Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Friday, May 18, 2012

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:

Have an awesome Friday! 

Love,
Su Shan

Friday, May 11, 2012

Camberwell Flea and more of Melbourne City

Hi guys! I'm back with more updates on my Melbourne trip. This post will be on the Camberwell Flea which is only set up on every Sunday. In the morning till the early afternoon. It's somewhat like our Scape flea, just that they really have a variety of items, from clothes, shoes, bags to vases, and even pretty exquisite teapots and cups. It's really quite a nice place to shop for nice and cheaper items. The place is open spaced, so it's like a huge carpark with different stalls. So glad that it was winter when I went, if not the sun will be a killer! After walking around, and getting some stuff, we headed to the suburbs for a bowl of piping hot Vietnamese Pho. It was really good! It was actually my first time trying out Vietnamese Pho, and indeed, it did not disappoint. After which, we went back to Melbourne City to take pictures and more jump shots and of course, more food! Lastly, we went to Lygon for the best Italian meal that I had. I'm salivating just by the thoughts of it. Okay okay, time for pictures!

Camberwell

Extremely huge hotdog bun that we shared for brekkie

We didn't take that much pictures in Camberwell, cause we were busy shopping. So these are the only 2 pictures that I have to share. 

 Waiting for the train to the suburbs

Yummy beef pho that's perfect for a cold winter day

Loving my bowl of goodness!

I just had to take a picture with the train

Train station

After the train ride, we're finally back to Melbourne City! Lots of pictures of Melbourne City!

Just so you know, I practically took jump shots everywhere I went

Flinders Station. Isn't it beautiful?

We went into an old church, and everything inside was just amazing. I've always loved churches with wooden benches.

Savouring the yummy sushi rolls

Tutti Frutti for tea

We continued walking around the city, and looking for a pair of boots for myself, cause the pair that I bought from Singapore was spoilt after the Brighton outing.

So I'm happy after getting a pair of boots!

And YAY! Bernice brought me to the awesome Italian food place.


Pretty glass bottle to contain water

Really pretty interior of the restaurant

I'm loving my new boots! It is furry inside, and you can fold it down to become an ankle length boots. So cute!

And there comes our food! 
Extremely yummy mushroom and chicken risotto

Pizza with loads of ingredients

Pizza dessert. Looks really special right? It's actually the pizza crusts topped with whipped cream and nutella. Simple, but surprisingly good!

Oh yea, we were so stuffed after this awesome meal, but we just had to have a cup of hot chocolate since KOKO Black was just down the street. 
HAHAHAHAHHA!

Our day ended with that scary picture of myself. Haha! Love being silly with Bernice, and all my other good friends. Isn't life just all about being yourself, and having fun? Haha.

Alright, I shall end my post here. 

Have a great weekend! 

Read about my other Melbourne posts here:

Love,
Su Shan