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Friday, 12 August 2011

Interlaken


I didn't really know what else there is in Interlaken other than the famous Jungfrau mountain, accredited as World Heritage Site. Because of the cost that ensues, we followed the advise of our hostel receptionist to go up Schilthorn instead. But still, it burnt quite a huge hole in my dad's wallet! Lols..

Took a bus from the train station to another train station, which brought us to Lauterbrunnen. The view on the train was MAGNIFICIENT. Me and my sister went, WOW, LOOK, WOW!




Guess who's behind? Helicopter and Jungfrau as a background! 


Little moo moo on the loose!


It's the freshest water you can ever get on earth. Drink and be healthy =)


My little red bench =P



Continue to tale a cable car up again to Birg and lastly, Schilthorn.


It was about +9 Celcius but it was very windy so it was very COLLDDDDD~


My dad is superman. He said not cold and I went speechless -.-


Took the cable car down to the other side where the village is.


And to visit Trummelbackfalle!


Sunny and warm outside <3


S**T! Si beh cold inside here! Glacier water, almost 0 degree celcius running through the mountain!




This is called the cockscrew fall!





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Interlaken West

Walked and hang around the town area the next day. And I has a swollen eye =(





Interlaken was a nice, quiet and peaceful place. It's definitely worth a visit!



Monday, 8 August 2011

What I had for dinner...

Attempted Bibimbap (Korean mixed rice)

I wouldn't put much hope that it'll come out superb because I was never a great cook (partly because I'm not a kitchen girl, and also partly because I've got someone who can cook better).

However, as much work as it implied, it's really simple. Well, as always, it's just ME. Messing the place.


The food now....


WAS SPLENDID.
(Sorry for being too straight forward BUT YES IT IS OBVIOUSLY (EYES CHECK!) DELICIOUZS!)



3 side dishes - bean sprouts, carrots, beef & egg of course!


Red pepper sauce (Gochujang)


After mixing in the sauce, the perfect masterpiece was edible, lookable and likeable.



If I'm not a good cook and this tastes nice, I'm allowed to up my rank a little don't I? =)


A full tummy makes everyone happy.

XOXO










Sunday, 7 August 2011

Zurich

Of all places I've ever been, this is one of the best - Zurich!


And as per below post, I had almost forgot the chronology of the trip so I'll post it as it is.


1. Rhine Falls
The very place I really want to go! And yes, it was the first place we went after landing in Zurich :)






It cost between 5-10 CHF per person for entrance!



2. Zurichsee boat ride
This is one thing I should mention - get the 9 o'clock ticket (8.20 CHF) which allows you to take all public transport for 24hours because buying a one way trip ticket rips you 8.20 CHF anyway. It's worth to the core. And it's inclusive of this 1 hour boat ride as well! FOC! 



3. Another boat ride (I have definitely forget the name)
but you'll come to this harbour when you're on the boat ride above, so ask the captain! But unfortunately, this you have to pay. Fortunately, you pay it for half the price with the 9 0'clock ticket! :)

This is a short trip zurich lake boat ride. Pay more for a comprehensive full/ long zurich boat ride (takes about 4-5 hours?)



It's about 2 hour ride, so it's a great setback for a sitback and relax atmosphere!


With the sun scorching it's anger, I can't help but to imagine myself dipping in the lake as well....



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This is NOT an attraction but it attracted me when I was looking outside the bus and saw people sitting down, dipping their feet into the river. I stayed at Kanonengasse and this place is just 1 stop before that.



I also want to experience-lah of course! Fleeezingg cold waterrrrr..with ducks and fishes!
Unlike any other fishes, the fishes here are really one of a kind. Even if you flicked the water, they would just stay still, static near your feet. 



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I would suggest you to do a walking tour round the old town. It's really walk-able. Feast along the streets with branded names. If not, stroll along the streets and enjoy the walk.


The 'twin tower' church of Zurich - Grossmünster 


NICE right! =)


The clock behind - St Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church)


Last but not least - Fraumünster

I've not got the time to visit these places so if you did, do tell me your great experience! Would love to return one day to finish the unfinished...



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Random stuffs


Starbucks-ing! I'm having Ice Shaken Lemon Passion Tea (8.70 CHF)



♥ Sprungli ♥ 
You wouldn't miss this shop! Definitely not! Get in, get yourself a sweet treat and enjoy =)
I bought the bicsuit cake chocolate almond macadamia (~20CHF).


Dinner at Nord See. Fish with rice, fish with potato, tuna handroll, calamari.


The new hat we bought for just 2.90 CHF! Everyone gets to try it on, including Daddy! 



XOXO,
Jo




Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Paris in depth

I won't go through every details of my trip (partly because I forgot the chronology of it, but mostly because it's totally, utterly boring -.-). I'll just give you an insight on what to and what not to visit in this CITY OF ROMANCE.

Champs Elysee 
All time famous walking street for high-end shopping.


The only thing we bought was from Celio and that's because they have 70% discount!


Eiffel tower


Who wouldn't have already known Paris very prominent landmark?


This is just breathtaking. We stayed on for almost another hour despite the rain just to see the glittering lights come back on.


Louvre Museum


Just outside the museum with lots of posters.


And ZE' LOUVRE!
Sparkle sparkle!

Palace of Versailles


Such a majetstic-que entrance!


And with such landscape, my enviousness extends to the late King or whosoever stayed here

Paris Disneyland


My favourite of all! So soffttt!


And I'm still holding on to it <3


I'm the chef and daddy's the .....!

Notre Dam


This is as much I would've reveal. You'll have to enter yourself to be amazed.



You won't starve to death because there's TONS of food to eat. And there're relatively low priced too!
Stop at St. Mitchel station, and there's everything there, 3 course meal at 9, 12, 19 euros, so might top you up with a small glass of complimentary wine!

  

That's it really. 
We hadn't quite really enjoy our trip but nonetheless, it was one to remember. Might just be the only one.


Au revoir