This was my 1st road trip in New Zealand. It started from Christchurch (A), 2 nights in Queenstown (D) and 1 night in Franz Josef (G). We tried to squeeze in as many places as possible in 4 days and i will provide as much information as I could which was requested by some of my visitors.

Preparation: *important

• Map of cause NZ’s Map
• Book your accommodations
• Plan your route, so that you don’t miss any exciting place.
• Car
• Check your car’s conditions (Oil, Water, Air, registration, WoF (Warrant of Fitness), wipers & etc.)
• Prepare your food. (drinks, bread, fruits, junk food & etc.)
• Warm clothes
• BBQ kits (if you’re planning for BBQ)

Panorama View – Click to enlarge

Situated on the shores of Lake Tekapo is the Church of the Good Shepherd, which, in 1935, was the first church built in the Mackenzie Basin. The church at Burkes Pass, St Patrick’s built in 1872 was the first church built by pioneers as a joint community effort, by Anglicans Presbyterian and Catholic settlers. Also a joint venture between Presbyterians and Anglicans, St Columba in Fairlie was built in 1879. The church at Lake Tekapo was designed by Christchurch architect R.S.D. Harman, based on sketches by a local artist, Esther Hope. The church is arguably one of the most photographed in New Zealand, and features an altar window that frames stunning views of the lake and mountains.    [source]

Lake Tekapo with snow capped mountains as background

Then, we continued our journey to Queenstown which took about 4-5 hours.

On our way, we visited AJ Hackett Bungy, The pioneers and inventors of modern day bungy jumping and extreme personal challenges. We didn’t try bungy jumping as we were planning to try something more extreme and more exciting…… stay tuned next post.

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……stay tuned for my next post…………What’s neXt ?? eXtreme ChallenGe~~~~

I did write an entry in this blog when I reached Korea on the 1st day. Thus, I decided to write an entry for my farewell as well. As Chinese saying “Got head, Got tail”. There are plenty of Farewell Parties or dinners for us who were graduating.

=================MDL Korean Lab mates=================

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Taking photo with Korean teacher

==========Best Korean Friends===================

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I won’t forget every moment in South Korea. What I can say is I gained a lot of things within this 2 years. I’ve learned a lot, I’ve traveled everywhere, I’ve experienced new things, I’ve tasted plenty foods, I’ve met a lot of awesome friends and so on…..

Thank you everyone who brighten up my days in Korea.

Last Saturday, we went to Haundae Sea Festival again which is held annually at Haeundae [해운대] Beach, Busan.

Sadly, This would be my last opportunity to join a bunch of friends to this exciting festival as I’m leaving Korea very soon.

This year, the number of ‘gang members’ to Sea Festival has increased compared to last year. And, we were more well-prepared with picnic foods such as JapChae [잡채] (Korean fried noodle), Malaysian-style Curry Chicken, sausages, drinks and so on.

What else ? Oh yes, i know what you are looking for……………………Bikini Girls

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Visit 2009 Haeundae Sea Festival if you happen to be in Busan,  the festival ended on 9th August 2009. [More Info]

Happy Summer !!!

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This time the destination was Manila, Philippines. YES!  “Maynila” for the Filipinos which is the capital city of the Philippines.

Everything You Need To Know About The Philippines!

However,too bad I had only 2 days in Manila as i wasted 2 days for transiting in Japan. So, i “googled” around and found some must-visit places in Manila.  Let’s see…….oh yah, This is my 1st oversea trip with my babe, D90.

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Dropped by Rizal Park, was the site of the execution of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.

Most important day for Filipino, the Independent Day.

The main tourist site of Manila is Intramuros,(Spanish for ‘within the walls‘).

INTRAMUROS, the old capital of Manila, was built in 1571. It remains a monumental, if ruined, relic of the Spanish period in Philippine history. It is a city within a city, separated from the rest of Manila by its crumbling walls. This ancient capital had well-planned streets, plazas, the Governor’s Palace and churches. However, many buildings were reduced to shambles in World War II.

Dr. Jose Rizal, Philippines’ national hero

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“Salamat” means Thank you in Tagalog (Filipino)

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Everything You Need To Know About The Philippines!

One of my favorite Korean foods is Samgyetang [삼계탕] – (蔘鷄湯) which literally means “Ginseng Chicken Soup“. OMG! drooling now~~~

The main ingredients of Samgyeatang are whole young chicken and Korean ginseng. Sounds healthy food right ?? Yup, It is traditionally served in the summer which provides nutrients as you excessive sweating in hot summers in Korea. Particularly, most Koreans will take this food in 3 specific days in summer: “Chobok [초복] (初伏),” “Jungbok [중복] (中伏),” and “Malbok [말복](末伏),” which Koreans believe to be the hottest and most sultry of the year. [more info]

Btw, I just had Samgyetang few days ago. Yummy~~~~~~

Next, we visited Oedo-Botania which is one of the shooting scenes of Korean Drama-Winter Sonata.

===Beach===

===Korean War Museum===

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