Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category
27/05/2019
We were on a kind of a tour with Hubby’s friends. The itinerary had been scheduled by them – we just tagged along. The coach drove on for quite a long distance. It felt like we were heading from one end to another of this vast province in southern China.
Then finally the coach came to a halt. As we got out of the car, we could get a faint hint of a lovely appetising smell. The host explained – this was roast goose territory. But not just any roast goose. It was lychee wood that was being used.
How awesome that was… the meal was delectable. The company was enjoyable. The experience was unforgettable.
Just writing this makes me think about going again!
Tags:Food, Friends, Holiday, Travel
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23/04/2018
This day and age, it is so easy to snap photos on our phones and then wonder what to do with them. Post on social media?
I wonder if we ever go back to them again? Many tend to live for the moment.
In the old days (showing my age!) we would think twice, no thrice, before pressing the shutter. A roll of film did not come by cheap. After the roll was completely snapped up, one had to get the photos developed. I remember the days when we could send the roll off and get the prints a few weeks later. At that time, that facility seemed like a major step forward!
Then came digital cameras, and smart phones… and even better cameras. So yes, I wonder how much memory goes with each series of photos taken, seeing that it is so very easy to snap a moment.
Unlike this. I came across this photo recently. I can tell you the exact moment I snapped it – the occasion and location – and the story that goes behind the photo.
And the story doesnt stop with just the moment the photo was taken… There is a story after this story as well… but both would be for the next post…
Stay tuned….
Tags:Events, Friends, Holiday, Then & Now, Travel
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29/11/2016
Wow. I cant believe I am making yet another trip. This was one of those pre-booked from eons ago sort of trip. There was one other, but two unscheduled ones. Amazing. Thankful that I have enough leave!
So for this one, I am hoping for meaningful conversations…. I am not one for casual talk and pleasantries Haha! Let’s see how it goes….
Tags:Events, Holiday, Lifestyle, Travel
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13/06/2016
I kid you not. The prawns were huge.
But wait. I am jumping ahead of myself.
It was a free afternoon during our trip away because Hubby’s meeting time was changed. So we asked some friends at very short notice if anyone was free for lunch. Lo and behold, a group of half a dozen friends managed to meet up with us. Of these friends, there was one we had not seen for over 30 years! What a good time we had together!
We were treated to a splendid meal served at the Kampung Ku Restaurant at the Lake View Club. The signature fresh water prawn noodles was a memorable dish not just for it’s taste but also the size of the prawns!
Each prawn was divided lengthwise. Each half was a good 4 mouthful in size.
Cooked with the special sauce and noodle, it was so flavourful, I had four helpings of it! Definitely a must if you are in that part of the city! Yum!
Tags:Food, Friends, Holiday, Travel
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23/04/2016
Around this time last year Hubby and I were in Europe, enjoying the weather and the scenery there. Together with some friends we made a quick hop over to Austria. The place where we stayed was where the famous Von Trapp Family lived! 
Seeing the lifestyle there made my mind wander to the famous musical/movie Sound of Music which is based on the Von Trapp Family. It made me wish I had a guitar with me to play those songs, like the Major did Ha! Ha! With hindsight, perhaps if I had squier guitar sold by Musician Friends I would not have been left wanting! As it was, I had to be content with just watching musical displays and reading history.
Still, it was a good holiday indeed. So good, I still look back on it with fond memories; music-filled ones!
Tags:Events, Holiday, Music, Travel
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02/08/2015
One of the greatest joys of a visit to temperate climates is the blooms that greet you after the cold, dark, and often damp winter months. Spring is wonderful… except for the hay fever sufferers.
Glorious array of colours
What incredible styles and ways that these stemmed beauties carry themselves. 
What an imaginative way to promote colours!
Truly am blessed by this!
Tags:Garden, Holiday, Travel
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02/07/2015
A short walk to the lake and I am left speechless. It’s waters are clear. The surroundings are serene. People can do all sorts of summer water activities here and yet I am told that the water is clean enough to drink.
It’s possible to swim across the lake but you would have to be a confident and strong swimmer.
A drive around the entire lake takes about 30 minutes. That’s vast. Beautiful place to relax. Love it. This is Zell am See Lake.
Tags:Holiday, Travel
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30/06/2015
When in Austria, you can either go to the countryside or stay in the town. We opted to go to Zell am See, an hour’s drive from Salzburg.
You can also have a choice of rental – apartments or condominiums is one. The other, which we much prefer, is to get a house. This one is fully equipped (towels and toiletries, dishwasher and dryer) well maintained (lovely wooden paneling inside) and in a convenient location (minutes walk to the town centre and most places)
A garden to relax in during the summer months. It’s cosy, it’s warm, it’s welcoming. What a life!
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27/06/2015
The famous song echoes in my mind as I look towards the lovely Alps. Snow is beginning to thaw, and that simply adds to the beauty. Scenes that I have only found in magazines and on the television are now being visualised by my very own eyes. I feel so very blessed.
The weather was perfect – not too hot and not too cold. In almost every direction I turned I saw majestic mountains crowning green pastures.
We used Zell am See as our base. This is the village where the Von Trapp Family stayed. So one evening, there was a tribute to the family. A water, laser musical. Though it didn’t last very long, it was fun, informative and entertaining. I took lots of videos and was left, like many present, wanting more.
What a delightful time thus far!
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