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Opsss… Slacking Again…

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Oh dear… It’s been days! Was busy last Saturday, went to Kangaroo Island for a day trip, tiring!

Then, busy with my coming New Zealand trip, been busy booking tours and accommodations. Nuts! Everywhere fully booked and prices are higher than usual. What to do? Peak season. Gonna be in Christchurch and Queenstown from 26th Dec 2012 – 2nd Jan 2013.

Again… Not welcoming the new year in Adelaide, just like last year. Last year was in Incheon Airport, Korea *LOL*. The year before was in Singapore. This year, in New Zealand. Obviously, this is a sign telling me that Adelaide is not the place for me. I thought I will be welcoming it in Adelaide, it will be my first and many years to come but things took a turn and I didn’t even get to celebrate it here even during my last time here. That’s the sign for sure! Too many signs telling me this is not the place for me such as my occupation is no longer in SOL, not getting all 7 in IELTS, and ending of the supposed-to-be-successful relationship. Just have to accept the fact. It’s the way God is telling me this is not the place to be.

Then, where? I’m sure He has his plan for me. I will just enjoy whatever time I have here until I go home for good in March 2013. It’s gonna be sooooo sad but what to do? What’s not yours will not be yours, if it’s yours, it will come back to you in the end.

Will update again soon. Busy packing to move this week. Updates will be rather slow until I settle down in new place.

See you soon!

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Bracegirdle’s @ McLaren Vale

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Just a quick post.


After having lunch at Vesarelli, we went to Bracegirdle’s just down the road for dessert/coffee.




They specialised in coffee and chocolates.


Left: croissant with straveberries and warm liquid Belgian Chocolate.
Right: Pure Indulgence (The Waffle!) A true Belgian sugar waffle served with fresh strawberries, liquid Belgian Chocolate & ice cream.


Left: Latte.
Right: Horchata (AUD4.30), South American sweet and spicy white hot chocolate. Couldn’t really taste any spiciness LOL but it wasn’t bad.

It’s a great place to hang out with friends. The chocolate was smooth and yummy too!

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Madrid for My Next Trip?

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Well… Since my adventure in Adelaide, South Australia is coming to an end next year, I should plan for my next adventure. United Kingdom is in my plan. Maybe I should also consider Madrid, Spain for my next trip.

Would love to pay a visit to Mercado San Miguel, an indoor market in central Madrid where you can find good food and produce. This is always a place where it is bustling with activities in the evening. It would be a really great experience I’m sure.

Check out the video of Mercado San Miguel. You will know what I meant.

I’m pretty sure there will be things that interest me since I love blogging about food! Maybe… See you in Madrid next year?

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Vasarelli @ McLaren Vale

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Celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival with my friends at Vesarelli at McLaren Vale. Only post it now. So long ago! In fact I have lots of posts not release yet. Too many photos, too many things to do, too much happenings too. I’m still trying to make sense and take in all that came to me. I’m overwhelmed. In fact, I feel quite depressed. Trying to be positive but it’s not easy at all.

Anyway, back to the post about the food we had.

We were there early, the place was still empty but later it was packed to the brim!


Left: Calamari Fritti con Sale e Pepe (AUD19 – appetiser; AUD24 – main course), squid fried in local extra virgin olive oil, topped on a bed of mixed lettuce and finished with spring onions, red onions, roasted capsicum and a lemon mustard seed dressing. I like this.

Right: I some how lost this name, it’s rice based starter. Tasted just like our black rice.


Left: Carre D’Agnello (AUD29), chargrilled rack of lamb, cooked medium rare (or to your liking), served with a spring onion Skordalia, chargrilled capsicum, and finished with a warm feta, zucchini, pinenut and Local olive oil dressing.

Right: Salmone al Pinocchietto (AUD28), pan friend salmon with roasted beetroot, asparagus and fennel salad finished with an orange and caper salsa. I should have order this! This wasn’t on the menu, it’s the special of the day.


Left: Risotto con Funghi e Anatra (AUD22 – starter; AUD27 – main course), Arborio rice tossed through braised duck leg, Swiss and porcini mushrooms. Finished with baby spinach, parmesan cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil.

Right: Pappaderdelle Allo Scoglio (AUD23 – starter; AUD28 – main course), ribbon pasta tossed through black mussels, prawns, squid, cockles, scallop & bug tails, finished with a hint of garlic, ripe tomatoes, parsley and white wine and chili.


Left: Taglierini Al Granchio (AUD22 – starter; AUD27 – main course), Taglierini, fine fettuccine pasta tossed through pan seared SA crab meat and cherry tomatoes, flamed with brandy. Finished with a dash of cream, chili and served with half fresh blue swimmer crab.

Right: I regeretted ordered this. Should order the salmon, more worth it. Saltinbocca Alla Romana (AUD28), veal medallions pan fried and topped with prosciutto, sage and provolone cheese and served with cannellini-beans, wild spinach and potatoes.

Overall, the food was so-so. We had expected a lot from here but ended up with disappointment. We later found out that the original chef was on sick leave. Maybe that’s why.

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