I checked out from the hotel in Brisbane today. I left my baggages with the concierge, however, I have my notebook and passport in a sport bag. Also, I have 7 hours before flying out of Brisbane.
To carry my bag around for shopping or walking around is too heavy. I found out a good way to put your bag away is to visit a casino. Fortunately, Brisbane has a casino in the center of the city. I went to the locker room, put in a 5AUD and I can keep it there for 5 hours! It's really convenient and solve my problems instantly.
I believe in many casinos they offered the same services. So next time after you checked out and no places to hide your valuables, remember the casino!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Hello Beijing
I will be in Beijing next Monday onwards until Dec 2009. During this period of time in China, I would not able to access to my blog!
Due to the crackdown on sensitive discussion related to race and government in China, they have decided to stop the users to voice out in blog. After all, China is a communist country. You follow the laws that appears on the coin! No complaint.
Due to the crackdown on sensitive discussion related to race and government in China, they have decided to stop the users to voice out in blog. After all, China is a communist country. You follow the laws that appears on the coin! No complaint.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Splurging at Gold Coast!
I am taking a short break in Gold Coast. This time I have decided to splurge in 2 restaurants recommended by friend and from review I read. Since there are so many budget airlines that goes to Gold Coast, I have decided to write this experience in this blog.
The first one is Donto Sapporo. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for ambience and very very authentic Nihon food. I ordered Tempura set which cost me AUD40. The portion was really huge, starting with starter like cawanmushi and warm pork salad. Then follow by a good portion of sashimi , and finally my Tempura like prawns, squid and vegies. It's really satisfying. On top of that, I tried their soft shell crabs and it's good too (a bit oily).
For full menu and price, you can visit http://www.dontosapporo.com.au/.
The second restaurant I went to il Barocco for seafood buffet at Palazo Versace! The resort is very beautiful. I read that this place was designed by the Donatella Versace and a room could cost up to 2K a night. However, during the recession now, it has gone down around 450AUD a night. Since I could not afford the room, I went to the buffet instead. Most of the furniture down to the tap has the Versace trademark! hehehe interesting. The buffet was very good deal and only cost 84AUD per person. It is a feast and sinful at the same time. The cold seafood was eye popping, and the dessert, oh gosh, I have to work that tummy off right now! You can make reservation through the site - http://www.palazzoversace.com.au/
Ok so there you go, when you go to Gold Coast, give this 2 places a try!
The first one is Donto Sapporo. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for ambience and very very authentic Nihon food. I ordered Tempura set which cost me AUD40. The portion was really huge, starting with starter like cawanmushi and warm pork salad. Then follow by a good portion of sashimi , and finally my Tempura like prawns, squid and vegies. It's really satisfying. On top of that, I tried their soft shell crabs and it's good too (a bit oily).
For full menu and price, you can visit http://www.dontosapporo.com.au/.
The second restaurant I went to il Barocco for seafood buffet at Palazo Versace! The resort is very beautiful. I read that this place was designed by the Donatella Versace and a room could cost up to 2K a night. However, during the recession now, it has gone down around 450AUD a night. Since I could not afford the room, I went to the buffet instead. Most of the furniture down to the tap has the Versace trademark! hehehe interesting. The buffet was very good deal and only cost 84AUD per person. It is a feast and sinful at the same time. The cold seafood was eye popping, and the dessert, oh gosh, I have to work that tummy off right now! You can make reservation through the site - http://www.palazzoversace.com.au/
Ok so there you go, when you go to Gold Coast, give this 2 places a try!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Paranoid? or Street Smart?
I am walking around gold coast, when I saw somebody not walking straight or heard yelling from far, I will move across the other side of the road. I sensed I have better off avoid them before it's too late. Especially at night or wee hours in the morning, there are plenty of teenagers and adults were drunk.
Some just like to pick up a fight or to prove to his mates he is strong. When I told a friend what I did, he told me it's not worth living in fears or being paranoid. I guess I agreed to an extent however, we need to know too where we are heading into. If you are walking in a park in dark, or you see a group of teenagers was trying to be funny, will you walk straight into it, even if they may not be nasty?
I guess if you can pick up a fight with them, then I would, otherwise, it's not worth it!
Some just like to pick up a fight or to prove to his mates he is strong. When I told a friend what I did, he told me it's not worth living in fears or being paranoid. I guess I agreed to an extent however, we need to know too where we are heading into. If you are walking in a park in dark, or you see a group of teenagers was trying to be funny, will you walk straight into it, even if they may not be nasty?
I guess if you can pick up a fight with them, then I would, otherwise, it's not worth it!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Panvax for H1N1
I walked to a medical center today and seek their advise on Panavax. The Australian government is encouraging the nation to take the jab in preparation for the 2nd wave of swine flu where northern regions will experience winter very soon.
The vial is free, however, it's not for kids under 10 years old or anyone with strong allergy to egg. Also, after taking you may experience some flu or cold depending on your immune system.
I have asked some doctors if they will take it. However, some of them are refusing to take it themselves. I guess the doctor want to play safe too since this vaccine is very new! I am going to China next week, and will be away for some time. I guess I have to bite the bullet and take the jab!
The vial is free, however, it's not for kids under 10 years old or anyone with strong allergy to egg. Also, after taking you may experience some flu or cold depending on your immune system.
I have asked some doctors if they will take it. However, some of them are refusing to take it themselves. I guess the doctor want to play safe too since this vaccine is very new! I am going to China next week, and will be away for some time. I guess I have to bite the bullet and take the jab!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Rio to host 2012 Olympic!
Wow Rio did it this time! The first time for South America! I always wanted to see Brazil, but I do not know when. I guess I heard too much negative things about Rio, where you get mugged easily.
Anyway, hope I will get there soon before Rio became expensive eh!
Anyway, hope I will get there soon before Rio became expensive eh!
The Samoa and Sumatra
The earthquake and tsunami hits again on Oct 1, this time at Padang and Samoa respectively. I heard and saw the victims on the TV was lost and grieving for their lost ones.
This reminds me of my own experience in Beijing where the whole building was shook by the tremors and everyone was dashing out of the building. Some panic some was relax, but the whole experience make one re-assess what is important in the end. At the street level when everyone reached safely, they called their family to ensure they are safety. At least they are safe.
For some of those victims in Samoa and Sumatra would have a different experience. They felt loss and lost at the same time. Hopefully both place will able to re-construct soon with the aid of local and foreign aid.
This reminds me of my own experience in Beijing where the whole building was shook by the tremors and everyone was dashing out of the building. Some panic some was relax, but the whole experience make one re-assess what is important in the end. At the street level when everyone reached safely, they called their family to ensure they are safety. At least they are safe.
For some of those victims in Samoa and Sumatra would have a different experience. They felt loss and lost at the same time. Hopefully both place will able to re-construct soon with the aid of local and foreign aid.
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