Family Farewell Dinner At Sun Lee How Fook, Ipoh

So much happenings and events during the month of April and May... traveling, getting sick, recovering, entertaining, driving here and there... well, I guess I have to catch my breath at the end of this month where everything will subside soon...

Last night we had a very nice sumptuous dinner in Sun Lee How Fook Restaurant, Kampar Road, Ipoh.  It is a family affair and all of us had a wonderful time catching up with one another and making our mouths "busy biting" at the same time. 

The food below are "pre-ordered" one day before and thanks to my elder sisters, I really enjoyed the free flow of food throughout the evening.. :)

 

Dinner started with the above...

 

a close up of what was served on the first dish...

 

Shrimps cooked with two different varieties..

I like the salad type...

Very nice!

 

this one needs no introduction, right? 

 Crispy...

 

prawn crackers covering the fried chicken...

 

Yummy Fried Yam with varieties...

 

followed by this mixed vegetables...

 

Fried rice with yam and chinese sausages..

Very tasty especially with the yam...

and lastly and not least...

 

the dinner ended with coconut desserts...

 I had two bowls of this thick "santanic" dessert...

 

plus one of these crispy lotus balls.. hahaha...

That was the farewell dinner we had in Ipoh last  evening...

Thank you very much, cheh-cheh!

The Two "Fines" In Edinburgh

It was there in Edinburgh when we were "slashed" with two "fines."  LOL... OK, sorry, I shouldn't use the word "slash"... it reminds me of Malaysian crime awareness in FB...

Back to my story telling... we got our first summon fine from the parking attendant.  My son parked right in front of the guest house and it seems the parking lot belonged to a resident.. (you can actually book a parking place, I think)  Aaron didn't know about it till he saw this fine....

 

If I am not mistaken, the fine was 30 GBP... 

One man saw my son holding the ticket and asked him..

"Is this your rented car?"

My son nodded...

Then the man said, "Just tear it off... "

They laughed.... 

On the second day in Edinburgh, I couldn't bear the "discomfort" anymore.... My son took me to the hospital but unfortunately they didn't want to see me cos I was not ER case... they referred me to a private practitioner and we had to make an appointment beforehand.
 

To cut the story short, I consulted this doctor and I was prescribed some antibiotics and I had to get them from a pharmacy...At that moment, I really miss Malaysia... at least we do not have to make an appointment with our GP and we do not have to go to the pharmacies to get our medicine....

 15 minutes consultation made my pocket very much lighter.. LOL..

anyway, I am thankful that all is fine now....

More Sightseeing In Edinburgh City

Stretching out my Edinburgh posts and pictures....

We continued our sightseeing around the town by driving a bit and walking a lot... I remember the last time I came here, it was in the 1980s... I could only remember seeing a few castles and nothing to remember about the town.. well, what to expect from my memory.. after all, it was more than 30 years ago!  LOL.. Before I flew over to Scotland, I read a bit here and there about the places I was going to visit.. and now I am going to share a bit of information here...

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland (ok, now you know, right?) and it has a population of around half a million or more. (Now I know...  Ipoh only has around 250,000 people)... Edinburgh is also the world's first UNESCO City of Literature and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, regularly polls as one of the best places to live too!  Well, I don't mind staying there for a couple of months...(provided someone is willing to sponsor me...)

Come, take a walk with me.....

my tired legs....

Lets rest for a while here... 

We should have taken the city tour on the double decker bus

or taken a cab like this to paint the town red...

but instead we walked... 

and walked...

and walked....

and walked.....

Ok, take 5... 

cheese....

after that... I could hardly walk anymore..

and the rest of the sightseeing was done by driving... :)

Why Croatia Is Flavour Of The Month

Go back just 10-15 years and not many people would talk about going on holiday to Croatia. Now however it’s one of the most up and coming holiday destinations for Brits and more popular than ever for those looking for a change to the usual Spanish or Greek island package holiday. In fact, Croatia’s tourist board uses “Mediterranean as it once was” as its motto!

If you’ve not been, here’s a little taste of just why the country is flavour of the month amongst holidaymakers. For one, it has so far managed to avoid the pitfalls of mass tourism that some other popular holiday destinations have fallen foul to and suffered from as a result. There are of course developments in the popular areas to cater for tourists, but this is tempered with lots of places that hold on to their authentic culture and don’t feel like another Magaluf or Benidorm. 

Another big reason for Croatia’s popularity is the reasonable prices, particularly in the continental areas, where you can pay a fraction of the price for food, beers and other holiday essentials compared with what you’d pay in the Mediterranean. Like Spain and Greece, there is plenty of opportunity for sun worshipping on the many beaches and the climate is wonderful, but there is also lots to see in terms of culture, history and tradition. 

The nightlife is not to be found lacking here either, with plenty to do particularly in Dubrovnik and Hvar in terms of bars and clubs. For something a little more peaceful, head to somewhere like Lapad, a residential suburb of Dubrovnik sitting around three kilometres from the Old Town and retaining a wonderfully authentic feel despite the hotels, including the reputable Hotel Lapad which is situated here. 

Wherever you stay in Lapad you will be in walking distance of the beach and you can take advantage of the lovely restaurants offering fabulous Croatian cuisine in this area. As well as sunbathing and paddling in the sea, the beaches of Croatia have plenty going on in terms of activities such as abseiling, paragliding, rafting and canoeing.
Another recommended area to visit in Croatia is Zagreb, with its bustling café culture, contemporary art museum and rich history in the form of ancient buildings. 

Finally, don’t forget to try the wine! Croatia’s wine regions are gaining more and more recognition, as well as its delicious olive oils which are winning food awards.

My Same Old Poses In Edinburgh Castle

Finally we managed to find our way up to the Edinburgh castle.... we walked up some endless stairs and phew... we made it!

 

at the front of Edinburgh Castle...

 Entwining my legs.... it was a strenuous walk for me...

 

phew... my exhausting look!

 Entwining again....

 At the entrance...where the ticket booth is...

 arrrh.... please lend me your back...

 Telephone booth near the entrance...

 

1853.... hmmmm... 

 

 Well, now I realize that I am not a "posing" person... 

It is either this or that... hands up or hands down...

Single or Double Peaces....

The Walk Up To Edinburgh Castle

After a good night sleep in Edinburgh, we woke up feeling very refreshed and I told Aaron that we must stay two nights here... there are more tourist spots to be "explored" here in Edinburgh and secondly, I was feeling kind of fatigue too... but not wanting to be a "wet blanket", we continued our sightseeing in town...

We wanted to go up to see the castle...

but halfway walking up, we realized it was the wrong way up.. lol..

 

after some enquiry, we found the correct way..

 

Yehhhh.... doing some "jingling" on the road! hahhaa.... 

up and up we went....

It was here when a handsome "ang mo" approached me

and asked whether I need to have my picture taken...

He thought I was alone...

 

Since he was so friendly, I said "Sure... please take a picture of me...."

Too bad I didn't take a picture of him instead!

At that moment, my SIL came out from the souvenir shop...

and too bad, he went off after that.. hahaha....

 

from the castle above, we took a picture of Edinburgh... 

 

another angle....

The Panorama View....

Same smile?

One for the album...

Picture taken by a young Korean girl....