Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Layer cake!


No.. I'm not such a talented baker. On off I have cravings for food from home... some I'll make effort to cook or bake (if not too elaborate), some which are beyond me but if I'm lucky, I could buy it here... but there are some that are much beyond me and can't find it anywhere - like ham chin peng and seremban siew pao. Those I'll have to coax myself to forget about it, or like Little P said I shouldn't see those nice pictures in food blog.

Anyway, this layer cake is one of them. Actually when I first found it... it was stupidly expensive, imagine 3 pieces of it (thickness like those usual post-it note) and cost about $6 Australian dollar. *Gulp* Despite of the cravings, the price totally kill any remaining intention of tasting. As time passed, the craving is gone but I found a cheaper version of it... thats the big block (as above). Thought I'll buy and reward myself :P


Side note: Nah... layer cake way beyond me..

London at night

Was contemplating of writing about some food... but decided against it. So, this shall be the last of our Europe travel posts. Its about time to end it anyways :P I'm having some backlog already.. hahah..




Side note: Alright... time to stop playing.. Hmm..maybe a cup of tea?

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Stonehenge

This is the only place we signed up for a day tour due to the limited bus connection. There were a few options with Stonehenge included, some with Windsor Castle while some with Windsor Castle and Bath. We didn't want it to be to hectic considering the distance of the 3 places, and we have been to Windsor Castle the day before... so we opted for the half day trip to Stonehenge.

The tour basically just provide transportation back and fro with entrance ticket inclusion. Audio guide is included with the entrance fee. From memory, they serve as burial ground for the people many moons ago.



The weather was good then, I heard the Stonehenge has a mystical feel to it especially when view in the early morning when it is misty :)


Side note: Time to study.. hm...

Monday, November 8, 2010

Windsor Castle

Alright..the trip is coming to 6 months old and I still haven't finish blogging. LOL but not long now, not long :)

Windsor
According to the Royal Collection website, Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people.

And no, we did not see any of the Royal family members. The castle itself is pretty good though, it also reminded me of those story books I used to read during primary school.


Entrance




Photography is not permitted in the exhibit rooms... so only pictures of the outdoor.

Unfortunately, we missed the note on the admission ticket informing that St George Chapel would be closed early due to scheduled event... it was already closed when we wanted to enter :(


On the slightly positive side, the ticket is valid for re-entry within a year as we had it stamped before we left. However, we don't quite anticipate another travel to London in 12 months time. :(
The only consolation is - its a chapel (we have been to quite a fair bit of those) and one of the big attraction is the stained-glass (Sainte-Chapelle has one of the best stained-glass in the world)

Oh ya...and not forgetting a picture of the castle guard ;)


Edit:
Another famous thing in Windsor - afternoon tea, nothing like scones spread with jam and cream to go with coffee/tea :)




Side note: Had dinner..but still hungry.. hmm.. what else is there to munch...