Nelson Monument

As an introduction to the Edinburgh in my first week, i definitely had to visit the famous landmarks and that included Carlton Hill .I've realise how much my fitness has deteriorated as a few simple steps could cause breathlessness.Nevertheless,the steps were all worth it.

The Monument

The IMU Kampung
Dunno what this is though.
City view from Carlton HillNew TownThere it is,The PalaceThe cool white building is called Dynamic Earth.Apparetly holds the history to our delicate earth.Hence the nameOld townSaw this traffic stopping car on the road.We had our second encounter at Teviot place as they were giving out drinks for fresher's weekPrinces Street...shopping.

Look look,double decker.

After a hard days walk,we treated ourselves to Mosque Kitchen .Yummiest thing ever in the cold weather.Only 4.50 pounds
The highlight of the day was my first experience,ever..and really mean ever on a double decker.Now it has become a norm.I miss the noob days.

100th Post !! In Edinburgh

A new beginning at a new place.Finally i'm in Edinburgh....

The flight to Edinburgh was a little tiring but i guess i can't complain much since MAS Airlines provides one of the best services on board.From the seat to the meals and also the 93 channel tv with games available on demand,what more can anyone ask for?

Last view of Malaysia,never noticed before the lights of KL city were so pretty
The seniors in Edin are like angles sent from above.They came to chauffeured us from the airport to their doorstep.That's a super big deal when i'm carrying 40 over kilos of luggage.

The whole chin-gang who arrived on the 7th.

Spent my first pound at Palmyra's Kebab eating this lamb wrap.yummyThe Royal Mile (The street which connects the castle to the palace,any smart guesses on how far the distance is between them?)

The tyical phone booth shot..what to do?Tourist mar.Down Cockburn StreetBackgound by the North BridgeMen in skirtThe seniors treated us to dinner at Biblos although most of us were already stuffed from late lunch.

On the day we found Ivy without the help of the telecommunication world.
Where J.K Rowling wrote Harry PotterPicnic by the park for one of the lunches...sweet.

Unexpected Memories

Lunch
I was so looking forward to the Merdeka weekend last week cos that's when everyone was suppose to get off from work and Par-tee.Nevertheless not everything turns out the way I planned it,that's for sure.Our friday drink and catch up session and saturday dinner at Tao's became a 3 person affair for lunch instead.It was at a fancy place called 32 at the Mansion.The place was absolutely breath taking,imagine a seaside double storey mansion with home styled gardens laden with palm trees and and wait for it...a private little beach.I can't tell any architecture from it's era but it was definitely old since it was partitioned to have many many sections giving a different atmosphere in each one.There was this one section with huge chandeliers and flowy ribbons together with a stage for a band.Definitely wedding reception material.Food of course matched the atmosphere and service was good.Value for money.To die for lamb racks.

Party
Later that night,Shien had convinced me to go for a party at Eric's place.What i tot was going to be a casual appearance (meaning show up and leave) became much more then that when booze was concerned.Plus i unexpectedly met a long long lost friend from college,Kuok Thong,not really lost but he's been away.When old friends meet,memories fly and gossip gets passed on.Reminiscing back to the good old INTEC days were just so nostalgic.It seems like it was just yesterday that i left home.But now i'll be joining my ex-roomie in Scotland.That memorable night,i reached an all new height when it came to drinking due to the failure of my 3 advisers in a game.Thanks KT,Jian Huat and some other guy i didn't know.All i can say is,it's the most embarrassing moment to date and i had a sleepover.For the record Shien,yes that's the most fun i've had in a while.I felt like one of those little girls who chatted till they fell asleep.Yay.All is well when we woke up to the view of penang bridge.The ultimate experience,nothing can ever top that moment.

Paintball
The fun didn't stop there either.I had my first taste at paintball yesterday.All i remember is getting hit and damn it hurts.But that's what people call experience,rite?

The Road to Edinburgh

There is officially only 7 days left till i leave my beloved homeground of Malaysia for UK.It's equally exciting as it is unnerving.Weird it is that a person can feel two totally opposite emotions at one time.What is even weirder is that i feel a sense of sadness to leave home.It's not like it's my first time but....sigh.The thought of a foreign land and to think that the Uni people actually tried to be funny by place all of us in separate flats.I want my housemate!!!On the brighter side,it's my chance to travel around without my parents chewing my head off complaining about expensive plane tickets.Don't think anything is going to change about the ground arrangement.Hehe.

For the time being,there are like a millions things to worry about but i just can't seem to be bothered.Probably the 8 months of waiting has lowered the excitement level by quite a lot.Many people advise me to do things that students do before leaving for overseas.
"Do the things that you will miss" they say.But what is it that i will really miss?I still haven't answered for myself on that matter.I can tell you what i won't be missing...Hokkien Mee.This will definitely irk my Penang friends, that's for sure.

Could it be spending time with my family?But they're not around most of the time anyways.No need to work meh?If grandma was still around that would be a whole different story.
Food in Pg?Been there done that,anymore will make me obese.
Hanging out with friends?Done most of it but we can never get enough.
Shoes?Clothes?Shopping?
Definitely not going to be able to figure it out tonight.All i can feel is this fear that i will leave something behind,something that i will really miss...but what is it?

Sydney Trip-Savouring it all

Day 10-The forbidden act.

I couldn’t help myself and it was a Direct Factory Outlet ,okay.I went shopping. That took up a whole day and a lot of my luggage space too.Hehe.

That morning itself i woke up to the alarm that we have to call and make a booking for Hurricane’s Grill. According to everyone, it’s another must go place and I couldn’t agree more.

Best ribs ever

Adelyn ,myself and Fred.Ready with our bibs.Cute kan?

This is what happens without adult supervision.

I did not cave into the peer pressure of using my hands despite Fred's constant taunting with his piercing stares.Although everyone else did,apparently it taste better.So they say.

Day 11- Bye Bye Sydney.

Was able to catch our last train out with Gary on his way to work. My heart actually sank, can't believe i was leaving holiday land back for Malaysia that day.

My last train ride

Krispy Kreme anyone?Decided to give it a try,my verdict- Overrated.I prefer J.Co.

Goodbye...land of the roos

Sydney Trip-Animal Review

Day 9

Time to get to know the Aussie animals.

The famous roo

An Albino one
Can anyone tell the difference from the ones on top?This is a wallaby.I can't tell them apart either but the kangaroo's fur is much softer.
Koala
Non barking Dingo

Wombat

Laughing Kookabura

Southern CassowaryA sleepy tasmanian devil

The Echidna

I even saw a chicken. But that doesn’t count as an Aussie animal does it?

After Featherdale Park.It was travel across the Harbour Bridge to North Sydney. What for?Hokkien Mee(Prawn Mee to people not from Penang).Well I’m went with two people who miss Malaysian food, there is not much of a choice.

As a comeback, I needed to have another go at Max Brenner.Hehe.

Heavenly strawberry drink

and of course dessert drizzled in the famous chocolate

Adelyn had her peanut butter drink.An acquired taste that one

The plan was to cook dinner by the way. We bought pork from North Sydney which went into a Nine West store and Max Brenner too. Healthy pork..it went for a workout. Nevertheless it went into the pot. What’s cooking?

Bak Kut Teh Australian style

Stayed over at Adelyn’s for catching up time.Yay..