A total of 10 attractions over two days with a driver-guide.
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Saturday, 29 April 2017
Sightseeing Research
Juliane and I have worked out the attractions that we will be visiting in Jeju this coming June.
A total of 10 attractions over two days with a driver-guide.
A total of 10 attractions over two days with a driver-guide.
Monday, 20 April 2009
Lights, Camera, Action and Stars!
When in close vicinity to the movie capital of the world, LA, what shall I do? Go see the stars, of course. And many stars indeed, I saw! :)
On Sunday 19 April in USA (20 April Monday in Singapore), I went on a day trip to see the stars and movies. The tour started in the morning bringing us first to Staples Centre where LA Lakers was playing a game that afternoon, and then on to Olvera Street, the oldest part of Downtown LA and part of El Pueblo LA Historic Monument, for some photo-taking (15 minutes). Olvera Street has some historic buildings like Avila Adobe and it is a very lively and beautiful area with its rich history. Should come back here next time.
Next stop was Hollywood Walk of Fame to see the stars (45 minutes). :) Yar, literally the movie stars' handprints, footprints, signatures and their stars on the street! Lol. :P I took photos of some of them and with the famous Hollywood sign. :) Next we went to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive where the rich and famous live and shop lol. Unfortunately we didn't see any rich and famous persons. :(
At about 1pm, one family and I were dropped off at Universal Studio with our pick up returning at 7pm. Ok, that's about 5 hours for me to do and see things lol. I went straight for the Studio Tour which was really fun and educational. :) I went on The Mummy ride and saw two shows, Shrek and Waterworld. I went into most of the shops at Universal Studio lol. My favourite shop was Marvel Mania. :) I left Universal Studio around 6pm so that I could look at the shops just outside the Studio. :) Found a few more things to buy. :)
The coach came on time at 7pm to pick us up. I returned to my hotel around 8pm. Went to a nearby Chinese restaurant for my take away dinner - Yang Chow Fried Rice. Goodness, the portion was so huge that I could only finish half of it. :(
Me all happy after the visit to Universal Studio, my childhood dream
PS. Today was really hot, 37C!!! That's even hotter than in Singapore! I kept re-applying my sunscreen and drinking water but I think my cheeks still got a bit burnt.
On Sunday 19 April in USA (20 April Monday in Singapore), I went on a day trip to see the stars and movies. The tour started in the morning bringing us first to Staples Centre where LA Lakers was playing a game that afternoon, and then on to Olvera Street, the oldest part of Downtown LA and part of El Pueblo LA Historic Monument, for some photo-taking (15 minutes). Olvera Street has some historic buildings like Avila Adobe and it is a very lively and beautiful area with its rich history. Should come back here next time.
Next stop was Hollywood Walk of Fame to see the stars (45 minutes). :) Yar, literally the movie stars' handprints, footprints, signatures and their stars on the street! Lol. :P I took photos of some of them and with the famous Hollywood sign. :) Next we went to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive where the rich and famous live and shop lol. Unfortunately we didn't see any rich and famous persons. :(
At about 1pm, one family and I were dropped off at Universal Studio with our pick up returning at 7pm. Ok, that's about 5 hours for me to do and see things lol. I went straight for the Studio Tour which was really fun and educational. :) I went on The Mummy ride and saw two shows, Shrek and Waterworld. I went into most of the shops at Universal Studio lol. My favourite shop was Marvel Mania. :) I left Universal Studio around 6pm so that I could look at the shops just outside the Studio. :) Found a few more things to buy. :)
The coach came on time at 7pm to pick us up. I returned to my hotel around 8pm. Went to a nearby Chinese restaurant for my take away dinner - Yang Chow Fried Rice. Goodness, the portion was so huge that I could only finish half of it. :(
Me all happy after the visit to Universal Studio, my childhood dreamPS. Today was really hot, 37C!!! That's even hotter than in Singapore! I kept re-applying my sunscreen and drinking water but I think my cheeks still got a bit burnt.
Friday, 24 October 2008
Hong Kong Afternoon Tea and The Peak
It is Day 3 of our Hong Kong trip.
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Today we bid farewell to Disneyland Hotel. We checked out at 11:30am after our breakfast and after the girls had a try at the maze in the garden of Disneyland Hotel. They also managed to take 2 more photos with Mulan and Cruella De Vil, lol. Oh yes, there was one more purchase squeezed in from the Disney shop located at the hotel, haha. :)
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We arrived at Hotel Panorama, Kowloon around 12pm. The room decor is modern and not too bad, if we don't compare with our experience at Disneyland Hotel, lol. :P The girls' father wanted to go for a walk the area before we proceed to Afternoon Tea at The Peninsular. But I was just too tired and asked instead that we stay at the hotel so that I can have a rest before we go out again. I had a short nap and I felt much more refreshed.
We left around 2pm for The Peninsular. The afternoon tea (for 2 pax HK$398) was not too bad. It is like the afternoon tea at The Regent in Singapore with a selection of finger sandwiches, savoury pastry, quiche, mini French pastry, fruit tart, tea cake, chocolate tartlet, truffle, green tea tiramisu, raisin scones, Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry jam and tea from The Peninuslar Tea Collection. The girls shared with us and we ordered an extra of Assorted finger sandwiches (HK$132).
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After tea (about 4pm), we walked around a little and took a train to Central before walking a short distance to The Peak Tram. We took the tram up to The Peak Tower. I thought the view would have been great if Hong Kong isn't perpertually shrouded in a veil of smog/ smoke(?!). Since I arrived in Kowloon, I have been sneezing a lot more because I am allergic to dust and pollutants. :(
We decided to have dinner first as it was close to 6pm and after dinner, it is just nice to see the Hong Kong's night view from the Sky Terrace We went to Bubba Gump for dinner. Yar, it is inspired by the movie Forrest Gump. :) I always like that movie. It has plenty of sayings around the restaurant from the movie, e.g. "life was like a box a chocolates, never know what you're gonna get", "Stupid is as stupid does" as well as memorabilia and photos from the movie. Marieann had a Chicken strip and Juliane had a Fish and Chips. Both girls ordered a halloween drink, Jack-O-Latern (HK$62). They get to keep the plastic cups which have flashing lights. lol. The adults shared a Calamari Rings (HK$80): deep fried calamari rings with red bell peppers and pepperoncinis and a Mama Blues Southern Fried Shrimp (HK$152): beer battered panko bread shrimps deep fried served with sauces and french fries. We were really full and had to cancel our dessert order of Lime Key Pie. :(
After dinner, we went up to the Sky Terrace for a unobstructed view of the Hong Kong nightsky. It was very WINDY and cold. I just hope the girls are warm enough. The view was not too bad but you can't see too far into the distance because of the perpetual smog/ smoke lingering in the city. We didn't stay very long at the Sky Terrace because it was just too windy to take, lol. We took a look around the shops at The Peak. By the time, we arrived at the bottom of The Peak, it was close to 9pm. We were really lucky to catch a cab as it strated to drizzle lightly.
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The excitement over the past few days have finally caught up with the girls. They were fast asleep by 11pm+. :) Finally I can have some sleep too.
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Today we bid farewell to Disneyland Hotel. We checked out at 11:30am after our breakfast and after the girls had a try at the maze in the garden of Disneyland Hotel. They also managed to take 2 more photos with Mulan and Cruella De Vil, lol. Oh yes, there was one more purchase squeezed in from the Disney shop located at the hotel, haha. :)
***
We arrived at Hotel Panorama, Kowloon around 12pm. The room decor is modern and not too bad, if we don't compare with our experience at Disneyland Hotel, lol. :P The girls' father wanted to go for a walk the area before we proceed to Afternoon Tea at The Peninsular. But I was just too tired and asked instead that we stay at the hotel so that I can have a rest before we go out again. I had a short nap and I felt much more refreshed.
We left around 2pm for The Peninsular. The afternoon tea (for 2 pax HK$398) was not too bad. It is like the afternoon tea at The Regent in Singapore with a selection of finger sandwiches, savoury pastry, quiche, mini French pastry, fruit tart, tea cake, chocolate tartlet, truffle, green tea tiramisu, raisin scones, Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry jam and tea from The Peninuslar Tea Collection. The girls shared with us and we ordered an extra of Assorted finger sandwiches (HK$132).
***
After tea (about 4pm), we walked around a little and took a train to Central before walking a short distance to The Peak Tram. We took the tram up to The Peak Tower. I thought the view would have been great if Hong Kong isn't perpertually shrouded in a veil of smog/ smoke(?!). Since I arrived in Kowloon, I have been sneezing a lot more because I am allergic to dust and pollutants. :(
We decided to have dinner first as it was close to 6pm and after dinner, it is just nice to see the Hong Kong's night view from the Sky Terrace We went to Bubba Gump for dinner. Yar, it is inspired by the movie Forrest Gump. :) I always like that movie. It has plenty of sayings around the restaurant from the movie, e.g. "life was like a box a chocolates, never know what you're gonna get", "Stupid is as stupid does" as well as memorabilia and photos from the movie. Marieann had a Chicken strip and Juliane had a Fish and Chips. Both girls ordered a halloween drink, Jack-O-Latern (HK$62). They get to keep the plastic cups which have flashing lights. lol. The adults shared a Calamari Rings (HK$80): deep fried calamari rings with red bell peppers and pepperoncinis and a Mama Blues Southern Fried Shrimp (HK$152): beer battered panko bread shrimps deep fried served with sauces and french fries. We were really full and had to cancel our dessert order of Lime Key Pie. :(
After dinner, we went up to the Sky Terrace for a unobstructed view of the Hong Kong nightsky. It was very WINDY and cold. I just hope the girls are warm enough. The view was not too bad but you can't see too far into the distance because of the perpetual smog/ smoke lingering in the city. We didn't stay very long at the Sky Terrace because it was just too windy to take, lol. We took a look around the shops at The Peak. By the time, we arrived at the bottom of The Peak, it was close to 9pm. We were really lucky to catch a cab as it strated to drizzle lightly.
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The excitement over the past few days have finally caught up with the girls. They were fast asleep by 11pm+. :) Finally I can have some sleep too.
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