Merry Merry Christmas^^

Hohoho~

I went for BBQ party on Christmas day at Yap's house.

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I damaged my contact lens few days ago.......=( Because my long finger nails...... Don't feel like going out with my specs on...

When will my new lens arrive?? *desperate

My Silent Night Dinner

Since we didn't had any special dinner place for today, so we decided to give it a try at Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant.

I came to know about this restaurant from Kenichi after the trip to Shanghai. This restaurant owned by Kenichi's parents, whom his father ( a Japanese) married with his mother here.

This restaurant is already 3 years in Old Klang Road. I was told that we need to make reservation if you intend to dine-in. And, I called Kenichi's aunt for reservations before we went. The business here was better than what I had imagined. Kenichi was there too, felt so happy to see him again.^^

There were Tatami seats too as as well as private room if you want to hold some functions. Besides, if you’re bored of waiting, you can checkout a selection of mangas (like Bleach) displayed on bookshelf. Not only mangas, they have Japanese magazines and papers too.

X'mas Special Set--RM38

Nabeyaki Udon--RM19

Not sure what's this, because I think they served wrongly to our table. But we ate it anyway!

I ordered a Unagi Don (My Favourite^^)--RM27

Ebi Tempura--RM19

Actually, we ordered Tempura Soft Shell Crab--PM9 per crab too. My dad already eating it before I had chance to take a photo of it. Nihon Kai is slightly different if I would to compare to that of bigger Japanese chain restaurants. First of all, I did not see any conveyor belt. The price of food here are reasonable. Apart from that, the variety of Japanese food are many, until I don't know what to order for.

Christmas Carolling in Nihon Kai

Merry Christmas!! Hohoho......

A Christmas Greeting Card for You and You

My 9 Days 7 Nights in China - Day 8 (Zhouzhuang Water Village)

Because it's already quite late when we arrived Zhouzhuang Water Village yesterday (although it's only5-6pm, but the day has already dark). So we requested to the tour guide, that we want to visit here again for photographing. Therefore, we woke about before 5.30am the next morning. If not, we must pay again for the entrance fees==". In conclusion, it's really worth=]

The breezy morning of Zhouzhuang Water Village.

Zhouzhuang Village has a reputation as the "Asian Venice"

Wendy and us. She really look like my second sis. Don't you think?

Thought of one TVB Drama <金枝玉孽>

We took a walk along the water, and saw some local AhMa doing chores such as laundry.

Despite the immense amount of people who visit, Zhouzhang manages to to maintain a wonderfully quaint feel to it. It was originally built over 900 years ago with many of the buildings remaining intact and much of the atmosphere maintaining an historic edge. The streets are cobbled with many of the buildings overhanging and shutting out much of the light.

I enjoyed cruising on the canal admiring the beautiful bridges sitting in a gondola. I have never been to Venice, Italy, but as far as I am concerned, I have had a gondola ride equal to one that can be offered there

The local famous dish: roasted pork leg. Yummy!!

Journey from Zhouzhuang to Shanghai took another 2 hours. Thank god. I had time to catch up on some of my lost sleep. And after we arrived at Shanghai, it's time for lunch again. And that's why I had gain some weight after this trip=="

Shanghai famous Steamboat!! But local Shanghai seldom eat pork, they usually serve mutton or lamb. Weird?!

Today was the last in China before we departed the next day. Really love China very much=] I love their wheather. Wish I had a chance go come again......

My 9 Days 7 Nights in China - Day 7 (Hangzhou)

First stop of the day: Mei Jia Wu Longjing Tea Cultural Village (梅家塢龍井村)

It's a tea plantation which look almost similar as Cameron Highland's.


The statue of the LuYu (陸羽), the person who first definite work on cultivating, making and drinking tea.


The tea village.


Saw Clover leaves for the first time=]


Our tour guide in Hangzhou, 小魚. He's teaching us how to eat those clover leaves.

Longjing Tea (龍井茶) is a famous variety green tea in Hangzhou. It's a must-try item in Hangzhou. Most people go to Mei Jia Wu for three reasons: to drink tea, buy tea and eat Nong Jia Cai, or peasant family dishes.

Next stop: West Lake of Hangzhou (西湖)

Random pic while waiting for the boat ride=]

Our boat. Traditional dragon boat??

A closer look of the boat.

Me inside the boat.

The view of the West Lake from the boat.

Photographing by the West Lake.

花港觀魚.

The scenery beside the lake is really really beautiful. The backgrounds are just like fake.

Maple leaves.

The Leifeng Pagoda (雷峰塔).

I really love the scenery here. Every corner are just beautiful for taking photos.

Leifeng Pagoda behind me.^^V

Maple trees everywhere!!

The mothers and our tour guide(with the "V" sign).

Bicycles are for free in China if you return it within an hour. Very enviromental friendly=]

The last stop for the day: Zhouzhuang Water Village (周莊水鄉).

This place is a bit "kampung" but it's very beautiful. The historic buildings and canals were very interesting. For a very reasonable price you can buy a boat ride on the canals.

The water village at night.

The AhMa rowing the boat and singing.

More pics coming up tomorrow.........