2012
Noi & Her Baking Frenzy
I blame Noi for me putting on the pounds and getting pudgy. Oh, you didn’t even notice, it must be the hair. Here, have another.
Beeskootttiiii, I’ll name it the way I want, comprendo?
Cranberries Delight, a tad sweet but so sinfully delightful
For the road, yup..but I’m not sharing
2012
Playing GOD
When life doesn’t always go as planned, at least you can vent out your frustrations here or live the fantasy life you’ve always wanted. Play SIMS, purchase=$69.90, satisfaction=priceless!!
Saw it going on sale at Challenger, a few weeks ago. I bought this few months ago.
2012
Remote from Guangzhou is here
I purchased the DSLR remote from Gmarket and it was shipped out from Guangzhou. It was literally made in china and it’s here. Time for those multi burst candid shots!!
Soft focus on the package
Other than Guangzhou China, I don’t get what the other words mean
2012
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Haere Mai Pt 11 … Polynesian Spa
A trip tp Rotorua would not be complete without visiting the Polynesian Spa which offers . There are a few pools available, the thermal pool and the hot spring pool; and the entrance fee was about NZ25 each. This does not include massage therapies that are offered at a different rate. The Polynesian Spa was indeed much cheaper than the mud bath that Abg wanted to try out. We’ve decided not to indulge as it was far beyond our budget. Kerbau berkubang kat lumpur free je, nie aku nak main lumpur kena bayar rates². Ini tak bley jadi ni.
Opt for the adult pools, it’s a tad more expensive than the family pool but was worth it. It has 4 pools with temperature ranging from 36deg to 42 deg and washing yourself off with a cold shower made it all worthwhile. You may spend as long as you want in the pools that actually overlook the Lake Rotorua. This part of Lake Rotorua was barren due to high sulphuric content and yes that whiff of pong in the air came in the package.
Polynesian Spa
Bridges to connect the pool
The sulphuric Lake Rotorua
Baked people
Interior design of the Spa
Our Day in Rotorua, more stories coming up
2012
Haere Mai Pt 10 … Welcome to Rotorua
After travelling for at least 4 hours (233km to be exact) including the necessary pit stops for self reliefs and hunger pangs and thirst spells, we finally arrived at Rotorua. Yes, the pungent sulphur smell that is imminent in the air, it’s like an enormous egg had gone bad and no one cleaned up the mess. I need Febrezze to battle the odour, it was like “menusuk kalbu” but you’ll get used to it after an hour or so. For me, 10 mins and I’m fine with it, I’m quite adaptable in these type of situations. Travelling in the MRT during peak period, especially at certain MRT stations that I won’t name, has trained me well enough to ignore the any pungent smells!! To avoid any smell lingering on me, I doused myself with D&G perfume every given time. I could be the most fragranced guy in Rotorua’s history ever.
Info from Wikipedia:
Rotorua (from Māori: Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe, “The second great lake of Kahumatamomoe”) is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The city is the seat of the Rotorua District, a territorial authority encompassing the city and several other nearby towns. Rotorua city has an estimated permanent population of 56,200, with the Rotorua district having a total estimated population of 68,900[3]. The city is in the heart of the North Island, just 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Tauranga, 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Taupo, 105 kilometres (65 mi) east of Hamilton, and 230 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Auckland.
Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. The city is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the city lies. Rotorua is home to the Waiariki Institute of Technology.
We booked 2 nights at Arista of Rotorua (used to be known as New Cedar Lodge) run by a couple and a toddler in tow. Excellent service, they gave us free WIFI trial and DVDs for us to pass the night since the nights are long and days much shorter here. Rotorua is very much a sleepy town and it’s one of the more prominent towns in New Zealand. Most shops close by 7pm, including Starbucks and McDonalds. The only places that are open till midnight are the gas stations, hypermarts (my new favourite hangout) and the indoor stadium that’s hosting the Rugby FanZone for RWC 2011!
Ah Suih and me, plonking ourselves on the couch..yes..I’m geared up for the RWC 2011
Boys in the house…
Tim all tired out from the drive down from Auckland to Rotorua..btw that’s my bed, with heater imbedded!!