We were given a goodie bag that includes Translink mouse pad, CityCat model (photo above), CityCat timetable/brochure, 2 Translink balloons, CityCat sunscreen lotion 35ml, CityCat lip bum, CitySmart sticker, Translink card sleeve in a yellow environmental bag YAY!
Next we went for a Brisbane Central Library Tour Xavier taking video of the tour
Jeez.. Boy with two belly buttons?
They have these multimedia cubicals where you can rent and watch your favourite movies
You can also play XBOX, Wii or PS3 here or watch television on big screens! However you'll need to bring your own earphones unless you wanna get one from their vending machines
My favourite manga of all time - ONE PIECE
The "adult graphic novels" are in another section far away from manga like One Piece
Badiul from Bangladesh
WORLD BOOK Christine from Australia (also a fellow West Ender)
This book sorting machine costs around AUD2million can sort 1,400 books per hour They are also implementing RFID (radio-frequency idendification) Pretty cool for a library!
Next, we're going for a CityCat Tour with Jennifer Aniston (no.. not really)
We were given Go! Cards to take the CityCat (in photo: Guillaume from France)
Here comes our ride - Kurilpa Similar name to the Kurilpa bridge which in Aboriginal refers to "place for water rats" (West End) Kurilpa is one of the first generation CityCats launched in November 1996 Today they have 17 CityCats and 9 CityFerries
As you can see from the picture above CityCats are catamarans multihulled, designed by the English inspired by Indians
We were also allowed to go up the cockpit (which is usually closed to public)
Looks kinda similar to the locomotive
Cherry Chong from Hong Kong Nimalaprakasa from Sri Lanka
Huynh Thi Ngoc Han and Quoc Duy Tran from Vietnam
Feels good to be back on the CityCat!
Mishari (Rakan's son) had a lot of fun
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon With the one you love, the sun above waiting for the moon...
Hello guys! Thanks for visiting I know I have not been blogging for like a million years! Here's my update since I last disappeared...
Taro's Ramen & Cafe 363 Adelaide Street Brisbane CBD
The illegal business at Sunnybank Heh heh...
Brings back fond childhood memories
Went for Medibank chest x-ray and realise its the best job in the world..
We now have wifi REPRESENT!
Kanpai Japanese Restaurant Adelaide Street (Near Anzac Square) Brisbane CBD
I love to buy these prawn set from Coles Its really cheap and tasty =)
School Days
We flipped over the tables and realised there were A LOT of chewing gum underneath
workshops
Went for Bureau of Statistics health test and got jabbed twice April Fools Day joke on me..
Yep I'm still playing Lil' Pirates (iPhone)
My debate marking sheet always have cartoon faces..
This is the dish I miss the most from Singapore yet cannot be found in Brisbane - Hokkien Prawn Mee
Playing with some iPhone apps that lets you turn your photos "lomo-ish"
I wonder who eats these..
Ashley mugging for exams
Playing this iPhone game - BT Gangsta quite engaging with funky music
The Manor Chinese Restaurant 6 Angel Street Eight Mile Plains
Dim Sum
and to celebrate Xinjie's birthday
Fried Calamari from Freestyle Tout (West End)
Ok now I'm confused.. Is it Brisbane City Council's birthday or the bus driver's?
My West Ender classmate - Anne-Axelle
Slot Machine (iPhone)
Trang Restaurant Shop 2, 59 Hardgrave Road West End Vietnamese Dripping Coffee $3.50
Combination Pork Chop with Rice $11.00
same dish.. but photo taken with my dSLR I like the pork chops here, taste like our Singapore Bah-kwa
Phở đặc biệt $10.50 Combination pho, has a lot of offals inside I like the one here but still prefer Pho Hung (Sunnybank Market Square)
Fried Quail $6 Little birds..
Pork Chop Egg Noodles $10.50 Quite tasty and value for money
My brilliant uncle created this iPhone application on investments(for idiots)
Davies Park West End Markets Montague Road West End
There's this Singaporean stall that sells nasi lemak (coconut milk rice), some malay kueh (cakes) and teh tarik ("pull" milk tea)
German sausages
This is one of my favourite way to enjoy a Saturday morning!
Met Doice and Sam in the city!
Aboriginal music is fantastic
Hazel Tea Shop 禾田茶坊 Shop 2/47 Elizabeth Street Brisbane CBD
Yes I believe all Chinese (race) people love to drink bubble tea!
Takeaway from Madtongsan II 1/85 Elizabeth Street Brisbane CBD
Tasty but extremely spicy gives you volcanic poop
Pork Ribs with Kimchi Set around $35 comes with two rice
Fried Dumplings
Soy Chicken Rice takeaway from Jackpot Dining (West End)
Fried Chicken Rice
Takeaway from Top Sushi (CBD)
Tried this Taiwanese dessert from Yuen's Market Its called 黑八宝 which translates to "Eight Black Treasures" surprisingly it taste absolutely delicious
Green Bamboo 153 Boundary Street West End
Sizzling Plate Mongolian Pork
Lunch Special Fried Beef Rice
Cookies and Cream Cake from The Three Monkeys (West End)
LR Sushi 2b/26 Felix Street Brisbane CBD
Coincidentally we all reckon that this is the best sushi place in Brisbane CBD
Om nom nom nom nom
Cafe Briz 55 Boundary Street West End
Simple yet cozy lil diner at some deserted corner of West End
Burger Set $5 No.. its not a typo Its really $5 during lunch hours
Lasagne $5
Stir-fried Beef Noodles
Mention my name and get 10% discount or free coffee You may need to explain that you're referred here by Brisbane International Student Ambassador (Singapore) - Ming
My mugging notes..
Vegetarian Bee Hoon om nom nom
Lamb Kebabs + Drink$8 Opposite West End Coles
Received a postcard from Kellybestieporkchai Thank you bestiepig
Eastern Sea Chinese Restaurant 54 Mollison Street West End Sweet and Sour Pork $9.90
Nandos 1/156 Boundary Street West End
Fiesta Meal
Stir-fried Minced Chicken Rice by me... =_=" was really lazy
It happens in every household..
There was a housewarming at my place last Friday
The Coffee Club 11/32 Park Road Milton
We fondly call this area "Little Paris" due to its mini tower of paris
Even the water looks good, hey?
Hot Chocolate
Cafe Latte
Here today with Libby Chong, Jessy Bessy and Joyce Singaporeans Unite!
280g Rib Fillet Rib fillet steak cooked to your liking. served with mushroom or peppercorn sauce all mains served with choice of creamy mash potatom, honey carrots and grilled asparagus, or seasoned chips and garden salad
Picked up my Gold Coast mates from Hungry Jacks
We're here today at Hanaichi Sushi Bar + Dining 171/209 Queen Street Wintergarden Brisbane CBD
Our good mate, Zin is working at the Sushi Bar today..
Yummy!
Evonne is now staying at Zin's house before she returns to Taiwan for good..
Farewell is always sad but 天下无不散之宴席
Yes we have a working TV now! Yay!
It was Cherry Mong Mo's birthday! Here we see Chris, Dan, Steph and Lud
and Amy
We're here today at Vapiano Albert Lane Brisbane CBD
the ambience is fantastic so its mostly visited by chicks
friendly cooks doing your meals a la minute
CARBONARA $17.90 onions, bacon and egg in a cream sauce
GAMBERI E SPINACI $19.90 prawns, pesto, baby spinach in a cream sauce
bumped into Vanda
I Dig Dinos 15 - 26 April 2011 Queensland Museum South Bank
No its NOT just for kids!
you can pretend to be a dinosaur..
... or make your own dinosaurs!
There're a lot of fun activities for everyone! Yes.. its FREE
Dig for dinosaur bones! Fun fact: The first dinosaur found in Australia (Cape York) is the Agrosaurus
Get your dino prints and go for a Dino Tour
Again, its not just for kids It just happens to be school holidays hence there were more kids running around the museum
