Day 18 - 樱花(Cherry Blossoms) Trip

Woke up at 7 to prepare for BPE's class test on 5 chapters.

Finally, I had to write essay as answers and luckily, I managed to finish them in 1 hour and 55 minutes with 5 minutes to spare for checking abit. Finally, I did my best and as per usual, I think I managed to scape through as I was studying in a 'information in and information out' way.

I also arranged to meet Mr Wong at the classroom entrance at 12.30. However, as I had to wait for Zee Min, I received word and apologised before rushing her over to meet Mr Wong.

Good news. Our results are out today and I fared as well as I expected. Thank god I passed Mathematics module. I am grateful.

Anyway, met Stephanie and her brother, Vincent as well as Irene, his secretary. Lucky us, we will be going to 武汉大学(Wuhan University) in style- a car ride with another driver, call 师傅(a form of address.

In the car. Zee Min, Stephanie and me sat at the backseat and I managed to capture the view of the car. Not bad... I get a car ride here.

We then went to have 火锅(Steamboat) first.

Count the number of swans if you can.

Mr Wong who eats anything was given the menu initially but afterwards, he pushed it back to Irene to order instead.

Irene ordering while Stephanie drinking tea while I snapped them.

The service staff then bought the seafood to confirm with us our order. And we have...

Abalone! (The black one) and a flatfish? (You know, the sand dwelling fish that has both eyes on one side of the face) Yea, they are still alive and moving after taking this picture...

And the live prawns- Soon to be served!

The highlight here was that one of the prawns managed to escape death for awhile by jumping onto the floor- The will to survive was indeed strong. Mr Wong mentioned that it is their culture to cook the seafood alive as it will be fresh. But seriously, it's cruel to end their lives like that...

Their hot swim. Literally cooked to death. But tasty!!

See our spread? Bon appetite.

I give the service crew great feedback for their efficient and excellent service. i mean, they were there to assist us as well as offering a cover up for our bags. They also handed us two types off papers- Wet tissue and plain tissue as seen above.

See, the service crew helping us to scope everything.

The meatball is huge!!!

And Mr Wong, do be careful the next time we have fish. See, he got a fish bone stuck in his throat and had to get a bowl of white rice. Luckily, the bone went down successfully.

Afterwards, I asked for the rice left over and dug in to the steamboat. Don't know why but lately I have been eating quite alot but still never put on weight... Sad.

Thanks to Irene and Vincent for the treat. Seriously, we all appreciate the meal.

Purchased 10 yuan tickets to go see the famed sakura blossoms.

Inside the university, the rock states 'Cherry blossoms garden'. We are here at last!

Look!!! A sea of people as well as 樱花!

It's just like a temple amidst cherry blossoms. Why pay premium amount to go to Japan to see these blossoms when Wuhan will fare just as well?

Nice timing for a wedding picture. With this shot, I am a good wedding photographer aren't I? I mean, can see the couple and the blossoms there.

Sakura and more Sakuras.

Wha! I 'act cute' for the camera.

The University is large and this section reminds me of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Agreed?

A great feeling as we stroll under these Cherry Blossoms.

The stairs that leads to the Forbidden City. Only that it's not in Beijing. Well, a replica is also nice.

An angle shot of the branches...

One of the best place to have photos taken.

Me and Zee Min with Mr Wong and the 樱花's in their numbers.

The three of us hailing from different courses and ages. Right- Stephanie, 20, BPQE. Zee Min, 19, ISCM, Me, 18, LMGT.

I managed to touch the soft petals of the cherry blossoms. Close up view it's really pretty with it's white colouration blooming in numbers as well, making it a sea of 'purity'.

Finally, went back to the car, afterwards and headed to computer city with Mr Wong and Zee Min.

And finally, a safety feature I recommend to Singapore's cabs to prevent theft and assaults- An iron /steel bar.

Bid goodbye to Vincent, Stephanie, Irene and the driver as we were dropped off as Computer city (电脑世界). Mr Wong managed to purchase a web cam there. Not bad.

The MP3's all looked so tempting but first, I need a warranty and advise from Mr Wong. I have to be prepared that the MP3's will break down.

Took bus 702 back and the ride was so long that I nearly nodded off many times and so, I pinched myself to stay awake anyhow.

Finally, I learnt how to withdraw money 'from the wall' with aid from Mr Wong. It's so freaking long!!

In the end, Zee Min had to go off and so, I went with Mr Wong to purchase dinner respectively.

Finally, I get to drink coffee. It's wonderful moment as I savoured it. Not bad, I stayed in Mr Wong's room and saw many pictures. I am so envious that he managed to go to Egypt and the African plains. Ahh!! I want to go too...

And that's all...