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Sunday, February 27, 2011

One Night in Hatyai @ Hatyai,Thailand 2011 [Day Two(2)]

1 comments Posted by Angeline at 2:34 PM

It was day two in Hatyai, and we woke up early and meet up with the rest of the group and headed to the wet market for our breakfast..

Jye


On our way to the wet market..we spotted the same stall we saw on the first day..which sells the butter and sugar buns and tomyam with chicken floss..the lady boss was so nice and invited Jye to take a picture with her stall..and he looks like he is selling those buns now..

Me


Now it was my turn..the lady boss said..I should sit on the motorcycle and take a picture on it..LOLx..

Sugar with Butter Bun and Tomyam with Chicken Floss Bun


Here's a picture of the two buns we bought..Elizabeth bought the sugar with butter and Jye has the tomyam with chicken floss as we have already tried the sugar and butter on the first day..

Otak -Otak 


After a short walk..we finally reached the wet market..and I spotted an otak - otak stall..the otak - otaks are freshly grilled on the spot..

Guavas and Mangoes


Ever seen such mangoes..? They are as small as a golf ball size..and it is orange in colour..I heard that it tasted very good..but I wasn't in the mood for any fruits during that time..perhaps the next round then..

Pineapples


I wonder why their pineapples are so small in size..and they have such nice patterns on them..

Dim Sum


Fancy some chinese food..? There is also a dim sum stall..selling all kinds of dim sum..although there are not much varieties..

Chicken Rice


Me and dear decided to buy a packet of chicken rice..which is recommended by Connie to us..
The chicken rice is made out of "sticky" rice..(I do not know the exact term..) and fried chicken accompanied with fried onions..!
This is probably one of the dish which I miss the most from Hatyai..and honestly I have never tasted such a delicious fried chicken..

Porridge


After buying the Chicken rice, we headed to a shop which sells Porridge..which is also one of the famous stalls in Hatyai..Connie actually ordered the porridge without egg..but somehow..they gave her one with an egg..and the egg is raw..! Something different from our malaysian porridge..

Porridge


As for me and dear..we ordered only one bowl to share among the two of us..as we just had the chicken rice..however, ours was without the raw egg..

Both of Us


After finishing our meal..I decided to take a picture with the stall..to show how good the porridge is..

Connie and Eliz


And now it was both their turn to take a picture..

Connie and Eliz again!


Finally after reaching thailand for two days..we finally went on a tuk-tuk..I can't remember the last time I went on a tuk-tuk as it was many years ago in Phuket..The tuk-tuk was spacious..and there were only four of us in there..one ride costs us 20BAHT per person..see how cute the both of them are..

Dear and me


The tuk-tuk was so fast..that my hair was flying around like mad..!

The four of Us


Thanks to the tuk-tuk driver who offered to take a picture for us..

Eliz with me


Look at the stuff me and Eliz bought !! We tried to take a picture with all the stuff together..but it was too much..and unable to fit in the picture...

Swensen Ice Cream


Can you guess how much the swensen ice cream above costs? It costs us only 99BAHT..which is equal to our RM10.00!! LOLx..Cheap!

Fried Kailan and Chicken with Soy Sauce


It was almost time for departure..and before leaving..all of us decided to have our lunch before leaving..hence our only choice was "Choo Char" again like our first day when we arrived..except it was a different shop this time..

Tom Yam and Glass Noodles Prawns


The tomyam tasted much better than the one we had on our first day...and the glass noodles prawns was actually very good..but I was quite full from having too much food in the morning..


After lunch..we headed back to Penang..and reached home around the evening..it was such a wonderful trip..and I'm glad I was able to travel with my friends..I hope there will be another trip to Hatyai in future..!








 

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Friday, February 11, 2011

One Night in Hatyai @ Hatyai,Thailand 2011 [Day One(1)]

3 comments Posted by Angeline at 1:04 PM

Last month, exactly on the 8th of January 2011, me, my dear and my friends, Connie and Elizabeth went for a trip to Hatyai,Thailand..and it was such an exciting trip for me as it was my first time going to Hatyai although it is a city which is visited frequently by penangites as it is close to our Malaysian border..!


We woke up as early as 4.00AM in the morning..and got ready for our departure and headed to Connie's house and got ourselves into the van which is taking us to Hatyai..!!
Along the way..we were so sleepy as it was still early in the morning..hence..we slept almost all the way towards the border..!

Me and Dear


We finally arrived at the border after roughly two and half hour..took our first picture of the day with our passports ready in our hands for clearance..!

Stink Beans and Pork Knuckles 


After reaching Hatyai..it was time to have our lunch..hence we headed to restaurant recommended by Connie to us...the first two dish to arrive was the Stink Beans which is also known as Petai in Malay and the Huge Pork Knuckles which is seriously huge..!! I like the stink beans..as it was tasty and quite spicy ..as for the pork..I do not like it..which is why I had only one bite of it..!

Seafood Tom Yam


I thought Hatyai would be famous for Tom Yam..but to my surprise..it was not as good as I expected...it wasn't sour nor spicy..but it was too salty..but I wouldn't say it tasted bad..just it should be slightly more spicy..

Crab in Curry Paste and Fried Fish

The Crab which is cooked with curry paste..tasted really delicious and tasty..I wouldn't mind having more of it..as for the fried fish..I'm not sure what breed it is..but I would say it is quite tasty too..

Two Joint Single Beds

After our lunch..it was time to check into our hotel, The Regency..and we finally got into our room..it was clean..and everything was in good order..and the toilet was actually quite clean too..I shared the room with my dear and Elizabeth and Connie stayed with her Aunt in another room..

Assorted Buns


After resting for about half hour..we left our room and headed towards a mall which is just opposite our hotel..On our way, we spotted a small stall selling all the assorted buns above..one which has Tomyam and Chicken Floss filling, another with Kaya and Another which is my favourite..Butter and Sugar..!! Simply delicious..

Cineplex


We shopped for many clothes in that mall during that day and I myself bought two dresses from that place..and as we headed upstairs to take a look at the cineplex..there were many people there waiting for their movie to start..and I think the cineplex was actually build nicely with all the purplish colours..


Thailand Vampires? - Thailand twilght version


We saw this funny poster of a movie which is showing soon..the characters look so funny on the poster..and I can't imagine how the movie actually is..I even wonder if they are females or males..??!!

Foot Long Sausages


After leaving the mall, we headed to 7-11 which is just beside the mall..the 7-11 looks like a mini market which sells many kinds of drinks, food and look..even sausages..!! The four of us shared a cheese foot long sausage..which I can even drool thinking about it now and wishing they have this in Malaysia..

Me and Elizabeth


It was then time to head back to the hotel to meet the rest of the tour group..the picture above was taken in the hotel lift which is so small that we have to cramp ourselves in there..

Mister Donut Selections


Connie said we are going to a hyper market which is actually similar to our Tesco hyper market in Malaysia..it is called the BIG C..LOLx..no idea why that name is given to a mall..
then we came across this donut shop called "Mister Donut"..Connie said it was better than our Big Apple and J.Co..so I decided to give it a try..

Selected Flavours


True enough..some actually tasted better than Big Apple..but I think..not J.Co..to me..J.Co is still my all time favourite..those flavours above..which has filings in it..are so delicious..but those which looks like a ring ( it is actually called Pon de Ring ), does not taste as good as the one with fillings..

In the Hyper Market


We went to the hyper market which I mentioned that it is the same as Tesco..to buy some snacks and sweets...me and dear bought lots of snacks to bring back to our homes..and of course to have something to chew on the way back to Penang the next day..LOLx..


Look at the crowd lining up to pay for their goods...The population is simply overrated..!


After leaving the Big C..it was time to go for our dinner at the FLOATING MARKET!!
We arrived after a short while from the hyper market..and started walking around looking for food..

Can you Guess?


Can you guess what are those tube stuff..? They are POPSICLES! Unique and smart way of preparing popsicles..I actually wanted to try one..but I thought it is better to get it after our meals..but in the end..I did not manage to buy the popsicles..

Egg Crackers


I do not know the exact ingredients used for those crackers above..but they tasted like eggs to me..and it is so good that I had about 3 pieces after Elizabeth bought it..! I should have bought one for myself too..

Creepy Crawlies


As we head on towards the floating market..we saw a stall selling all the creepy crawlies which is also one of Thailand's delicacies..There are grasshoppers..fried maggots..fried worms..? No idea what are the rest..but I do not have the guts to try it out..LOLx..although I have actually tried it once before long time ago when my brother bought it back from Thailand..

Maggots!


From the picture..I guess you can roughly tell that those maggots above..are ALIVE! They were crawling around in the small basket which is also for sale..Eww..I hate creepy crawlies..and I sure hate maggots..!

Both of Us


Finally we reached the bridge which links us to the floating market..me and dear took a picture with the floating market behind us..

Jellies and Assorted Fish Balls


At last we reached the floating market..The long boat was so narrow and bumpy..and I heard from Connie that those ladies actually row the boat by themselves to shore to seel their foods..


Grilled Otak-Otak


This is probably one of the best things I have tasted in Thailand..grilled otak-otak..It is somehow different from our Malaysian Otak Otak which is wrapped up in banana leaf..the one above..is cooked on a banana leaf..till it is slightly crispy..then drizzled with thai sauce and a few pieces of cucumbers are added to finish it off..and it costs only 25BAHT which is our RM2.50...


The four of us actually love the taste..especially me..who even thought of buying more..but too bad I was too full to eat more after walking to the end of the floating market..


Coconut Ice Cream


Jye was so tempted by the coconut ice cream that he decided to have one scoop of it..at first I wasn't that interested in it..but after tasting it..I felt it tasted better than it looks..!
There were also corns sprinkled on it too..


As for the clay bowl..you can take it home after having it..and all you have to pay is 20BAHT which is equal to our RM2.00..

Omellette Sausages


The omelette sausage does not taste as good as it looks to me..maybe because of the chilli  and tomato sauce..Without the sauce I think it would taste better..


Drinks in Clay Mugs


This is something unique which I should have bought more as a souvenir..however I only thought of it after we left the place..
There are many designs of the clay mugs which you can choose any that you like..then choose your drinks and the lady will pour it and give it to you..and again..it will only costs you 20BAHT..and it is so worth it..as you get to take the clay mugs home..

Quail Eggs


Again..one of the best food I have tasted in Thailand..although it looks small and simple..it tasted so delicious that we bought two bowls of it..The quill eggs are cooked to perfection and drizzled with soy sauce to finish it up..it is then placed in a small banana leaf bowl with the shape of a boat..which also costs us 20BAHT per portion..

Satay!


Erm..nothing special about the satay to me..as you can find it everywhere in Malaysia..
but I like that it is served in a banana leaf bowl which also has the shape of a boat..

Just the Two of Us


We actually bought another cup of drink..which is also in a clay mug..except this one has the shape of a love with a couple on it..such a nice design which is also why we both picked it..

Jye


Compare to the earlier picture..you can tell that it is dark by now..and the floating market looks so nice from this point of view..I can say this is one of my favourite pictures..

The Three of Us!


Then it was the three of us..too bad we couldn't capture the floating market behind us..

Me and Him Again


Finally we left the floating market and while waiting in the van for the rest of the group..we took one last picture of the two of us..


After leaving the place..we headed to a huge night market (pasar malam) which sells alot of stuff..such as food,drinks,accessories and the best was Clothes!! Me and Elizabeth were so excited to buy some clothes for Chinese New Year but in the end I only bought one for myself..When we were done with our shopping..we headed back to our hotel..

Clothes!!


Look at all the clothes..!! 
The left picture are all my clothes..and on the right are all Elizabeth's clothes..Wow..she can really shop..10 pieces all together for the whole day..! Amazing..!
Finally to end our day..we decided to try some THAI MASSAGE!! I forgot to ask Connie to take a picture for us..all three of the masseuse came to our room to give me, jye and eliz a full body massage, as for Connie she went downstairs to the shop for a foot massage..


I never expect the full body massage to be so cheap..as it costs us only 200BAHT for one and a half (1 1/2) hours..and me and dear decided to give them an additional 50BAHT as their tips..Definitely something which everyone should try when visiting Thailand..!
After our massage..we took a a bath..and went to bed..ZzZzzZzz...


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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Turning 22 @ Hard Rock Cafe

0 comments Posted by Angeline at 1:16 PM

It has been a busy week..and also a busy month..due to the Chinese new year celebration..However, I finally manage to secure myself a job..and I'm thrill and excited to start working next week..So, this would be another posting before my work starts..


I know that I have been late on my birthday celebration posting..so here it it...
Two months ago, exactly on the 16th of December 2010..I celebrated my birthday with my family and friends at Hard Rock Cafe..

Hard Rock Hotel


Me, Mum and Jye arrived earlier than the rest..and we headed towards Hark Rock Hotel to have a stroll while waiting for them..

Me and Mum


First picture of the day with my Mum..with the Hard Rock Hotel Guitar Statue behind us..one of my favourite pictures of the night..

Me and Jye


Now it was me and dear to take a picture together..

Three of Us


Look at the three of us..looking "long" and tall..but I think it looks really unique..

Michael Jackson Statue


We finally decided to head on to Hard Rock Cafe to get our tables first..and look what we spotted before entering...? A Michael Jackson statue..but too bad I do not have a clearer picture of it..

Guitars and Record Collections


On the walls of the cafe..there were a few guitars and records collections on display..

Hard Rock Lightings


Above the stage in Hard Rock Cafe..there were lightings which changes colours every second..and they look really nice..

Rockers Suit!


Is that what rockers actually wear?

Hard Rock Cafe Bar


Again..the lightings on the bar changes colours every few seconds..

Me and Dear again


After placing our orders..it was picture time again..and by that time..everyone has already arrived..one more picture that I love..!

Mum and Me


Do we look alike..? Again..another picture that is my favourite..

Combo Fajitas


Dressings consist of sour cream, fresh guacamole - also known as avocado, as for fillings..it consists of cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and shredded jack and along with it comes the hot flour tortillas as a wrap..

Combo Fajitas


The Combo Fajitas comes with a combination of grilled chicken and grilled beef..along with grilled bell peppers topped off with a piece of lime..Fajitas used to be one of my favourite dish..but Uncle said..it is not as good as the one in KL's Hard Rock Cafe..


The Combo Fajitas will cost only RM47.00..

Hard Rock Cafe Burger


The hard rock cafe burger is also known as the Classic 7 ounce burger..the hard rock cafe burger comes with beef pattie which is lightly seasoned and cooked to order..to finish, it is garnished with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles..


The Classic 7 ounce burger will only costs RM28.00..

Cobb Salad


Mother decided to order the Cobb Salad for her main course..which is a mixture of massive mixed greens, topped with rows of chicken breast, avocados, tomatoes, red onions, seasoned bacon, cheddar cheese and jack cheese as well as hard boiled eggs and served with a choice of your own dressing..


Although most of the ingredients are vegetables..it comes in a big portion..and it can be filling..besides there is chicken meat in there..!


The Cobb Salad will costs RM32.00 per portion..

Grilled Salmon Steak


As for Auntie Hazel which has been joining us for dinners often lately..she decided to go for the Grilled Salmon Steak as her main course...


The grilled salmon steak was made up of an 6 ounce salmon fillet grilled and topped with garlic butter and served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables..and one portion will costs around RM38.00..

Hickory Pulled Lamb


Chin Leong ordered the Hickory Pulled Lamb to share it with Jacquelyn as their main course..Jacquelyn also shared the combo fajitas with uncle..as she did not order her own main course..


The Hickory Pulled Lamb comes with shredded/pulled lamb and mashed between two pieces of bun..it also comes with a side dish of coleslaw and beans as well as french fries..
It will costs you only RM28.00 for the Hickory Pulled Lamb..

Hickory Smoked BBQ Combo Duo


Finally here comes me and dear's main course..which tasted simply delicious and made me craving for more..!!


The Hickory Smoked BBQ Combo gives you a choice of BBQ ribs, Chicken BBQ, BBQ Beef Brisket and served with seasoned fries, ranch beans and fresh coleslaw..We decided to go for the duo choice..and picked the Chicken BBQ and BBQ Beef Briskets..


For the Duo, it will costs only RM58.00..as for the trio..it will costs only RM68.00..

Cuppucino


A cup of cuppucino which will costs RM13.00..

Cafe Latte


Cafe Latte which costs RM12.00 a cup..

Hot Fudge Brownie!


Tada!! Here comes the main dish of the day..!! The Hot Fudge Brownie..which is also my favourite dish of all..as well as my birthday cake..!! They were so nice to put a candle for me..and even sang me a birthday song..!! Cool..
I was actually looking forward to the Hot Fudge Brownie..and nothing else..! LOLx..


The delicous brownie will costs only RM28.00 per portion..and I wouldn't mind paying more for it..!!

Me!


And that's me taking a picture with the lovely hot fudge brownie a.k.a my birthday cake..!

Group Picture


Now here's a group picture of those who celebrated with me...
Standing From Left : Auntie Hazel, Jacquelyn, Chin Leong and Uncle Willie
Sitting From Left : Mum, Me and Jye

Jacquelyn and Me


After dinner, it was picture time again..and here is one of me and Jacquelyn..it seems like we both seldom take pictures together..

Me and Uncle Willie


Here's one of me and Uncle Willie..

Me and Dear


It's me and dear again..hehe..

Me with the Framed Picture


They even took a group picture for us and framed it for me..!! Wow..I have it in my room right beside my bed now..! It would be a memorable picture for me..

Carbenet Wine


I remember we ordered a few bottles of Wine that night..and we drank quite alot...it is good..as it has been a long time since I had a good taste of wine..

Tortilla Chips


As we were craving for some snacks..the tortilla chips was the best choice during that time for a snack..!

Live Band


The Live Band is from Indonesia..and they are really really good..!! Their voices are amazing and their english is good too..!

Siti Nurhaliza!


Guess what?? Siti Nurhaliza was dining with her family there that night..! She was also invited by the crowd and the live band to perform..and it was such an honor to me..although she wasn't directly singing for me...she was performing on my birthday..!! So it was such an honor..and I was kind of excited even though she is not an international superstar..!


Overall..I had a wonderful celebration..and over the years..I can say this is one of the best celebrations I ever had..!! It will be a memorable one..!! Thank you to those who celebrated with me..!! 


Ratings :
Ambiance : 8/10 ( 0-3 Cheap, 4-7  Comfortable, 8-10 Classy )
Food Choices :  8/10 ( 0-3 Limited, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Plenty )
Pricing : 8/10 ( 0-3 Cheap, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Expensive )
Taste : 9/10 ( 0-3 Tasteless, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Very Tasty )
Service : 8/10 ( 0-3 Poor, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Efficient )


Address :
Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Batu Ferringhi Beach
11100 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +60 4 8811711
Fax: +60 4 8812155






 

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