Sunday, August 12, 2012

Fraser Hill 自由呼吸

趁着假日来个小旅行。
因为天气炎热,决定去还没到过的 Fraser Hill 凉快凉快一下。

Took a short getaway to Fraser Hill to avoid the hot hot weather.




没有计划行程, 一路随性地停停走走。

第一站,
去吃朋友介绍的美罗鸭腿面。

面的口感很好, 让原本不饿的我胃口大开。
单单面配着汤汁都能干掉很多碗。


We didn't have anything plan out for this trip, so everything was just spontaneous.
Stopped by Bidor to try out the famous duck noodle a friend recommended.
The noodle is so good that I can finish bowls of it just by itself.

对街老店衬着很蓝很蓝的天。


品珍酒楼的鸭腿银丝细面, 好怀念!


吃饱喝足了继续旅程。
经过 Sungai Selangor Dam 又下车走走看看。
整个水坝除了在树下午睡的警卫之外完全无人, 很宁静舒服。

Our next stop was the Sungai Selangor Dam.
The weather was so fine that we couldn't resist to go down and take a stroll around the dam.

We were the only ones there besides a guard dozing off under a tree.
The atmosphere is pure serene, perfect for a picnic if only we have food with us. :p

水坝路边出现一片很特别的银白色树群~

难得碰上好天气, 欣赏 Sungai Selangor Dam 的湖光山色


往前开一段,经过 Chilling river waterfall。
又多了一个可以拜访的景点啦!

Noticed the Chilling river waterfall sign after driving a bit further.
Added to my list of places to visit!


开过上山最后一段的单行道后, 终于到达 Fraser Hill 了。
最先映入眼帘的是 Fraser 的代表性建筑物 - 钟楼。

The final path up Fraser Hill is a one way drive uphill.
We knew we've reach as soon as the Fraser Hill clock tower appear on sight.



入住 Puncak Inn, 双人房一晚 RM120。 
房间干净舒服, 就是小了一点。

Checked into our room at Puncak Inn.
It's pretty small for a double room costing RM120 per night. 
Nevertheless clean and comfortable.



放下行李后, 第一件事就是往外跑, 然后狂拍。

Went out and snap away as soon as I drop off my luggage. 
Love the colonial buildings amongst greeneries.

爬满植物的邮局墙面

经 J 一说才知道这个石碑代表两个州的边界线

山上的 condo 远看像城堡

好奇山上温度, 结果显示坏了。 -43度嘞

鸟类资讯馆。 没开...
后来发现好多景点都很早就关门了。


高尔夫球场


到 Ye Olde Smokehouse 吃下午茶。
我们选择了户外座位, 面向花园环境很好。

Had tea at Ye Olde Smokehouse.
We loved the outdoor seat very much
where we get to enjoy the garden view and listen to birds chirping away among the trees.




双人的下午茶套餐。
觉得除了scones 以外的茶点都普普通通而已。

To my disappointment the teatime set was just average.
Luckily the scones and tea made up for it.



另一个景点 Allan's Water。
因为是星期五, 4.30pm 已经关闭了。
只能说到Fraser Hill 要注意营业时间, 要不然就放轻松什么都不做也挺好的。 :D

The recreational park Allan's water was closed by the time we reached.
Besides Saturday and public holiday the place is only open until 4.30pm.








相比云顶和金马伦, 这里游客较少, 所以昆虫鸟兽很多。
随拍些花草

Fraser Hill is less populated compared to Genting and Cameron. 
So we were able to spot many insects, birds and small creatures around.


到冷冷的地方最过瘾的就是吃热辣辣的火锅。
晚餐是 J 特制的户外火锅。

两个人在公园里找地点, 装煤气炉, 煮汤底, 忙个没完。
结果三两下就吃光了。
虽然麻烦, 可是过程很开心。

Steamboat is a MUST HAVE while travelling to places with cooler climates.
Dinner is what me and J looked forward to most - DIY steamboat!

It took us some time to find the perfect spot, set up stove and everything. 
Then we gobbled everything up.
The process was fun and I missed the tomyam steamboat, ALOT!!~

冷天里的东炎火锅, 想到就要流口水!


吃得暖暖的在户外散步, 体验什么都不做的幸福。

After meal we just stroll around the town talking about random stuff from time to time.
Sometimes not doing anything is the best thing to do.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Ho Chi Minh City 匆匆一瞥

Went to Ho Chi Minh at the beginning of the year for a training.
The class finished off in the evening, leaving me only night time to visit the city.
Here's a short post of what I remember of the city....

年头去了胡志明市参加课程。 
每天下课后天都黑了, 尽管努力探索还是没法好好体验这座城市。
留下的只有这些片断而已...


Spotted another motorcyclist with incredible balancing skill!~
越南的的摩托骑士 一个比一个厉害。 这个载着小山一样的藤椅~


A very "skilful" lady rowing the boat with her feet.
在西贡河上用脚划船的又一个高人 :o


Drive pass a big park and saw many people relaxing there.
Love the atmosphere, great place for a sketch too.
经过一个很大,好多人的公园。
看起来好舒服。 是个写生的好地方。

Teenagers taking photo outside Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame 教堂外。
很喜欢大树映在墙上的投影。


Construction workers having their dinner
beside the fountain in front of Saigon opera house - a big contrast.
That's the strongest impression I have about Vietnam after the trip.

在西贡歌剧院前吃着饭盒的建筑工人们。
整个落差很大的感觉。


Lights and decoration everywhere due to Chinese New Year is around the corner.
Felt more festive than it is in Malaysia.
因为靠近新年, 街上都是灯饰和华丽的布置。
比马来西亚还热闹。


Saigon opera house
西贡歌剧院



Cruise on the Saigon river with dinner and performance. 
The scene isn't spectacular,
but sitting on the deck with wind in my hair and taking in the view was enjoyable.

夜游西贡河,船上提供晚餐和歌舞表演。
餐后我就到甲板上吹吹风看夜景。相当自在惬意~


A local classmate brought us to this bbq dinner
在胡志明市最后一晚,一起上课的当地同学带我们去吃烤肉。

He cheekily ordered this dish which look like just normal bird's egg until I peeled one
just to discover to my horror it's a fertilized embryo >o<"

I ate it anyway, grabbing a beer on my other hand just in case...
Turns out it tasted alright, once you get over its look and texture :p

我那个看起来敦厚老实的同学点了鸟蛋让我们吃。
(注意是看起来而已, 因为我后来发现我们错得很厉害。这是恶作剧吧?)
剥开来我才发现里面是成形的小鸟/鸡耶!!

当时真的是又怕又好奇, 抓着啤酒杯准备一不对劲就把它灌下去。
结果...还 OK 嘞~
 味道稍微腥一点, 咬着会吃到软骨和羽毛, 其它的都正常。


Wanting to make full use of my last night in Vietnam, I went to a flower market after dinner.

It was really late but crowds were still coming in, even children.

听说有因为新年开到很夜的花市, 便在餐后去逛逛看。
花市很大, 而且十一点多了还很热闹, 大人小孩都有。


Snapped this picture before leaving around midnight. 
The shop owner was already sound asleep on his chair.
Good night and bye ~

十二点多,
有个店主人已经在摊子旁睡着了。
照了最后这张照我就离开了。
再见咯 ~