Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Hallstatt you dreamy place


在Hallstatt的时光是此次旅行中的highlight。两个小时的火车来到这坐落在山脚下的小镇,雪中的她透着格外与世隔绝的脱俗与宁静,即便冻红了鼻子冻僵了手指,但是看到这千山鸟飞绝独钓寒江雪的场景,一切都值得!


抵达Hallstatt需要坐火车到Hallstatt站,然后再坐小船去湖对岸。听起来曲折其实很简单。小船能衔接火车到来的时间,但返程不一定,经验是要提前看好返程的火车时间。车站的小亭子取暖很足。当地最漂亮的工艺品是精美的木雕Ornament。离开时看着小船和教堂渐行渐远心中的不舍就飘荡在空中吧















Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Starhotel Echo, Milan

Starhotel Echo,好想拥抱下这位设计师,装修太和我胃口!提倡环保和节能。出了米兰火车站就是。缺点是Wifi 居然要收费,致命缺点是离购物区有点距离,饭后俩人在冷冽的夜晚散步了20分钟才回去,略凄凉





Tuesday, April 1, 2014

the Manchester Press, Melbourne

Sunday morning to me means everything but staying in bed and hiding under sheets. Last Sunday my friend and I got up very early heading up for a treat at one of the hottest breakfast spots in town: the Manchester Press.  Tucked away in a typical Melbourne laneway, there is always a solid line build up from counter to door.  I walked passed quite a few times but couldn't be bothered to go into it until this time.  

We early birds got a very spacious table and were served right away. I opted for an open smoked salmon bagel and my friend had a sweet one. When they brought my plate I was impressed by its generous serving size.  My bagel was spread with cream cheese and topped with 3-4 large pieces of smoked salmon, with fresh salad on side to balance the saltness.  The bagel its own is very dense and chewy.  I also had a try on my friend's sweet bagel : warmed banana topped with caramelised honey (or maple syrup?) that adds the depth of the flavour, and it matches perfectly with our chai latte, too. At an average price for only $13, the foods here are so good value for money without compromising quality . It surely has so many adoring fans, without a doubt.