Saturday, June 14, 2014

Tour of Tasmania # day 3


Another great morning in Tasmania, with beautiful scene and sunshine. This was last day we stayed in this hotel. After checked out and had awesome breakfast, we departed to Port Arthur. We went to visit Port Arthur historic Site and prison.


St David's Church





Court






The separate prison. It was build in 1850. It was once a silent place as no convict was allowed to speak, even the guards used sign language. 




Of course I won't able to post all of the photos here. There are a lots which is very worth for you to visit this place. Furthermore, the potato pie and hot chocolate that we ordered in the cafe here was awesome.  


So after having our walk in this historic site, we headed to another destination. However, the photo shown below was not our destination, we just dropped by. It was super amazing and all of us were exciting. 




So after sitting in the bus for so long, we reach our next destination- wine yard. I seriously can't really remember what i did at here. I think I was not feeling well that time after sitting in the bus for so long and the medicine that i ate made me feel sleepy. 

Found these two cuties near the wine yard. However, these two cuties just focus on the food, no matter how we called them, we just get ignored.




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Friday, May 30, 2014

Tour of Tasmania # day 2 dinner


Second day dinner, we dine in Blue Eye Restaurant which located in the heart of Salamanca place. 




Every meal was started with bread. 


Starter
Local scallops, crumbed, tartare sauce, lemon

Slightly surprise when we noticed that scallops were served in fried form as we were hoping to taste the freshness of the scallops (perhaps just steam ). 
Thai fishcakes, sweet and sour dipping sauce
This was yummy! Thai fishcakes. It was awesome and out of my expectation as it seems like normal to me when I looked at the name of the dish. This story told me that, never judge too early. 



Forgotten what this call

Fish of the day: Moo Brew beer battered,crumbed or grilled



Longford scotch fillet of beef, slow roasted tomato, mushroom, greens, chips


Vegetarian mixed grill, roast mushroom, + tomato, asparagus, chips, salad, tartare

This was my order. I chose this is because i think that i need something vege rather than meat. It was too much meat during first night dinner.  But honestly, I don't really like too big piece of raw vege. However, i love the roast mushroom and tomato. Super nice!!! The taste of mushroom and tomato is so so original??! (sorry for my poor vocabulary, that is the only word that i can think of.) I don't know how to describe the taste. It, just....super nice!!! 


Orange + Lemon creme brulee
Dessert time! Again, we share all those dessert.
Sticky date + Appricot pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

I personally love this. 
Leatherwood honey pannacotta, raspberry sorbet

Cinnamon churros, warm raspberry jam, vanilla bean ice cream




Another night held my big stomach which filled with good food in Tasmania. LOL!

Walking out the restaurant, it was super cold. Seriously super cold at night. Feel impressed when saw few girls who wearing sleeveless dress  walking on the street in this super cold night. Well, Salamanca is a happening place as bars and pubs are located there.Wish them enjoyed the night.


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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Company 25th Anniversary Tour of Tasmania # day 2

On the second day, we went to Bruny Island. It is located at South - Eastern coast of Tasmania. After having our breakfast at hotel, we depart to Port Kettering. We reached Bruny Island by ferry from Port Kettering. The journey took 15 minutes and arrives at Roberts Point. 






After we reached Bruny Island, there was around  one hour journey drive to the Adventure Bay. After  enjoyed light refreshment, we were on boat for a 3 hours Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise. 



Honestly, I was just vomited when we reached Port Kettering. Therefore, I was a bit not feel well and swollen some medicine which make me feel a bit sleepy. Besides, I felt super super cold, almost freeze at there. Although everyone of us had took the ginger tablet, I even took two! I think I should take three tablet at least. Why? I was almost hibernate due to sleepiness, coldness and dizziness. However, this was fantastic experience. I say so is because the nature environment there is so much beautiful and amazing.  I was totally impressed by the nature view there. 

Pictures say more than word. You may scroll down to have a look.







shape of the rock was formed naturally. 







Seals...Laying on there. 




Dolphin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Almost everyone were screaming. I am the exception as I was no extra energy to scream. 


We were having lunch at beach side cafe after the cruise ended. Soup was provided to warm up our body. 


During our journey back to the port, our boss not to forget bought some fresh oysters. HURRAY!!!! 






Super amazing view! seriously Love the nature here, except the super cold weather. LOL!!!





Friday, April 18, 2014

Company 25th Anniversary Tour of Tasmania #1

Company has reached its 25th years. Our big boss was decided to celebrate it by organizing a trip to Tasmania.  Of course for new employee like me have to pay partially for the trip. However, it is very very worth. XD

On 14th of march 23.45, we had depart from KLIA to Melbourne airport by MAS. It took almost 8 hour journey to reach Melbourne airport. I can't get to sleep in the plane although I had took medicine. Watching people around me had fall into sleep but I was awake for whole night. And finally, I got headache when reached Melbourne airport. 


After checked in at Dosmetic Tullamarine airport, we had our lunch at the airport. Hungry Jack was suggested by my friend. 

The first place we visited was cascade brewery which located at Hobart. It is the oldest brewery in Australia. Brewery tour are available there. However, there was insufficient time for us as we reached there almost 3pm something and their closing time is 4pm. Therefore, bunch of people were in their visitor centre to enjoy their beer. Outdoor seats are available whereby you can enjoy the beer with the amazing view.  You may choose indoor seats to have your beer in a very comfortable and relax environment.





Surprisingly, we saw below items in the brewery.  

Old style pH meter


Apparatus

Assuming they won't read my blog. LOL! Gonna be mad if they see i posted this.




It is such a great place for you to relax, having beer and chatting with friends or family. Highly recommended if you plan to go Tasmania. However, you may need sufficient time to visit this place and enjoy your beer in a super nice environment.  

140 CASCADE RD, SOUTH HOBART, TASMANIA


After that, we had checked in hotel to get ourselves ready for dinner. Wrest Point hotel, located at Hobart. The room is amazing, and comfortable. I feel regret as I did not take a photo of the room. Never mine, I still have this:


Looked out of the window. There is sea view which made me and my roommate spoke the "wowwww!!" word again. 

We had our first dinner in Tasmania, at Barilla Bay Restaurant.  Since oyster farm are available there, the restaurant offer fresh oysters.




I don't really try raw food. However, Tasmania is famous of seafood and it is a waste if din't try any. Therefore, I had try on it and I got shocked! LOL! I started understand why there are people love raw oysters so much. It taste awesome! It was very very fresh and juicy without the irritating smell. Well, not just raw oysters, there are cheese baked oysters, Lime and Tabasco jelly, Kilpatrick with bacon and etc.

Tempura Fish
Served with chunky chips and Caesar salad

Spring Bay mussels
The creamy sauce taste nice with the bread. Of course won't forget the fresh mussels which is very yummy.

Barilla Bay seafood laganelle
In my point of view, nothing too special for this. However, can't deny that seafood was very fresh.

Twice cooked barbeque duck


House made chicken and chorizo terrine ploughman's
The dish was served with Heidi Gruyere which made in Tasmania. It taste good for me. Not to forgot the chutney which made in Tasmania too.



1388 Tasmania Highway Cambridge TAS 7170

We were sharing all of the above in order to taste all of it.Absolutely, we enjoyed the dinner very much. 

After dinner, we went back to hotel.  We dropped by a supermarket for awhile to grab something, and explore. We are lucky as we found two supermarket which open till late night. 

That's my first day of Tasmania trip. 
Stay turn.