31.3.2013

Eh.. budak yang comot ni macam saya la.. haha.. nice date it is today. Goodbye March,  Hello dark April.

Btw, done my efiling. Tuan LHDN, minta refund cepat sikit ya. Nak bershopping :)

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Italy : Once upon a time in 1960's, Venice

I ♥ VENICE :)

The truth is, i miss traveling. Sigh. But i'm not going anywhere, for now. Focusing my energy on work related matter which overwhelming. Tapi tak pe. I can do this. Just a bit more. Sabar.

Pujuk hati tengok gambar je la, kan :)

Sleeping

wild berry tea before sleep

is waste of time, I think. But for now, I need to catch up with my sleep. Yes,  I need my beauty sleep :)

Btw, just purchased my flight tix via MH mobile which currently on promo. Its fast, simple and secure.  Thanks to my extra large mobile screen. The interesting part is that the price is cheaper than using laptop for the exact same date, time and destination. Not sure why but i save RM200. Banyak tu:)

Good night beautiful people.  Tomorrow gonna be another long day.

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Big Brother 40th birthday

23 March 2013

butterscotch cake from secret recipi

March is a month of celebration. To celebrate the boys - all three of them born in March. My elder brother turns 40. The younger brother - Har and Ted share the same birth date and now we have new add on - sis in law also born in March. Oh how easy. We only need to remember three important months - march, october and december :)

Hariz and his train

Facebook: Can we talk?

dinner

Dear Facebook,

My love affair with you started out hot and spicy. Almost daily. Fun and interactive way of us sharing information and to be connected.

Now, our relationship starting to bore me. I did not missed you, even after weeks not visiting you. Sorry. Sadly, somehow you have become less meaningful and relevant to me.

You have changed.  You have become one stop centre for - product advertising (jual baju, tudung, ubat kurus, minyak wangi, product kecantikan, handbag, dll), political update of parti A vs parti B, paid advertising, status update of grumpy people and status update of tragedy happening around the world.

Oh, what happen to you? Sooner or later my relationship with you might be ended. You should be like a bowl of fruit cereal. Easy, healthy, yummy and fulfilling :)

You have let me down :(

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Money and Maturity

I took this photo while walking to the bank near to my office. This little flower able to survive in non conducive environment.  Deserves a spot in my blog :)

I love this quote. Its meaningful to me. I hope i always remember this.

Maturity:

Be able to stick with a job until it is finished. 
Be able to bear an injustice without having to get even. 
Be able to carry money without spending it.
Do your duty without being supervised.

–Ann Landers

Ask yourself

I love this quote. I think we need to always remind ourself. Perhaps I can create my own :

Before you spend, let your money pass through these three gates.

At the first gate, ask yourself,

is it necessary? 

At the second gate, ask yourself,
can I live without it?

At the thrid gate, ask yourself,
is this what I need or just what I want?

                       - just saying-

Location : Bukit Jalil Hwy, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur,

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Sydney: End of the Journey :(



Day Four 



I was early to the airport to avoid any unpleasant surprises. As usual when you travel solo, they go through you a bit more. The TRS counter was long, spent almost 40 mins there to claim my GST (lucky I'm early). Last minute requests from family back home makes me rushing here and there. Haha. But I'm good to go home. Oh to the reality.

Few things that have made this trip easier that worth to mention:

1. Location of the hostel

I'm a bit worried when confirming my booking. Since i made my arrangement at a very last minute, I have left with only two options. Decided with my guts to choose this hotel since it looks less crowded means less noise, free wifi, the score rating is higher and from review its suitable for more matured traveller. Location is perfect, near the main hub of every bus and train - the central station only 500m away. So I can just simply ask the tour bus driver to drop me off anywhere near to the central station. Mc Donald, KFC, Sushi, 7eleven and Roti boy are just around the corner.

Upon arrival, it was not that hard to find it. Lucky, i arrived in the afternoon and the room is ready even the check in time is 2.30 pm. Room is clean even though no aircond, only table and fan. Shared bathroom was surprisingly clean and usually empty (perhaps I always go out early morning and come back late evening, hah!). The shared kitchen even though a bit small is clean and with free tea :) Oh, for 3 nights, it cost me RM 650.00 for single room.

2. Tour

I bought buy one free one tour package from 12fly.com.my and it was good. The two days full day tour is worth RM333. Ok sangat kan, rather than wondering alone like nowhere. I emailed them on Saturday evening to confirm my purchase and immediately they call my mobile to re-confirm. I immediately make my payment as it was already few days to depature. They send my request to APT office on the same day and by Tuesday I received my voucher and on Thursday off I go.

Both tour was done professionally, punctual and with full information about the places and what is happening. The only thing that you must follow is their time, not yours :)

3. Navigation

To people like me who has poor sense of direction, Sydney would be a suitable destination to visit. Signage and street names are everywhere. Even you get lost, you will find your way home. Public transportation's are superb but expensive :( You can buy different passes to get discounted rate (only if you stay longer). Don't afraid to ask, they are pleasant people :)

4. Internet

Do not hope for free wifi. It is very limited. Purchase your own internet sim card instead. Buy Optus Yes (the yellow colour provider), it can be as low as AUD 2 for unlimited calls and data. Nice kan.

5. Food and drinks

are expensive in Sydney.The cheapest small bottle mineral water that i found is AUD 2. Mahal kan. The big bottle AUD 3.5. Nevertheless, I just found out that it is safe to drink the tap water. Coke and juice will cost in average AUD 3.20. I found halal indomee in 7eleven ranging from AUD 1 to AUD 3. So don't worry, you can still survive without carrying any food from home. Just tell your stomach to be patience :) However, if you are a coffee lover like me, a visit to the cafes is a must. Their coffee is excellent. You will be spoilt with choices.

The sky are blue and the sun shines bright. Thank you Sydney. I had a great time. You have been easy on me.

Location : Perimeter Rd, Sydney Airport (SYD), Mascot NSW 2020,
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Sydney: I see Blue Mountain and Wildlife

Day Three

I slept super early yesterday.  Totally exhausted. I kind of like my 2km morning walk. Its quiet and cold. Lots of people jogging, ride bicycles or simply walk with the dog. As usual, I stop for cup of coffee. I'm not in a hurry. So I'm enjoying my morning walk even though I know I can take the light rail to the star bus terminal. I sat on the bench and wondering if its a good idea to .....

Bus is full, no empty spaces. A tour with code sharing between APT and AAT Kings. Two bus depart for the same tour.

Stephen, the bus driver and tour guide a bit chatty and serious.  He a bit upset with the passenger that makes noise and can't stop talking. After a few warning, they take it seriously. 

Journey to blue mountain is 2 hours one way. The view is spectacular with different kind of tree along the way. Since its beginning of autumn,  the leaves start to change colour. During summer,  they experience  a lot of bush fire, due to the hot weather.

First stop - Echo point, Katoomba

Three sisters - Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo

Starting with aboriginal show and dances. Half way I decided to go out and look out for the lookup point for 3 sister - a rock formation  representing three sisters who according to aboriginal legend were turned to stone.

Next - Scenic World

The replica of 3 sisters

The Skyway and Cableway

To go inside, I have to purchase scenic pass which entitle me to ride skyway + railway + cableway and of course the walkway. The railway is currently under maintenance as such leaves me with one option, to take skywalk and return back via cableway.  It cost me Aud 21.

The rides was okay (maybe since i dont have vertigo) same goes to the walkway path. We were about to sesat in dlm hutan. Haha but then I saw AAT bus driver and asked for direction. I was afraid being left by the bus driver since I don't  have much time.

Missing the feel of the jungle

Its reminds me of my Sarawak trip, many years back. Trackking thru the headhunter trail and few caves. Walking thru the plankwood with different kind trees all the way.

Somehow the 3 girls frm china were not with me anymore after we went on the cableway.  The bus driver left them and the bus continues its journey to the next place. Heeee takutnya kena tinggal bus.

Next, Leura - a small old school village

Shops and cafes all over

Seat for Bored Husbands :p

in moving bus

I love the cherry trees. Its every where and the leaves start to change colour. Cantik.  I grab fruit bun for my lunch and continues wondering around. I bought some peach and nectar to fill up my stomach.

Next stop - Featherdale Wildlife Park

macam macam gaya koala ni. Cute kan

koala + me

Let me out... please

Kangarooos are everywhere

The ego panguins :)

Not really sure why, but last minute I have chosen to visit the animal rather than Jenoven cave. The main difference between Australia zoo and wildlife park is that the wildlife park has Australian animals only. I managed to say hi to koalas, kangaroos and penguins. Yeay! Of course there are birds, spider, crocodile and others too.

Next - Olympic stadium

As we are perfectly on time, the bus make a short tour drive thru to the Olympic stadium. According to the bus driver,  the government and all sponsors managed to pay all debt prior to the launching of the opening ceremony.  Hebat kan.

Final stop - Cruise by ferry to Darling Harbour

Perfect way to end the day - cruise

This old boat reminds me of Pearl Habour the movie

I asked the bus driver if I can buy any public ferry ticket to Darling Harbour since I have two more hrs before dark. Ada. As such I hop on to the ferry at Olympic station for aud 7++. It took about 50 mins to reach darling Harbour. Last stop is circular quay and I might be able to snap opera house. But then, I have yet to jalan jalan at darling harbour. So tak pela. Pun its further away. Nanti lagi jauh kena menapak.

Pulang berjalan kaki ke hostel apabila sudah semakin sgt gelapnya. Wow! I have completed my trip. Alhamdulillah. Sudah sampai masa untuk pulang. Oh.

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Sydney: Touring city sights

Day Two

I was like waking up every hour. Risau tak terbangun sebenarnya, plus bunyi bising di luar jalan raya. Get ready and off to the street at 6.45 am (3.45 am M'sia). Mlm tadi dah google pick up point, which is about 2.2 km from hostel. Nasib baik hari pun dah cerah sedikit. Melayan suasana pagi berjalan kaki dan menghirup kopi. Sampai juga on time setelah bertanya kepada dua strangers.

Dalam bas kebanyakkannya Aussie (saya rasa) yg warga emas dan juga dua couple india. Tiada solo traveler hanya saya dan dari malaysia.

Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

Pagi-pagi sudah ke sini. One of must visit tourist spot in Sydney. Tiada makna jika ke Sydney tetapi tidak ke sini.

Manly Beach

Utk ke Manly beach, cara yg paling cepat sampai ialah menaiki feri about 30 mins. Ini kerana hanya ada satu laluan jalan raya utk ke sana. Kalau hari bekerja sudah tentu jam. Sesiapa yang suka surf, Manly beach adalah jawapannya. Menurut sejarah, surfer pertama di Australia adalah wanita dari hawaii. Tidak lah hebat pantainya, tapi suasana nya meriah kerana ada playground utk kanak-kanak, bola tampar dan sufer utk yg dewasa. Setelah sejam, pulang ke city.

Circulay Quay and The Rocks

Dalam bus, ada yg half day tour, ada yg full day, ada yg lunch di captain cook cruise, ada yg akan ke aquarium. Saya full day tour tapi tiada add on. Maka saya pilih utk turun di Circular Quay dan akan di pick up semula jam 1.40pm. Ada dua jam utk pusing pusing. Saya berjalan sehingga ke area the rockS. Flea market nya menarik, juga bangunannya gaya lama.

Lunch @ Pancakes on The Rocks

google pix

Mine, the icecream choclate already melted to the side, baru ingat nak snap photo :)

I have tried hard to finish it, but its meant for two :)

Saya singgah di Pancake at the Rock. Katanya pancake nya wajib di cuba. Sampai disana, kena queue pula. Nak take away tidak boleh. Sabar dan berdebar-debar. Dengan pantas saya order dan tunggu pancake sambil melihat-lihat sekeliling. Ala-ala chilies suasanyanya. Wah hebat pancake yg sampai. Juga besar hidangannnya. Dua keping buttermilk pancake bersama choc icecream, pisang dan kekacang plus sos choclate. Pancake masih panas, superb dimakan bersama icecream. Oh yummmy yummy. The best pancake I ever had in my life.

Opera House (again), Mrs Macquaries chair and The Gap

me in black :)

Mrs Macquaries Chair

The Gap Viewing Platform

Sesi petang, ada penumpang baru ada yang sudah pulang. Melalui opera house sekali untuk ke Royal Botanic Garden. View opera house di lookup pointnya memang cantik. Ditaman ini juga terkenal dgn Mrs Macquaries chair yg mana ianya tempat duduk favourite isteri Gavenor utk melihat harbour. Menantikan kapal utk pulang ke London.

Bondi Beach

Kemudian ke Bondi beach. Tempat yg lebih famous and happening, compared to Manly. Ramainya orang. Hari sabtu kan. Cuaca pun panas terik, memang mereka suka berjemur. Happening sungguh tempat ni.

Pulang semula ke city melalui oxford road (deretan kedai utk bershopping bagai utk designer item), King Cross (red light district dgn signage coca cola yg besar), William street (yg mana di waktu mlm byk mak nyah) dan satu lagi jalan yg saya tak ingat namanya yg terkenal dgn gay dan lesbian street.

Turun di central lebih kurang jam enam dan terus ke hostel. Makan malam maggi indomi yg entah kenapa terasa sedap la sgt. Maybe combination lapar + penat.  Menaip pun sampai tertidur. Half mlm tadi, half pagi ni.

Hari ni tour ke Blue mountain dan Wild life. Perlu bersiap sudah :)

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