Bleak~ after all these years, this place is still the same. Selling same old stuffs at a jacked up price for typical blurr~ tourists.
Didn't really spent much time here, as most of the stuffs here are 'Made-in-China'. Kinda feel sick knowing the autheticity of the place is lossing as time goes by.
But bought some very good quality, large macadamias from there. Large, good aroma and kinda cheap at AUD$29.95/kg. I think I can eat that for snack for this whole week! Haha...
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
Wandering around Melbourn CBD
One thing good about staying in the Central Business District is that, it is very easy to get around with the ample Tram stations around. I see that the tram stations had been very nicely done up. Now that it even has computer screens showing the estimated arrival time for the next tram.
We went to Richmond's Pacific Restaurant for a nice chinese roast duck for lunch. It is good, but kinda pricy.
Then it was a long nap for us as it has been a groggy whole morning for us.
ZZZZzzzz......
At night took the tram again to Lygon Street area. It was known where all the italians congregate, there fore it is not impossible to find good italian food here. We went to one Italian restaurant for some good pizzas and pasta. It seems that the restaurants in Melbourne now have outdoor seating too, even during cold weather like tonight. They put these lamp-shade-like burning heaters along the walkway to heat up the surrounding, which seemed rather cool.
We went to Richmond's Pacific Restaurant for a nice chinese roast duck for lunch. It is good, but kinda pricy.
Then it was a long nap for us as it has been a groggy whole morning for us.
ZZZZzzzz......
At night took the tram again to Lygon Street area. It was known where all the italians congregate, there fore it is not impossible to find good italian food here. We went to one Italian restaurant for some good pizzas and pasta. It seems that the restaurants in Melbourne now have outdoor seating too, even during cold weather like tonight. They put these lamp-shade-like burning heaters along the walkway to heat up the surrounding, which seemed rather cool.
Arrived at Melbourne!
Gosh, it has been more than 4 years since I left Melbourne in 2001. I still remember so much sadness I had within my heart when I say goodbye to the beautiful Melbourne skyline when I depart that night.
And now, I am back here again. I wonder if there are much changes here after all these years!
We checked into a hotel -- Batman's Hill on Collins. What sort of name is that for a hotel??? I've not idea how did they decide what name to use for the hotel.
Unlike what we forcasted, the weather here is far from HOT. It is mostly ranging from cool during the day to cold throughout at night. Fortunately I bought my beloved red pullover. Bought that in "Old Garage" when I was studying here previously. Heh...
And now, I am back here again. I wonder if there are much changes here after all these years!
We checked into a hotel -- Batman's Hill on Collins. What sort of name is that for a hotel??? I've not idea how did they decide what name to use for the hotel.
Unlike what we forcasted, the weather here is far from HOT. It is mostly ranging from cool during the day to cold throughout at night. Fortunately I bought my beloved red pullover. Bought that in "Old Garage" when I was studying here previously. Heh...
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Counting Down to Melbourne, Australia
Gonna take that flight tomorrow night, but my luggage is still lying empty there in the room. Damn!
I heard it is very hot in Melbourne this season. Gonna rethink again what to bring there.
Read About My Trip here:
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Carnaval Churrascaria
It was Hary Raya eve, and I wasn't quite sure what myself would like to have for dinner. And so, I just decided to drive around Damansara Jaya, where Atria Shopping Center is.
Then, I arrived at this small humble little restaurant at the corner of the street -- Carnaval Churrascaria, next to Maybank.
I have problem pronouncing that word Churrascaria, and the restaurant doesn't seemed to promising when I first arrive at its door step. There were many people there, and the setting seemed not to posh. I took a look at the appetizer station, and I realise "Oh, its a buffet"
That is what Churrascaria, or known as Brazillian Barbeque is all about. You pay a RM48++ for dinner, and you eat all the appetizer, entreez that you want, and the waiters will bring all the skewed BBQ meat to your table and carve directly onto your plate.
It is not your typical hotel boring buffet, this one definately offer some nice oomps! I liked the BBQ Lamb, as well as the turkey ham. The lamb was done so juicy, and taste heavenly with the chopped mint leaves.
There weren't as many variety of meat as they promised, but the food quality is great. Great but for one, the topside beef did not use the best cut. So it taste a little liverish. Nonetheless, it is a great experience to dine there.
Other link related to Carnaval Churrascaria:
Where The Meat Goes On - http://www.faces.com.my/tastebuds/tastebuds.asp?id=228
http://kianhe.fotopages.com/
Then, I arrived at this small humble little restaurant at the corner of the street -- Carnaval Churrascaria, next to Maybank.
I have problem pronouncing that word Churrascaria, and the restaurant doesn't seemed to promising when I first arrive at its door step. There were many people there, and the setting seemed not to posh. I took a look at the appetizer station, and I realise "Oh, its a buffet"
That is what Churrascaria, or known as Brazillian Barbeque is all about. You pay a RM48++ for dinner, and you eat all the appetizer, entreez that you want, and the waiters will bring all the skewed BBQ meat to your table and carve directly onto your plate.
It is not your typical hotel boring buffet, this one definately offer some nice oomps! I liked the BBQ Lamb, as well as the turkey ham. The lamb was done so juicy, and taste heavenly with the chopped mint leaves.
There weren't as many variety of meat as they promised, but the food quality is great. Great but for one, the topside beef did not use the best cut. So it taste a little liverish. Nonetheless, it is a great experience to dine there.
Other link related to Carnaval Churrascaria:
Where The Meat Goes On - http://www.faces.com.my/tastebuds/tastebuds.asp?id=228
http://kianhe.fotopages.com/
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