22 April 2016

2015: Hong Kong (Day 01): Disneyland

Day 01 of our Hong Kong trip has just started. Yayyyy~ It was Disneyland day today! Gonna go reliving my childhood moments ya :) 

Woking up to this buzzing city of Mong Kok. Their cost of living is really expensive. 
This kind of shabby packed apartment/ flat that is located at the heart of city places will somehow cost a HK family such very expensive price. :P
Therefore, don't be deceived by this kind of shabby outlook.

Hong Kong style breakfast which was provided by this Harbour Hotel. There were a few choices of sets to pick from. I picked the one with a ham, 2 sausages, an egg and a banana which were to be eaten together with 2 slices of bread. So healthyyyy~
(excuse mua...my photo angle is a bit unique ya. LOL)

Next, we walked to the nearby train station. Time to depart to Disneyland, the land of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Friends :D
Took the underground from Mong Kok to Lai King station. Got out and then interchanged to Sunny Bay station.

Scenery that we saw on our way :D 
Blissful with skyscrapers and beautiful glistening sea.

Interchanging to Sunny Bay. Saw the mickey mouse ears? ;) That's the place we were going.

Awaiting for Mickey Mouse train to transfer us to Mickey Mouse dreamland. wheeeee~
Outfit of the day was with a Mickey Mouse pouch frm Standard 5 or 6..lol~

Interior of the Mickey Mouse train was fully decorated with the statues of Mickey and his friends. wowww~

Posing with the huge magician's hat.

Deserted. Everyone had already walked or rushed to the entrance area to purchase the tix. 

On our way walking to the entrance area to queue. Beautiful Hawaiian scenery with palm-like coconut trees.

Mickey was actually surfing on top of the whale. haha~

The line was super duper long although we've reached there around 10.30am. 
But the queue wasn't that long. Quite fast and professionally managed. 
HKD539/pax (~RM306) for the entrance fee. Although it was so expensive but it was truly worth it as I could release out my stress and brought out the kiddy part of me (not sure bout him though but he seemed to be enjoying it though. haha. unless otherwise, then I wouldn't know).  ;)
Have a magical day! ^_^

Reminded me of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch from picture.


Could u see what was the pointy thang which was behind me?!?! Sleeping Beauty's castle!! :)

I'm here!

See what it says? ;)
 By the end of the day, a story will always be......(you end it yourself...clue at the above pic). :*

                                         
:D
To recap, our first ride of the day was the Grizzly Bear roller coaster ride, nearby to this wanted kid area. 

Then, off we went to watch The Lion King musical. Not bad. very nice, Although it was in both languages; English and Cantonese.

Posing with some statue along the way at the park.
(Hippogryph - A large, half-eagle half-horse, similar to a griffin)


Riding on a Magical ride to the dark monkey-monsieur carriage into some dark closet. Forgot what was it called exactly. But it was quite amazing. Along the ride, there was some animation story being shown that would glow in the dark. A bit scary though.


We saw a huge game controller at the Toy Story area.

We rode on this Parachute ride. Not so terrifying as there was a parachute to support our drop. But the queue was horrible accompanied with an Arab family who was cutting queue of ours and others by fooling us with their trick. We led them cut without realising it at first. However, we watched them cutting one after another, those ppl who were standing in front of us. *pity everyone of us* 

Wheeee...the kid in me with a braided hair. *candid*

Waiting for our next ride. 

The Slinky Dog Ride...wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


Our break time. Prince Mickey held a huge Churro and a Vanilla sundae cone! *yummm*

The daytime parade: Flights of Fantasy
It was so darn enjoying! I bet one could really felt those happy moment. Even he himself agreed on this. You'll only have those happy feeling. No such sad moments.

                               
Torts Car (i think). The place where I learned to drive a sports car. *peace* LOL~

All smilessss..*with Princess Aurora who was awaken up by the kiss of her Prince Charming* :*

4D Donald Duck opera animation. We had to wear a 3D specky. It was really nice! My first time in a 4D cinema that has special effects that would make you think that it would come to life. The smell of food, the gushing wind...and many more :D
They played a combination of those songs of those famous Disney cartoons. Reliving those childhood moments. yeahhhhh ~

Our quick dinner. Fish and Chips at Grizzly Gulch. *yumm* I think we were very hungry. We haven't really had proper lunch. Was just busy with all those rides and parade. haha. 

The night view at Disneyland!
At the so called Main Street USA~
The night parade was almost starting at the allocated time.

So nice! Swarovski Sleeping Beauty Castle (if I were not mistaken).
I am dreamin' of living in a castle oh. ;)

Mickey Lollipop? :P

Night parade: The Little Mermaid 

The Cinderella Carousel. Hmmm...no idea when did Cinderella had a carousel. hehe!

Anyway, I was enjoying my ride. Don't care if Cinderella's carousel truly existed though.

We went for this Tea Cup ride as well which went 360 degrees. *vomit*

We ended the time in Disneyland by watching those Fireworks moment shot up above the Sleeping Beauty Castle for around 15 to 30 min with some Disney memorable animation and songs being projected at the castle. So nice and it was truly a memorable moment. I didn't even think that I would really stepped into Disneyland so soon. 
Next, I am targeting Disneyland and Universal Studio in US :D

                                                      
On our way while we were walking out to the exit door (same entrance door where we came from), there were artificial snow that was falling down onto our head, face and body. Ohhh my, it was so Christmas-sy! :* 

Best Christmas tree I've seen so far and accompanied with those magical moment throughout the day :*

To end our night, this was our supper. ;)


~End of Day 01~



19 April 2016

2015: Hong Kong (Pre-Day 01)- Departing to Hong Kong

Last winter (almost winter time, around end of November to early December, but the winter was comparable to UK summer), I went to Hong Kong (HK) for a short 8 days holiday backpacking trip in order to clear my leave. Yayy~ Well, to be honest, it was an 8 days minus 2 days (one does not consider those 2 days as it was departing for HK and departing back to Penang, Malaysia).

How Hong Kong dollars look like~
(excuse mua, I don't know why it ended up sideways after uploading although it was pretty much at the right position before uploading.)
HKD100= RM56.82

Break time with McCafe Cappucino, Red Velvet cheese cream cake and macaron before departure to KL

Be alluring :D

Pre-ordered flight meal . I think it was around RM15~ 
Usually, I love unlimited food during flight journey as one would be dehydrated and hungry along the journey.
Budget flight to and fro costed us around RM1100/pax.

Alas, we have reached the terminal around 8-9pm (flight delayed as it was raining heavily in KL with thunderstorm). We were starting to get cranky as we were already been awaken for more than 24 hr. Awaiting for skybus to transfer us to the arrival airport.

Got this Octopus card called (Pat tat tou) for traveling in public transportation; HKD100. 

 In order to reach Mongkok, take the train to Tsing Yi Station and interchange by taking Tung Chung Line to Lai King Station. At Lai King Station, take Tsuen Wan Line to Mong Kok Station. Our hotel was just 10 min walk from station.

  Our lil' tiny hotel known as Harbour Hotel at 968 Canton Road, Mong Kok.
Lil' budget 7 nights stay in this hotel costed us around RM1150/pax, 


 End of pre-day 01 and I'll be right back~

28 February 2016

2016: Valentine's Day Celebration

Walked out frm the house to the front gate today (14th February 2016) and got a surprised Santa standing in front of his car with a bouquet of flowers under piping hot sun.  
I was giggling at heart from a far while walking towards him as my right hand was holding a pair of sandals and another hand was holding my handbag with a pump of lotion in my palm as I needed to moisturise up my skin. 
I wasn't able to greet him properly but deep down I was smiling. 
I was a bit nervous and shy with such treatment and I hurriedly opened the passenger side of the front door and went inside to sit. hehehe~ 
He wasn't the swift talking kind of guy but rather a shy and quiet type. *I thought to myself that he should have greeted me with "My love...tis flowers are for u..." in order to attract my attention* *but then, only a Casanova would do that right? -----LOL*
But he just quietly put the flowers back into the back seat of the car. *aaawwWW* 
What else could I ask for, such a sweet, humble and the quiet kind of guy who always give a smiley face. *smooch*
Honestly, this was my very first time being pampered.

I guess 3 stalks of roses representing "I Love You" and 3 stalks of Ferrero Rocher chocolates. 

After moisturised up myself, I quietly sneaked to take the bouquet of flowers and started selfie with it. ;)
*all smilesssssssssssssss* :D

After he parked the car, we got down the car. I went over to the front of the car while looking at him to remind him to lock the car. However, he went over to the back of the car so slowwwwly giving me that grin in his face.
I told him to hurry up and he told me that he would want to take the bouquet of flowers to the restaurant?! *palm face in embarrassment* LOL~
Luckily, he was just kidding, Then he brought out this little cute paper bag engraved "Pandora" just like a Santa Claus. So many things are hiding at the back of his car.

  Officially today, I've been spoiled, I've been spoiled! 
My first Valentine's Day bouquet of flowers (flowers bought nearby or during this day are crazily expensive) and the lucky charm bracelet gift set surprises~ 
Though I am not a fan of Pandora. No, never have I hinted him on Pandora or walked nearby the shop at the mall. Probably some of my friends are crazy in it. Hehe~ 
But in general, I just love everything. ðŸ˜Š
Thanks my sweet cutie!
We ordered Tiramisu @ DCOVA Cafe, 4 Bishop Street in the city centre.
It was so good, the next best tiramisu I've tasted after I tried at Roma, Italy with a hint of alcohol, bitter coffee and creamy too. Not cloying at all as a dessert.

His order:
 Bacon Al dente with a raw egg in it. A bit similar to Miam Miam's @ Gurney Paragon but I would prefer Miam Miam's as there will be more ingredients in it. hehe~
My order:
 Ebikko Alfredo @ DCOVA Cafe, 4 Bishop Street, Georgetown.
Slightly creamy alfredo taste that went well with the flying fish roe and shredded seaweed (fusion of Western meets Japanese). Therefore, the taste wasn't too creamy as compared to Bacon al dente, in my opinion. *yummmmm yumm*
While waiting for our movie to be called. Lucky charm wanted to selfie too. :D
Nice anot? ;)
We went to watch a Cantonese movie entitled From Vegas to Macau @ Gurney Paragon, acted by lots of famous Hong Kong actors and actress such as Chow Yun-Fatt and Carina Lam.
The movie was lame and funny. It was just for the sake of entertainment. ;)

Chinese New Year decoration at the mall.
Valentine's Day coincide on Day 7 (Chor 7) of CNY. Ths the redddd decoration.
Tea break time: Love Potion 31 and Love Potion Dark Chocolate @ Baskin 31 Robbins. 

*rawRRRRR* dragon ball love background I asked him to pose. haha~ So cuteee....

Dinner was eating mee sua as his tummy was suffering from indigestion. *poor boy*.

It was truly such a memorable day in my entire life that I couldn't ask for more. Actually, everyday is already a Valentine's Day. Just the difference is, got gifts surprises :*
#everydayisValentinesDay