Veron's Journal: November 2009

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Veron: Trip To Bukit Tinggi

We`went to Bukit Tinggi for a day trip earlier today. The gentlemen were off for a golf game (Hubby, Bro-In-Law, Father-In-Law & 7th Uncle) at Berjaya Golf & Country Resort while the ladies were the breathtaking scenery (Mother-In-Law, Grandma-In-Law, Sis-In-Law, 7th Aunty & the maid and Anne). Well, there is nothing much in Bukit Tinggi. We were lazying at the lobby of Berjaya Hotel where I noticed the models (German Castle & Spanish Village) which is their proposed projects. Quite a large scale project which I think it won't have happened judging from the way they are maintaining the place.

We went to the Rabbit Farm which is our first stop. The entry fee of RM3 was waived. Maybe there were not many animals left to see.

Lonely Goat

Storks Quenching Their Thirst

Next, we went to the Japanese Garden and Colmar Tropicale which cost us entry fee of RM10 per person. I felt this place is going to suffer the same fate as Mimaland There were 3 attractions in the Japanese Garden (a Japanese restaurant, SPA, Japanese suite & botanical garden).

Purple Lilies Looking At Me!

Except for the botanical garden, the rest was closed. I saw in one of the notice that a 1 1/2 hour session of foot reflexology cost RM400.00. The pond's water in the Japanese garden is all murky. We sat on the shuttle bus from the car park. The ride downhill was scary when the driver reversed the bus. Imagine the brakes suddenly failed and we will all be travelling down the slope like a amusement park ride - backwards!

I Am Much More Prettier

Oh, Monkey Cup... With A Lid

From here we went to Colmar Tropicale. It was quite sunny that day but breezy. We passed by a French castle which is about 80% completed. If I am not mistaken, it is supposed to be a hotel. We parked our car at the basement carpark underneath Colmar. We loitered around the area, not much attraction to be seen. There were a mini bazaar, fun games booth and a mini stage. We watched a performance by the dancers which I felt very poorly choreographed and it does not match the stage performance as of hotel status.

One of the bad experience is the hotel's public toilet. I always have the impression that hotel toilets are brightly lit, classy and most importantly, clean and dry! I was disappointed to find that the toilet sit is full of wet foot print and the floor is wet all over. The other cubicle, the toilet bowl is full of toilet paper until some all strewn all over the wet floor. Hah, what a 'wonderful' sight. The tap on the washing basin was so loose that it almost came off when you turned it.

We then headed towards the golf club for a picnic at the carpark. It wasn't a pleasant experience either as I was stung by tiny bugs inside the car. I wished that I had brought with me the mosquito repellent.

The Stungs Of The Mosticcos

Bukit Tinggi again next time? Maybe not...

Tzyy Anne: New Sport's Shoe

Mummy bought Anne a new pair of shoes since Mummy felt that the only sandal that Anne is wearing is undersized. (Anne has a pair of Croc, a pair of pink boots and an oversized red bunny sandal). Since Anne is going for a walk on regular basis to Bukit Jalil park & prior to our trip to Bukit Tinggi which is today, Mummy decided to buy a pair of comfortable sport shoe for Anne. The only place that Mummy could think of is to go to Studio-R. Yes, Mummy chose to buy a Reebok as it is better looking than others. When we got home and Mummy told Daddy that Anne got a new pair of shoes, Daddy said, "Was it a pair of Bubblegummers?" Hmm, why didn't Mummy thought of that? Lucky me... =P

Fuyoh...Reebok bok bok bok bok...

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Veron: Chef De Cuisine?

I took leave from work to take care of Anne as my in-laws are on a holiday visit to Jakarta a few months ago. Well, I am happy that I managed to cook some meal for Tai Ngean.

Steamed Chicken With Ginger & Liquor
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