Aug 23-28 in Prague, Czech Republic
Aug 28-31 in Vienna, Austria
Weather was my concern as there were many bad news on it. For instance, Europe was undergoing the record-breaking heat (up to 40c) in early Aug and it had rained for a week in Czech right before my departure. Luckily, I was welcomed by sunny weather and lovely breeze when I arrived Prague. Probably it was a sign of an enjoyable trip.
With the cultural background and amazing scenery, Europe has replaced Canada as my favorite place in this 7-day travel (excluding the time flying in the air). I dare to visit Prague and Vienna again so that I can admire the places more deeply. Hope my wish will come true soon.
若以天氣論，今次的旅程實在得到幸運之神的眷顧。8月初，歐洲正值嚇人的熱浪，出發前的一星期，則雨下過不停，但到埗後，卻遇到歐洲難得的好天氣，差不多天天放晴，加上微風，只有氣侯怡人可以形容。
這次7天(不計於雲海遊蕩的時間)的旅程，雖然行色匆匆，卻也見識了歐洲的浪漫文藝氣息。歐洲現已取代了加拿大在我心中的地位。希望日後有機會重遊舊地，再慢慢欣賞捷克和奧地利的文化和風光。
September 16, 2007
September 4, 2007
Singapore Again and Again - Part 4
After sending C to the airport, A drove me to the Changi Village for delicious Hainan Chicken Rice which only priced at SGD 1.5. Then, we took a walk and found the unexpectedly beautiful and refreshing view. An ideal place for chatting with friends.
CHIJMES is my favorite dining place in Singapore. A wide range of international cuisine and decent settings there fit for those who chase quality life. The unique architecture is inherited from an old church and girl's convent school.
Statue of Merilion in Santosa from Vivo City, the newest large-scale shopping mall in town. Merilion is the symbol of the country. If you want to visit it, you can take cable car at the shopping centre.
Riding on white clouds to home.
CHIJMES is my favorite dining place in Singapore. A wide range of international cuisine and decent settings there fit for those who chase quality life. The unique architecture is inherited from an old church and girl's convent school.
Statue of Merilion in Santosa from Vivo City, the newest large-scale shopping mall in town. Merilion is the symbol of the country. If you want to visit it, you can take cable car at the shopping centre.
Riding on white clouds to home.
Singapore Again and Again - Part 3
Apart from enjoying various kinds of food in Singapore, we also tried some special tropical fruits to balance our diet.
Don't like durian? How about this "found gwai" version? (Originally named as soursop 蕃鬼榴槤). Unlike durian, it is not protected by a hard shell but a skin as soft as baby's. Thus, you have to treat it gently or it will be rotten easily.
The taste? Good combination of a very light light touch of durian, juicy and rich in fiber. You would like it even you don't like the original version of durian.
This kiwi-like fruit is chiku (人參果) which was quite sweet and delicious.
Forgot the name of this little fruit. We got it free from a supermarket as it's impossible to weight it. A and C threw it away immediately right after the first try. Somebody told us it probably was not yet ripe and why it tasted terrible. The ripe fruit taste very good indeed.
Don't like durian? How about this "found gwai" version? (Originally named as soursop 蕃鬼榴槤). Unlike durian, it is not protected by a hard shell but a skin as soft as baby's. Thus, you have to treat it gently or it will be rotten easily.
The taste? Good combination of a very light light touch of durian, juicy and rich in fiber. You would like it even you don't like the original version of durian.
This kiwi-like fruit is chiku (人參果) which was quite sweet and delicious.
Forgot the name of this little fruit. We got it free from a supermarket as it's impossible to weight it. A and C threw it away immediately right after the first try. Somebody told us it probably was not yet ripe and why it tasted terrible. The ripe fruit taste very good indeed.
Singapore Again and Again - Part 2
Despite of the scale, Singapore Philatelic Museum not only provides extensive stamp exhibition but also interactive multimedia games which delivers a lot of surprises and fun.
Big post box VS Small post boxes.
Love stamps too much? How about become one?
Malaysian contributes 14% of Singapore population. Wanna learn more about this second largest race in the country? Malay Heritage Centre probably is a good place to go.
A stage for Malaysian folk music performance.
Clarke Quary is a place for food. We had a delicious Italian cuisine there. What surprised us most was an Indian waiter who could speak fluent English, Cantonese, Indian, Malay, etc. When we praised his talent, he simply replied it's for living in Cantonese (搵食).
Big post box VS Small post boxes.
Love stamps too much? How about become one?
Malaysian contributes 14% of Singapore population. Wanna learn more about this second largest race in the country? Malay Heritage Centre probably is a good place to go.
A stage for Malaysian folk music performance.
Clarke Quary is a place for food. We had a delicious Italian cuisine there. What surprised us most was an Indian waiter who could speak fluent English, Cantonese, Indian, Malay, etc. When we praised his talent, he simply replied it's for living in Cantonese (搵食).
September 3, 2007
Singapore Again and Again - Part 1
Singapore
Aug 3-9, 2007
Singapore is the place I visited quite often these few years as A has moved there. This time, C joined us for the first 4 days to have the big 3 reunion. Let's see where we left our footprints together.
Beautiful sun set accompanied C and me to Singapore.
Lich Ness Monster? It's a lizard swimming happily in Sungei Buloh Wetland. His friends like taking sun bath or a walk as well.
A group of white birds are relaxing. This scene is familiar? Of course. Because you can see many birds visiting in Mai Po in Hong Kong through out the year.
How many crabs can you see? Enlarge the photo and check the mud holes.
Give and take is the principle of life. The cost of shooting these beautiful flowers several mosquito bites. Yet, the poorest victim was C who claimed got no mosquito bite in HK. Being the imported taste, C became Singapore mosquitoes' favorite no matter how much spray was used.
Aug 3-9, 2007
Singapore is the place I visited quite often these few years as A has moved there. This time, C joined us for the first 4 days to have the big 3 reunion. Let's see where we left our footprints together.
Beautiful sun set accompanied C and me to Singapore.
Lich Ness Monster? It's a lizard swimming happily in Sungei Buloh Wetland. His friends like taking sun bath or a walk as well.
A group of white birds are relaxing. This scene is familiar? Of course. Because you can see many birds visiting in Mai Po in Hong Kong through out the year.
How many crabs can you see? Enlarge the photo and check the mud holes.
Give and take is the principle of life. The cost of shooting these beautiful flowers several mosquito bites. Yet, the poorest victim was C who claimed got no mosquito bite in HK. Being the imported taste, C became Singapore mosquitoes' favorite no matter how much spray was used.
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