Barcelona Colourful Market - Literally!

So we hung out in Barcelona before going back to the UK and explored the place quite thoroughly this time!



Took the train to the City Center where we stopped at Catalunya or you could alternatively stop at Liceu. The high street is so long, before you finish a quarter of it you'll be dying for a drink.

And we went for good old Starbucks!

But that was a huge mistake. Well not really a mistake, but we could have gotten something even better!

Cos when we walk and walk and walk, and then....

We saw the market place!


I was like,"YAY!!!" A market place can really reflect a lot on the culture of a place.


Nuts and dried fruits are quite popular here. But there're something even better....

Fruit juices in various blends and it's so cheap as well! We seem to think that Spanish people got nice glowing skin because they eat loads of fruits and vegetables!

And they've definitely got a sweet tooth!


Stores like this are everywhere in the market place. Gummies.


Chuppa Chups bigger than my head.

Another highlight is the Marzipans. Which is so much cheaper than what we got in Italy.


We didn't buy more but I guess different price different quality? We paid 66 euros for two small boxes but apparently according to the locals in Florence, it's like the "branded" marzipans. So I guess, it's still worth it?

No la, not for us. It's just a gift to the family. Too sweet for my likings!

And Spanish people really know how to get businesses!

They placed a fork with every packet of fruits they sold so that it's convenient for tourists to have their fruits to quench their thirst while walking around.


Waxed meat and cheese!


Look at the market place, all fruits and sweets!


And then more waxed meat and cheeses!


This butcher placed cute moo moos for people to look at the brighter side of sloshing cows?

You can tell, every stall owner take pride in their stall and take the market business very seriously.

This is the egg stall. Damn nice right!


Market bar.


Passionfruit! God, they looked yummy!


And then fruits we are used to, papayas and dragon fruits!


Well, you're in Spain. Sangria is a must! If you don't wanna order it in restaurants when you're having a meal then just go ahead and order a cup of sangria here. You've got to try all the local stuff man! Even if you don't drink!


I took a picture of this cos I love mushrooms and they have different types!


Nostalgic.



Okay the lesson of this post is that, you should walk till you reached the market place which is somewhere in the middle of that long street before getting drinks.


Starbucks, not for holidays!

Countryside at the Outskirt of Cardiff, Wales - Wild Fig

Instead of going for a strawberries picking date, we ended up strolling around the countryside in Wales. Well, Cardiff. Outskirts of Cardiff of course!

We were early for it this year. It turns out, the strawberries picking only starts the next day. Oh well, we didn't lose out too much. We enjoyed the view so much.

Love the farm. Love the peace.


I was trying to take the picture of that house by the mountain but didn't realise that the horses were in the picture as well! Heee!


Actually, it may very well be ponies but they were so cute. One of it was trying to flip its hair off its face :) And how adorable IS that?!



Hello!


Oh yes, finally just the house. I wanna live in one of these!


Organic homemade jams, sauces and crackers!


Nice cafe in the middle of the valleys. Wild Fig.


Dramatic picture of flowers. I'm getting better.


You didn't think I wouldn't snap a picture of the chicken barn with heart shaped windows would you?? LOL




Mimi Pie.


Freshly made chocolate ice cream!


Wild Fig. Don't know how we found it but we did! In the middle of the farm roads and countryside. Everything is great that day!



I guess it's not always about city breaks and shopping.

Bath other than the Roman Bath Spa - Mulberry Factory Store

So what else is there in Bath other than the famous Roman Bath Spa? Don't get me wrong, I only found that the Roman Bath Spa is no longer interesting because I've been inside for 3 times.

Outfit of the day.

Don't be fooled by the weather forecast and the fact that it's Summer. Good old cardi and tights is still very much the essentials.

For breakfast, we had McD's hot cakes. Why is it special?

It's special because I barely would made it for breakfast. Always supper. Never Breakfast.

And Bath is so clean, you can even take a bath in their fountains.

Check out Roman architecture. Beautiful.

We arrived at 9 am in Bath, obviously shops aren't opened yet. So we head to the outskirts of Bath to do some shopping.

Damn shiok right. Same stuff for so much cheaper. We are damn smart, you're damn stupid.

Two bags and one t-shirt for me and two HUGE bags for Polimon. She told me the reason Mulberry's factory shop is in Bath is because Mulberry originated in Somerset.

Wow, don't we learn something new everyday?

Ok, now go Google your way there.

Back to Bath City Center.

By now, you should know Sushi is one of my main diet. I think the place is called i-yen. Or yen. Something like that.

The food is okay only, really unlike how some of my "friends" have raved about it.

One plus point though, it that the service is great and ingredients used are really fresh. So I guess anything made freshly is always good.
 

Nyam nyam!

As to why, I can't remember the name of the restaurant is......

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Jeremy Ho. As soon as we met up, we didn't stop chatting.

He's the male dramatic version of me. Only worst.

Drama King vs. Drama Queen. Ok, I surrender.

This is one good sheeeet.

Salmon's Fin soup. Damn cheapskate this restaurant, use Asda Value tissues but charge so much!

Makan makan!

Heeeeee! :D

Walk-See-Walk-See after eating.

Long lost friends. And I can see my eyebags in this picture.

And...

Last picture to sum up a great day out! xxx

Short Trip to Manchester

Lost and Found, Jessie Lim. The girl who sat next to me on in (mind my England when I'm rushing, me don't check me Engrish) 5th Form :)


My male double!


My homie..Flour Wong.



Leon Chan - The one who accommodated us! Thankiu! :D


Triple Wongs!

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The trip up north is definitely the love-hate kind of trip. We didn't wanna go cos we're knackered but we promised to go and later sort of looked forward to it.

It was overall a good trip. Loved the getaways and funny jokes throughout but I doubt I'm gonna share them here lol

Thanks again to Leon who have accommodated us and Raisin (his housemate) and Mrs. Raisin whom we have yet to meet properly.

Love the door slamming!

Who needs to get angry when all you need to do is slam the door?!?! :D :D :D

Have a good day y'all!

Gelynis Farm, Cardiff - Strawberries Picking

Baa baaahhh!




Gooseberries


Gelynis Cafe


Smells awesome!


Me and my picks! :)


Strawberries!


Emmm...!

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Yummers!

Best experience this summer.

It's addictive and such a fun activity!

:D