Day #2 & 3: San Francisco - Fresno

Spent my second day in San Francisco.

Morning after breakfast, we went to see the famous 8 hairpin turn @ Lombard Street.. And when I say walk, it was more likely a morning workout - the walkway has about almost 30-40 degree of slope inclining, and we're like dying going up.. >.<

This, is just the beginning... >.<

Nice view though

And this is it! The sharp turns!  

Forgive me photo shooting skill, this is the best angle I could get... XD

Damn scare falling down while taking this!!!!

Next we went to visit the signature of SF -- Golden Gate Bridge..

However, the god damn fog was too thick and we could only be able to see it during the ferry tour @ Bay 39.

HISTORICAL!

EPIC!!!

COOOOOOL!!!

From Wiki:

'The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco, on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, to Marin County. It is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Frommers travel guide considers the Golden Gate Bridge "possibly the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed, bridge in the world".'

The weather was 17 degree Celsius, which supposed to be chilling and just nice. But wind was too strong especially when we were near to the ocean, at the pier. I WAS NEARLY FROZEN TO DEATH!!! >.<

Freaking COLD!

See even my face turned red.. =( 

Our lunch was taken at Bubba Gump in Bay 39. As an international chain, I would say that it has a certain QC in its food and service served. I rate it 4 stars because 1. Servants there are so cheerful and cool 2. Food served fast even its crowded 3. I LOVE shrimp!!!! =D

Reminder: IT IS COLD OUTSIDE

Five options of main course for us to choose. Lovely tour guide!!

Crispy and crunchy with juice!! 

We visited Palace of Fine Art, and SF City Hall as well. But as I said, it was windy and cold and so, I wasn't able to take any nice pic/ pose nicely in front of the camera.. X(

I suppose that night life in SF is fun and happening, yet I wasn't able to experience my own due to the assignment that I have to rush... Spent my whole night in hotel facing in front of my lappy... I sincerely hope I could finish it before the trip to Vegas........ 

Vegas.. Vegas... !!! Woohoo! =P

DAY 3#

Day 3 was more likely a food tour.. We eat, sleep (in bus), continued to eat, and sleep AGAIN!

Breakfast was taken in China Town, SF before departed to Monterey. To be honest, I think restaurant in China Town need to kinda improve their food. They claim that their food (Dim Sum) was originally from their country (mostly HK and China main land), yet the taste is seriously below 2 stars of quality... Didn't mean to criticize, just telling the truth! =P

Lunch was taken in Old Fisherman Grotto, Monterey Bay, and this made a huge contrast in compared with the breakfast we had!

Appetizers: Fried squid with butter & bread

Clam Chowder! Gourmet award winner!!! 

GIANT Lobster! 

My head is small comparing with IT! XP

I would say that this is the best! Caramel yogurt with raspberry! 

In conclusion: Chinese food in US - Not nice; Western food in US - So far satisfied! =D

Then I've tried my first ever Starbucks in US!

Hot Chocolate and ME!

Taste is a bit different with Malaysia's, so as the portion where it's just 70% full.

We then went to see the Pebble Tree & Bird Rock @ Pebble Beach.

Guess: What makes the rock white in color? XD

After that was a long journey of sleeping in bus. 4 hours and finally we're here in Fresno. 

Dinner was America-style Buffet: EVERYTHING IS SOOO FATTENING! 

FAT! 

FAT!

FAT!

FAT!

And FAT!

After this, intensive workout is necessary.. >.<

Tomorrow will be shopping @ clothing outlets, pray hard that my wallet won't 'bleed' too much.... XPP

Have a great night to me and a wonderful afternoon to my Mal Friends yo~!

Dexalicious

From Malaysia, to San Francisco

Finally, the day has come. US California I am coming~! Woohoo~!!

Although assignments are choking me up, as I am having my freelancing deadline chasing deadly, still I chose to go.. Once in a life time with family, in California!

All set and packed, and I'm ready to go!! =D

Basically my first day of the trip was travelling from country to country, most of the time stayed in plane.

Malaysia --> Singapore (Transit) --> Hong Kong (Transit) --> San Francisco 

Spent an hour from KLIA to Sg Changi Airport; approximately 3 hours to HK Inr. Airport, and finally 12 hours to US.

Lunch @ Burger King, Singapore

BBQ Turkey Bacon & Tendergrill Chicken, Nom nom~

Photo with M & M~~ And their favorite Durian~ 

Overall I think that SG Airline is great. Services and food provided are good. 5 meals are provided throughout the whole flight where qualities of food are 4 stars rated -- (Rated by Dex, the busybody.. XDD)

White wine is great!

Seriously, I can't finish them all... >.< 

Not to mention the provided entertainment, seats are comfy-ly set and cozy, which hypnotized me for don't know how many hours.. XD

Doing my assignment while watching Warm Bodies~

Tired while waiting to transit...

From day to night, night then to day.. Finally we've reached!!!

Clouds are clouds.. Doesn't look any diff..

We landed at 8.30PM where it supposed to be 10am + in Malaysia, Jet lag? Nah.. I can eat/ sleep, depends on which I want.. Hohoho...

Its 12am (Sunday) now, we've checked in the hotel @ Holiday Inn, and waiting pizza delivery... XDDD

Hopefully tomorrow will be a great great day!!! X)

Miss me yo~! Hohoho...

Dexalicious

The Story in My Dream #2 -- 22/04/2013

Hanging out with peers is joyful moment where we used to enjoy very much. However, things got bit different this time.

We were out in the wood, in place that we had never been exposed to. The surrounding was like the movie 'cabin in the wood' -- we were lost in there and struggled to find the way out. (Gosh I didn't even watch that movie)

Straying like scavengers, our backpacks were lightened, from gravid to flat, as our food and water were running out.

Panic with desperations, we barely talk to each other. Instead, everything had shown on our hopeless expression.

Just when we were going to give in to the cruelty, we found the light of hope, which saved us from the verge.

We found an abandon house few miles in front of us. We had finally alleviated from the death of hope.

Wood made but had rotten like a dead meat, the house was humid and warm.

Simply settle down ourselves at the upper floor, we knew that we had to move on-- to find food and water, and if course the way out to back the embrace of technologies and modernity.

We left our bags in the house and moved. (Why left the only asset in place without anyone watching? =.=)

After a few miles away from the house, we heard mumblings and branches cracking sounds, probably caused by footstep. Moonlight pierced through trees and leaves, which enabled us to peek from our place.

Few natives went into the house, guessed that they had already noticed our existence there due to the obvious trace we left. (Our bags!)

With all the tools and gadget that could get us the way back to the city, we had no choice but to return to the house, to get them back.

Natives were patrolling, like the hefty prison guard, watching over their birds in cage. We found no loops to get in, until one of them came out from the inside, started to give order to the watchers, then left with the rest.

Everything then came too easy. We got back into the house, grabbed our backpacks and left. (Its time to wake)

I am so sorry but this story has no ending. Will or will not we successfully escape the place? I'm curious to know about that too. Hopefully someday I can continue this adventure in my another dream, with fluent flow and unexpected plot. Of course, exciting.