Winter is gone and Spring has come!
Flowers are blooming everywhere.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Cheap Tuesday
Every Tuesday, Dominos pizza at $5.90 each and movies at $8 each.
So today, went to watch Inception at 530pm at Topdown Cinema.
And after movie, we had pizza for dinner - Rasher Bacon Mushroom pizza!
Yummy!
I love Tuesday!
So today, went to watch Inception at 530pm at Topdown Cinema.
And after movie, we had pizza for dinner - Rasher Bacon Mushroom pizza!
Yummy!
I love Tuesday!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Butter Roasted Cauliflower
What's for dinner tonite?
Well,yesterday Mindy gave us half of the cauliflower she bought from the Saturday market for $2!It was huge!Have never seen such a gigantic cauliflower in my life.
1. Cut cauliflowers into small florets.
2. Melt a teaspoon of butter in the microwave and lightly buttered on each of the floret.
3. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Bake in the oven at 180C for 30 minutes.
Voila! Delicious, healthy cauliflowers. Served with mushroom soup.
Well,yesterday Mindy gave us half of the cauliflower she bought from the Saturday market for $2!It was huge!Have never seen such a gigantic cauliflower in my life.
1. Cut cauliflowers into small florets.
2. Melt a teaspoon of butter in the microwave and lightly buttered on each of the floret.
3. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Bake in the oven at 180C for 30 minutes.
Voila! Delicious, healthy cauliflowers. Served with mushroom soup.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Haven Fish and Chip
When in Nelson, one must eat the fresh fish.
So, we headed to Nelson quay and get some feesh n cheeps.
We ordered Blue Cod($5.70) ,fish of the day($3.50) and of coz a cup of chips($3.50)
Then, we find a nice spot overlooking the sea..enjoying our hot fish and chips.
I love blue cod. Yummy!
Haven Fish n Chip
268 Wakefield Quay
(03) 548 7969
So, we headed to Nelson quay and get some feesh n cheeps.
We ordered Blue Cod($5.70) ,fish of the day($3.50) and of coz a cup of chips($3.50)
Then, we find a nice spot overlooking the sea..enjoying our hot fish and chips.
I love blue cod. Yummy!
Haven Fish n Chip
268 Wakefield Quay
(03) 548 7969
Indicator and Side mirror
Today, we found out that the left front indicator is not working. The tickling sound when the indicator is turned on quickened. We knew something is wrong. So, we got our backpacker host , Anthony to help us. He unscrewed the indicator panel and took out the bulb then gave us direction to Repco to get the light bulb replacement.
The light bulb costs NZD4.60 for 2.
Another thing, we went to Repco again, thinking that we can just replace the mirror without actually replacing the entire side mirror. The lady directed to Smith and Smith Glass which is just 100m away, near Warehouse. The Maori guy said he can't cut the glass for us coz the frame holding the mirror is missing.
We drove to Tahananui Spare parts to get the side mirror replacement. The repair guy told us for NZD50 he will fix it for us.
What a day!
The light bulb costs NZD4.60 for 2.
Another thing, we went to Repco again, thinking that we can just replace the mirror without actually replacing the entire side mirror. The lady directed to Smith and Smith Glass which is just 100m away, near Warehouse. The Maori guy said he can't cut the glass for us coz the frame holding the mirror is missing.
We drove to Tahananui Spare parts to get the side mirror replacement. The repair guy told us for NZD50 he will fix it for us.
What a day!
Cable Bay
I've been staying in The Bug backpacker for more than a week now. While waiting for the job in Sealord, we just killed time doing nothing.
We went to Cable Bay yesterday with 3 other girls - Esther, Koo and Luna. It is about 15 minutes from city center.
The water was very clear and blue and the weather -super fine! Blue skies and blue water..great company..
We hiked to the top to get the whole view. On the way up, we saw some sheeps grazing the green grass, inhaling the fresh air. For a moment there, I wish I was a sheep and a NZ born sheep!What a good life, just eating and enjoying the breathtaking view from a top.
We went to Cable Bay yesterday with 3 other girls - Esther, Koo and Luna. It is about 15 minutes from city center.
The water was very clear and blue and the weather -super fine! Blue skies and blue water..great company..
We hiked to the top to get the whole view. On the way up, we saw some sheeps grazing the green grass, inhaling the fresh air. For a moment there, I wish I was a sheep and a NZ born sheep!What a good life, just eating and enjoying the breathtaking view from a top.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Apple Crumble Pie With Vanilla Ice Cream
Today, i made apple crumble pie and it's pretty easy..
Ingredients
3 Apples - Peeled
Sugar
half cup of oats
half cup of flour
Cinnamon powder
1. Cut the apples into thin slicers and lay it into the baking pan.
2. Sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon powder
3. Mix flour,oats,butter and sugar until it becomes crumbs.
Ingredients
3 Apples - Peeled
Sugar
half cup of oats
half cup of flour
Cinnamon powder
1. Cut the apples into thin slicers and lay it into the baking pan.
2. Sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon powder
3. Mix flour,oats,butter and sugar until it becomes crumbs.
4. Pour the dry ingredients into the apples.
5. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes
6. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Delicious apple crumble pie!!
Updates:
I made this a second time on 22nd June and this time, I added more sugar and pour some orange juice to the apples. Added salt and sugar to the crumbs.
Outcome: It's way better than the first attempt! Served to 5 new friends I met in the backpacker and they said its yummy!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Taupo Day 2 - Huka Fall
We met a very friendly Brazilian guy - Adelino at Taopo Bungy and he wanted to walk with us to Huka Fall. It is a 1.5 hours walk from Spa Road.
It was a nice and easy walk along the Waikato River. I like the color and serenity of the river. I felt really peaceful and in tune with nature.
It was a nice and easy walk along the Waikato River. I like the color and serenity of the river. I felt really peaceful and in tune with nature.
Waikato River
The Hot Spa is the place that you can dip and swim. The water is hot and very nice. Just like jacuzzi but it's free.
Hot Spring water
Huka Falls - 220,000 litres of water gushing to the gorge and creates beautiful light blue pool.
Huka Falls at the end
See the Huka Jetboat?
Taupo Day 2 - Bungee Jumping
We woke up early in the morning because we are going for Bungee Jumping. We bought the tickets from I-Site for NZD109. It comes with free DVD.
Taupo Bungy is located at Spa Road - about 5 minutes walk from Rainbow Lodge.
Unfortunately, i didnt meet the minimum requirement which is 45 Kg. I was 3 kg short.
So, I became the photographer for Li Fah's bungee jump!
1,2,3 Jump!
Exciting ya!!
Taupo Bungy is located at Spa Road - about 5 minutes walk from Rainbow Lodge.
Unfortunately, i didnt meet the minimum requirement which is 45 Kg. I was 3 kg short.
So, I became the photographer for Li Fah's bungee jump!
Signpost pointing to Taupo Bungy
Minimum Requirement
1,2,3 Jump!FreeFalling at43 metres above the river
Exciting ya!!Half body dipped inside the water!
Taupo Day 1
We arrived in Taupo on 2nd May 2010. Took the intercity bus from Te Puke to Taupo. Cost bout NZD14 one way.
Stayed at Rainbow Lodge. They picked us up from the bus stop. Yay!!
We got a room with 3 ppl for NZD23 per nite BBH card member. Our roomate is Co Sin from Malaysia too. She was here for training on water treatment. Lucky her, all her expenses were covered by her company. She went to do Tongariro crossing hiking today. She was very chatty and told us alot of things bout working in NZ. She was here last year for the working holiday visa too.
Some of her tips:
1. Buy vege from the Saturday Market. Every town has it. Its much cheaper from buying from the supermarket.
2. Get the spaghetti in a can, spread it with the bread, top with cheese and then put it in the toaster. Yummy!
3. Get the Edmond's Cookbook, there are many recipes for cooking and baking cakes and cookies.
4. Watch penguin from one place in South Island. Do not need to pay anything..i didnt get the name of the place though.
She is very friendly and nice to us...Glad to know her!!
Stayed at Rainbow Lodge. They picked us up from the bus stop. Yay!!
We got a room with 3 ppl for NZD23 per nite BBH card member. Our roomate is Co Sin from Malaysia too. She was here for training on water treatment. Lucky her, all her expenses were covered by her company. She went to do Tongariro crossing hiking today. She was very chatty and told us alot of things bout working in NZ. She was here last year for the working holiday visa too.
Some of her tips:
1. Buy vege from the Saturday Market. Every town has it. Its much cheaper from buying from the supermarket.
2. Get the spaghetti in a can, spread it with the bread, top with cheese and then put it in the toaster. Yummy!
3. Get the Edmond's Cookbook, there are many recipes for cooking and baking cakes and cookies.
4. Watch penguin from one place in South Island. Do not need to pay anything..i didnt get the name of the place though.
She is very friendly and nice to us...Glad to know her!!
Monday, April 26, 2010
weather in Taupo
I was told that Taupo is very very cold..and must bring more warm clothing..
So, i checked the 10-days Taupo weather :
So, i checked the 10-days Taupo weather :
omg, 2 Celcius???That's freaking cold...brrrrr....
Smorgasbord
I learn a new word today-->smorgasbord. It's everywhere.
Chinese Smorgasbord. In other words, it means buffet. :)
Chinese Smorgasbord. In other words, it means buffet. :)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Journey to NZ - 17th March
We left for Australia on the 17th march 120pm flight and reached Auckland,NZ on the 18th March, 330pm local time.
Our flight route to NZ :
KUL -> MEL -> AUK
Airasia Pacific Blue
We arrived in Melbourne Airport at 1 am midnight after 8 hours flight from LCCT.
The seats in the Airasia X i are not adjustable, so we had to sit up straight.the orientation of the seats in a row is 3 3 3. So i chose to sit at the left most so its easy to get out when i want to use the lavatory. There was a British guy sitting on the window seat.
We pre ordered our food, nasi lemak with a 300ml Spritzer mineral water. The nasi lemak tasted quite bland.
When we got to Melbourne, we have to wait another 8 hours for our flight to NZ. So, we didnt have much to do but to sleep. But it was very cold. We tried sleeping on the steel chairs but in the end we had hot chocolate at the indian coffee house...and tried to get some sleep.
In the morning, we had Mcd breakfast...Mcmuffin breakfast set that comes with coffee.
Our flight was at 10am, another 3.5 hours to get to Auckland.
Everything is smooth sailing and the immigration officer was from malaysia too.
My cousin came to pick us up from the airport. He came with his gf...and li fah noticed that he didnt help us with our luggage..and she thought it was weird...yeah i thot so too but i didnt wanna say anything coz he was kind enough to take time off to fetch us to our backpackers.
He dropped us off somewhere at queen street and we walked all the way uphill to our backpacker at the frienz(http://www.frienz.com) which is located at
27-31 Victoria Street. It is located near Albert park.
We booked a four bedded female dorm which is located on the 3rd floor..
We liked the bathroom with hot shower and also the free internet access. There are 3 computers that we can use on first come first serve basis. Sometimes we waited for more than 40 minutes to use it. Most of the time, the ppl here use it to check facebook. Too bad, internet here is not free. It cost NZD2 for 1 hour usage in the internet cafe.
After we had settle down, we went to walk around the city.Had burger king for dinner...
Our flight route to NZ :
KUL -> MEL -> AUK
Airasia Pacific Blue
We arrived in Melbourne Airport at 1 am midnight after 8 hours flight from LCCT.
The seats in the Airasia X i are not adjustable, so we had to sit up straight.the orientation of the seats in a row is 3 3 3. So i chose to sit at the left most so its easy to get out when i want to use the lavatory. There was a British guy sitting on the window seat.
We pre ordered our food, nasi lemak with a 300ml Spritzer mineral water. The nasi lemak tasted quite bland.
When we got to Melbourne, we have to wait another 8 hours for our flight to NZ. So, we didnt have much to do but to sleep. But it was very cold. We tried sleeping on the steel chairs but in the end we had hot chocolate at the indian coffee house...and tried to get some sleep.
In the morning, we had Mcd breakfast...Mcmuffin breakfast set that comes with coffee.
Our flight was at 10am, another 3.5 hours to get to Auckland.
Everything is smooth sailing and the immigration officer was from malaysia too.
My cousin came to pick us up from the airport. He came with his gf...and li fah noticed that he didnt help us with our luggage..and she thought it was weird...yeah i thot so too but i didnt wanna say anything coz he was kind enough to take time off to fetch us to our backpackers.
He dropped us off somewhere at queen street and we walked all the way uphill to our backpacker at the frienz(http://www.frienz.com) which is located at
27-31 Victoria Street. It is located near Albert park.
We booked a four bedded female dorm which is located on the 3rd floor..
We liked the bathroom with hot shower and also the free internet access. There are 3 computers that we can use on first come first serve basis. Sometimes we waited for more than 40 minutes to use it. Most of the time, the ppl here use it to check facebook. Too bad, internet here is not free. It cost NZD2 for 1 hour usage in the internet cafe.
After we had settle down, we went to walk around the city.Had burger king for dinner...
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