Final post on my Melbourne trip

Happy Friday guys! This post is my final post on my Melbourne trip. It'll sum up who I've met during my trip, as well as some other delicious food that I had. Okay, so I actually went to Melbourne for 11 days, and I had the chance to make new friends like I blogged about in the previous posts, and also, I got to meet up with Clarissa, my Secondary School friend. She's also currently studying in Melbourne, and I'm so glad to have contacted her, so we could have a short meet up. We went to Chadstone for some shopping. It's a huge mall with practically everything you need. It's something like Vivo City, but much bigger. I also went on my very first shopping trip alone in Melbourne when Bernice was in school. I swear I was a little freaked out when I couldn't find the way, and when google map wasn't working. Alright, I think I should post the pictures and describe my experience along the way. Okay so here it goes!

Clarissa!

 Our Nandos set with lots of chips!

We didn't take a lot of pictures that day, so that's all I have to share, but we definitely had lots of fun catching up, and shopping! More of such outings when you're back Clar! :D

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Okay next up, the yummiest bagels that I had in my entire life! I met Serene after her lesson in School, and she brought me to her favourite bagels cafe. I swear it was the best bagels that I've ever had! It's so yummy, everyone in Melbourne should try!

 My Pretty brunch date

Hot chocolate and awesome bagels go extremely well together!

Address:

Huff Bagelry

112 Koornang Rd
Carnegie, VIC 3163

This is the address that I googled, please give it a try!

Oh this reminds me that if anyone knows of any nice cafes that sells awesome bagels, please let me know! I would love to have some bagels now! heh!

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Next up, my solo shopping experience overseas. Bernice recommended me to shop at South Wharf. It's actually an outlet mall that consists of all the brands. So the things there are relatively cheaper than those that you will see in the shops maybe in Melbourne City. So I went there alone, cause Bernice had to go to school. I was kind of scared, cause I didn't exactly know the way, but I'm still glad that I figured my way there, cause I shopped a lot, and the things that I bought were just of awesome quality, and at a fraction of the price. I love South Wharf! So gonna go there again the next time I visit Melbourne. 

An outfit photo before I left home. I'm loving my black fishmonger like boots. Hahah!

Some scenery shots as I was making my way to South Wharf. Look at the huge carpark!

I spent about 3/4 day in South Wharf, trying on all the awesome shoes and clothes, and looking desperately for some Wi-fi. Hahah. It's really a nice place to shop, so please do visit South Wharf if you happen to love shopping, and if you're in Melbourne. 

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Alright, the last part of this post, which is also where Bernice and I had dinner at on my second last day of my trip. I loved the Italian food that I blogged about the other time so much, such that Bernice decided to bring me back to Lygon for dinner. But this time, we settled down at another restaurant. The food was good as well, but I still prefer the restaurant that we went to previously. 

Awesome awesome garlic bread

Bernice calls this the potato potato pasta. Haah, I'm guessing that the pasta is made of potato. Something special indeed. 

Tomato based seafood risotto

We finished our awesome dinner, and decided that there is no better way to end our day, so we went for some desserts! Guess where? 

YEAAPPPPP! Desserts at Max B. 

Oh my, I'm salivating just by looking at these chocolaty and yummy desserts!

Haha, and of course, some camwhoring is needed! Since it was already my second last day in Melbourne.

 YAY my boots! 

I'm so glad that my Melbourne trip ended on a sweet note, with yummy desserts, and awesome company. I really have to thank Bernice for taking time off from her books to bring me around Melbourne, and being ever so hospitable to let me stay at her place for the 11 days. I also have to thank Serene and Clarissa for bringing me around, so that I won't feel bored or lost when Bernice is in school. I'm extremely lucky to have such dear friends. I can't thank you babes more. <3

And with this, I shall end my series of Melbourne posts. Hopefully these Melbourne posts will give you a rough idea of where you can go in Melbourne, and some of the food that you can have over there.

Alright, I gotta go for my tuition now! 

Read about my other Melbourne posts here:

Great Ocean Road

Melbourne City and St Kilda Beach

Brighton Beach

Brunch - MART 130 

 Camberwell Flea

Have an awesome Friday! 

Love,

Su Shan

Road trip to the East

Hi guys! Happy mid week! So as ya'll know, my last paper ended on Monday, so I have lots of time to hang out with my friends now. Shiyan and I decided to go for a cycle at East Coast Park. I felt super accomplished after driving from the West to the East. That feeling was simply awesome. But the very smart us didn't check the weather forecast before heading out, and the weather turned out to be really bad, with slight drizzles and lightning. We were extremely freaked out, so we only managed to cycle for 2 hours, including our lunch. We left ECP at about 1pm, and went to Old Changi Airport to get our Laoban, it's a must get since we're in the East, and we got 5 bowls each! After getting Laoban, I drove to City Plaza. I've always wanted to bring Shiyan there, and she loved that place. She managed to get 2 tops, and I got a skirt and a sequined collar top. I love the top! Will wear it out soon! Oh and, just so you know, Shiyan and I met when we were both in CJC for our first 3 months after O levels, but both of us didn't go to CJ in the end. Hah. So that explains why we're wearing the CJC tee in the pictures. 

Haha, okay, some pictures that I have to share!

Dark clouds 

Snapped a picture when we reached ECP

 We rented our bikes, and cycled to the Hawker cemtre at Area E for brunch. Apparently this Bak kut teh stall is quite famous, cause everyone there is eating it. Of course, we had to try it too! The Bak kut teh soup was quite good, but we liked the pig trotters better. The meat was tender, and not really fat. The braised sauce was very well done too. Yums!

Yummy brunch

We finished brunch and cycled down the park. There's this castle beach place along the stretch with a pretty sandcastle. I wonder if the sandcastle will be destroyed if there's a heavy downpour.

With our bikes

Some scenery shots

We headed back to the bicycle station to return our bikes after seeing the super scary lightning, and left to buy Laoban!

Wahahha, tauhuay that's to die for

Next, we headed to City Plaza to shop! Within the one hour or so, we managed to get a few items!

There are many shops selling clothes there, but there are only a specific few shops that I go to. I forgot to take a picture of those shops that I go to, but they are located at level 3. 

One last blurry picture of us before we headed back. 

Heheh, it's such an awesome day! I love road trips like that. We can explore new food places, and I can improve on my driving skills too. Wahahah!

Alright, I shall end my post here. I'm gonna indulge in a bowl of Laoban now! Weeeheee! 

2.5 more days to the weekends! Hang in there everyone!

Love,

Su Shan

The Avengers + Ah Loy Thai + Shopping

Hi guys! I'm back from a full day of enjoyment with Jasmine. We went for The Avengers movie in the morning, and it's such an awesome movie!! I guess I don't have to reiterate how good this movie is. Everyone who has watched it before exclaims that it's a movie that you definitely have to watch! So please catch it if you haven't.The movie is kind of long so we were practically starving by the end of the movie and we still had to make our way to Bugis for our food. But all the starving and waiting is worth it. I swear Ah Loy Thai serves awesome and authentic thai food. Too damn good! You'll definitely salivate just by looking at the pictures. Heheheh. Please do try it if you happen to be around the Bugis area, but prepare to wait for quite a long time for a seat, because it's just so popular! After food, we headed over to Bugis Street for a mini shopping spree. I managed to get 2 tops and a pair of shoes for $40. So awesome right? Heh! Loving my buys! Alright, some pictures to go!

Took a picture with my new mirror! 

Met Jas and went for our movie!

With our favourite characters, Ironman and Captain America! <3 Who's your favourtie Hero?

After our movie, we made our way to Ah Loy Thai for lunch!

Pretty Jas with her Thai iced milk tea

Thai Milk Tea ($2.00)

Pandan Chicken ($9.00)

Butter Calamari ($7.50)

Thai Green Curry ($6.50)

Yeah, I know we had a very imbalanced diet, with no vegetables at all. Haha, but they are all too yummy to resist! So yup, we'll order vegetables the next time we dine there. 

ADDRESS:

100 Beach Road, 

#01-39/40 Shaw Tower

Tel: 9165 1543

Next up on our itinerary is shopping! We finished lunch at about 3 plus, so we were only left with a few hours to shop, before we head home. But we still managed to buy some stuff! So we're happy girls!

YAY! The very nice salesperson helped us with these pictures!

We bought our items and head off to the train station. Of course, during the long ride, we would spam some pictures! It's really quite hilarious when we had to struggle to stand firm on the moving train and attempt to take nice pictures. Haha, but the camwhore us, still managed to take some pictures! 

Four camwhore pictures of us for you!

Alright, that's about it for this post. 

Remember to watch The Avengers and have lunch at Ah Loy Thai!

Will be back to blog about the other parts of my Melbourne Trip.

Meanwhile, have a good rest, and conquer the last working/schooling day of the week tomorrow!

Love,

Su Shan