Went to Amsterdam in June
The weather was sunny.
But not for long
It rains...and cold
But it's Ok
STill tolerable.
One thing about the Netherlands, I don't have to fill in that tiny imigration form before we land.
Stayed at Amsterdam.
The hotel that we booked was not good.
The room was supersmall.
But service wise...Ok.
We moved to Crowne hotel the day after.
Cause there was no air cond.
The weather was hot, especially when you're inside.
The sun was still shining at 9 pm.
So ...guess what we cabut to look for airconditioned room..heheh.
Transportation
Took the train .
Cheap, easy, convenient.
If you are too tired to walk.
Just wait for the train.
They are everywhere.
just remember to (1) check in and (2) check out.
Food
I am a Muslim.
Lots and easy to find halal food.
Arab shop selling kebabs is easy to find
But if you're looking for something to satisfy your taste bud.
Try Sari Citra restaurant.
The best and halal Indonesian food in Amsterdam.
From sayoer tjampur to rendangs.
spicy mackerels
Drooling now.
Visit and Tour trip
Go outside of Amsterdam
I joined the tour group cause I travel alone.
If you have friends you can go and discover the outskirt of Amsterdam yourself.
Volendam and Marken.
Such a beautiful place.
Beautiful house and small gardens.
For this tour package.
They brought you to see how they make the wwooden shoes, cheese and all.
A boat trip around the big lake near marken.
Bruggs
Another boat trip.
Prepare some money...or more money.
A place to shop for shoes...her me ladies...SHOES!!!
Ya..wanna try belgian chocolate? They are here too.
Bought myself some laces.
So beautiful..hehe
The Delft
the blue ceramic that the copied from Chinese.
They jewelleries out of them too.
Earrings, necklaces, bracelet.
Theyre expensive too.
I just bought a few small keychains for my daughters.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Winter holiday Korea december 2011
This time it's Korea. left ayip behind coz he's still an infant. But we brought cen along. even though was advised to buy winter clothes in Korea, we still get at least one piece of downjacket, longjohns, socks, gloves, scarf and hats from Universal traveller...where else..no choice. We did'nt get into our longjohns until we arrived in incheon airport. The taxi was waiting for us. we had to rent a big one with five of us and four luggages....ordinary taxi wouldn't fit.
We arrived at 7 am and temperature was (-3 C). freezing cold. We stayed at western coop at dongdaemun. It was an apartment hotel with one queen bed and two single beds. They also provide a small kitchen with induction cooker, a pot, an electric kettle plus plates + forks + spoon + knife + mugs + soup bowl (in 4). Even a bottle of wash detergent. Other facilities include a DVD player, TV, free internet, towels, bodywash + body shampoo. Within the hotel there's a laundry room where you can wash and dry your clothes...it's 1000 won per wash but you gotta have 500 won coins..cos the machine only accepts coins. Of course iron was available at the same room as well.
We arrived early, but chek-in is only at 2pm. left our luggages at the hotel lobby. wnet for a stroll looking for food. There's Lotteria..a fast food restaurant just across the street. they have shrimps and squids bites and cheesestick which nina and Cen loved so much.
within walking distance there a bakery store called Paris Baguette..they sell soft and yummy breadstick. A convenience store similar to 7-11 is next to the hotel. we bought most of our food and snacks there. Nina...she craved for those banana milk..which does not go well down my throat.
Dongdaemun is a shopping district but unlike Namdaemun it consists of shopbuilding with many small shops that sell similar items. For example tile and wallpaper shops and there's a whole stretch of shops that sell similar item. As you walk along..there will be more shops..rows of shops selling towels, lamps, jewelleries, pharmacies, fabrics and lots more. Big shopping complexes like Migliore and Doota is here. There's more choice for your winterwear shopping. We bought Cens winterboots cause she cried when her feet hurts due to cold weather. After wearing the winter boots, she's okay. Its about 33,000 won.
The subway train...hmmm convenient yet..a bit trouble some when you're with a toddler all wrapped in heavy thick clothes. Not all have escalator. Most with stairs. cen had to get off her stroller and walk. They do have elevators but its quite a distance that made you decide to walk uo the stairs instead. So sometimes getting on a taxi or walk on foot is better than taking the trains. Depends on the distance your'e going.
The next day went to Lotte world. I am not sure about Korean calender..when we were there all teenagers and preschoolers were there. It was jammed packed. The lines were long cause of this. but we managed to ride the thrill rides that we wanted. Of course only my two teenagers took the thrill rides. I was with Cen at Kidstoria most of the time...this is like kids heaven. we ate waffles, cheese pizza and peanut butter squid while inside lotte world. There is Lotteria and Pizzahut plus in the same complex building but its outside Lotte world.
On the third day, we visited children's grand park. It's huge but empty. The children played and explore for a while. Nothing much. The tourist information did not speak english which made it worst. Then off to a public sledding place. Artificial snow but teens had great fun. Next, to ice skating rink at seoul city. Cen tried, but she fell most of the time. Abah was trying to skate...it was fun...ny..hehehe..It was a 1-hour rent. After we're done a nice Korean lady showed us to Namdaemun. we walked there.
Namdaemun is another shopping heaven. endless stalls selling winterwears and bags. Every now and then a foodstall as well. Unable to explore much cause my toddler was cranky. Had to hurry home.
On the fourth day, went to Insadong. Nice and relaxing visit. Saw a demo on how they made this sweet cake which was not that sweet. Bought fried sweet potato as well. Bought soouvenirs here. Then we went to Myeongdong. It was similar to namdaemun.... flooded with tourist. Sold similar items. But there were other small shops and big shopping complexes as well. Lots of food restaurant but had to go upstairs for seats..so with Cen sleeping in her stroller..not so convenient...so we decided to go ahead to Namsan tower.
Seoul tower. took a taxi there. Paid tickets for cable car ride up top. Visited teddy bear museum. They're so cute. They took the trouble to dress the teddy bears into soldiers, famers etc. Mutiple displays showing teddy bears as soldiers, teddy bears doing their daily chores, in markets, a wedding etcs. Took a photo in teddy bear town for 3000 won. Souvenirs shop was available where you can purchase teddy bears items.
We were tired and we want beef..we are carniovores. Took a taxi fro Namsan tower to Itaewon. Ate at a halal food restaurant..rather expensive. Should have chosen Mr Kebab instead...only about 5000 won per meal.
Woke up early...Nami Island today. Walked to the bus station. Bought tickets. The bus was for to and fro trip. Depart around 9 am. A 1 hour rides. Bus will wait til 4pm. Embark on a ferry. to get there. What else to do than picture taking. Rows and rows of trees to take pictures. They have cerami galleries and clay galleries but did not managed to go in. Busy oustside playing. Kids loved it. It was a big safe and open area for them to run and play around. Rented a bicycle and double bicycle to get around the island. Rented for 1 hour. Even though there's not much to do. Relaxing walk and nice views for photo made the vist worthwhile. Hey...if you miss Lotte world..there's always Genting highland. If you miss Nami..you will miss Nami. And I'm not saying this cause I like Winter sonata...in fact never watched one bit of that movie!! Back home early..but this time Nina is cranky..so couldn't make it to Dongdaemun night market..if there is one.
Fifth day. teens and abah went for ski to fulfil Nina snow dream. Me and cen were left behind. I wanted to try...but since I'm the caretaker...I'd rather stay away from possible injurious encounter....maybe next time when Ayip is much older...hehehe...
We arrived at 7 am and temperature was (-3 C). freezing cold. We stayed at western coop at dongdaemun. It was an apartment hotel with one queen bed and two single beds. They also provide a small kitchen with induction cooker, a pot, an electric kettle plus plates + forks + spoon + knife + mugs + soup bowl (in 4). Even a bottle of wash detergent. Other facilities include a DVD player, TV, free internet, towels, bodywash + body shampoo. Within the hotel there's a laundry room where you can wash and dry your clothes...it's 1000 won per wash but you gotta have 500 won coins..cos the machine only accepts coins. Of course iron was available at the same room as well.
We arrived early, but chek-in is only at 2pm. left our luggages at the hotel lobby. wnet for a stroll looking for food. There's Lotteria..a fast food restaurant just across the street. they have shrimps and squids bites and cheesestick which nina and Cen loved so much.
within walking distance there a bakery store called Paris Baguette..they sell soft and yummy breadstick. A convenience store similar to 7-11 is next to the hotel. we bought most of our food and snacks there. Nina...she craved for those banana milk..which does not go well down my throat.
Dongdaemun is a shopping district but unlike Namdaemun it consists of shopbuilding with many small shops that sell similar items. For example tile and wallpaper shops and there's a whole stretch of shops that sell similar item. As you walk along..there will be more shops..rows of shops selling towels, lamps, jewelleries, pharmacies, fabrics and lots more. Big shopping complexes like Migliore and Doota is here. There's more choice for your winterwear shopping. We bought Cens winterboots cause she cried when her feet hurts due to cold weather. After wearing the winter boots, she's okay. Its about 33,000 won.
The subway train...hmmm convenient yet..a bit trouble some when you're with a toddler all wrapped in heavy thick clothes. Not all have escalator. Most with stairs. cen had to get off her stroller and walk. They do have elevators but its quite a distance that made you decide to walk uo the stairs instead. So sometimes getting on a taxi or walk on foot is better than taking the trains. Depends on the distance your'e going.
The next day went to Lotte world. I am not sure about Korean calender..when we were there all teenagers and preschoolers were there. It was jammed packed. The lines were long cause of this. but we managed to ride the thrill rides that we wanted. Of course only my two teenagers took the thrill rides. I was with Cen at Kidstoria most of the time...this is like kids heaven. we ate waffles, cheese pizza and peanut butter squid while inside lotte world. There is Lotteria and Pizzahut plus in the same complex building but its outside Lotte world.
On the third day, we visited children's grand park. It's huge but empty. The children played and explore for a while. Nothing much. The tourist information did not speak english which made it worst. Then off to a public sledding place. Artificial snow but teens had great fun. Next, to ice skating rink at seoul city. Cen tried, but she fell most of the time. Abah was trying to skate...it was fun...ny..hehehe..It was a 1-hour rent. After we're done a nice Korean lady showed us to Namdaemun. we walked there.
Namdaemun is another shopping heaven. endless stalls selling winterwears and bags. Every now and then a foodstall as well. Unable to explore much cause my toddler was cranky. Had to hurry home.
On the fourth day, went to Insadong. Nice and relaxing visit. Saw a demo on how they made this sweet cake which was not that sweet. Bought fried sweet potato as well. Bought soouvenirs here. Then we went to Myeongdong. It was similar to namdaemun.... flooded with tourist. Sold similar items. But there were other small shops and big shopping complexes as well. Lots of food restaurant but had to go upstairs for seats..so with Cen sleeping in her stroller..not so convenient...so we decided to go ahead to Namsan tower.
Seoul tower. took a taxi there. Paid tickets for cable car ride up top. Visited teddy bear museum. They're so cute. They took the trouble to dress the teddy bears into soldiers, famers etc. Mutiple displays showing teddy bears as soldiers, teddy bears doing their daily chores, in markets, a wedding etcs. Took a photo in teddy bear town for 3000 won. Souvenirs shop was available where you can purchase teddy bears items.
We were tired and we want beef..we are carniovores. Took a taxi fro Namsan tower to Itaewon. Ate at a halal food restaurant..rather expensive. Should have chosen Mr Kebab instead...only about 5000 won per meal.
Woke up early...Nami Island today. Walked to the bus station. Bought tickets. The bus was for to and fro trip. Depart around 9 am. A 1 hour rides. Bus will wait til 4pm. Embark on a ferry. to get there. What else to do than picture taking. Rows and rows of trees to take pictures. They have cerami galleries and clay galleries but did not managed to go in. Busy oustside playing. Kids loved it. It was a big safe and open area for them to run and play around. Rented a bicycle and double bicycle to get around the island. Rented for 1 hour. Even though there's not much to do. Relaxing walk and nice views for photo made the vist worthwhile. Hey...if you miss Lotte world..there's always Genting highland. If you miss Nami..you will miss Nami. And I'm not saying this cause I like Winter sonata...in fact never watched one bit of that movie!! Back home early..but this time Nina is cranky..so couldn't make it to Dongdaemun night market..if there is one.
Fifth day. teens and abah went for ski to fulfil Nina snow dream. Me and cen were left behind. I wanted to try...but since I'm the caretaker...I'd rather stay away from possible injurious encounter....maybe next time when Ayip is much older...hehehe...
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Cen and the baby
Cen: Malaslah baby abok mok kuar
Abok: Munnya ready baruknya keluar
Cen: baby kuar pakea pintu?
Abok: Munnya ready baruknya keluar
Cen: baby kuar pakea pintu?
Saturday, February 12, 2011
cen n durian
Ami bought durian.
Bok Ta put them on the plate inside the tudung sarang.
Later Bok Ta was shocked to see that the tudung sarang was removed and exposing the durian.
Til she saw Cen munching durian in her room.
Bok Ta put them on the plate inside the tudung sarang.
Later Bok Ta was shocked to see that the tudung sarang was removed and exposing the durian.
Til she saw Cen munching durian in her room.
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