Celebrating Friendship in Happy Land

I have tons of overdue posts because of two things: (1) I forgot the password of my hotmail account and (2) LAZINESS. The latter is the most obvious reason I would say. Anyway, let me make up for those months I didn't post anything. So, let me share to you my fun-loving adventure with my dearest Paowee.

It was a long planning before this trip happened. We were considering our availability (he lives west coast while I'm in east coast) and our MOhNey. However, our eagerness and restless soul are very keen to push through the trip no matter what it takes (naks!) Finally, March 2012 (for 4 days) we explored the lovely place of GOLD COAST.

We stayed in the 23rd floor of Crowne Plaza (yikes...*boasting!!!*haha) that overlooks the beach and the surrounding suburbs. We felt that we are the children of business tycoons who can afford to finance this luxurious trip (*ehem*).

The view from our hotel room....Undoubtedly serene!

 Paowee mesmerise by the hotel swimming pool

 Because we are "adventurous", we decided to use public transport to go in every destination. Thanks to WWW for guiding us throughout the trip.

Our first stop was SEA WORLD. This is a 3 in 1 place -- marine mammal park, oceanarium and theme park. We enjoyed watching the jet ski hunks in their exhibitions. Nothing compares to the heartwarming dolphin show. And lastly, we ventured into the rides of the theme park. We are confirmed cowards but we tried to prove that in the deepest of our heart is brave warrior...haha!

The photo in the left side shows the way we conquer the pressures of other riders giving us...haha







For the love of SEAFOOD Basket with chips ;) 

This is INFINITY. It is a maze with futuristic themes, music and illusions. Each part of the maze will give you a different experience. The crew said that it will only take 20 minutes to go around but it took us 30-45 minutes before we could go out. There was a part that I couldn't help but scream like in a horror-suspense-thriller movie. I even shouted "Please tell them to stop, Paowee. Please. Please. Let's go out now." Then after a while, we both ended laughing at our experience.

The second stop: MOVIEWORLD. A place to meet the Warner Bros. characters.

Strolling the beach of Gold Coast. Walking distance from our hotel.











Third stop: WET n' WILD WATERWORLD. Water park with lots of rides and the exciting wave pool.

One of the highlights of this trip is our dinner date at Hilton Hotel. This is not the dinner that I will likely to have every month but it is good to experience First Class service once in my life. 

We enjoyed the trip so much. Until the next destination: Adelaide, Australia. Will post next time ;)

~*~manelle~*~

New Year 2012

This is my first time to witness the most anticipated fireworks display at Sydney Harbour Bridge. I together with Ate Maria went to Balls Head Park, Waverton. As expected, many spectators have chosen their spot while waiting for midnight. Luckily, our size (thanks to the asian genes) was an advantage to find a good view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. When the count down started, 10, 9 ,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1..............In unison, Happy New Year!!!!! Booooom!!!!!

A glimpse on NYE 2012......wooot*wooot

Sydney Harbour Bridge ... an hour before 2012

It painted the sky......magnificent!!!!

Used the front came

ra of the iPhone

Seriously, I was there. This is the biggest proof!!!

Last part before it ends....

Walking along Pitt Street after the fireworks display

May the Year of the Dragon will bring good cheer to everybody. I'm praying that all of us will be filled with love and happiness throughout the years. Until the next NYE.......Happy New Year, guys!

Day Tour: Shire of York

York is a scenic town situated east of Perth, Western Australia (WA). It is part of the Avon Valley of WA. I together with my favourite partner, Paowee; drove 1.5 hours with the reliable Noah (Hyundai Getz). Along the way, beautiful landscapes have mesmerised us. We also passed by the vast land of wheat plantation. Initially, we were trying to figure if it was wheat, barley or oats we saw --- until we did a little research and it is confeerrrmmeeddd, WHEAT won.

Firstly, we went to the Town Hall of York. We asked for assistance on the "must-see attractions" found in the area. We were given map and booklets to guide us. And so our very smart brains instructed us to visit the adjacent spots before we head for the farthest one...grabeh, it was just a split of a second to come up with that idea...pinaghirapan talaga!!!

Grandfather's clock at Town Hall

York Motor Museum displays the history of motor industry and vintage cars

This Supreme Court is very eerie.

The first Primary School in York. They still have the classroom set-up but it was very dusty and cobwebs were all around....eeeeeehhhh!!!

The York Mill -- place in which the wheat is process.

Try to guess this object!!!!!!

Finally, our trip will never be complete without our MooWddeelliingg Kontra-battle..Here we go!

This is one of the prison cells found in the Supreme Court of York.

Paowee in his kawawa role in a movie entitled "Binaboy ka Ngunit Kulang"

Star Shocker --- "Walang matigas na itlog sa malambot na kamay" LOL

The story about hope --- "Piso, mahahanap din kita"

This will be one of Paowee's cover for his album...chos!

Meet Noah with his master, Paowee.

Isang baliw lang!

Darating ang panahon na ikaw araw, titingalain mo ako (grabeh na ng bokabularyo ko!)

Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin

Isang maisog na ginoo

Isang kagalang-galang na ina

This is our last stop before we went home. A beautiful look-out overseeing the entire town of York. Until our next trip together, Paowee. See you next year in Gold Coast....woot*woot

P.S. ---- the object above is a washing machine...Praise God for the word "innovation".

~*~manelle~*~

Sculpture by the Sea 2011

Sculpture by the Sea is an annual outdoor exhibition from different artists in Australia. This year, I was fortunate to take a walk from Tamarama Beach to Bondi Beach. More than a hundred sculptures were showcased in this event. Heaps of people were eager to look on each creation. Let me share to you some of the most interesting pieces.

~*~manelle~*~