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vanessafrida
30 June 2008 @ 03:17 pm
Greetings from China  
Thankfully, Cheok's ipod is here with us. We can actually update our blog!

I must admit that China is quite fun. We have been here a couple of days in Ningbo and it has been very interesting. We have seen some very interesting sites, and eaten some very good food. I can't wait to update proper.

Some highlights so far...

Cheok has been mistaken as a mainland Chinese quite a few times. Well till he opens his mouth and they realise his mandarin is quite weak.

They are shocked that I can speak mandarin.

We had a wonderful Japanese meal last night. We are talking about tuna, sweet shrimp sashimi, grilled cod fish, prawn tempura to name a few dishes for less than Sg$30 each! Did I mention this is with freeflow sake and Choya!?

We are leaving for Shanghai tomorrow. Justin Quek here we come! I heard that he has a four GRAS xiao long bao! Oh and we are going to do a spot of shopping.

Ok time for a spot of tea. Hope everyone is well. I truly miss being online.
 
 
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ze_succubusze_succubus on June 30th, 2008 07:49 am (UTC)
I heart xiao long bao! It's great that you're having a good time in China.
vanessafridavanessafrida on June 30th, 2008 11:42 am (UTC)
We haven't had good xiao long bao yet. We do that when we return to shanghai. So far, china has been an eye opener
Lolita, Go Homelolitapop on June 30th, 2008 09:03 am (UTC)
ni men hao!! wo xiang ni!!
vanessafridavanessafrida on June 30th, 2008 11:49 am (UTC)
we miss you too. We were just talking about you last night. All good. :)
Lolita, Go Homelolitapop on June 30th, 2008 10:56 pm (UTC)
I have something to ask you when you come back too! (All good too, don't worry. hehe) Message me when you get back!!
cookie_chefcookie_chef on June 30th, 2008 10:24 am (UTC)
Glad to hear you are having such a great time!
vanessafridavanessafrida on June 30th, 2008 11:52 am (UTC)
it's a very interesting country. I will share more about it when I return. Check has written a bit on his blog. It's a slightly different perspective, but interesting never the less
pigmite on July 3rd, 2008 05:33 pm (UTC)
Check? si mi Check?
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:47 pm (UTC)
your ipod corrected it la
pigmite on July 5th, 2008 03:00 pm (UTC)
ok. :)
genetonicgenetonic on June 30th, 2008 11:16 am (UTC)
I love China! It has so much to offer in terms of food, culture, sightseeing, entertainment etc. And it's generally quite cheap to visit China.
vanessafridavanessafrida on June 30th, 2008 11:53 am (UTC)
food yes, the rest I think we'll have a clearer picture in shanghai
genetonicgenetonic on June 30th, 2008 02:15 pm (UTC)
Shanghai not much to sightsee. If you have time, do a day trip either to Suzhou or Hangzhou. Go by train early in the morning and return in the evening. The trains are reliable and clean (take the more expensive seats).
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:48 pm (UTC)
we ran out of time.... but i think we wont go back already
genetonicgenetonic on July 7th, 2008 04:38 pm (UTC)
Hehe...different strokes for different folks I guess. I've been to China a few times already and can't wait to go on more trips! ;)
nivekoutnivekout on June 30th, 2008 11:48 am (UTC)
Awesome,have fun!
vanessafridavanessafrida on June 30th, 2008 11:54 am (UTC)
it has been good so far
Little Miss Sunshine.tiffanyx on June 30th, 2008 01:40 pm (UTC)
hope you are having fun babe!!
tumbletot: adventuretumbletot on June 30th, 2008 02:04 pm (UTC)
wow! sounds happening!! wish i could go china too... :\
thatprodigythatprodigy on June 30th, 2008 02:33 pm (UTC)
ahh i went to beijing and climed the great wall..
so tiring..but beautiful scenery.

anyway anyway..
try their er..simple dishes.
xiao bai chai,sze chuan chicken etc.
:D
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:57 pm (UTC)
we tried their simple dishes.... i think we have better stuff at home...i didnt want to compare but i just couldnt help it
thatprodigy: RNthatprodigy on July 8th, 2008 02:32 am (UTC)
really?
their xiao bai chai was like so much sweeter.
but i guess it varies wih places..
heh.

but hope you had fun still:D
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 8th, 2008 02:37 am (UTC)
it was an interesting experience....and some of the food we had really was cheap and good....writing up the japanese food entry now....PICTURE heavy hahaha
What College Does To Your Mind: spicy pepper of doom foodchroias on June 30th, 2008 02:33 pm (UTC)
Are you sticking around for the Plympics are getting out before the chaos begins.
vanessafrida: Yes Sirvanessafrida on July 8th, 2008 02:37 am (UTC)
i am out already...home :) and glad to be home :)
What College Does To Your Mindchroias on July 8th, 2008 05:24 pm (UTC)
Yeah. Anytime you go so far from your own stomping grounds it can be good to get back and have that sense of normalcy return.
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 9th, 2008 03:37 am (UTC)
i am just glad to be back where it is safe to cross roads, it's clean..
lowxinlianlowxinlian on July 1st, 2008 01:36 am (UTC)
hehe sounds like ure having a blast dearie! (: hehe
keep on doing what you're doing! hehe (enjoying urself tt meant)
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:58 pm (UTC)
i am glad to be back.... your kor is here


lowxinlianlowxinlian on July 4th, 2008 02:04 pm (UTC)
hehe yes i know (: sorry im not there! will see u really soon i hope!
(Anonymous) on July 1st, 2008 02:52 pm (UTC)
A good idea to visit China since they hv progressed a lot. Anyway, no matter where u go, I'm sure you are alwaz happy with ur Cheok Cheok.. hee..
Cath
(Anonymous) on July 2nd, 2008 08:59 am (UTC)
Greetings
Try out Nanxiang xiao long bao and visit Hongli dynasty grand international buffet at 546 changning rd shanghai..great variety of food.Shanghai side dishes are quite salty..but exquisite. enjoy!
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:55 pm (UTC)
Re: Greetings
i think we didnt have time to check out a lot of places, but we are done with china...pass!
(Anonymous) on July 2nd, 2008 09:02 am (UTC)
greetings II
one more thing..
must lock your door when visit the ladies+careful when looking out for empty cubicles..they tend to not lock when using the ladies..

tk care and have fun!
meeblesmcsmileymeeblesmcsmiley on July 4th, 2008 03:38 am (UTC)
last comic standing in shanghai
haha, i read cheok's blog for the china updates, he's darn funny...man, his humour one kind. Ive beenm used to my husband's caustic deadpan humour so cheok's rants and raves are a breath of fresh air. Where does he come up with all those local comparisons? Believe me, its a compliment. Its not easy being funny. Anyone who can make me laugh is a talent. :')))
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:52 pm (UTC)
Re: last comic standing in shanghai
he will be SO SO happy to know that you enjoyed his entries, his aim is to make someone's day. He is very creative. That is one of the things that i fell in love with. :)

Please do comment on his blog, it will make his day.
meeblesmcsmileymeeblesmcsmiley on July 4th, 2008 03:47 am (UTC)
catnip plant
hey, i recall there were a series of posts on growing herbal gardens etc and I did see a picture you posted on your own herbal garden which looks totally awesome. Im trying to get a catnip plant and was wondering which orchard has a good variety of herbal plants. maybe I can call them to enquire if they have such a plant. thanks in advance!
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 4th, 2008 01:50 pm (UTC)
Re: catnip plant
thanks...erm i just went to far east flora for my herbs...i think there are cheaper places but this was just easy....and it has been a great journey...except my rosemary keeps dying i have given up
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