Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 11 - Paris->Barcelona
Woke up at 5:30am and went to Orly airport. Ticket office of the Metro was closed, followed other people to airport. Paid 7 euro for 5 minute train.
Barcelona had nice weather. Checked in at hotel Glories, which was better then expected. Met Eric. Had sausage sandwitch and potato totilla.
Took taxi to Montjuic, only 6 euro, Visited National Museum of Art with gothic and romanthian arts. Walked to Miro foundation, a lot of crazy paintings, such as 'S'.
Had dinner with Eric's parents at an elite and very expensive restaurant. Tried to go to Catalunya for count down, couldn't make it so passed the new year on Metro, ate grapes.
Woke up at 5:30am and went to Orly airport. Ticket office of the Metro was closed, followed other people to airport. Paid 7 euro for 5 minute train.
Barcelona had nice weather. Checked in at hotel Glories, which was better then expected. Met Eric. Had sausage sandwitch and potato totilla.
Took taxi to Montjuic, only 6 euro, Visited National Museum of Art with gothic and romanthian arts. Walked to Miro foundation, a lot of crazy paintings, such as 'S'.
Had dinner with Eric's parents at an elite and very expensive restaurant. Tried to go to Catalunya for count down, couldn't make it so passed the new year on Metro, ate grapes.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 10 - Paris
Took train to Versailles. Toured King's bed chamber, walk through the garden to another palace.
Had lunch in the garden, ham and egg pizza, fruit pudding tart.
Visited State Apartments, very grand. We had the conclusion that public place was much better then private.
Took night pictures at Louvre. Then went back to hotel to take a nap, but ended up sleeping till the next day.
Took train to Versailles. Toured King's bed chamber, walk through the garden to another palace.
Had lunch in the garden, ham and egg pizza, fruit pudding tart.
Visited State Apartments, very grand. We had the conclusion that public place was much better then private.
Took night pictures at Louvre. Then went back to hotel to take a nap, but ended up sleeping till the next day.
Monday, December 29, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 9 - Paris
Visited Sacre-Coeur in the morning. It had a nice view of the city, and there was a street with lots of painters, artists, shops, like 赤柱. Had gelato and a sandwitch, with cheese and ham on French bread.
Checked email at Internet cafe, then went back to hotel and took a nap.
Went shopping on Hausemann Ave, bought nice dessert, chicken in glaze in Lafayate gourment.
Dined at Chartier, had pepper steak, veal, escago, wine. Chantily for dessert.
Visited Sacre-Coeur in the morning. It had a nice view of the city, and there was a street with lots of painters, artists, shops, like 赤柱. Had gelato and a sandwitch, with cheese and ham on French bread.
Checked email at Internet cafe, then went back to hotel and took a nap.
Went shopping on Hausemann Ave, bought nice dessert, chicken in glaze in Lafayate gourment.
Dined at Chartier, had pepper steak, veal, escago, wine. Chantily for dessert.
Sunday, December 28, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 8 - Paris
You were not feeling well in the morning, almost threw up.
We bought a museum one day pass, and visited Louvre. There we played treasure hunt to go through all the halls. After walking for 4+ hours, we had omelet and crepe at a coffee shop.
Went to Musee d' Orsay, and learnt about Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, etc. Bought an impressionist paintings book of Orsay.
Rested a bit at home then went to Center Georges Pompidou, the modern art museum there. Played brian wave ball.
Went to the top of Arc de Triumphe, nice view of Effel Tower flickering at night. Had Salmon pizze on Champs Elysees.
You were not feeling well in the morning, almost threw up.
We bought a museum one day pass, and visited Louvre. There we played treasure hunt to go through all the halls. After walking for 4+ hours, we had omelet and crepe at a coffee shop.
Went to Musee d' Orsay, and learnt about Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, etc. Bought an impressionist paintings book of Orsay.
Rested a bit at home then went to Center Georges Pompidou, the modern art museum there. Played brian wave ball.
Went to the top of Arc de Triumphe, nice view of Effel Tower flickering at night. Had Salmon pizze on Champs Elysees.
Saturday, December 27, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 7 - Paris
I woked up at 4:20am, thinking it was 9:40. It was a nice day, had sunlight.
Visited Notre Dome, went to the top floor and had a great view of the city. Had grilled ham and cheese, with cheese on top.
Went to Saint Chapple, it had colored windows with bible stories. Walked to Pathelon.
Window shopping on Ile Louis, there was a lot to buy, but we ended up buying nothing.
Had French dinner with Gabriel at Lyon station, had goose liver, snail, duck breast, chocolate mouse dessert.
Went for a walk on the Champs Elysees.
I woked up at 4:20am, thinking it was 9:40. It was a nice day, had sunlight.
Visited Notre Dome, went to the top floor and had a great view of the city. Had grilled ham and cheese, with cheese on top.
Went to Saint Chapple, it had colored windows with bible stories. Walked to Pathelon.
Window shopping on Ile Louis, there was a lot to buy, but we ended up buying nothing.
Had French dinner with Gabriel at Lyon station, had goose liver, snail, duck breast, chocolate mouse dessert.
Went for a walk on the Champs Elysees.
Friday, December 26, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 6 - London->Paris
Because the Tube was closed, we had to take a cap (US$30) to Waterloo train station. From there we took Eurostar to Paris. Bought a bus model for your dad.
Visited Arc De Triomphe, it was under reconstruction and ugly. Then went to Hotel des Invalides, which was Napolean's tomb and amy museum.
The video camera setting was change and displayed "card removed", was scared for a while. Tried grilled mushmellow at cafe.
Went up Effel tower, took a lift to the top floor after queued for more then half hour in the cold wind, was frozen.
Was not able to sleep well at night.
Because the Tube was closed, we had to take a cap (US$30) to Waterloo train station. From there we took Eurostar to Paris. Bought a bus model for your dad.
Visited Arc De Triomphe, it was under reconstruction and ugly. Then went to Hotel des Invalides, which was Napolean's tomb and amy museum.
The video camera setting was change and displayed "card removed", was scared for a while. Tried grilled mushmellow at cafe.
Went up Effel tower, took a lift to the top floor after queued for more then half hour in the cold wind, was frozen.
Was not able to sleep well at night.
Thursday, December 25, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 5 - London
I cooked breakfast, ham and egg sandwitch.
Went to Cambridge, it was all closed. Had lunch at a Chinese restaurent and paid 2.5 pounds for one small bowl of rice.
I drove on the way back. Cooked friend instant noodle for dinner since Gabriel went out for a company party.
I cooked breakfast, ham and egg sandwitch.
Went to Cambridge, it was all closed. Had lunch at a Chinese restaurent and paid 2.5 pounds for one small bowl of rice.
I drove on the way back. Cooked friend instant noodle for dinner since Gabriel went out for a company party.
Wednesday, December 24, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 4 - London
Gabriel cooked British breakfast. He drove us to Windsor castle where we toured in the morning.
Had fish and chips at the town nearby, also walked through the Eden collegetown.
Watched 新紮師妹2 at home, then took a nap.
Cooked dinner together. Gabriel cooked cream mushroom soup, I cooked lamp chops and bacon wrapped chicken breast.
Went to China town, it was very quiet, only several bars were open. After we got home I tried to make steam egg dessert.
Gabriel cooked British breakfast. He drove us to Windsor castle where we toured in the morning.
Had fish and chips at the town nearby, also walked through the Eden collegetown.
Watched 新紮師妹2 at home, then took a nap.
Cooked dinner together. Gabriel cooked cream mushroom soup, I cooked lamp chops and bacon wrapped chicken breast.
Went to China town, it was very quiet, only several bars were open. After we got home I tried to make steam egg dessert.
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 3 - London
Gabriel cooked Chicken soup for breakfast.
Visited British Museum, things were mostly from Egypt and Greece. Went shopping at Regent street, the Toy store was very crowded.
Had chicken Kabab in a coffee shop, chocolate mousse dessert and yogurt in another shop.
Watched broadway show Joseph and the Color Coat, got cheap but good tickets (16 pounds), but it was only half full.
Watched Sex and the City at home with Gabriel.
Gabriel cooked Chicken soup for breakfast.
Visited British Museum, things were mostly from Egypt and Greece. Went shopping at Regent street, the Toy store was very crowded.
Had chicken Kabab in a coffee shop, chocolate mousse dessert and yogurt in another shop.
Watched broadway show Joseph and the Color Coat, got cheap but good tickets (16 pounds), but it was only half full.
Watched Sex and the City at home with Gabriel.
Monday, December 22, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 2 - London
We visited the parliament and Big Ben, then went to watch change of guards at Buckingham Palace. It was too crowded and we couldn't really see. You were frozen, and we almost went home.
We then went to Westminister Abbey. It was like a cemetery. For lunch we had hot dog and burger on the street.
In the afternoon we went to London Tower. Had dinner with Gabriel, Hainan Chicken rice. Afterwards we went for a tour on car through the shopping districts.
Bought a pack of fun body cream.
We visited the parliament and Big Ben, then went to watch change of guards at Buckingham Palace. It was too crowded and we couldn't really see. You were frozen, and we almost went home.
We then went to Westminister Abbey. It was like a cemetery. For lunch we had hot dog and burger on the street.
In the afternoon we went to London Tower. Had dinner with Gabriel, Hainan Chicken rice. Afterwards we went for a tour on car through the shopping districts.
Bought a pack of fun body cream.
Sunday, December 21, 2003
Europe Trip - Day 1 - SFO->London
From SFO to Washington, you slept the entire flight and I watched Pirates of the Carribean.
From Washington to London, I slept then watched Freaky Friday. You watched Freaky Friday, Sea Biscuit, 2 Fast 2 Furious.
We were picked up by Gabriel inside the Heathrow airport, I forgot the driver's seat is on the right when I got on the car.
Bought a thin bag for holding passports at Washington airport, after got scared by Sunny's story about pick pockets in Europe.
From SFO to Washington, you slept the entire flight and I watched Pirates of the Carribean.
From Washington to London, I slept then watched Freaky Friday. You watched Freaky Friday, Sea Biscuit, 2 Fast 2 Furious.
We were picked up by Gabriel inside the Heathrow airport, I forgot the driver's seat is on the right when I got on the car.
Bought a thin bag for holding passports at Washington airport, after got scared by Sunny's story about pick pockets in Europe.
