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01828b" height="1053" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/15167810296_26832ca795_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">要回去我们的小屋就必须经过这陡峭的木梯!还好昨天有司机大哥帮我们搬行李</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/15187840181" title="DSC01855b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01855b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/15187840181_c2253a470f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">能够在这种美景中迎接一天的开始真的让人心情舒畅啊!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br />由于这篇文也搁置了超过一年的时间,我昨天上网查晨曦山庄的官网时发现他们已经把所有的小木屋都修改成四至八人房了! 如果你是一家大小的话,住在这儿真的太棒了。如果是二人入住的话价格就太高了啦!<br /><br /><br />有兴趣的可以参考他们的官网哦!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>晨曦山莊</b></span><br /><span style="color: #4c1130;">南投縣仁愛鄉大同村壽亭巷14之2號</span><br /><span style="color: #4c1130;"><a href="http://www.auroravilla.tw/">http://www.auroravilla.tw</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-35515846807445060482014-08-23T00:08:00.001+08:002014-08-23T00:39:12.132+08:00Cake Pops Recipe- Using a Silicone Cake Pop Mould<br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14980733192" title="DSC03322b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03322b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14980733192_ae2cc6926e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />As you can see from my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cheddarina">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/carrie2706">Instagram</a> photos, I made this super colorful cake pops on last week. And some of you requested the recipe and thus I decided to share it here! <br /><br /><br />All you need is this silicone mould to make perfect cake pops! <br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14812382057" title="DSC03330ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03330ba" height="608" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14812382057_25ca0572e4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />I bought this silicone cake pop mould from a baking ingredient shop nearby my house.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14998881685" title="DSC03340b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03340b" height="720" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/14998881685_c02ddd53d9_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Sticks for the cake<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14995797581" title="DSC03334b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03334b" height="662" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14995797581_7ae6030fb6_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Sprinkles for decorating the cake pops!<br /><br /><br />I did not take any photos of the ingredients and the work-in-progress photo but the ingredients list is short and the steps are super easy to follow!<br /><br />Here you go!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>INGREDIENT LIST</b><br /><br /><b><u>Cake pops</u></b><br /><br />Salted Butter 100g<br />Sugar 40g<br />Egg 2<br />Self-raising flour 110g<br />Baking soda 2g<br />Vanilla essence 1/2 teaspoon<br /><br /><b><u>Dipping Chocolate</u></b> <br /><br />Chocolate buttons 250g<br />Vegetable shortening 4 teaspoon<br /><br /><br /><u>Baking the cake</u><br /><br />1. Whisk the softened butter and the sugar until you have a whitish cream.<br /><br />2. Add the eggs one by one, leaving enough time between each for them to be fully incorporated in the mixture.<br /><br />3. Add in vanilla essence.<br /><br />4. Sift in the flour and baking soda. Mix until combined.<br /><br />5. Place the bottom half of the mould (the one without holes). Scoop the batter into the holes until they’re full.<br /><br />6. Gently secure the other half of the mould over the top.<br /><br />7. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 Degree Celsius for about 15 minutes.<br /><br />8. Cool the pops before removing them. <br /><br /><br /><u>Melting chocolate</u><br /><br />1. Place the chocolate buttons in a heat-proof bowl that fits snugly in a saucepan over a pot of lightly steaming water. The steam will slowly melt the chocolate. Suspend the bowl over the simmering water, but do not let the bottom of the bowl to touch the water. Contact with the water may cause the bowl overheated, burning the chocolate instead of melting it. <br /><br />2. Melt the chocolate slowly over low heat. Stir with a metal spoon until melted.<br /><br />3. When the chocolate is almost completely melted, remove from the heat.<br /><br />4. If the chocolate is too thick, add in vegetable shortening or whipping cream and stir well until you get the runny texture. It helps the chocolate to stay glossy when it sets. <br /><br /><br /><u>Coating and decorating</u><br /><br />1. Remove the cake pops from the mould. Dip one end of the cake pop sticks into the melted chocolate and insert them into the cake pops. Allow them to set in the fridge for 5 minutes. See photo below. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14794480598" title="DSC05794b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05794b" height="681" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/14794480598_757ee13827_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />2. Dip the cake pops into the melted chocolate and use a spoon to cover them all over and leave to dry in the mould.<br /><br />3. Sprinkle with decorations and you are done!<br /><br /><br />If you would like to watch the cake pops making process video, you can refer <a href="http://dessertfmtv.pixnet.net/blog/post/32157002-%E3%80%90%E6%A3%92%E6%A3%92%E7%B3%96%E8%9B%8B%E7%B3%95%E3%80%91%E5%85%92%E7%AB%A5%E7%AF%80%E9%BB%9E%E5%BF%83-%E7%B5%A6%E5%AD%A9%E5%AD%90%E5%B9%B8%E7%A6%8F%E7%94%9C%E8%9C%9C">HERE</a>. It's a Taiwanese show in Mandarin.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14980735882" title="DSC03315b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03315b" height="671" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14980735882_39ebecb8b7_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14980735202" title="DSC03317b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03317b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/14980735202_819c56e2bf_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14958090966" title="DSC03312b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03312b" height="544" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14958090966_4fc7804012_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14812231109" title="2014-08-18-01-16-20ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="2014-08-18-01-16-20ba" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5574/14812231109_e280422b6e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />Who could resist this colorful and cheerful cake pops? I believe they will be gone in seconds!<br /><br /><br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-84133870534419935222014-08-10T23:50:00.000+08:002014-08-11T01:52:31.368+08:00The Loft In The Mill, Olinda<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Surprise!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my first Melbourne blog post and I hope I could update more often! God, please be good to me!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Loft In The Mill is a boutique hotel located at Dandenong Ranges, Olinda which is approximately an hour drive from Melbourne. To be exact, I should call this “A home in the forest”!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s close to the major tourists attractions like Yarra Valley and Puffing Billy Steam Train, not to forget that there are many beautiful gardens and forest parks tucked in this calm and tranquil atmosphere for nature lovers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our journey to Dandenong Ranges was the most adventurous road trip ever. Firstly we faced some problem with the GPS (the screen was black out) which delayed our departure for about 40 minutes. Secondly, we never expect that there was no street light in Olinda (yes, we were driving in the dark) and the road was as narrow as the old road to Cameron Highlands. The worst thing was no mobile coverage and there weren’t many buildings in this area. My heart kept praying that we could locate the homestay otherwise we would have to sleep in the car in this jungle OMG!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lucky that after driving in the dark for about 30 minutes with fears and worries, finally we saw few houses and shops and we spotted our boutique hotel on the main road. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are only 7 rooms in this guesthouse. Check in was quick because obviously we were the last one and the owner (a super lovely and friendly lady) welcomed us by showing us our room and how to turn on the heater as well as giving us directions to the nearest restaurants for dinner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was quite some distance from the reception to our suites and the owner actually guided us by holding mum’s hand because the walkway was too dark. They only have lighting outside the suites which were those automatic sensor type so they only lit up when we were very near to the suites. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14675014167" title="DSC09935b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09935b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/14675014167_5e3bc435d9_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The facade of the guesthouse. This photo was taken in the next morning. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14682621319" title="DSC09932b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09932b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/14682621319_91017608bd_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14682692407" title="DSC09929b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09929b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14682692407_0c650d3f95_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Love the greeneries surrounding the guesthouse. Too bad that we did not have time to explore the lush fern glades and towering forests here. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14889083813" title="DSC09908b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09908b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14889083813_657fe7d218_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next morning was a sunny day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14866139841" title="DSC09903b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09903b" height="706" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5574/14866139841_59e738311f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cosy outdoor seating area, which we didn't use because it was too cold. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14881414063" title="DSC09917b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09917b" height="705" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/14881414063_1137c7b8f5_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We stayed in Calico Suite and this was the living area and kitchen, which had ample of space for two of us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14675005017" title="DSC09920ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09920ba" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/14675005017_8cdfa6a5ce_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My favourite corner of the suite. Love this vintage and Victorian style of accommodation. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14861418112" title="DSC04776b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04776b" height="467" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14861418112_a76a1ccf4d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bowl of chocolates on arrival was surprisingly delicious. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14838552236" title="DSC09871b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09871b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14838552236_8e98a6348c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So glad that I brought this elegant lace dress with me and it matched perfectly to the settings here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14674904579" title="DSC09852ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09852ba" height="730" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14674904579_b531f1cfe5_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There were breakfast cereals, bread, jam, butter, juices, coffee, tea and milk provided for the stay, which all stored in this black cupboard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14674857050" title="DSC04779bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04779bb" height="467" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/14674857050_bbbece7e66_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14675009907" title="DSC09851ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09851ba" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14675009907_a2818d66c8_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The room had loads of character and was very cosy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14838553096" title="DSC09854ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09854ba" height="726" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/14838553096_f3984fdca7_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bedroom was immaculately clean!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14858465681" title="DSC09859ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09859ba" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/14858465681_260f4a162b_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The en-suite was bright enough and I particularly liked its white lighting because painting ICI on my face was much more easier. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14881416643" title="DSC09861ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC09861ba" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3887/14881416643_e934cd572a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The toiletries were what I would expect to find in a 5-star hotel. Not to forget to mention they had a double spa bath tub which really made it a perfect relaxing stay. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course I would not miss any chance to shoot some nice portrait photos.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14674920548" title="DSC04810b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04810b" height="732" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/14674920548_45bc922876_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14675011237" title="DSC04798b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04798b" height="750" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14675011237_16bbae4327_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14674907009" title="DSC04797b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04797b" height="750" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/14674907009_642fa4a358_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14859070864" title="DSC09883b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/14859070864_821f91e4f1_o.jpg" width="500" height="723" alt="DSC09883b"></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I would heartily recommend this hotel to anyone looking for accommodation in this area. It’s absolutely a beautiful place that make you feels homely and comfortable but with the element of luxury. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><b>The Loft In The Mill </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;">1602 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Olinda VIC 3788, Australia.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Price per night: RM525 (AUD172.50) including breakfast</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-12847656346968576392014-07-31T23:48:00.000+08:002014-08-01T00:57:39.571+08:00Quick update (July 2014)<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello all! Hope you had an absolutely fabulous holiday, full of joy, love, rest and fun.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally I managed to squeeze some time to update this abandoned blog. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">July is the peak period for auditors and what made me totally breathless was my maid returned to Phillipine and I had to cook for ken (totally ignore food decor), do some simple house chores especially tidying up my messy room after renovation, and shop for furniture and fittings for our refurbished room as well as ken’s new room. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And of course my maid has just resumed working so that I can now have time sitting in front of the table composing this post. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, here's some snippets of my life since the last update on 20 June 2014.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And of course they may not be in chronological order.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Had the simplest birthday celebration in Seremban</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14785217584" title="DSC02490b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02490b" height="669" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14785217584_bb7413740f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Initially had a plan for a short getaway but it was called off last minute due to the delay in renovation. I hope we could execute the plan somewhere in August but that will then become a birthday celebration for my hubby. Anyway I think I deserve a vacation to recharge my batteries. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Furniture shopping</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14608153910" title="IMG-20140731-WA0001ab by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG-20140731-WA0001ab" height="724" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/14608153910_5990d61c8b_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have been looking for children's bed which can fit into our room design but failed to get one in Seremban until we went to IKEA. Lots of hassle when we shopped for ken’s kid size bed because we bought the wrong size mattress and had to return to Ikea for exchange.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Baking and cooking</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14601275529" title="DSC02535fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02535fb" height="615" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14601275529_ccba03abbb_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Continue to experiment new recipes! And I really love this homemade strawberry jam because they are too delicious!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14772295176" title="DSC02675b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02675b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14772295176_87c1b67a21_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bought lots of bento-making stuffs from Daiso and I think Japanese mums are all superwomen!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Temple visit</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14787575005" title="DSC02752b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02752b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/14787575005_2256cabe4b_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14792891564" title="DSC02764ab by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02764ab" height="736" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14792891564_971af92582_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Went to Thien Hou Gong with family for praying. Ken insisted to get a joss stick for himself as well as mummy and daddy and he even imitated how we prayed. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Trip to Port Dickson Beach</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Planned to have a stay at Avillion but it was fully booked so we just made a short visit so that Ken could experience playing sand and water. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had so much fun and I was so surprised that ken can play with just the sand and water for more than an hour. Why can’t he do this at home with his toys?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a few pics from our fantastic trip! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14608474070" title="DSC02809b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02809b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14608474070_ff0a65211e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14815017853" title="DSC02828b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02828b" height="722" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14815017853_0c68fb7ed2_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14792050591" title="DSC02865b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02865b" height="753" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14792050591_acc2414687_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14792048871" title="DSC02929b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02929b" height="706" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14792048871_deff2af915_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14794826722" title="DSC02889b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02889b" height="687" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14794826722_454f0b5f00_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14792815404" title="DSC02957b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC02957b" height="701" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14792815404_b37b5f6c1c_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Craft activities</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14785215064" title="DSC05732ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05732ba" height="710" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14785215064_63b3ae5ed9_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14600911359" title="DSC05711ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05711ba" height="488" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14600911359_a83aa6f7f2_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14784428681" title="DSC01412ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01412ba" height="701" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14784428681_4438a0a07c_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14600868650" title="DSC01410ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01410ba" height="716" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14600868650_640aebf8d5_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14764578056" title="DSC03030ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03030ba" height="692" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/14764578056_7c06fecdc6_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14600929588" title="DSC03040ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC03040ba" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/14600929588_1fe3773ff6_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the pastimes we did with ken but he can only stay focus for less than 15 minutes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alright! That's all for now! See you soon!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-84045034152330550532014-06-20T01:18:00.001+08:002014-06-20T10:41:35.185+08:00【清境】老英格兰庄园贵妇下午茶<br /><br />那天翻看去年台湾之旅的照片,发现原来我还有超级多的游记还没和大家分享。这些游记可以够我写到明年吧!<br /><br /><br />好了,先来这篇我超喜欢的贵族英式下午茶!地点就在坐落于海拔1700的老英格兰庄园-维吉诺餐厅。<br /><br /><br />來到清境,你一定会被这座充滿英国奢华城堡风格的建筑所吸引。老英格兰庄园共花了九年的建造时间,于2010年才开幕。住一晚要价上万台币(平日入住是大概马币1400一晚)。为了客人的隐私和避免吵杂的环境,老英格兰规定来用餐的客人不能到住宿区,所以来维吉诺餐厅就只能参观庄园的一小部分。<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251389937" title="DSC01474b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01474b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14251389937_e052b4a0ef_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />建筑外观。有没有很欧洲?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14434483341" title="DSC01473b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01473b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/14434483341_d89f28b940_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />入口处是个大提琴,往內走有很多雕像,很欧风又精致的庭院。我去的时候是二月,其实天气还蛮冷的,可是为了可以秀秀这件我超爱的睫毛蕾丝连衣裙,就只好牺牲一下啦!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436511372" title="DSC01449b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01449b" height="701" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2928/14436511372_49b6db5a04_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />让我们一起进入另一個欧洲的童话世界吧!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436715684" title="DSC01464b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01464b" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/14436715684_08437bb2f0_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251397687" title="DSC01461b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01461b" height="712" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/14251397687_14feaf9874_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />这个钟楼好美哦!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14458008683" title="DSC01310b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01310b" height="753" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/14458008683_2854ff8e1e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />由服务人远领着,经过迴廊,终于抵达入口有些隱密的餐厅。我们被安排坐在景观迴廊区,一整排窗边座位,阳光撒落进來,实在是太舒服了! 还有就是这里的家具、装饰、陈设,都呈现了浓浓的欧式风情。<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14459861775" title="DSC00289b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC00289b" height="487" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14459861775_4a0b702760_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />点好了两人份的下午茶后,服务员会先送上栗子蒙布朗。<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14458011893" title="DSC01298b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01298b" height="698" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3924/14458011893_e8fe185214_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251175949" title="DSC01300bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01300bb" height="600" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/14251175949_f4cf740ccd_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />外层的栗子泥香滑帶甜,內层的鲜奶油配上好大一颗的栗子,底部是巧克力饼干底,实在是太棒了!如果可以降低甜度,那就完美了!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251383187" title="DSC01305b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01305b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14251383187_491c47b91f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />接下来是造型精致的三层式下午茶餐点。这个餐点架要价台币12000元哦!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436706824" title="DSC00286b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC00286b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/14436706824_e97e1d17b4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />这种摆设马上就提升食物看起來的美味程度呀!第一层是马卡龙和布郎尼,第二层是水果果冻和泡芙, 第三层是司康、黑芝麻坚果曲奇和三明治。<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436699454" title="DSC01324b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01324b" height="655" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/14436699454_0879e26fa2_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436700724" title="DSC01320b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01320b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14436700724_cd03f81b05_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />下午茶还包括一壶伯爵茶<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14414684626" title="DSC01359b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01359b" height="690" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/14414684626_aca30e1508_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />望出去可以看见住宿区的建筑。坐在这里享受下午茶真的好悠闲啊! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251210680" title="DSC01340b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01340b" height="664" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14251210680_c412f66362_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />由于饮料是自助式的,所以我们去添茶之余还可以欣赏这里的装横。我还在这里拼命拍照,老公说我拍照多过享用下午茶(那有这么夸张!)。<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14459010694" title="DSC01283b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01283b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14459010694_51939cd325_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />餐厅中央是一个金字塔型天窗<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14458005103" title="DSC01337b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01337b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14458005103_ba3b1eca87_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14414687746" title="DSC01341bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01341bb" height="501" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14414687746_c34e5d8f83_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />当然不能错过任何合照的机会。老公不爱拍照,每次我都是没有问他就叫服务员或路人帮我们拍,这样他就没机会拒绝了嘛!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436690604" title="DSC01383ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01383ba" height="465" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/14436690604_7f0e3e17d6_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br />这次老公好棒,还会应我所求玩自拍!这张实在是太逗趣了!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251205450" title="DSC01368ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01368ba" height="465" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2909/14251205450_e10ccb77a7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14458019713" title="DSC01472b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01472b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14458019713_965c86ac98_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />用完下午茶,我们就到庭院去四处拍。这次超好运,让我遇到一位超爱拍照的小姐,她也是刚用完下午茶。这位热心的小姐帮我们拍了好多,她还不停的叫我们换背景,自己又时蹲时站,务必要拍到满意的角度,让我怀疑她是不是个摄影师。台湾人真的好友善好热情啊!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436714504" title="DSC01469b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01469b" height="465" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/14436714504_2773998521_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251197550" title="DSC01435b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01435b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14251197550_5104f5edde_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14251205588" title="DSC01420b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01420b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14251205588_c955a62832_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14414679886" title="DSC01410b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01410b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14414679886_cd6ce8ecb5_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14436500462" title="DSC01481b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01481b" height="695" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/14436500462_ee5c100330_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />临走前司机大哥帮我们拍的合照!<br /><br /><br /><br />下午茶一个人是450元+10%,餐点真的不错吃,加上优美的环山景观和高贵又绚丽的空间,根本就是赚到啊!马来西亚的下午茶根本没的比啊!你说是不是?<br /><br /><br />下一次有机会再来清境一定要住一回,來趟华丽高贵的欧风之旅!这个下次也不懂要等多久了,因为想去的地方太多了啦!<br /><br /><br />如果你有去清境玩的话,千万别错过这宛如置身欧洲的宮廷英式下午茶哦!<br /><br /><br /><br />清境 老英格兰庄园<br />网址:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.theoldengland.com">www.theoldengland.com</a><br /><br />维吉诺餐厅下午茶<br />时间: 13:00pm~16:00pm<br />(假日无订位,现场登记。价格450元+10%)<br /><br /><br /><br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-45628211971408148532014-06-10T03:33:00.000+08:002014-06-11T00:39:41.325+08:00Wedding Anniversary Photoshoot <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is such a long overdue post. Sorry guys! But at least I'm still eager to share with you all and I believe many would still love to see these photos right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought this deal from Groupon last year for RM388, inclusive of 3-hour outdoor photoshoot up to two persons + 6R Imagewrap soft cover photobook + DVD with 30 edited photos. Makeup and hairstyling was included too! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After giving some considerable thoughts on the venue of the photoshoot, we chose to do it at <a href="https://sekeping.com/tenggiri">Sekeping Tenggiri</a>, which was recommended by our photographer, Hong. This was too good to be a short getaway as well as a birthday treat for hubby's birthday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We wanted to get the Glass room, which is the only room located at 1st floor but unfortunately it had been booked and thus we opted for Courtyard Room. The room was RM200 per night but there was a surcharge of RM200 for photoshooting. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Clara was my MUA and what she surprised me was the beautiful braid hairdo as she managed to create volume for my limp hair.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay it's photo time! Please be patient if the pictures are taking some time to load.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14383421835" title="billy&carrie_2b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_2b" height="591" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14383421835_af5e404637_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196992507" title="billy&carrie2_10b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie2_10b" height="467" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14196992507_ff25f328cb_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196994087" title="billy&carrie_3b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_3b" height="418" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14196994087_13796920e7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14383418705" title="billy&carrie_5frameb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_5frameb" height="329" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/14383418705_5d073e195d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196830658" title="billy&carrie_6bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3835/14196830658_00e11ff9e3_o.jpg" width="700" height="467" alt="billy&carrie_6bb"></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196794649" title="billy&carrie1_33b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie1_33b" height="467" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/14196794649_de5d343c1e_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196880750" title="billy&carrie_13frameb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_13frameb" height="464" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5040/14196880750_df636ab58d_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196993100" title="billy&carrie2_90frame by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie2_90frame" height="700" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14196993100_662127c493_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14382444614" title="billy&carrie_10frameb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_10frameb" height="243" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14382444614_1f7cc1197c_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14383429265" title="billy&carrie_9b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_9b" height="467" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14383429265_f723d1d5d0_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14360574466" title="billy&carrie1_59br by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie1_59br" height="1050" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/14360574466_5750c9e856_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14382462224" title="billy&carrie2_96frameb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie2_96frameb" height="523" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5273/14382462224_3eb21dde68_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14383432125" title="billy&carrie_17b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_17b" height="467" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5197/14383432125_aa400d29e7_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14380098571" title="billy&carrie_18b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_18b" height="467" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/14380098571_a0cb3fde2a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14383682635" title="billy&carrie_20b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_20b" height="467" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14383682635_8d62207069_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14360336986" title="billy&carrie_22b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_22b" height="467" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14360336986_7ed51f407f_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14360335866" title="billy&carrie_23b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_23b" height="467" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14360335866_08b39dd996_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14196824548" title="billy&carrie_21frameb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_21frameb" height="525" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/14196824548_4284904efa_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14380101481" title="billy&carrie_28b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_28b" height="467" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14380101481_b40591a24a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14197004847" title="billy&carrie_25b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie_25b" height="467" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5160/14197004847_f5a9389e34_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo shooting session started at around 3pm and we finished up at about 7pm. Hong was really friendly and professional as he extended the shooting hour because he wanted to realise all the ideas suggested by me. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had so much fun because hubby and I kept recalling the memories we had when we did our pre-wedding photoshoot. This round we were more professional but hubby still looked at me the same way and could hardly give natural smile like what he did four years back. And what made me happy was hubby was still willing to do this photoshoot (actually it was a kind of forcing as I purchased the Groupon Deal without asking him) to continue to document our love. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a summary of the details which I know you are going to ask! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Venue: <a href="https://sekeping.com/tenggiri">Sekeping Tenggiri </a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Photographer: <a href="http://fabulous-moments.com/blog/">Hong from Fabulous Moment</a></b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Make-up artist: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Glam-Art-Gallery">Clara Chay</a></b> <br /><br /><br />End of the post. Good night!<br /><br /><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-91498064257678445182014-05-27T21:44:00.002+08:002014-05-27T22:00:15.975+08:00Top Skincare Products For Air Travel<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's nothing like the thrill of going on holiday. But every air travel gives our skin a big challenge. And I really will do anything to make myself look less horrible when I step off the plane.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Simply because I do not want a PLANE FACE.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To fight with the drying cabin caused by the air pressure and recycled air on planes, I am happy to share with you my must-have skincare products.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>1. Avène Thermal Spring Water</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14252826046" title="DSC01803b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01803b" height="738" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/14252826046_2d8aaa301a_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a super famous yet affordable skincare product that you can’t really go wrong with it. I use it as a toner after I cleanse my skin everyday because this doesn’t contain alcohol like most of the toner and it really makes my skin softer. It also works well to sooth my skin after comedone extraction at home.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I always use this as a spray to refresh myself when I’m not getting enough sleep on the plane. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b> <b>Where to buy: Available at leading pharmacies</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Price: RM18 for small size</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>2. HADA LABO Air Aqua UV</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14275945375" title="DSC01671b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01671b" height="720" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/14275945375_45f733ce78_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before the plane touches down, I will always apply this on my face to give my skin enough sun protection for the whole day. This water-based sunscreen is definitely an easy-to-wear, non-clumping, lightweight and hydrating sunscreen. Super love this and I found it’s a lot better than those counter brand sunscreen honestly. I have tried Clinique, Clarins, Estee Lauder and Dior and none of them can beat Hada Labo. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Why is it a big winner? Simply because it’s grease-free and there’s no white sheen after application! It also provides good hydration level to my skin! In addition, the label says it’s Free of alcohol, colorant, fragrances and mineral oil. Feel so safe to use it!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I’m using the third bottle right now! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where to buy: Available at leading pharmacies</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Price: Around RM50 </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>3. ESTEE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Recovery Complex</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14089288298" title="DSC01801b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01801b" height="752" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14089288298_b323380693_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been using these for at least 5 years due to the oil-free formula and the texture that makes my skin feel hydrated. The oil-free formula can help prevent clogging the glands around the eyes, which is especially important for contact lens wearers like me. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It’s light, non-greasy and slips easily into any beauty routine. <br /><br />Estee Lauder has launched a newer version which replaces this but I still prefer the gel type complex. <br /><br /><b>Where to buy: Cosmetic counter at leading departmental store</b><br /><b>Price: RM220 </b><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>4. KIEHL Midnight Recovery Concentrate</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14273882142" title="DSC01405b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01405b" height="619" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14273882142_4b98f1a28f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />This essential oil is the must-have item if you are going to take a long haul flight!<br /><br />After reading the good reviews about this product, I obtained a sample from Mid Valley and I tried this during my flight to Frankfurt. And I couldn’t believe that it actually delivered visible result with just one application! <br /><br />This amazing essential oil kept my skin moisturized. It left my skin soft like a baby and I had no problem in putting on the ICI paint in the next morning. Usually putting on any type of foundation or BB cream will leave me a cakey look after exposing to the dehydrating effects of cabin pressure but this product has helped to lock in the moisture and increase skin’s hydration level! <br /><br />The visible result has convinced me to purchase a full bottle before I flew to Melbourne. I also tested it during my Melbourne trip and it did not disappoint me at all.<br /><br />Highly, highly recommend this as it works better than La Mer, which costs double!<br /><br />I would recommend getting a sample before buying this product, just in case face essential oil doesn't suit you.<br /><br /><b>Where to buy: Available at Kiehl outlet </b><br /><b>Price: Around RM225 </b><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>5. ESTEE LAUDER Triple Creme</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14275499604" title="DSC00231b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC00231b" height="752" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/14275499604_e88e3fe2bd_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />For a skin that needs extra nourishment, this is the perfect product that you should use on the first night after the long haul flight. It comes in a rich and creamy texture, so leaving skin moisturized and revitalized after 10 minutes of application time. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I always apply it after exfoliation for the best result. I find it leaves my skin soft, smooth, plumped up and totally hydrated! This product is great value for money as one jar can last for four to six months. <br /><br />Highly recommended, especially for difficult facial dry patches. <br /><br /><b>Where to buy: Available at cosmetic counter at leading departmental stores</b><br /><b>Price: Around RM150 </b><br /><br /><span style="color: #741b47;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>6. CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14272617611" title="DSC01793b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01793b" height="683" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/14272617611_d435796770_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />I love this hydrating cream simply because it gives my skin a smooth and velvety finish. It’s my best skin saver when I travel because it can be used as a mask. No rinse-off is required. So convenient and easy to use on the plane! <br /><br />Best of all, it can be applied at any time under or over make up. My favourite all day moisturiser!<br /><b><br /></b> <b>Where to buy: Available at cosmetic counter at leading departmental stores </b><br /><b>Price: Around RM160</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nothing ravages a complexion faster than a long-haul flight and thus I never travel without the skyhigh skincare essentials.<br /><br />Remember that once the seatbelt signs are off, it's time to start your air travel beauty regime by cleansing and topping up with great serum and moisturiser. <br /><br /><span style="color: #660000;"><b>Come on, let's make a long-haul flight BEAUTIFUL! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /><br /><br /></b></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-10128544672587770372014-05-19T00:43:00.000+08:002014-05-20T19:03:55.269+08:00Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I’m less active here recently because all the other managers have left the firm and I'm the only one who handles the branch. Of course, I’m facing a heavy load as expected. Feeling so breathless now honestly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have so many things that I want to blog but I think it will take forever unless I quit my job. LOL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, this post will be a throwback of my trip to Germany on Oct 2013.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Neuschwanstein Castle (pronounced ‘noy-shwan-stine’. But it's super difficult to pronounce so I always call it Fairytale Castle) is a palace near the city of Hohenschwangau, Bavaria. It is located on a hill top and surrounded by breathtaking mountain and lake views. I believe many of you will find this castle very familiar as it is said to have inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle that we all love.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14206862725" title="DSC01143fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01143fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/14206862725_6a1fd09800_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Horsedrawn carriage ride is available for you to experience the old-world charm. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155639704/" title="DSC01146b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01146b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/12155639704_81b022e4c1_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Can you spot the castle?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155479253/" title="DSC01171b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01171b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/12155479253_64a71cc420_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A lovely shop selling all kinds of souvenirs. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155484813/" title="DSC01160b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01160b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/12155484813_7d6c151d45_o.jpg" height="591" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155482173/" title="DSC01168b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01168b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/12155482173_516666e9e6_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14206862825" title="DSC01175afb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01175afb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/14206862825_14f91d00d7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Waited super long for our lunch. Didn't know why such poor thing can happen! Hate this tour guide seriously!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14206862835" title="DSC01189fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01189fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14206862835_44ba569c8f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Grilled fish with almond chips! It was almost tasteless so we all sprinkled a lot of black pepper and some salt on top of it. T_T</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155212415/" title="DSC01208b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01208b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/12155212415_bf3480670e_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What a clear bright day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155208995/" title="DSC01211b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01211b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/12155208995_43931c8a18_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a><img alt="DSC01218fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/14206862965_d79d9f4f2c_z.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14206863165" title="DSC01220fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01220fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/14206863165_b74c2c32da_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Neuschwanstein Castle, we are coming!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155202785/" title="DSC01223b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01223b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3721/12155202785_4399442fff_o.jpg" height="627" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The entrance ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the bottom of the hill.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can either walk, take a bus or a horse carriage to go up to the castle. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our tour manager had arranged us to take bus as well as to experience horse carriage. We took bus to go up to the hill but the queue was terrible. So if you plan for a visit, please remember to allow some waiting time especially during holiday. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the castle was located uphill, the bus did not stop in front of the castle and what we had to do after we get off from the bus was to walk, walk and walk up to the hill. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From the way up we really loved the beautiful view featured the Bavaria Alpsee. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14206863175" title="DSC01235fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01235fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14206863175_1a9c604099_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scenery was superb along the walk but too bad we didn't have much time so it was just a touch-N-go.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14207339095" title="DSC01236fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01236fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5116/14207339095_175d97f9cc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14020741497" title="DSC01253fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01253fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5318/14020741497_ebeb65f892_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Walking up the hill was super tiring and finally we arrived at the gatehouse.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155874686/" title="DSC01255b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01255b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3832/12155874686_8a47be8d2b_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14020697970" title="DSC01264fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01264fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/14020697970_deab2822e0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Neuschwanstein Castle admission is on a time-slot basis and we were all afraid to miss the time slot given to enter the castle. So everyone tried to take as little photo as possible when we walked up the hill. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14184198376" title="DSC01258fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01258fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14184198376_44037abc37_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155866196/" title="DSC01273b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01273b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/12155866196_e44056e4b7_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The castle interiors can be visited only on a guided tour - free roaming around is not possible. The tour is accompanied by a local tour guide and photography and video recording is prohibited.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are hundreds of steps inside the castle and no lifts. We had to climb the spiral staircase up to fourth floor if not mistaken. We visited only a few rooms with the preserved furniture and fittings. But honestly speaking, the inside of the castle was slightly disappointing since there were only a third of the rooms done but it appeared much less than that. The tour of the castle was only 35 minutes which showed that there was not much to see. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14204039771" title="DSC01279fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01279fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5191/14204039771_9f6ddf5835_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But something not to be missed was the great scenery at the balcony on your way outside. The views are most spectacular. This is at the same level as the cafeteria and it is signposted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14207335975" title="DSC01280fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01280fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2902/14207335975_9be33bdbf5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Great scenery plus good weather was such a perfect combination</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As our tour manager mentioned in the bus, we would have a chance to take photo from a bridge to see the entire castle if time permitted, and this was the most awaiting moment for us. Coming to Neuschwanstein Castle of course is for this!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, right after we finished the tour and when we inquired the tour manager how much time we could have to go to the bridge for photo but the answer we got from him was extremely disappointing as this plan was being cancelled since we spent too long time to wait for the bus and the visit to the bridge was supposed to be done before we entered the castle. And the horse carriage time had also been fixed............</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course we did not give up and we managed to convince him to allow us to have 20 minutes time to go to the bridge. Besides Wei Ying and myself, there was another sweet couple who always complained the tour manager like I did and without any hesitation, they joined us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We ran all the way down from the castle heading to the bus drop off point to look for the bridge signage. And we had the chance to return to the great photo spot that we missed just now!!! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14020674259" title="DSC01316fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01316fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/14020674259_daf81df22b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally got myself a good shot with this beautiful landscape</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14207343965" title="DSC01294fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01294fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/14207343965_cf0b745be3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally we walked over the suspension footbridge behind the castle. We were mesmerised by the breathtaking view! Alps, Swan Lake, castle and the perfect weather made this a postcard-like photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155593804/" title="DSC01304b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01304b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/12155593804_7678e2e671_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This bridge is called Queen Mary's Bridge, and it is older than the castle, which spans the gap over a waterfall nearly 100 metres below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14027600459" title="20131013_160114fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="20131013_160114fb" height="410" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14027600459_f5e9e1f03c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Castle and me! The greatest achievement of the trip!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155590674/" title="DSC01324b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01324b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/12155590674_4cae73475c_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Running up to the hill again to catch our horse carriage back to the town until we were gasping for breath. My legs were almost numb. It had been a long long time that I did not move my body so much like this. I gotta take a short break otherwise I would have fainted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155853666/" title="DSC01330b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01330b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/12155853666_c8b8fee626_o.jpg" height="635" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And when we reached the horse carriage station, all the tour mates were pointing fingers at us because we were super late as we spent 45 minutes while the tour guide only allowed us to have 20 minutes to roam around. You can say we were selfish but we couldn't afford to miss the must-do activity when visiting this castle. This was like once in a lifetime opportunity okay?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14020673549" title="DSC01339fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01339fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14020673549_2d4970f6be_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We ran we sweat but all the effort and the 30 minutes walk was worth it after all as only four of us got to walk on the Queen Mary's Bridge for the incredible view. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14204861872" title="DSC01373fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01373fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5118/14204861872_190c25182c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Went down the hill by horse carriage and I felt so sad for the horses seeing them walking non-stop on the hard surface to send the passengers up and down the hill. One carriage carries eight to twelve passengers each time and it's not romantic at all to see the horses endure pain and suffering because of this outdated practice. This is so cruel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And we were then back to the small little quaint town for shopping.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was so upset with the tour manager as he disallowed us to have more time to walk to the bridge for photos but instead gave us like 45 minutes to shop for souvenirs. And in fact there was nothing much to buy here and souvenir shopping could be done in less than 30 minutes time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was so disappointed with APPLE HOLIDAY because I couldn't believe that they could get the poor tour manager like this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14207341025" title="DSC01378fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01378fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2939/14207341025_f7cfbcd38b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The biggest regret was time didn't permit us to take the trail for this front facade castle view. So I could only snap this from a stall selling all kind of castle photos.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After some research which I did while writing this post, I got to know that there's a short paved trail takes you down to the castle and has beautiful views to the neighborhood castle Hohenschwangau. So you can see the entire Neuschwanstein Castle settled in beautiful landscape. I believe there must be enough preparation work to be done if you want to see the castle from different angle.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155919616/" title="DSC01395b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01395b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5495/12155919616_846784ef76_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14020700300" title="DSC01403fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01403fb" height="425" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/14020700300_375281f41e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/14020743267" title="DSC01384fb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01384fb" height="425" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14020743267_1e52319466_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155648994/" title="DSC01400b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01400b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/12155648994_6c1ffed2fc_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155230355/" title="DSC01404b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01404b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/12155230355_aed78d981a_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12155916836/" title="DSC01397b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC01397b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/12155916836_198f7d2d01_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Two of us with Neuschwanstein Castle and alpsee as backdrop</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally completed this post and Good night everyone! I shall feed you more travel posts soon!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Other Germany & Switzerland posts:</span></b></u></span><br /><br /><a href="http://cheddarina.blogspot.com/2013/11/switzerland-gornergrat-and-matterhorn.html" target="_blank">Switzerland: Gornergrat and The Matterhorn </a><br /><a href="http://cheddarina.blogspot.com/2013/12/swiss-germany-trip-outfits.html" target="_blank">Swiss and Germany Trip Outfits </a><br /><a href="http://cheddarina.blogspot.com/2013/10/rothenburg-germany.html" target="_blank">Rothenburg, Germany</a><br /><a href="http://cheddarina.blogspot.com/2013/10/wuzburg-residence-juliusspital.html" target="_blank">Wuzburg Residence & Juliusspital</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-57580085025046520702014-04-08T01:10:00.000+08:002014-04-08T01:10:08.287+08:00Ken's Birthday Celebration<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A throwback to Ken's Birthday Celebration on 9 February 2014.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Honestly I have too many photos to post until I'm unable to decide which one to go first. And sometimes I just don't know where are the photos because they were taken with different cameras and stored in different memory cards OMG!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's always very hard to find nice birthday cake for Ken as his birthday is too near Chinese New Year and all bakeries will not take orders as they are resuming work after Ken's birthday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And after some searching effort, we finally found a bakery to make birthday cupcakes for Ken and we decided to make a small birthday party since he liked to sing birthday song very much.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Indeed, birthday song is the only song he knows how to sing. And the second song he's most familiar with is "Oppa Gangnam Style" as grandma always play this song for Ken to get him into the cute dancing mode.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669712803" title="DSC07947b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07947b" height="600" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/13669712803_fc24756ffb_o.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669684455" title="DSC04842b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04842b" height="724" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/13669684455_065062300b_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Photos to show his monthly milestones and it's obvious that his chubby face was gone after 9th month. I want my chubby boy back! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ken has changed so much since his last birthday. And still, every day I am amazed that Billy and I created this little boy who brings us so much of joy and happiness. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669742843" title="DSC08028b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08028b" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3817/13669742843_95d4b50e2b_o.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He will only look cute when he smiles</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669656385" title="DSC08014b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08014b" height="752" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/13669656385_12a6435f80_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13670014494" title="DSC07975b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07975b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/13670014494_65b5ae6d24_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Having fun with the party blower and so happy that he learned the new vocab so fast </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13670017594" title="DSC07967b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07967b" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/13670017594_104a20d533_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Selfie when everyone was eating</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669703273" title="DSC08005b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08005b" height="705" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/13669703273_fd8d313421_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He is the most loving little boy ever, always ready to give hugs and kisses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669741573" title="DSC04754b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04754b" height="399" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/13669741573_d920d87e81_o.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13670032004" title="DSC04888b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04888b" height="709" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/13670032004_1b78b9abd9_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He likes to clap hand and say "yeah" whenever he hears the camera shooting sound "kachak"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13670046054" title="DSC04756b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04756b" height="441" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/13670046054_509f46d310_o.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Super difficult to take a proper photo with him</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13670026304" title="DSC04934b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04934b" height="751" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/13670026304_d661831cb3_b.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669671865" title="DSC07941b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07941b" height="685" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/13669671865_fec8950631_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669693575" title="DSC04763b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04763b" height="707" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/13669693575_eb44b045ae_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669690905" title="DSC04766b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04766b" height="751" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/13669690905_e62d88a6b1_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13670036664" title="DSC04769b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04769b" height="547" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/13670036664_dd79c47e78_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13669678995" title="DSC04903b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC04903b" height="751" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/13669678995_2980bbfb64_b.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ken is no longer a baby, he is now my little man. He has more energy than both mummy and daddy combined. He never stop and is constantly on the go, running, jumping, climbing and playing. Haha..... I believe all the child are the same nowadays. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is amazing to watch he grows, changes and learns everyday. I'm so happy that he continues to be a joy to everyone around him and his smile lights up rooms. Having cuddle time with him makes my day better and his hugs and kisses are one of the best parts of my day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before he was in our lives I couldn't fully comprehend what a "mothers love" truly means. He helped me to see the small things and find joy in the simple things. This lilttle man makes my life COMPLETE!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-55367848439814215302014-04-03T01:45:00.000+08:002014-04-04T03:00:44.962+08:00The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort, Berjaya Hills (Part 2) <br />Hi Hi!<br /><br />It took so long time for me to complete this post as I'm super busy with my work as well as planning for my coming Melbourne trip. <br /><br />Yes, I'm flying to Melbourne in less than two weeks time to experience my first ever self drive journey! But that's a lot of homework to do and it's definitely not as easy as my other free and easy trips.<br /><br /><br />Okay, let's continue with my stay experience in The Chateau ^^<br /><br /><br />This post is more on the review of the food which I gave a very high rating as they used almost all organic ingredients and the quality was so much better than other 5 star hotels.<br /><br /><br />I'm going to start with breakfast served at Belle Vue in the hotel. <br /><br />Well, I thought it was going to be an usual buffet breakfast but I was so wrong! Continue to read to find out more guys!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950956644/" title="DSC05473a (2) by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05473a (2)" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3797/12950956644_f2f6ea20d6_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br />What to eat? What to eat? I almost wanted to try everything on the menu!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950431425/" title="DSC08653a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08653a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3742/12950431425_6f337a080d_o.jpg" height="398" width="600" /></a><br />If you like to enjoy the morning breeze while having breakfast, then this outdoor area would be perfect.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950849604/" title="DSC08654a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08654a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3683/12950849604_9697f449d3_o.jpg" height="398" width="600" /></a><br />Our table. Fell in love with this lovely French setting<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950425915/" title="DSC08659a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08659a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7380/12950425915_853b0767a5_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />A table overlooking the hotel building<br /><br /><br />Everything was served by the waiters (except salads). The breakfast menu was simple, consisting of fruit platter, cheese platter, bread, yogurt, egg, pancake, crepe and beverages. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950459725/" title="DSC08583a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08583a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7380/12950459725_51e6f4ccfb_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />Fruit platter. Everything was organic and the display was creative and appetizing. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950676593/" title="DSC05427a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05427a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7378/12950676593_b18067c9a1_o.jpg" height="589" width="589" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950876394/" title="DSC08590a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08590a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7382/12950876394_7ecb022acf_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />Cheese platter with pecans and raisins<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950882254/" title="DSC08576a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08576a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7368/12950882254_2a3a7a6dae_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950871474/" title="DSC08597a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08597a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7444/12950871474_791974b5be_o.jpg" height="398" width="600" /></a><br />Hubby's omelette with roasted potato and mushrooms<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950586563/" title="DSC08595a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08595a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7373/12950586563_d8cbf1694f_o.jpg" height="398" width="600" /></a><br />I ordered scrambled egg and trust me, this is the best scrambled egg I have ever had because they were soft and slightly runny. Really cooked to perfection!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950581913/" title="DSC08606a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08606a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7366/12950581913_4798d50b6f_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />Meat platter. I ordered smoke salmon but nothing to shout about this.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950438645/" title="DSC08621a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08621a" src="http://c3.staticflickr.com/3/2837/12950438645_ccf107622a_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />Yogurt with fruit topping! They served fresh raspberries and blueberries too! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950575943/" title="DSC08620a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08620a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7434/12950575943_f642b7085f_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950579143/" title="DSC08612a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08612a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3665/12950579143_1e1d2cc01f_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />Crepe. Simply delicious!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12952586563/" title="DSC05440b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05440b" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7422/12952586563_4cdae109f3_o.jpg" height="428" width="600" /></a><br />Pancake. It was slightly salted and tasted so good with the jam provided <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13430671643" title="DSC08624b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08624b" height="388" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/13430671643_cefe89d2d0.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />And what surprised me was the beautiful and majestic Vera Wang's dinnerware collection! I wanna bring them home!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950856144/" title="DSC08628a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08628a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3719/12950856144_3a59efed18_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950538885/" title="DSC05466a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05466a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3742/12950538885_e11020d86b_o.jpg" height="651" width="500" /></a><br />Enjoying my hot chocolate<br /><br /><br />The breakfast really exceeded our expectation! The impeccable service and food impressed us and we loved this tea room so much as the French music played made us felt like staying in France!<br /><br /><br />Here's some crap photos taken within the hotel compound.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950529285/" title="DSC05487a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05487a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3830/12950529285_f45e61254d_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950953244/" title="DSC05484a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05484a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3704/12950953244_cef5b00bd3_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950655663/" title="DSC05547a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05547a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3694/12950655663_7dc658cfef_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950523635/" title="DSC05533a (2) by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05533a (2)" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3725/12950523635_70c0f3ee0a_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950526035/" title="DSC05531a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05531a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7385/12950526035_d4f7920a60_o.jpg" height="399" width="600" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950517755/" title="DSC05551a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05551a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7392/12950517755_59246dd18e_o.jpg" height="693" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950935524/" title="DSC05552a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05552a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3670/12950935524_6f1e618f95_o.jpg" height="399" width="600" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950644333/" title="DSC05576a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05576a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3739/12950644333_bfae4e63bd_o.jpg" height="785" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950499635/" title="DSC05597a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05597a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7332/12950499635_95e1a9d79b_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950831704/" title="DSC08736a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08736a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3802/12950831704_5b69f0ab32_o.jpg" height="400" width="600" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950546043/" title="DSC08729a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08729a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7376/12950546043_f17c4f0971_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />Selfie in the maze garden<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950550303/" title="DSC08724a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08724a" src="http://c3.staticflickr.com/3/2881/12950550303_beaedf2172_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950422575/" title="DSC08700a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08700a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3726/12950422575_f08f8111d1_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950529163/" title="DSC08764a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08764a" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3812/12950529163_401af1dc45_o.jpg" height="398" width="600" /></a><br />Exploring every corner of the hotel<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950828554/" title="DSC08740a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08740a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7349/12950828554_6c4b1f5be2_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />And we were on our way to swimming pool<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950404435/" title="DSC08743a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08743a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7378/12950404435_2bfa4971e5_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950813474/" title="DSC08772a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08772a" src="http://c3.staticflickr.com/3/2860/12950813474_c2ddb63e01_o.jpg" height="752" width="500" /></a><br />How I wish to stay here for few more days! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950399555" title="DSC08758a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08758a" height="398" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2845/12950399555_5448748fc0_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />I really love the serenity of this place. The Chateau had very low occupancy rate and it allowed only hotel guest to enter and thus we totally felt like this was our very own castled theme luxurious home.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950902274/" title="DSC05625a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05625a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3814/12950902274_552282a66b_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br />The cabanas were great for a rest or a nap in the afternoon as the weather was cool! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950486885/" title="DSC05619a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05619a_副本" src="http://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3774/12950486885_7444945e2f_o.jpg" height="749" width="500" /></a><br />Don't you think that this series of photos are super dreamy <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950489545/" title="DSC05614a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05614a_副本" src="http://c.staticflickr.com/3/2816/12950489545_593d92723f_o.jpg" height="751" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950809534" title="DSC08786a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08786a" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/12950809534_cf0108c9ae_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Sit back, unwind and relax my mind and body in this beautiful and lovely surroundings! <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950885784" title="DSC05649a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05649a_副本" height="751" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/12950885784_38f73e5dbc_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Seriously Malaysia doesn't have many hotels located on the hill, offering great view, cool weather and high privacy.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950805864" title="DSC08799a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08799a" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/12950805864_2a4ae52fee_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950469945" title="DSC05640a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05640a" height="751" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/12950469945_0ec8f2696e_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Non-stop taking photos. Good lighting and weather turned my hubby's mood to GOOD GOOD GOOD<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950474195" title="DSC05635a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05635a_副本" height="751" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/12950474195_d8d84697bd_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />My new shorts from H&M. I was so lucky to grab the last piece of the XS size shorts!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950612013" title="DSC05634a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05634a_副本" height="751" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/12950612013_cdd2a41b15_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950383095" title="DSC08808a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08808a" height="398" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/12950383095_674ce1ef58_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />Walking over to La Vie All Day Dining Restaurant for our late lunch. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950682773" title="DSC08842a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08842a" height="398" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/12950682773_f1c75f3e0b_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />The restaurant offered few sections with different interior design and we chose this due to the pool view and sunlight.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950982284" title="DSC08823a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08823a" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/12950982284_68604524eb_z.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />Complimentary bread. Reminded me of the sweet moment we had in Italy, having all types of breads for our breakfast.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950555325" title="DSC08833a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08833a" height="398" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2805/12950555325_d8811d5a14_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />Spaghetti Aglio Olio with king prawn (RM72). The sweet cherry tomato and fresh mushroom made the dish more flavourful. The prawn was just nice though it could be better. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950558405" title="DSC08829a_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08829a_副本" height="752" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/12950558405_be4b4dc53f_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Chicken wrap with avocado dip and french fries (RM32). The avocado dip was good. Healthy and yummy! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950969914" title="DSC08839a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08839a" height="398" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/12950969914_d0a2992b94_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12950688063" title="DSC08836a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08836a" height="412" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/12950688063_7be76b2657_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br /><br /><br />For those who plan to have a getaway at The Chateau, I strongly recommend you to dine in the hotel rather than those restaurants in Colmar Tropicale though the latter has more choices and the price is more affordable but the food quality will definitely disappoint you. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13607694764" title="DSC05398b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05398b" height="661" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/13607694764_213565d1f4_b.jpg" width="440" /></a><br />This is LaRouge, a place for wines and cocktails<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13607352923" title="DSC05387b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05387b" height="661" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/13607352923_eab93e02fe_o.jpg" width="440" /></a><br />Elegant yet relaxing<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13607348323" title="DSC05402b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05402b" height="661" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/13607348323_e9fe8d65f1_o.jpg" width="440" /></a><br />L’assiette French Fine Dining Restaurant. A glamorous restaurant that you can dine with class. Of course, comes along with the price tag. <br /><br /><br />We did not dine here as I'm not really a fine dining fans plus there were many other restaurants nearby which were more affordable. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13607689604" title="DSC08509b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08509b" height="662" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/13607689604_d7a2ab9c85_b.jpg" width="440" /></a><br />I believe it's quite a gastronomical experience to dine in this award winning restauran<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/13607699084" title="DSC08514b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08514b" height="399" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/13607699084_c3afddb582_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />Photo taken by a friendly restaurant staff<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you think staying here is too boring and would like to have some fun, The Chateau also offered free shuttle using their Mercedes van to Colmar Tropicale where you can enjoy the stage performance and souvenir shopping. In addition, they have yoga classes and many types of spa treatment to make you feel pampered like French Royalty.<br /><br /><br />The staff were amazingly friendly, beyond expectations. They would serve you with a smile, and offer help without even asking! They also did a short tour and introduction about the hotel right after our check in so we got to know where to go and what we can do in this secluded castle. <br /><br />I must say that The Chateau is really a perfect refuge from the hectic city. <br /><br /><br /><br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-8158732177054215352014-02-24T23:37:00.000+08:002014-02-25T01:27:09.949+08:00The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort, Berjaya Hills (Part 1)<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BONJOUR!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The great and perfect place for my wedding anniversaries and Valentines celebration is now REVEALED!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was a spontaneous stay that we booked just a day before the departure date ^^ And the decision was absolutely right by choosing The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort, the world's first <b>ORGANIC SPA</b> resort located at Bukit Tinggi or Berjaya Hills. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The design of this resort was inspired by the 12th-century Haut Koenigsburg castle in Alsace, France. So we were greeted by the staff in French, with a simple word, "Bonjour" (Hello or Good day in English)! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The staff were polite, attentive and helpful. We were treated like royalties which many other five star hotels fail to offer. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701146453/" title="DSC08282b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08282b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/12701146453_8ef80fd2a5_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoying the fresh air and breeze on our way up. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701474094/" title="DSC08289b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08289b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7433/12701474094_1dc5ac91b2_o.jpg" height="651" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reaching the entrance of this castle</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The moment we stepped out of the car, the concierge was so helpful and friendly. To the extent of personally taking us to the VIP lounge for a refreshing organic drink while the check-in was being processed. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701531034/" title="DSC08675b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08675b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/12701531034_0594d9235a_o.jpg" height="643" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's the VIP lounge</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701452124/" title="DSC07426b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07426b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3743/12701452124_6394e90c28_o.jpg" height="293" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lovely setting and it's a great place to take photos too!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700970655/" title="DSC07439b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07439b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/12700970655_f6d59d49e5_o.jpg" height="675" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The outlook of the castle</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701460104/" title="DSC08306b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08306b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3691/12701460104_82741c0d86_o.jpg" height="292" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deluxe room. As informed by the manager, they gave us the biggest deluxe room which is more spacious and has a separate standing shower in addition to the bathtub.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12748805524/" title="DSC04974b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/12748805524_744d9a25bd_o.jpg" width="440" height="293" alt="DSC04974b"></a><br />Taken this with hubby's fish eye lense. They have a LCD TV, minibar and complete tea making facilities as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701458514/" title="DSC08304b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08304b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/12701458514_eba9f721c4_o.jpg" height="651" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Writing desk</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701101583/" title="DSC05037b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05037b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/12701101583_76771da2ea_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dressing table nestled in between the wardrobe</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701407644/" title="DSC05018b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05018b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/12701407644_6f3323511d_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ensuite bathroom with bathtub and separate standing shower</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701141183/" title="DSC05419b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05419b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/12701141183_1d7b6e2a0f_o.jpg" height="293" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Toiletries. Not forget to mention that the bathrobe are also made of organic materials </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700956175/" title="DSC05115b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05115b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/12700956175_425b6f2c34_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701096813/" title="DSC05006b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05006b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2893/12701096813_cc06c6595a_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was so surprised to see this as our complimentary wedding anniversaries gift set</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701103243/" title="DSC05067b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05067b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/12701103243_9d1a979808_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every piece of dessert tasted heavenly and satisfied our sweet tooth. The right level of sweetness made them perfect!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701104943/" title="DSC05097b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05097b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/12701104943_6cc89edc0c_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700991405/" title="DSC08298b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08298b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/12700991405_f62f1ee0e4_o.jpg" height="292" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Awesome view from our room. You can open the window and enjoy the cool air too</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700932115/" title="DSC05120b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05120b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/12700932115_f33372344e_o.jpg" height="293" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Time to explore the hotel!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701429674/" title="DSC05127b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05127b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/12701429674_e5c5db024e_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701461824/" title="DSC08334b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08334b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/12701461824_826fdaa4a3_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700980685/" title="DSC08345b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08345b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/12700980685_d6dd58b288_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maze garden with patio where you can chit chat with your friends or family while enjoying the fresh crisp air</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701156853/" title="DSC08355b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08355b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/12701156853_c0b7df91c2_o.jpg" height="292" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701417194/" title="DSC05148b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05148b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/12701417194_ee29c1dd73_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12748497013/" title="DSC05156b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05156b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/12748497013_da4f97cd4a_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701111793/" title="DSC05167b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05167b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/12701111793_c111d983bf_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every corner offers great photo opportunities!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701114313/" title="DSC05173ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05173ba" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/12701114313_c569df635a_o.jpg" height="693" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701445194/" title="DSC05266b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05266b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/12701445194_b797cfa6c8_o.jpg" height="657" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Changed a long sleeve shirt as the temperature was getting lower. Entrance to the hotel lobby features all the awards received. Wow!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701137333/" title="DSC05270b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05270b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3668/12701137333_15222b5eb4_o.jpg" height="293" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701447874/" title="DSC05273b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05273b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/12701447874_921ca71400_o.jpg" height="293" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hotel lobby with French classic sofa </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701449544/" title="DSC05411b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05411b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/12701449544_ea332abbb7_o.jpg" height="293" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Super love this chandelier </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700993735/" title="DSC08382b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08382b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12700993735_055fa0eb79_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701161573/" title="DSC08375b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08375b" height="666" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/12701161573_34ba2ede75_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Love the view from this angle. Yuhuu..... I'm staying in a castle!!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701124773/" title="DSC05214b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05214b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/12701124773_058b4fd088_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700952995/" title="DSC05218b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05218b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/12700952995_e3bca8e24e_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12700959875/" title="DSC05248b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05248b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/12700959875_ddc65e9f14_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Orchid garden but it was the least appealing area as it had not much flowers</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701437194/" title="DSC05228b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05228b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/12701437194_440153547c_o.jpg" height="661" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701158643/" title="DSC08367b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC08367b" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/12701158643_c900e34e9c_o.jpg" height="440" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/12701131873/" title="DSC05237b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05237b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5480/12701131873_2ce7e32f4c_o.jpg" height="639" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was truly an enjoyable and relaxing stay as the environment was very quiet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">STAY TUNED for Part Two where I will post about the food of the hotel restaurants!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-4116200297080937972014-01-12T01:32:00.001+08:002014-01-12T01:32:43.872+08:00BDO Annual Dinner 2014<br /><br /><b>HAPPY NEW YEAR! </b><br /><br />New Year comes to give us a fresh hope, for a better future and more success. Stay positive!<br /><br /><br />Here we go with this first post of 2014 about my Company's annual dinner two days ago.<br /><br /><br />This year theme is "BACK TO THE 80's". The 80’s was a very unique era of time. It was full of loud colors, extreme fashion and sky high hair.<br /><br />I totally had no time to look for a suitable outfits and thus just grabbed a retro dress from my wardrobe and put on my not-so-80s make up. Planned to give my makeup some bright colors but I found out that I only have earth color eyeshadow palette ( ̄(エ) ̄) <br /><br />And I didn't even bother to style my hair. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889504045/" title="DSC07408b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07408b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/11889504045_312f2ed9ff_o.jpg" height="319" width="440" /></a><br />Annual dinner is the only chance for me to take photos with my lovely colleagues because I really do not like to take photos with my super ugly naked face during workdays. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889775593/" title="DSC07405b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07405b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/11889775593_d74f30991a_o.jpg" height="292" width="440" /></a><br />Girls' power! Easily attracted photographers to do a few shots for us with this pose! Haha! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889771393/" title="DSC07440b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07440b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/11889771393_e736989eba_o.jpg" height="292" width="440" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11890321906/" title="DSC07453b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07453b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/11890321906_d4e944ccab_o.jpg" height="302" width="440" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889911714/" title="DSC07480b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07480b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/11889911714_d9c5ddb2b5_o.jpg" height="292" width="440" /></a><br />Finally we were allowed to enter into the ballroom! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889499145/" title="DSC07473b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07473b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/11889499145_89fd6fa211_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a><br />The goodies on the table really gave us a surprise! Old fashioned and retro candy, chewing gum and game-cards still available after all these years. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889905984/" title="DSC07477b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07477b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/11889905984_4888cc4475_o.jpg" height="313" width="440" /></a><br />You are never too old for a childhood memory<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889508715/" title="DSC07512a by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07512a" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/11889508715_8eecfbf4e0_o.jpg" height="620" width="440" /></a><br />Balloon glue! Omg! I really love playing this! It still smell like superglue! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889919434/" title="DSC07508b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07508b" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/11889919434_783fb36b15_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a><br />Composing my blog post using my phone while waiting for the food to be served!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11890334696/" title="DSC07499b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07499b" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5520/11890334696_7ee368841a_o.jpg" height="582" width="440" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11889514615/" title="DSC07496b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07496b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/11889514615_f2369e4787_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a><br />Love this pix so much!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11890328656/" title="DSC07539b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07539b" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/11890328656_db68307320_o.jpg" height="662" width="440" /></a><br />Camwhoring! Wakaka! <br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks everyone for a night of nostalgic fun. It was a great party that took me down to the memory lane! <br /><br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-71675545264975560722013-12-31T02:16:00.000+08:002013-12-31T02:16:35.829+08:00Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I received some requests from my friends to send them the Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe that I posted on Facebook on Sunday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Actually this is a very simple recipe I created after reading a few on the web. Those on the web are usually creamy type and I wanted to make something less creamy as Ken prefers Chinese-style soup. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11650969734/" title="20131229_161404_mh1388320681780_副本 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="20131229_161404_mh1388320681780_副本" height="611" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/11650969734_c73155bb3c_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A hearty and healthy meal. Ken finished 90% of the food ☜(⌒▽⌒)☞ </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The below recipe is for one serving. I can't remember exactly how much water I put so here's the estimate and you can actually adjust when you are experimenting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Ingredients</u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">One spoon of chopped Onion </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Half spoon of margarine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">100gram of finely chopped broccoli </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">1 slice of cheddar cheese (cut it into small pieces)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">50ml milk (it can be your baby's formula milk)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">300ml water</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Salt and pepper (to taste) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Directions</u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">1. Melt margarine and add in chopped onion and fry until fragrant or the onion turns into very light yellow color</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">2. Add in water and and cook until boiling, then add in broccoli</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">3. Cook for about 5 minutes, add in milk and stir in cheese until melted</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">4. Cook with medium heat until the soup turns bubbly, add a pinch of salt and black pepper (optional)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">5. If you prefer a creamier soup, just add in some corn flour </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For those who would like to try creamy version which is suitable for whole family, you may visit <a href="http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2011/12/creamy-broccoli-cheddar-soup.html" target="_blank">Comfort of Cooking</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy cooking!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-2819656184522608732013-12-25T23:58:00.000+08:002013-12-26T02:01:03.938+08:00Merry Christmas 2013<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548106666/" title="DSC07161b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07161b" height="651" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3811/11548106666_ef4a6688d0_o.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Christmas is more of a family holiday than a religous holiday to me. It is the best festive season as I love the warm and joyous atmosphere. It’s like a type of electric in the air. I love the Christmas songs, Santa, Christmas tree and winter wonderland Christmas. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Christmas is the time of giving and sharing. It is the time to gather with the ones you love. Even we did not have any gift exchange this year, but we got to spend our quality time with Ken. This was the greatest joy for us!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I purposely read some Christmas activities on Pinterest and decided to do a homemade playdough with Christmas puppets for Ken.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tadaa......................</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548013174/" title="DSC07084b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07084b" height="358" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/11548013174_403db8f921_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Papa, Ken & Mummy on a snow wonderland with Santa Claus! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I DIY the Christmas tree by cutting a Isetan paper bag and the rest of the puppets are all downloaded from <a href="http://nurturestore.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nurturestore</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nurturestore has a lot of ideas for kiddo's activities. And the printables download is also FREE!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548107356/" title="DSC07126b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07126b" height="369" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/11548107356_f115cbdd7a_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, Ken only spent less than 5 minutes to play on the puppets and playdough. But I was quite happy as my purpose on teaching him some new vocabularies had been achieved. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548014094/" title="DSC07107b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07107b" height="493" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/11548014094_5dcf1c4845_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Love the cute and colourful printables! We also added some cotton on the playdough. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11547973705/" title="DSC07141b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07141b" height="338" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3812/11547973705_840d007b59_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy family!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before Christmas, we brought Ken to Sunway Pyramid for shopping and I found that taking photos with him nowadays is like a mission impossible as he just can't stand or sit still for more than 2 seconds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So we only managed to capture candid shots T_T</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hmmm....... I must teach him how to pose and smile to the camera!!! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548292444/" title="DSC06187b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC06187b" height="662" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/11548292444_e22fd9ef94_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548296214/" title="DSC06191b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC06191b" height="662" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/11548296214_9783cc8dfa_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11548294084/" title="DSC06194b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC06194b" height="662" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/11548294084_d5aa805f65_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, that's the end of this post. Gotta sleep early as tomorrow I need to go in to office punctually as I have applied half day leave to have our anniversaries celebrated in KL.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Merry Christmas to Everyone!</b><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-17723383550993154832013-12-25T03:21:00.002+08:002013-12-25T03:22:43.905+08:00♥ Happy 4th Wedding Anniversary ♥<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today Billy and I celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary! I cannot believe it has already been four years! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I must say that our marriage is not perfect but it is wonderful because you fulfill my purpose in life to be a lover, friend, wife, and mother. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have traveled to some interesting places. We have introduced each other to things that we like. We know each other so well and exactly what we would want to do for every occasion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So much has happened and changed in our lives but what is important is our love and commitment to be with each other until our last breath. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>To celebrate our anniversaries, I booked a photographer and makeup artist, ordered a new wedding gown and arranged the venue for our post-wedding photo shooting</b> (✧◡✧)ノ</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, you might think that I'm crazy but I just love to take photos and I really wanted to have my wedding photo with a simple yet elegant long tail wedding gown. And most importantly is I do not have many photos taken together with Billy as he is my all time photographer so I think this is the best way of having more photos with him when I'm still young and gorgeous! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11535345685/" title="billy&carrie1_60bb by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie1_60bb" height="736" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/11535345685_4644ca233e_o.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My post-wedding photos taken on August 2013! Love it to the max!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11535145076/" title="billy&carrie1_102b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="billy&carrie1_102b" height="739" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/11535145076_ddb86d48c1_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course hubby was being forced to have this shooting with me but I believe he enjoyed the process as we recalled a lot of sweet memories that we had during our pre-wedding photo shooting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I’m so thankful for such a wonderful, thoughtful, and supportive husband. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy Anniversary and ♥♥♥♥ you!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-36427272052116372322013-12-23T02:19:00.001+08:002013-12-23T02:19:10.918+08:00It's all about KEN<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you have read my post on Facebook, you should know that Ken has contracted H1N1 virus and subsequently spread the virus to papa and mummy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">H1N1 is nothing serious but just all about a common influenza nowadays if you are at beginning stage. No hospitalisation is required. What we have to do is to consume the medicine prescribed, Tamiflu and be quarantined for 5 days. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />Our 5 day quarantine period is finally over! <br /><br />All of us have recovered fully! Ken managed to run and jump around making mess even on the second day of the medication. <br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thanks God that it wasn't as serious as I thought. And I truly appreciate the caring comments and messages sent by my lovely friends. You guys are the best!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Here's are my lil diary of Ken's recent development and growth stage:<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496402155/" title="DSC05472b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05472b" height="662" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3781/11496402155_e8c02d8d8f_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ken likes to ask me to take out his drawing books by saying "draw draw". As this pen is erasable using tissue or cloth, he always pull a piece of tissue and erase when he finishes drawing. But he still do not know how to hold a pen properly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As Ken grows, he has been becoming less interested in reading his books. His attention span has shortened, and he doesn’t even have the patience to flip from the first page to the last. What a bad boy!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And recently he likes to get us to switch on the TV by saying "on TV". And he will walk away after you turn it on (+_+) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And Ken has become an alarm for us for locking the car door whenever he sits in the car with us. Once he's seated he will repeatedly say "lock the door" until you tell him you have done so. Brilliant (^▽^) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496394174/" title="DSC07387b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC07387b" height="662" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/11496394174_22a1a5cb28_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our play time in the bedroom. He was trying to pull my fake lashes OMG! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496460986/" title="DSC05891b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05891b" height="662" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/11496460986_f977f0d7a9_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ken's current favourite activity is climbing stairs. Even when we brought him to Strawberry Farm and Bee Farm at Cameron Highlands, he never bother all to look at the strawbies and bees but kept looking for stairs to climb up and down. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496387695/" title="DSC06019b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC06019b" height="662" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/11496387695_8d509a6af7_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He can be a good helper sometimes!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496409934/" title="DSC05831b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05831b" height="309" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/11496409934_850c2c765b_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">His mouth really looks like his father when he laughs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496385635/" title="DSC05604b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05604b" height="662" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/11496385635_84ab311bbb_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Besides stairs, he loves to walk around the fish pond in the garden.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496404544/" title="DSC05601b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05601b" height="662" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/11496404544_6832f5281d_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Taught him to say fish but he never bother learn and til now he only knows how to say "Yu". T_T</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496401504/" title="DSC05606b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05606b" height="642" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/11496401504_45f56621f4_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Step step step!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496408664/" title="DSC05607b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05607b" height="662" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/11496408664_af3dd36e7c_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Why were we laughing so happily?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496412784/" title="DSC05609b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05609b" height="341" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/11496412784_22268e3510_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Got him to touch the trees, grasses and flowers in the garden and he could now say these words accurately.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496484263/" title="DSC05611b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05611b" height="662" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/11496484263_643c874081_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The evil side of Ken! He sulks and shouts (before he cries) whenever he doesn't get what he wants. A super bad tempered boy</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11496476166/" title="DSC05991b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05991b" height="440" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5494/11496476166_f7f244fb59_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And started from few months back, Ken always give papa and mummy surprise kisses when we are lying on the bed. He seldom disappoint me when I ask for kisses. And that's why I can't help but loving him more than what I expected.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11495846305/" title="lunch1 by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="lunch1" height="440" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/11495846305_9012c9069a_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The biggest challenge for me is to coaxing him to finish up his food. He always refuse to eat by shouting or crying, especially during dinner time. This doesn't happen at nanny's house so obviously he knows he's the prince here. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have to throw in his favourite food such as beans and corns into every meal so that he will eat together with other ingredients. Headache max!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Any ideas how to get this lil boy to finish his meal without chasing him in the house? It's almost impossible for him to finish the meal with him sitting on the high chair except in the morning feeding. Because of this reason, I always need to coax and feed him so that he can eat as much as possible and til now, he is still unable to eat on his own.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Time flies and Ken is about two years old. So much has happened since then. It seems like only yesterday he was sleeping all day in his crib and now he's walking around everywhere making a mess! Aw..... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before I end this post, let me wish everyone <b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-42180398830716625702013-12-10T02:44:00.000+08:002013-12-10T02:44:27.070+08:00Swiss & Germany Trip Outfits<br /><br />Before I continue with the travelogue, let's have a peep on what I chose to wear during the trip. I will never be lazy in wardrobe planning when I travel to overseas for vacation. Hehe.....<br /><br />Like many other girls I spent weeks to finalise my outfits. It could be faster if I could double up my luggage size so I no need to choose at all. <br /><br /><br /><br />Day 1<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292413656/" title="DSC00350b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3739/11292413656_c0ebae7788_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC00350b"></a><br />Nothing could be more comfortable than a pair of jeans and long sleeve knit top when having a long hour flight! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292146853/" title="DSC00516ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/11292146853_442b2498be_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC00516ba"></a><br />Weather was cold as it was a rainy day so I gotta put on my biker jacket, which matched perfectly with my Timberland boots <br /><br /><br />Day 2<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292093094/" title="DSC01168b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/11292093094_42849bc9c8_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC01168b"></a><br />Purposely dressed up to look a bit more like princess as we were going to visit the Neuschwanstein Castle. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292091184/" title="DSC01431b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/11292091184_3f4a0d4a03_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC01431b"></a><br />Heart my new white tweed jacket, pink princess dress and beige bowler. They transformed me into an English lady.<br /><br /><br /><br />Day 3<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292089254/" title="DSC01901b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/11292089254_b4ca76841f_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC01901b"></a><br />This ivory versatile coat was also my new winter piece, which gave me an instant slim silhouettes! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292056796/" title="DSC01985b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/11292056796_b83f953c42_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC01985b"></a><br />As you can see snow were everywhere but surprisingly it wasn't freezing cold. Everyone enjoyed the stroll along the street heading to the St. Moritz lake.<br /> <br /><br /><br />Day 4<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292084364/" title="DSC02233b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/11292084364_3a5b836fc2_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC02233b"></a><br />Today's outfit was a bit different. It was somehow more casual/streetstyle look. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292078684/" title="DSC02318b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/11292078684_bc4037a6c4_o.jpg" width="440" height="320" alt="DSC02318b"></a><br />This neon yellow blazer was less feminine compared to my usual outfits, giving me a new LEMON look..... LOL<br /><br /><br /><br />Day 5<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292126953/" title="DSC02616b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/11292126953_cf3ebce9a0_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC02616b"></a><br />I wore two layers in this photo actually. I got the thermal bodysuit from Uniqlo which was really body-hugging, soft, and light. Okay, of course I was not going up to the snow mountain with this! This was only for photo :P<br /> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292120134/" title="P1060813b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/11292120134_8e200b9f6e_o.jpg" width="440" height="587" alt="P1060813b"></a><br />I threw on a chunky knit scarf in red to enhance the entire look as camel color coat was a little plain. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292044516/" title="DSC03432b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7402/11292044516_f5c63096a1_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC03432b"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Day 6<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292071854/" title="DSC03520b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/11292071854_8eec331d7a_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC03520b"></a><br />It was a freezing cold morning in Zermatt but I still managed to walk and run with this super England style shorts and plaid long sleeve top. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292113653/" title="DSC03624b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5543/11292113653_e786edccdd_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC03624b"></a><br />And of course I invested on a thick and good-looking legging to avoid my legs becoming "ais-potong" <br /><br /><br /><br />Day 7<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11291980245/" title="DSC04461b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/11291980245_7a784faa52_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC04461b"></a><br />My favourite red wool coat was the warmest and good-looking coat ever! This round I paired it with my new ginger-yellow knit scarf. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11291972155/" title="DSC04751b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/11291972155_75b36e7c9b_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC04751b"></a><br />Then of course make sure to have leather gloves with intern fabric so that it could keep my hands safe from the cold. But I still felt super cold and almost numb T_T <br /><br /><br /><br />Day 8<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292035714/" title="DSC05112b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5528/11292035714_f7317f2b5e_o.jpg" width="440" height="662" alt="DSC05112b"></a><br />The highlight for the day was Houndstooth check skirt that I bought in Bangkok! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/11292092086/" title="DSC05340b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/11292092086_451373318e_o.jpg" width="440" height="651" alt="DSC05340b"></a><br />A simple grey knit sweater was just nice to warm me up. The belt added a textural element to the outfit and also compliment my look. What a perfect casual look in the heart of Zurich!<br /><br /><br />Speaking about winter wear, I like it lean and slim, light and chic. So how to manage to have a slim silhouettes with all the thick clothing on? The tricks are to invest in a good and light thermal wear and windproof coat. If budget allows, go for Cashmere coat. It's light yet incredibly warm.<br /><br /><br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-73580284181228973592013-11-29T00:19:00.001+08:002013-11-29T00:19:47.084+08:00Ultra Rejuvenation Crystallinear Therapy @Cres Wellness<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was my second visit to <a href="http://www.creswellness.com/" target="_blank">CRES WELLNESS</a> and I was so happy to receive an invitation to write a review on the facial therapy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964981513/" title="DSC05938b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05938b" height="292" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/10964981513_e27bb927c1_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I chose to do the treatment at AEON Seremban 2</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964896974/" title="DSC05943b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05943b" height="662" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/10964896974_ae5dbdfeb6_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was told that CRES Ultra Rejuvenation Crystallinear Therapy is a highly effective reversal and therapeutic treatment which combined the mighty energy of the natural crystal and the state-of –the-art nano-technology. It can unblock and activate the lymph nodes, increase the flow of nutrients to the cells, and thus stimulate better and faster cell repair and renewal, leaving skin instantly revitalized and ultra smooth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964716615/" title="DSC05923b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05923b" height="662" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3810/10964716615_98fcb36efd_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dressing table</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964713495/" title="DSC05925b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05925b" height="662" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/10964713495_6b3e0d7478_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Super like this stone </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964795766/" title="DSC05933b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05933b" height="315" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/10964795766_8142fa7866_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was brought to the therapy room after the consultation</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964887554/" title="DSC05937ba by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05937ba" height="622" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/10964887554_6cf01dca6b_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The therapist showed me the crystals used for the facial massage. Different color of crystal has different level of mineral contents and she used the pink and the transparent crystals to unlock my lymph node. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My facial started off with the welcoming massage, followed by cleansing and exfoliation. A cold steamer was used to nurtures my dehydrated skin and helps to tighten and shrink my pores. The extraction was painless as they applied a layer of gel to soften my pores before the steam. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then I was massaged with the Chakra Healing stone. Chakra Massage’s main function is to unblock and stimulate lymph nodes, increase blood circulation to allow more oxygen and nutrients to the body’s organs; it stimulates the release of endorphins to remove and soften tension and stress of the body and mind. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After Chakra massage, she used a nano technology ultrasound machine to massage my face to make sure the essence was penetrated into the skin to deliver the optimal result. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964708555/" title="DSC05940b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05940b" height="684" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/10964708555_040dc71b05_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The therapist informed me to apply hydrating mask for 5 consecutive days so that I could get the best result. I did that and I found that my skin condition had improved so much. Blackheads are all softened and I can now do my extraction much more easier. Not only that, it also gave me a velvety smooth and radiant complexion (besides those acne scar left after the extraction). To my surprise, the result really lasted for a week!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's the <span style="color: red;"><b>BEFORE</b></span> and <b><span style="color: red;">AFTER</span></b> photo! I did take the BEFORE and AFTER photos at the consultation room with the help of my therapist but too bad the lighting was not bright enough (and I didn't bring my camera's flash) to show the details on my face. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964718065/" title="DSC05944b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05944b" height="569" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/10964718065_90612ba632_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>BEFORE</b> - Dull skin OMG!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10964963033/" title="DSC06054b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC06054b" height="662" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/10964963033_892df9754b_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>AFTER</b> - Photo taken one day after the treatment. Super love my glowing skin! Smaller pores and smoother skin, especially on nose area, where I have problem with skin peeling always. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although it is quite pricey, but I think it's worth every penny because of its esteemed brand of products and quality service! I will not visit a facial therapy salon that used unknown brand for the facial. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And the most surprising news I heard from a friend working in a small facial therapy centre is, the boss even instructed them to use SCENTED WET TISSUE as EYE MASKS for the customers and they charged like RM49 per treatment!!! Argghhh....... Scary right? You will never know what they put on your face unless you visit a prestigious and good facial therapy centre with the products under their own brand name. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm so happy with the result delivered by this treatment from CRES WELLNESS honestly. For your information, the Ultra Rejuvenation Crystallinear Therapy costs RM408 per treatment. If you are interested, you can call and ask whether they are having special price for first trial. They have promotions from time to time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For promotions on spa and facial therapy please visit their <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/creswellness">Facebook fans page</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310764.post-45430975995096109472013-11-11T01:48:00.000+08:002013-11-11T02:38:18.841+08:00CHEESE OVERDOSE<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yesterday when I opened my fridge and checked what were the remaining ingredients so that I could update my groceries shopping list. And to my surprise, my heavy cream, cream cheese and parmesan cheese were all marked with the expiry date of mid November 2013 T_T</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, I planned to bake OREO cheesecake on last month but at the end I didn't make it because I couldn't find a suitable mould. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today no matter how, I had determined to complete my mission and of course to show my love to the most important men in my life. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because of Ken, I woke up at 6.30am. Okay, this is the time I wake up during weekend normally. Ken is my best alarm ever!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10779899434/" title="DSC05855b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05855b" height="310" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/10779899434_12aa8b99fe_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Breakie for hubby and myself - Wholewheat toast + Lettuce + Carrot + Dory fish fillet + Poached egg + Slightly over-melted cheese</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10782935993/" title="DSC04107b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/10782935993_e8f33f6926_o.jpg" width="440" height="298" alt="DSC04107b"></a><br />OREO cheesecake</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And of course, not to forget my lil boy. This was what I prepared for Ken!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10779902054/" title="DSC05876b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05876b" height="301" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/10779902054_a4a7f82659_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Organic vege macaroni + Baked salmon fillet with parmesan crust + Sesame flavoured crackers</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Felt so good to spend my weekend with my MEN. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And what you hope to see of course not only the above photos, but also my mischievous boy right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10781537614/" title="DSC05549b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05549b" height="662" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/10781537614_cee62fdc0f_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10781676303/" title="DSC05639b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05639b" height="567" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/10781676303_37a5a89e10_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24384439@N00/10781423285/" title="DSC05584b by Cheddarina, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC05584b" height="443" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/10781423285_fa25d7887e_o.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Good nite!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919703062055510748noreply@blogger.com4