25.09.09 – Out with Nghi
Nghi and I hadn’t seen each other in a while so we planned a date on Friday night. Starvation was already upon us so dinner was our first priority. We had hopes to try Mamak, that Malaysian joint that is all the rage at the moment but our empty stomachs disagreed with the long queue outside. Instead, we headed over to Capitol Square where we indulged ourselves in some Korean food at MillioRe. I don’t have any pictures unfortunately (too hungry! wanted to eat!), but rest assured, it was a satisfyingly good meal. I had the BBQ beef ribs while Nghi opted for some pork rashers which I thought were much like bacon, except unsalted. We decided to cook our own food, our apparatus being tongs and a hotplate perched on a portable gas stove – this way, we would have an idea of the ETA of our meals, a finger on the pulse, if you like. I think this was the perfect set up for this particular night because I would have died in anticipation of cooked meals arriving at our table. A side of the potato starch noodles (divine!) was also ordered but we soon discovered that we couldn’t accommodate it all. Thank God for our saviour that is the doggy bag! I guess the unlimited refills of the tasty complimentary side dishes (Banchan) didn’t help, either. I know this entry is useless without pics but to try and make up for it, I will show you what I got to wash it all down:
A grape juice drink with real grape bits in it!
We walked past the Chinatown Night Markets on our mission to fill our grumbling bellies and made the resolution to return straight after dinner to see what finger bling they had on offer. We found these:
Nghi’s new ring
My new ring
… and bangle
I also witnessed for the first time, the Konad nail art system. All this time I didn’t realise it was a little rubber stamp. Intriguing! I almost wish I was a fan of it. We thought it best to make our way back to the car to save ourselves from spending all our pennies.
Saw this on the way. Interesting! Looks like sushi shaped ice cream. Mmm.. Did someone say ice cream?
Nghi with Bubblegum (mine) and Peanutbutter Choc Swirl with cookie dough and Nerds mixed in (hers). She swears by this combo. I didn’t see the attraction, though.
It’s little wonder we found ourselves heading to Cold Rock for dessert next. We didn’t have quite enough room yet but figured we would by the time we got to Newtown.
Très délicieux!
I thought it was funny that I was eating ice cream the colour of her top while she ate some the colour of mine.
26.09.09 – Heathcote Pipeline
After having a geez at Trailflix, the boys suggested we ride something different. We rode six kilometres of uphills towards the end!! Tiring, but doable, it was a nice change of scenery and we came across some interesting things along the way.
The pipeline that carries water from Woronora Dam to the households
Setting off
Low tide at the causeway
Found these growing on some trees. Looks like a scrotum! Tee hee!
The rock was warm, ok? It was a bit cool and windy despite the sunshine. I took the opportunity to get my lizard on and even out my glove tan.
ECHIDNA! Spotted this little critter on the way back. He burrowed his head into the sand when we tried to get a closer look, though. “I hope they think I’m a pile of sticks!”. I was pretty excited, haven’t seen one of these in the wild before!
My mum’s pho totally kicks the shit out of the one that Pho An in Bankstown charges $12 for. I am at a loss as to why Asians (of all people) are willing to pay such an inflated price for something that can be found for less than $10 (and better tasting) elsewhere (Pho 76 at Green Valley, for example).
