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I've been having problem with my MacBook where I stored all our S'pore trip pictures .. finally have time to go and check it out this morning .. all is good now, pictures are ready to be copied - paste *winking at J & Rani*
Had a FANTASTIC time in Singapore, was great to go to a familiar place and introducing lots of 'new' experience to Ariel. She was an angel during the flights, a great sport during our endless outdoor walking (and shopping) eat very well (tried Indian food too) and social bubbly girl with our friends and their children, she had a BLAST *smile*
Above pictures are some of our 'favorites' during this short weekend trip, from the clear blue sky (picture taken at Changi airport, 15 minutes after we landed) fast Mono Rail Train (Ariel's favourite part obviously), yummy Food (Chicken Rice, roasted & steamed) and the best CALAMANSI juice in can !!!
More pictures to follow later, must run and do my errands now, I'm sorry if I miss all your wonderful posting on MP but I will catch- up for sure, take care everyone (^_^)
It was another beautiful day in Phi - Phi Island, Thailand. One memorable weekend we had, wonderful people, amazing food, so serene and relaxing. Perfect holiday place.
Picture taken 5 days before Tsunami in 2004 with Canon EOS 300D
This week PPF theme is SHADOW click here to join the fun fotofriday
I love Sunset, collected so many sunset pictures from our travelling and one of my favorite is this one, taken recently with my Olympus MU720SW during our holiday in Punta Del Este, Uruguay last November. The sky was so clear that I can see it changing colors slowly, such a beautiful moment, felt like its just between me, the sky and the waves of the ocean getting ready into the night.
How I wish I'm back there again at this very moment.
PS. Picture Perfect theme this week is Into the Night, click to participate.
With a surface of 202 sq.km, Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is the largest city of the country and one of the most important in South America. Its boundaries are the Rio de la Plata to the east, the Riachuelo to the south and the Avenida Circunvalacion General Paz ring road in the North and West. Its population is about 3 millions in the Metropolitan area and 10 millions if including the Greater Buenos Aires area, a figure that makes it one of the 10 most populated cities on the planet.
It is the most European city of Latin America, a combination of Italian buildings, French parks, Large Spanish houses and together with the magic of tango, turned it into one of the world's most sophisticated metropolis.
For me, our trip to this city is an overwhelming experience, the busy street, the car horns, the beautiful buildings, the large park filled with people, the width of the Avenida 9 de Julio (world's widest avenue), the busy eateries, everything contribute to a sense of chaos but in a nice way... its warm & welcoming, I love every minute when I was there.
Here is compilation of some moments captured in Buenos Aires that is not characterized by area or neighbourhoods, its just us having fun (at BA Zoo, hotel, restaurant, family home and others) that's all that matter.
Enjoy :)
PS. Some pictures contained further information about the shot, just a click away....
Wherever you stop for coffee in Buenos Aires, ALFAJORES will be offered as an accompaniment. A sort of biscuit sandwich,the Havanna chain of coffee shops produces the most popular brand with the range covering all tastes including dulce de leche, fruit, nut,mixed and two types of chocolate.
There's no day without alfajores for us there, my fave is dulce the leche alfajores covered in white chocolate... its just melted in your mouth the moment you bite it, divine cookies... to die for !!!
Mig's preferred the dark chocolate one, I like it too but not as crazy as the white one ... teheee !
We love having B'fast in their coffee shop, Coffee Cortado for me, hot choco for Ariel, pomelo juice for Miguel and we'll share jamon y queso tostados & media luna, finished it with alfajores... I miss Buenos Aires already ... hiiikkksssss.
They have several outlets all over Buenos Aires and I've been buying endless toys for Ariel here (almost every single day ... too crazy about them). Its a chain from Spain and they have shops in Latin America, Europe and Middle East... the only shop available in Asia is in Hongkong (sssiiiiggghhhh).
Ariel loves the shop entrance too,she knows it very well by now and the staff always give lollies... she's hooked... just like Mami :)
If you have it in your city, please do think of us.
Ladies, if you ever make it to Argentina look out for this particular shop, their leather goods (bags, wallet, shoes, belt & others) are to die for. Very good quality and affordable too. This seasons color in their window display is beige.. my favorite.. you've seen me carrying a small messenger bag in every picture this trip, its from Prune.. loves it !!!
Our travelling book for Argentina & Buenos Aires are from them, its called 'Top Destinations' series. We got English edition but they also have others language,very accurate and up-dated too.
From the epic day May 1810 up to the present, every important event that brings together this society takes place in this famous square. It is surrounded by historical buildings, and the Government House, Casa Rosada (the pink house), where the Argentine President governs together with the members of his (now is her) closest team. Then its also bordered by the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Municipal Palace & also the old Spanish colonial Cabildo town hall.
Plaza de Mayo, as seen today, was redesigned by the French landscape artist Carlos Thays in 1900 but the May Pyramid, located in its center dates from 1856. The square is especially meaningful for the Argentinians since both the saddest and most glorious events of their national history took place here. Even now, demostrations in favor of or against different causes are either started or ended in Plaza de Mayo.
For any organizer, whether the President,a trade union or a social movement leader, 'filling the square' means success. One of the most remembered events in popular memory is Eva Peron's last speech from one of the balconies of the Government House.
* Text by deDios Editore ** Pictures by Miguel & Esti
A superb restaurant serving traditional Argentinian food, we went there couple of times and enjoy it very much. The staff are very attentive, the food is delicious, highly recommended.
On the first visit we tried their Asado for 2 persons, the portion was soooo big that we took the left over home with us. The second time Miguel told me about their speciality that on display which is Chivito (Kambing Guling). I truly enjoyed it, the meat was soooo tender it fell-off the bone the moment you touch it with your fork. It is a must try dish.
English menu available, good value for money.
Pictures below to tempt you....
My Chivito
This is how they make Chivito (kambing guling) Patagonian style.
A splendid restaurant located right by the river in Tigre, we had a superb Sunday brunch there. There's an option to sit inside & outside (this is where we sit), the weather was nice with slightly cool breeze. The service was very good, the food quality is excellent ... we had a great time.
For starter Miguel & I had Ensalada Verde (Green Salad) followed by Spaghetti al oglio with pepperoncini for me (highly recommended if you like spicy food, it was super yummy) and Beef Brochette for Miguel (deliciously big portion, you have to be hungry). We also had clericot (fruit salad with champagne) to drink .... no space for dessert, too full :)
Chivitos is Uruguayan for Yummy Sandwich, consists of lomo (very thin piece of meat), pancetta, boiled egg, lettuce, & sliced tomato... a quick fix for a hungry locals & tourists. Served with french fries, if you still have space in your tummy :)
This beautiful spot in Uruguay is amazingly beautiful in spring time, Miguel is soooo happy that we're here at this time of the year, the weather is perfect and based on his experience, almost nobody around compared to summer time. We get to places by car within minutes, walked on the street without rubbing shoulder to anyone and because of Ariel time curfew on meal time and sleeping time we end-up going to the restaurant quite early hence no line-up ever..... WE LOVE IT !!!!
The only problem is after the weekend, most of the nice restaurant are closed. We were lucky we tried everything that we want to eat the first couple of days we are there, when we went out on Monday the whole place felt deserted, most of the people we saw on the street or restaurants on the weekend already left. Hence no point for the restaurant owner to keep the place open. I want to go to couple of places that we tried since we had such a fab meal but they won't be open until the weekend.... arrrggggggghhhhhhh !!!
I thank God that I tasted some of the best food I've ever tried in my life, the memory will stay with me forever, looking forward for the next time I have the privilege to enjoy them again.
Situated at the heart of the port of Punta Del Este, it is a place where "who is who" dine-out. You have an option to sit facing to the ocean or facing to the sidewalk (this is where we sat). Their menu is huge but we do know what we want, Mejillones ala Provencal (clams cooked with butter,garlic & parsley)...DELICIOUS, we could eat lots of them !
For main course Miguel ordered a grilled fish with green salad, for me a bowl of fruity salad (consist of pineapple, green apple & heart of palm) and milanesa de carne (breaded beef) with fries for Ariel.
Our dessert was the famous pancake di manzana (apple pancake) served with vanilla ice cream... soooooo good, I hardly taste the dough... its pretty much sliced apple with caramelized sugar, crunchy and yummy :)
PS.English menu is available, good value for money.
My favourite spot in Punta Del Este for sinful afternoon snack, it is suuuuper delicious !!! You can have your churros plain or filled with chocolate or cream and of course ..... dulce de leche. I could eat 3 of them in one trip .... and still wanting to go back....(aaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhhh), to make it worse one of their shop is just around the corner (1 block away) from where we staying... soooo hard to resist and if I ate them I know they stay forever in my waist.
This particular stop is a must if you are meat lover like us. The restaurant inside decorated with hanging cured meat, their big grill (parilla) filled with different meat cuts & sausages.... guaranteed yumm, yummm !!!!
We were there on Sunday for lunch and the place is packed with families, there's line -up after 1 pm, lucky we came at the right time. For starter I had grilled Morsilla (blood sausage) and Miguel ordered Chinculin (Beef Tripe), followed by selection of cold cuts and then for main course Brochete Beef (skewered beef) for me and Baby Beef (Smallest Steak) for Miguel. We ate well for sure, even Ariel loves it. The quality of the meat was superb, I must admit, the best I ever taste in my life.
Highly recommended.
PS. English menu is available, good value for money.
Set on the back of the beautiful L' Auberge Hotel, surrounded by rose garden, nothing can beat having your coffee or tea with these classic waffles. Served with fresh cream, or jam or our favorite, dulce de leche, it is to die for. If you like Hot Chocolate like our daughter, their speciality, Submarino is a must try one.
It is a simple yet divine experience, the Chef prepared the waffles on iron cast in front of you, the waitresses were nice ladies that been there many, many years (the one that served us been working there for 36 years), so they've seen many different crowds over the years and the tourist like us :)
Since we are there during spring they only open on a weekend, if you come during summer they open everyday 5 pm - 8 pm.
Miguel told me couple weeks ago that he has a surprise for me for my upcoming B'day and this is IT. Ater hearing his endless story about Argentina (his close knitted family, beautiful places and the GOOD food) I will be breathing the FINE AIR (Buenos Aires) soon :)
Our Arielita will have to endure the long haul flight (Jakarta - KL- Johannesburg - Capetown - Buenos Aires) and return, she is soooo lucky to travel the world at such a young age.
