Shanghai weather: 14deg in afternoon and 10deg in the evening!
Stayed at home the whole day in my thermal wear, wrapped myself in blanket and had the heater on, YET it was still freaking COLD!!! I can't imagine how would the winter be like! *shivering bRrrRRrrr...
Well good thing I had myself prepared with thermal wear, boots, shawls, caps, glove, overcoats. What I lack now is sweaters and more thermal wears!
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
End of MidTerm Week
It's been awhile since my last exam.. I never thought that I'd be taking any more papers after receiving my bachelor certificate from NTU. Though I did study for my midterm, I felt less stress compared to last time when I was still in NTU. I guess I didn't really care about the results. After all, it's what I learnt that matters, not the certificate..
Graduated in EEE, I can tell you that I know nuts about my course! In fact, I feel ashamed to admit that I'm actually EEE graduate.. I can't even recall what I've learnt that time. Upon my graduation, my dad questioned me about what knowledge I have gained from my 4yrs EEE course in NTU; my answer was: I learnt that I'm not an enginner. Then he asked me what I've earned from this study; my answer was: a certificate and a framed picture of me in my convo gown.. *sweat -_-'
The midterm here is pretty much relaxing. The subjects being tested are conversational skill, listening skill, reading skill and writing skill. It's pretty doable actually, I won't say it's difficult though.. *haiz.. really feel I'm wasting my time here.. My only comfort is being able to learn caligraphy..
I celebrated the end of my midterm week by shopping at 七浦路! It resembles Mangga Dua in Jakarta or Far East in Singapore. Went to a Korean shop and got myself a nice yellow leather overcoat for RMB280! My earnings today included 6spaghettis, a nice unique white long sleeve and a pair of nice beige boots for RMB120.. The top costs only RMB20 each! Total damage was RMB520..
I'm sure going back for more! Dear, please come quick!!!! :p
Graduated in EEE, I can tell you that I know nuts about my course! In fact, I feel ashamed to admit that I'm actually EEE graduate.. I can't even recall what I've learnt that time. Upon my graduation, my dad questioned me about what knowledge I have gained from my 4yrs EEE course in NTU; my answer was: I learnt that I'm not an enginner. Then he asked me what I've earned from this study; my answer was: a certificate and a framed picture of me in my convo gown.. *sweat -_-'
The midterm here is pretty much relaxing. The subjects being tested are conversational skill, listening skill, reading skill and writing skill. It's pretty doable actually, I won't say it's difficult though.. *haiz.. really feel I'm wasting my time here.. My only comfort is being able to learn caligraphy..
I celebrated the end of my midterm week by shopping at 七浦路! It resembles Mangga Dua in Jakarta or Far East in Singapore. Went to a Korean shop and got myself a nice yellow leather overcoat for RMB280! My earnings today included 6spaghettis, a nice unique white long sleeve and a pair of nice beige boots for RMB120.. The top costs only RMB20 each! Total damage was RMB520..
I'm sure going back for more! Dear, please come quick!!!! :p
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Bali Laguna
Had dinner at Bali Laguna at 华山路, the popular Indonesian restaurant in Shanghai. The food was pretty much alright for those who had never tasted authentic Indonesian food. I personally feel that it's kinda sweet.. After all, it's made to cater to the local taste as it could only get good ratings when the local likes it..
The ambience was great though with fine dining-cum-bar concept. The view was no doubt wonderful- sitting in the middle of the park with a nice pool, you wouldn't even remember that you were actually in Shanghai! Okay I'm exxagerating :p But the view was real fantastic!
One drawback is that the price is ridiculously expensive. That explains the crowds of 95% being foreigners.. A glass of es teler, es cendol or coconut costs RMB40 (Rp 50,000!!), while meat dishes (chicken, lamb, beef) are around RMB 68 and seafood from RMB 98 onwards.. Dessert costs around RMB 40/plate.. The serving is pretty small, enough only for 2-4 people.
Wonderful eh ;)
The ambience was great though with fine dining-cum-bar concept. The view was no doubt wonderful- sitting in the middle of the park with a nice pool, you wouldn't even remember that you were actually in Shanghai! Okay I'm exxagerating :p But the view was real fantastic!
One drawback is that the price is ridiculously expensive. That explains the crowds of 95% being foreigners.. A glass of es teler, es cendol or coconut costs RMB40 (Rp 50,000!!), while meat dishes (chicken, lamb, beef) are around RMB 68 and seafood from RMB 98 onwards.. Dessert costs around RMB 40/plate.. The serving is pretty small, enough only for 2-4 people.
Wonderful eh ;)
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Loneliness
Dear has finally returned to Singapore :( Feeling so down now.. Couldn't get myself to rest, thus tire myself out throughout the day, hoping that I'd fall asleep..
Caught flu and sore throat.. either it's the bad weather or post trip exhaustion.. Whichever it is, I know I need to rest! Took a flu pill last night and slept very peacefully.. It's been ages since the last time I had such good peaceful rest.. Hmm.. *thinking of taking the pill every night now :p
The weather here is pretty weird. When you see the sun shines so bright, it's chilling outside; yet when it's raining, it's hot and wet! -_-' I'm still trying to understand what's the mother nature actually doing...
For some reason, everyone around me is beginning to get attached one after another.. Is it the lonely syndrome or it's just spring? Funny that I'm the only one who's experiencing autumn here -_-' Argghhh!!! Adding more to my loneliness.. :(
Anyway for those celebrating Hari Raya: Minal Aidin Wal Faidin
Caught flu and sore throat.. either it's the bad weather or post trip exhaustion.. Whichever it is, I know I need to rest! Took a flu pill last night and slept very peacefully.. It's been ages since the last time I had such good peaceful rest.. Hmm.. *thinking of taking the pill every night now :p
The weather here is pretty weird. When you see the sun shines so bright, it's chilling outside; yet when it's raining, it's hot and wet! -_-' I'm still trying to understand what's the mother nature actually doing...
For some reason, everyone around me is beginning to get attached one after another.. Is it the lonely syndrome or it's just spring? Funny that I'm the only one who's experiencing autumn here -_-' Argghhh!!! Adding more to my loneliness.. :(
Anyway for those celebrating Hari Raya: Minal Aidin Wal Faidin
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
苏州 - 杭州 (3)
We spent the night at 西湖天地，a 新天地 of Hangzhou.. Along the corridor are the boutiques of Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Ferrari Club store etc.. Great architecture I must say..
西湖天地
The second day was spent visiting the infamous 断桥！The legend has it that when a couple walked along the bridge, their love would be blessed and everlasting.. Well there's no harm trying since I want my love with dear be blessed and everlasting ;)
Actually the real reason we walked along the bridge is because we were heading to 楼外楼 for our brunch.. It only took us 20mins to walk past the bridge but we managed to found the freaking restaurant only 45mins later -_-' I was starving to death then!
The infamous 断桥
I managed to fulfill my desire for Hangzhou's specialty during the trip - 叫化鸡 aka Beggar Chicken，西湖醋鱼 aka Water Lake Vinegar Fish，西湖汤 aka Water Lake Soup，东波肉。。 Amongst all, I love 叫化鸡 the most..
One must be wondering why the name beggar chicken? In the past, the chicken was covered in a mud and cooked underground as they couldn't afford a cooking pot; hence the name. Of course, now it's no more done that way..
One thing I noticed is that the Hangzhou-ians 很会吃 醋！I could taste vinegar in most of the dishes!
We headed back to Shanghai in the evening for whole body massage and foot reflexology.. The whole trip, though fulfilling and enjoyable, has drained us so much that we needed the special relaxing treatment!
Best picture of the year!
西湖天地
The second day was spent visiting the infamous 断桥！The legend has it that when a couple walked along the bridge, their love would be blessed and everlasting.. Well there's no harm trying since I want my love with dear be blessed and everlasting ;)
Actually the real reason we walked along the bridge is because we were heading to 楼外楼 for our brunch.. It only took us 20mins to walk past the bridge but we managed to found the freaking restaurant only 45mins later -_-' I was starving to death then!
The infamous 断桥
I managed to fulfill my desire for Hangzhou's specialty during the trip - 叫化鸡 aka Beggar Chicken，西湖醋鱼 aka Water Lake Vinegar Fish，西湖汤 aka Water Lake Soup，东波肉。。 Amongst all, I love 叫化鸡 the most..
One must be wondering why the name beggar chicken? In the past, the chicken was covered in a mud and cooked underground as they couldn't afford a cooking pot; hence the name. Of course, now it's no more done that way..
One thing I noticed is that the Hangzhou-ians 很会吃 醋！I could taste vinegar in most of the dishes!
We headed back to Shanghai in the evening for whole body massage and foot reflexology.. The whole trip, though fulfilling and enjoyable, has drained us so much that we needed the special relaxing treatment!
Best picture of the year!
苏州 - 杭州 (2)
We joined a one-day tour in Hangzhou and visited all of the scenic spots - 西湖，三潭印月，岳飞墓，灵隐寺，宋城，虎跑泉，龙井问茶。。 The tour begins from 7am all the way to 6pm nonstop! Imagine how tiring it was! But yeah that's how it is when you join one-day tour..
First itinerary was a visit to 西湖。 Only one word to describe: B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I was totally speechless being amazed by its beauty..
Beautiful scenery at 西湖
We then headed to 三潭印月 by boat.. It's a small island, and again, filled with beautiful scenery! There was a stone of 三潭印月 said to be written by the emperor. It was believed that touching the character 印 may bring fortune - male is supposed to touch it with his left hand; while female with her right hand..
*gasps! speechless..
All the superstitious stuff -_-' But oh well :p
At 三潭印月
Next visit was the famous 岳飞墓, a memorial place for 岳飞将军。
岳飞 Tomb
岳飞 Statue
The traitors that caused 岳飞 death - in the past, people spitted on them, thus there's a saying in the wall 'DO NOT SPIT'!
Afternoon was spent in 灵隐寺。 If you're not up into praying and burning incents, you can skip this place.. But well the place was pretty cool for picture taking.. The question is whether it worths the trouble..
at 灵隐寺
Hangzhou is famous for its 龙井茶 aka Long Jing Green Tea, thus trip 龙井问茶 is compulsory in any tour itenerary.. I bought myself two box of 西湖龙井茶 :) The culture in Hangzhou is not to DRINK tea, but to EAT tea - 吃茶. After drinking the tea, they either eat the tea leaves, or collect it for pillow as the effect is good for your rest.. I tried eating the tea leaves and it was surprisingly good :)
Buying 西湖龙井茶 - looked so happy then as yet to found out was being fraud -_-'
Spent a relaxing evening in 宋城 aka Soong Town. The place is built to resemble the ancient city of China where even the people there were still wearing the traditional costumes. It's specially created to bring you back to the dynasty era.. Interesting place..
Notice the costume they're wearing..
Posing with the guard :p
The last item on the itinerary was 虎跑泉 aka Tiger Spring Hill, the third famous spring China..tl However few days later, it was reported that the spring ran out of water! Apparently, two spring water companies get their drinking water from the back of the hill, which directly link to the Tiger Spring Hill -_-'
The famous 虎跑泉
Look at how the coin floats!
Our lovely patient tour guide
First itinerary was a visit to 西湖。 Only one word to describe: B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I was totally speechless being amazed by its beauty..
Beautiful scenery at 西湖
We then headed to 三潭印月 by boat.. It's a small island, and again, filled with beautiful scenery! There was a stone of 三潭印月 said to be written by the emperor. It was believed that touching the character 印 may bring fortune - male is supposed to touch it with his left hand; while female with her right hand..
*gasps! speechless..
All the superstitious stuff -_-' But oh well :p
At 三潭印月
Next visit was the famous 岳飞墓, a memorial place for 岳飞将军。
岳飞 Tomb
岳飞 Statue
The traitors that caused 岳飞 death - in the past, people spitted on them, thus there's a saying in the wall 'DO NOT SPIT'!
Afternoon was spent in 灵隐寺。 If you're not up into praying and burning incents, you can skip this place.. But well the place was pretty cool for picture taking.. The question is whether it worths the trouble..
at 灵隐寺
Hangzhou is famous for its 龙井茶 aka Long Jing Green Tea, thus trip 龙井问茶 is compulsory in any tour itenerary.. I bought myself two box of 西湖龙井茶 :) The culture in Hangzhou is not to DRINK tea, but to EAT tea - 吃茶. After drinking the tea, they either eat the tea leaves, or collect it for pillow as the effect is good for your rest.. I tried eating the tea leaves and it was surprisingly good :)
Buying 西湖龙井茶 - looked so happy then as yet to found out was being fraud -_-'
Spent a relaxing evening in 宋城 aka Soong Town. The place is built to resemble the ancient city of China where even the people there were still wearing the traditional costumes. It's specially created to bring you back to the dynasty era.. Interesting place..
Notice the costume they're wearing..
Posing with the guard :p
The last item on the itinerary was 虎跑泉 aka Tiger Spring Hill, the third famous spring China..tl However few days later, it was reported that the spring ran out of water! Apparently, two spring water companies get their drinking water from the back of the hill, which directly link to the Tiger Spring Hill -_-'
The famous 虎跑泉
Look at how the coin floats!
Our lovely patient tour guide
苏州 - 杭州 (1)
Last week has been real tiring yet fulfilling :) I went for 3D2N Suzhou/Hangzhou trip with James. We took early bus from Shanghai to Suzhou and spent half day there before moving to Hangzhou via boat. The bus ride only took 1hr 45min; while the boat ride was 14hrs, but it was pretty clean and nice too :)
Suzhou really holds up its reputation being a city famous for its gardens. There are numerous of beautiful gardens there, and each garden has its own characteristics. However ,due to time shortage, we shortlisted our visits to only 网师园 aka Master of Net Gardens, 狮子林 aka Lion's Grove and 寒山寺 temple. The first garden is rather small, but it's claimed to be the most beautiful garden in Suzhou; while the latter is famous for its stone - there are supposedly 99 lions to be found in the sculptured rocks, hence its name.
All these gardens are actually man made, however it is created in such a way to resembles the nature. Looking at these beatiful views and breathing the fresh air really give one the feeling of serenity calm and peaceful..
网师园 aka Master of Net Gardens
狮子林 aka Lion's Grove
Inside 寒山寺 temple
盘门 aka Ancient Pan Gate
I'd say that the boat ride was pretty fine, basically it's enough for one to rest and travel to Hangzhou. But it'd be much wiser to travel to Hangzhou by bus and spend a night there, as the cost would be much cheaper! However, it's nice for experience sake.. *comforting myself
A 2-bed cabin costs RMB168/pax; while the best cabin costs RMB 788/room! We booked the 2-bed cabin but it was disastrous - it's a double decker bed with a really small toilet, so in the end we changed to the nicer one and had to top up RMB250 (which actually go to the crew's pocket!) -_-"
Our cabin's :)
Beautiful view from the boat that lasts only for 5mins -_-''
Suzhou really holds up its reputation being a city famous for its gardens. There are numerous of beautiful gardens there, and each garden has its own characteristics. However ,due to time shortage, we shortlisted our visits to only 网师园 aka Master of Net Gardens, 狮子林 aka Lion's Grove and 寒山寺 temple. The first garden is rather small, but it's claimed to be the most beautiful garden in Suzhou; while the latter is famous for its stone - there are supposedly 99 lions to be found in the sculptured rocks, hence its name.
All these gardens are actually man made, however it is created in such a way to resembles the nature. Looking at these beatiful views and breathing the fresh air really give one the feeling of serenity calm and peaceful..
网师园 aka Master of Net Gardens
狮子林 aka Lion's Grove
Inside 寒山寺 temple
盘门 aka Ancient Pan Gate
I'd say that the boat ride was pretty fine, basically it's enough for one to rest and travel to Hangzhou. But it'd be much wiser to travel to Hangzhou by bus and spend a night there, as the cost would be much cheaper! However, it's nice for experience sake.. *comforting myself
A 2-bed cabin costs RMB168/pax; while the best cabin costs RMB 788/room! We booked the 2-bed cabin but it was disastrous - it's a double decker bed with a really small toilet, so in the end we changed to the nicer one and had to top up RMB250 (which actually go to the crew's pocket!) -_-"
Our cabin's :)
Beautiful view from the boat that lasts only for 5mins -_-''
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