September 2014

2 Weeks Vegan

“I’m going vegan for 2 weeks.” My housemate challenged us to a 2-week vegan pledge. I am all game for it. I even said I’d continue veganism if it goes well. Why, you ask?  Because we (by ‘we’ I really mean my housemate) feels strongly about the maltreatment of animals in the process. I didn’t research deeply …

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Easy, breezy, beautiful mangroves

For the first hike with HurricaneCC, we attempt an easy, breezy, beautiful one among the mangroves, from Stony Point to Hastings, Victoria.

Melbourne in One Day

Starting off with crumpets for brunch and ending with a delicious seafood claypot, I take Lillian on a tour in Melbourne CBD. This trip plan starts around 10:30am and ends about 7pm. Time is allotted for sleeping in. This post is dedicated to Beastie, her beef, and AliG because they’ll be missing out come December. Suggested pace: allegretto, a …

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Yarra Valley

Yarra Valley: Wine, Cheese, Chocolate & Joey

It is a beautiful winter day trip to the Yarra Valley, tasting wines, cheeses, and chocolates. Thanks to my new Aussie friend Stu, Lillian, HurricaneCC, and I (the 3 Canadiennes) discover the rural lands of Melbourne.

Wing Chun Update – Sept 2014

My Si Hing (senior male classmate), who is half my age, had his first grading within 4 weeks of learning Wing Chun. That’s impressive. I look up to the kid (secretly, because he can be a bit arrogant), and have been diligently practising and attending classes 3 times a week. On Monday, I had my first grading. I can’t be …

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Gold Coast: Surfers Paradise

To end my 4 part series on the Gold Coast, I curate photos that are taken from the Skypoint Observatory (the building Q10 is actually a residential building), and of course, the Surfers Paradise beach. With our annual passes to Dreamworld, Skypoint Observatory admissions are included; hence, we go both during the day and night. It is …

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