Post CNY Trip

View from the apartment suite

It has been a week since the CNY celebration. How time flies...& let me share with you what i did during the break! So many things to share actually. hehee...So, here i go summarizing the whole event.

2 Days & 1 Night Stay
Thursday-Saturday
11-13 February 2010

Imagine winding long roads, cool fresh air, thick forest, strawberries, tea farms & English themed resorts...a short trip to Cameron Highlands we went!

Punnets of strawberries we've consumed, loads of fresh air we've breathed in & beautiful scenaries that made us all went 'Aww...', yup we really enjoyed our stay at The Strawberry Park Resort.

Believe it or not, this trip was definitely a productive one as we spent most of our time outdoors!

Strawberry Park Resort & Strawberry Farm
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Mandrayu Spa
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Sungei Palas Tea Centre
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My MOST fave part in this trip was visiting the tea farm. It was so serene & seriously beautiful. I love being there so much that i have to share with u most of the photos i took!

The 2nd day of our trip right after breakfast, we went straight to Sungei Palas Tea Centre. I was super excited thinking of the hilly tea leaves & also having that cuppa!

The way to the tea centre was pretty but scarily narrow! One 2 way road on a hilly area. Imagine a fortuner on 1 side & another truck on the other...super close to each other! But then the drive was worth it when we all started to see the scenary & signs below!





The 200m Tea Bush Walk was brilliant! We actually walked on a little path that led us to the Tea Centre! I always thought that people visit the tea farm as is it, meaning the hilly tea area & that's it. I never expected the Tea Centre would be such a pretty place!!!









How about going for a tour around the tea factory?
Yea!! We even had the opportunity to walk in the factory with other tourists & i really loike it! It was so interesting.
I'll never forget the sweet smelling tea aroma.




Finally, the one i was really looking forward to...drinking tea session.
The cafe was really nice. Located at the top of the hill with glassy doors & windows & not forgetting a great view of the tea leaves accompanied with chilly winds & perfect clear sky. The tea was also warm & nice.





Check out the tea color. Delicious!


Wanna share a cuppa?
hehe.. XD

Spending nearly 2 hours at the Tea Centre, never had i felt the slightest moment feeling bored but only relaxation & calmed. That was the time i was really quiet & just 'layan' my feelings. Inhaling fresh air while sipping tea, u know...just like the Brit-ish people do it. LOL! =P

The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant
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This English style hotel was built in 1939 & still maintained its colonial ambiance from the decors, lighting, furnitures & even the musty smell! The smell has hints & mixture of oldness, which striked me immediately with images of cigars, woods & old people. Actually when i went indoors, snapping the living room, dining area, fireplace & even the bar, i felt the creepiness crept all over my body. Maybe because i heard there were stories about this place. Creepy stories. So, that's why i have such thoughts while going in checking out the huge house. I was scared & didn't go any further.

Cactus & Flower Farm
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Big Red Strawberry Farm
a.k.a Taman Agro Tourism Cameron Highlands
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Lata Iskandar
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and of course, how can i missed the most important part in my everyday life for my post? Fooooood!!!

Makan-Makan & Fun Time
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Juicy strawberries that were picked by us!
Now this reminds me of that signage 'SELF PLUCKING'..?! Lol!!

Steamboat in cold place is always good! Slurrrrps!!

Crazy times we had

A night of silly-ness!



Mee Rebus that is a MUST when balik Teluk Intan

Yee Sang for Prosperity!

Gong Xi Gong Xi!!

So, that was my short CNY trip. hehehe..we had loads of fun & maybe i can say the ultimate FUN! haha..from that Taboo game, crazy Wipeout program, crazy strawberry moments, 'ooooh-ahhhh-wow' at Tea Centre & fun family time.

I wanna go for more trips please!!! heheehe...

Luv Luv

CNY 2010

I'm officially off for the CNY holidays starting tomorrow! Yahoo!!! I'm so looking forward in spending time with my fam & cousins! They are all back, so happy. Plus, going for a 2 day retreat to the land of teas, strawberries & home made scones before balik kampung with the Ooi clan, hehe...sounds fun already!!

A short trip + Balik kampung + Being with family & relatives + Angpows + Food = A happy & relax long shanks chicka

So, have a good holiday & wishing all of you who celebrate this auspicious celebration a

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
&
GONG XI FA CAI

See ya when i get back!
Till then...

Luv Luv

Farah's 1st Babyshower!

It's very rare for me to blog about an event right after it happened on the very same day.
Well, here i go...

6 February 2010
Babyshower Day

The day finally came when we all gathered & the babyshower was held successfully, alhamdullillah!!!

10 girls & a boy = Sweet!



Everything started after decors were done & Shoe went to pick Farah. We girls waited while having small talks. Then...a few mins later, she arrived with this expression!!!



Hehe...i just love snapping expressions like this.

Then the party began. Imagine, smiles, non stop chatty sessions, everyday live happenings & micellaneous...all at the same time. hehee..

Food? Already served on the table!
YumYumYum...






While eyes were on the food & the chatting went on, everything else happened that afternoon.

Pic taken from Erin

Idrina, Erin & Shoe...thanks for the great help! It was always fun being around all of you & we definitely make a good team!

Thanks to the rest of the ladies who were able to make it!

Farah, definitely happy to see u happy. Baby jambul..errrr, cukur jambul next! hehe...*wink

Luv Luv!

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Dave's Deli 1Utama

Eventhough there was a missing 'E' in the title at the counter, but regular customers kept on coming & coming & coming...i think it must be the yummy black pepper sauce they serve for pies including their yummy chops & 1/4 chicken.

Plus, the concept of serving "real home-cooked deli food" to customers, actually already hooked me & also i love deli's'! It's easy, fuss-free, simple & tasty.

My fave?
Definitely the steak & mushroom pie..Superrrrr Tastaaaay!


Cost = RM 6.50

What i like about this steak & mushroom pie is the simplicity of the way they serve it with green peas PLUS that delicious black pepper sauce on the side. The size of it is enough to last you till tomorrow & you don't have to think about supper (unless you have a big stomach or a big eater then perhaps a pie wouldn't be enough for you...).

If you love pies like i do, please do try. Highly recommended!
Oh also not forgetting, eating it together with the mustard sauce gives a kick for those who loves food spicy.



Knowing mama loves lamb, she ordered it & guess what...the portion was big! Satisfyingly nice too.


Cost = RM 17.50

Then, we had dessert too. Bread pudding served with vanilla ice-cream was rather a large portion too. Well, if you love bananas, then you'll love this dish as it comes with bananas in it. I love banana cakes but i guess at that time, nearly full with a whole pie in d stomach, the creaminess plus bananas, was not a good idea. Too filling for me. The custard sauce was really nice & light though. (Luckily for that!)



Another good thing about this place is the reasonable food price!!
Yes, imagine that plate of good pie, big portion of lamb chops, hearty bread pudding & 2 large glasses of drinks cost us both below RM 50!

Definitely a good place for a simple brunch/lunch/dinner.

Luv Luv!