tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33536958015447481652024-03-14T11:41:34.078+00:00Mrs Jack Of All TradesMrs Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02178844577945919297noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353695801544748165.post-76939467395854066172015-01-28T06:56:00.003+00:002015-01-28T06:56:34.008+00:00We have moved!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have always love ponchos. Did a couple of posts wearing them here on the blog before and I can't get enough of them! To me they are perfect! Let see - beautiful flow of fabric, check. Flattering 3/4 sleeves, check. Able to hide the mid section bulge on the bad days, check. Add variety to the usual conventional sweaters, check. Plus they can be casual and some can be pretty elegant too. Me, I can do both.. I can do any type of poncho for that matter! Send me off to Mexico now ;) </div>
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Mrs Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02178844577945919297noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353695801544748165.post-55562880044297970712015-01-09T12:47:00.001+00:002015-01-09T12:47:22.373+00:00Travel : Amsterdam After 21 Years<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was way back late 1993 when I was last in Amsterdam and 21 years later I decided to return, this time with Captain on tow! It was his first visit to this amazing city and what he saw was not what he expected. After 21 years, Amsterdam to me was still the same city I remember it to be and it was nice to again experience the city as if I never actually left! </div>
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There is so much more to Amsterdam than the usual cliche it normally is associated with - drugs and sex. Sadly the normal scene would be groups of youngsters wondering around the city enjoying the freedom this city embraces yet forgetting to actually 'see' the beauty it has to offer. Besides the many coffeeshops (places to enjoy marijuana, not to be confused with cafes) and the colorful Red Light district, Amsterdam is filled with museums and fabulous architectures. The highlight of this trip was a visit to the Van Gogh museum to see his famous master pieces and my one favorite, The Sunflower in person. There was also the Museum of Handbags, (can you believe it?), Anne Frank House, The Rembrandt Museum and the gorgeous Rijksmuseum just to name a few. </div>
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We decided to take a bike excursion outside the city just to get away from the hustle and bustle for a day. The whole trip took about 5 hours and it was worth the effort. It was interesting to learn about the protocol of cycling in the city and to enjoy the fantastic scenery along the journey. The excursion took us to see one of the windmills Holland is famous for. This particular one actually has a family living in it! How cool is that? We also visited a small family run shop that makes cheese and clogs. It was a great experience and I highly recommend the bike excursion if you ever in town. Lets just say we learned a lot through the trip :) and dinner was well deserved!</div>
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Since this was Captain's first trip to Amsterdam, we had to do the tourist must - the cruise on the canal! This is the best way to see the city besides the city excursion by bike. More romantic ;). I especially love the cute boat houses and I was telling Captain that the next time we are going to be in the city, we are renting one of them!<br />
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2014, you came and go in a blink! This year saw a lot of good and bad times, some heart breaking and some inspiring and as we come to the end of it, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the best moments on this little blog of mine. This year was not exactly fast pace for me as I sort of went on hiatus for a lot of months and took my time coming back and I am not shy to say I am still recovering. I really hope 2015 will bring my mojo back!</div>
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When was the last time you had your personal photographs taken professionally? Well, in my case the last one was for my wedding and that was eons ago! So, for our recent anniversary, we decided to have our photographs taken professionally by a company we hand-picked ourselves called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barefootdubai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barefoot Dubai Photography</a>. We were looking for a more casual, relax and free setting with Dubai, the city we've been calling home for a decade as our background. The results was just stunning. Sapphire, our photographer managed to capture the moments exactly as we pictured it. She gave us general directions and captured the shots as we go. No awkward still moments or too much posing involved and the images turned up natural and alive!</div>
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Mrs Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02178844577945919297noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353695801544748165.post-1564805644646203342014-12-07T08:37:00.002+00:002014-12-07T08:37:23.207+00:00Tested : UGG Adirondack Boots<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So, off to Amsterdam I went after 20 years and spent the whole week in the fabulous city. I have to say I went prepared. I did my research and it came out the weather was going to be somewhere between 10 and 2 degrees Celsius with almost 90% humidity! (which made it feels like -3 instead) Light rain was also forecasted here and there. Honestly, I can stand cold weather but mostly the dry cold. I was in Paris one year in February and the temperature went down to -2 degrees low and there I was going around town perfectly. It's the humidity that I cannot stand. Just chill me to my bone! </center>
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So for the trip I decided that I needed a warmer, comfortable pair of shoes. And after much consideration, I went with <a href="http://www.uggaustralia.com/women-boots/adirondack-boot-ii---leather/5469.html?dwvar_5469_color=SAN#start=22&cgid=women-boots" target="_blank">Adirondack Boots</a> by UGG Australia. I was impressed and convinced by the 300 over positive reviews and went ahead with them. The result, I couldn't be more happy with them. My feet were cozy, warm and very comfortable. It got better after a few days of wear. They felt a bit bulky the first few use but once I got used to them, it was smooth sailing all the way. These boots are waterproof, fully shearling lined and come in 4 colors. They can be worn up of cuffed at the ankles into a short boots but I prefer to wear them up like the military boots. These boots have been tested and approved for cold temperature all the way down to -20 degrees, making them a great pair of snow boots. I had a chance to meet up with an old school friend in Amsterdam and she too had the same pair of shoes and couldn't say enough good things about them.</center>
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So, if you are looking for a warm pair of boots for this winter, I would highly recommend these Adirondack boots by UGG Australia. Unlike their sisters the classic unflattering UGG boots (of which I also love!), this pair is stylish yet they will not fail to keeping your feet warm!</center>
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One of the most iconic pieces of jewelry from one of the oldest jewelers of all time is the LOVE bracelet. Besides the immaculate workmanship, it symbolizes the seal for the never ending love and commitment. While the love and commitment came with no surprise, the gesture was! Straight from the flag store in Paris and hidden somewhere in the house for weeks if not months, I was really surprise to receive it especially when I was expecting a new oven! Captain told me quietly as he put on the bracelet that I will get my oven, but not on an anniversary! </div>
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Finally, after almost 7 months living in a 'natural oven', the good season has arrived! I thought summer will never end but just like that, suddenly it feels like somebody just turned off the oven! Yesterday the temperature was 25 degrees with light breeze. We had a photo-shoot scheduled on the beach to commemorate our 15th year anniversary and the pictures will be compiled into a cute coffee table book to last us a lifetime, hopefully. Sapphire, our photographer was fabulous and professional and I am sure, the pictures and book will turn out great. (By the way the pictures for this post was taken by Captain on my Samsung Note 3 and not the work of Sapphire)</div>
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Sometimes we just cannot help it. Due to work or schedule, we sometimes ended up in one of the best cities in the world with just a few hours to spare. Between conferences, meetings and people to see, only a small gap of precious time available for leisure and while in a city like New York, you do not just chuck aside the opportunity to experience the city at least a bit. So, where do you start? How do you chose among the many sites and experiences to fit into your small frame of time? What to do to gain the most in so little time? Trust me, it is possible to experience the best part of the city and here are my best picks that will make your quick stay a memorable one.</center>
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So the day is quite tight and you can only squeeze a couple of hours between a conference and lunch meeting. Why not decompress yourself by taking a walk in the famous Central Park? Not only it is one of the most magnificent man made urban park, it is also the most significant landmark of New York City. Every part of this 843 acres of the city's gem is unique and any trip to the city is incomplete without a visit. If you had to do one thing and one thing alone in the city it has to be the park especially if time is a factor. No queue, no hassle, no tickets needed, just you and nature!</div>
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Have another hour to kill? How about fill it with a breathtaking view of the city on a 25 minutes ferry ride to Staten Island and back? Not only will you get a fabulous view of Manhattan and the New York Harbor, you will also get a perfect view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island! Once was the only way of transporting people between the city and its boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten) before the construction of the bridges, the ferry now runs for free, around the clock everyday of the year. This ferry ride is by far the best way to see New York city on a short trip!</center>
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Street food carts are synonym with the city. Everywhere you go you're bound to bum into carts on the street side selling anything from pretzels to hotdogs. A few years ago I was on a vacation in New York city and while browsing the city, I saw this long queue that got my curiosity bubbling. I then found out the queue lead to a humble cart selling a mix menu of Middle Eastern street food of rice combination with meat (lamb, chicken) or gyros by a bunch of young man calling themselves <a href="http://53rdand6th.com/" target="_blank">The Halal Guys</a>. These guys are so popular in the city that even the stars were spotted queuing to get a piece of them! Along the way I passed by the cart many times in multiple visits and the queue never stops. The queue actually gets longer at night right at the time when the pubs and clubs are closing. So, if you are up for a taste of Middle East right in the heart of the city while brushing shoulders with the locals, head to the 53rd Street between 5th and 6th avenue. Who knows you might bum into a celebrity? ;)</div>
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If Middle Eastern food is not your thing, you then must try the good old hotdog from the street vendors that can be found at any street corner in the city. Apparently it is the oldest street food in New York dated all the way to 1871 when a German vendor opened the first hotdog stand in Coney Island. There's nothing that spells New York more than a quick bite of 'mustard and ketchup' while on the go, in fact that was the first thing I learned about New York city from the movies way before I know what travelling was all about. Yes, it was a dream of mine to eat street hotdog like the New Yorkers! Now if eating on the go is not your kind of thing but still want to try the famous New York hotdog, try one of these joints <a href="http://www.nyc10best.com/restaurants-and-food/new-york-citys-10-best-hot-dogs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> instead.</center>
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The Grand Central Terminal, more than a hundred years old and the largest rail travel facility in the world is almost a small town on its own. Housing more than 60 shops, 35 eateries and connects trains, subways, buses and taxis together; there are so much to see here. The architecture is stunning which explains why Grand Central is one of the most filmed locations with movies like 'Friends with Benefits' to the Hitchcock's classic 'North by Northwest' and all the way to DreamWorks Animation's 'Madagascar' has chosen it as one of the locations. While the terminal offers an hour plus long tour (of which on a short stay might not be an option) you can still slot a quick visit to the Grand Central in your short trip in the city. Instead of taking a cab or hotel shuttle to the airport, why not head to the airport via Grand Central? This way you can kill two birds with a stone and get to experience the terminal on your way home!</center>
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If your hotel happened to be in the Lower Manhattan area, a quick swing over to Little Italy is surely a must, whether to dine at one of the many authentic Italian restaurants or stop by for a quick grab of gelato, cannoli and espresso or just to browse around the blocks. Get lost in one of the fascinating gift shops with so many interesting items on display, you're bound be get out with some great stuff to remember the trip by. For me the uniqueness of Little Italy is in its people - the ushers of the restaurants, shop keepers, these characters are so colorful! Sadly Little Italy is shrinking and it is not surprising if one day it will cease to exist. So, grab an opportunity to stop by while you can!</div>
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If your night is not so busy, why not try and catch a Broadway show? There are so many productions playing, sometimes it is hard to choose what to watch. The best is try and contact the concierge of your hotel for the list of shows or visit <a href="http://www.broadway.com/shows/tickets/" target="_blank">broadway.com</a> for the full listings and timing of the shows. You can also book your tickets online or head directly to the box-office to try your luck and get the tickets. On my last trip to the city, I managed to watch a play based on Sting's latest album called The Last Ship and it was worth the price of the tickets! I would watch it again, anytime. </div>
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There is no easier way to take in the spirit of New York city than just to walk along 5th Avenue. With so many stores like Tiffany & Co, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Apple store, and great structures like NY Public Library, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building and St Patrick Cathedral, you will never be out of things to see. It is amazing how an avenue can offer so much. It is best to know where to start as 5th avenue is 7 miles long! Unless you have the whole day to spare, you might want to plan your walk accordingly.</div>
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The downside (among the many perks) of being in the airline family is the leave allocation. It is not like we can just decide to have a vacation anytime in the year and it will happen. It is the other way around, actually. Captain will be given a block of weeks or days in a year to choose from together with hundreds other pilots and see who gets what. This year we have scattered leave days, a few days here and there and this makes planning for a long vacation a problem. We have been wanting to go to Amsterdam for a while and decided this year will be it and because of the problem with the leave, it has to be in November. </div>
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Now, Amsterdam in November can be quite intimidating with low temperature and a lot of rain. To tell you the truth, I am not equip to brace this kind of weather. Since I live in Dubai, my outerwear section in my wardrobe is kind of limited. Let see.. I have a long wool coat, a mac or trench for spring, a ski/mountain jacket and few short leather jackets. Now, the wool coat is nice and warm but it is NOT waterproof or water resistant. The trench is too light, so are the leather jackets plus, I will not compromise my Balenciagas in the rain! This leave me with the ski/mountain jacket. I will look really odd walking around the city in ski jacket. Nope, not willing to. </div>
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So I decided it was time to add another outerwear to my closet. So happened I was in new York City for a couple of days last week and off shopping I go for the perfect cold weather, water resistant parka.</div>
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The 'holy-grail' of cold weather coats/jackets has to be Canadian Goose. Who would know more about cold weather than the Canadians, right? Plus Canadian Goose has been sponsoring expeditions in Alaska, the Everest and even the Arctic so they definitely know their stuff. Hands down Canadian Goose is the best for warm outerwear. I loved the style of this jacket and the color was lovely too (came also in orange and white) plus it was warm alright. It came with the fur trimmed hood (important must have as I hate the look of my head in hats!) but I looked 3 sizes bigger than my real self in it! Sadly, I had to say no to it because after all I am not going to Alaska or the South Pole anytime soon, just Amsterdam. <i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">Note : Will definitely buy this one when Alaska popped in my travel list!</span></i></div>
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This one by Sam was really cute. It was slightly longer than the one from Canadian Goose but lighter. I loved the gold tone hardware and the cute fur trim hood and how tapered it looked . Not as warm as the Canadian Goose but with nice cashmere sweater inside it'll do the job. I was not thrill by the outer material that was made by waxed canvas and the sleeves were quite narrow and that could be a problem for layering. I had to pass.</div>
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Aaah, this piece by Mackage was a beauty! 10 out of 10! It was filled with down, making it quite warm but sans the bulky look I try to avoid. Also came with the cute fur trimmed hood, leather sleeves with ribbed elastic cuffs to block the cold wind (a plus) and it was very well made. The lack of unnecessary buttons and frills made this jacket looked elegant and expensive. The problem was, it WAS expensive. Since I made a cap of $1,000 for this parka project of mine, this one here was way out of my league. Bummer!<br />
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If there was such a thing as love at first try, this would be mine. I was browsing Saks on Fifth Avenue and saw this jacket from far. The first thing that caught my eyes was the perfect green. It was made from nice sturdy water resistant material, no coating or anything like that. To me simplicity is best and this parka has simple buttons with extended leather button holes, hidden ribbed cuffs to block the cold wind and hood with removable fur trim (super!). This jacket was quilt lined and warm enough for European winter months. There were plenty of room in the sleeves area for layering purposes. Priced at slightly below my $1,000 cap, I have to admit looking at it hanging on my closet door, I kept thinking if I made the right decision spending that much. Well, for a well made piece, I think it was an investment especially when my last outerwear purchase was many years ago and it will be many more years before the next one.</center>
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We were immediately taken by the size of the city.. it was HUGE! So big that even when we spent a day wondering around, we still didn't get to see many. Knowing that we would never be able to see all of them, we decided to list down a few places that we want to see and go from there. My tips for visiting Pompeii is first to try and be there early. Second, decide before hand what are your priority sites to see based on the map that you can get from the ticket counters. From there plan your tour so that you would make a circle rather than going from A to B without any planning that could cost you time walking and backtracking. Also bring a lot of water or buy some at the ONLY cafeteria in the ruin. We had early lunch in order to beat the crowd that flocked the small eatery and hit the city when most were having lunch. Bottom line is, plan your tour. We did not take any tour guide with us but instead we each had an audio guide which we preferred better. This way, we could choose where to go and what to listen to instead of letting the guide to decide and go with the crowd. We didn't get to see some of the sites we wanted to see as they were under maintenance but with the audio guide we could actually learn a thing or two about them. Better than nothing in my opinion.</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The deserted street of Pompeii. Notice the 3 stone blocks on the street? That serves as the pedestrian crossing. Clever, right? Made me think that even thousands of years ago, already this city served the community well and now in the modern day, some cities like Dubai, people fail to respect pedestrian crossing! Shame..</i></span></div>
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The city is so big and still there are more that have yet to be discovered. In some parts of the city, it was so quiet, far away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world and we could really 'feel' the city, almost eerie.We didn't get to see a lot of site including the biggest villa, Villa of The Mysteries and its famous wall frescoes. That gives a reason for us to return again someday. Whatever it is, if you are planning a trip to Sorrento, Naples, Capri or are on your way down to Bari from up north, I would highly recommend a day spend in ancient city of Pompeii for an experience of a civilization that was left in the past. </div>
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This shampoo by Keihl's is on the pricey side but rather than try something that might not work, I'd rather spend some money on something that does. It is light and leaves hair feeling 'bare' and clean. So light that you can use it daily if you want. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Smoked salmon on bed of beansprout, baby tomatoes, sliced onion, chive and shredded coconut </i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- my typical Paleo lunch menu</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>My 80/20 Paleo snack - mix nuts, blueberries and flax seed </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Satay or spiced beef and chicken on skewer, the best Paleo dinner!</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A Paleo must, coconut oil</span></i></div>
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Captain and I, we are quite peculiar when it comes to eating. We do not belong to any diet group; not vegetarian, not vegan, not lactose free or gluten free, but we have our phases. For an example, when we travel to the US we usually go vegetarian. Well, why not when we can take advantage of the best of many vegetarian restaurants which we can only dream of here in Dubai. Sometimes we would go gluten free or fully organic, just to take advantage of what the places we visit has to offer. But a few month ago, I was attracted to a type of eating style called Paleo. I'm sure to many of you Paleo is a no brainner but to those whom may not be too familiar of this word, allow me to give a bit of explanation.</div>
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Paleo or Paleolithic diet or in plain English, Caveman/Stone-Age/Hunter-Gatherer diet is a type of diet that was designed to allow us to eat the closest possible to the way human did during the Paleolithic or Stone Age era where agriculture was not known of. Human back then eat what they gathered or hunted - meat, fish, nuts and fruits. Robb Wolf the author of Paleo Solution, The Original Human Diet and probably the person that started the whole Paleo craze, claimed that it is the healthiest way we can eat as it gives us what the body needs to stay lean, strong and energetic. Research has shown that today's diet or eating habit that filled with process and refined food, sugar and trans fat was the main contributor to diseases like obesity, cancer, heart problem, Alzheimer, Parkinson and depression. The idea is to eat lean proteins, lots of fresh fruits, vegetable and healthy fats, the cleanest possible. Not bad, huh?</div>
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How ironic, that a person like my dear husband, Captain, got to be in New York city right smack in the middle of Fashion Week when his only care was how to get to Cafe Zipetto for that cup of good espresso. Yes, he was there and had it not been for the fact that it was the boys' first week at school when all the chaos normally happen, so would I. Seriously, I am not the kind of girl that must be at Fashion Week because the life of my blog or my existence depend on it but once in a life time as a blogger, why not. For me it is just to merely experience the hustle and bustle of the city during this important moment of fashion industry, of which after all, we all are involve in either directly or indirectly. It would be nice to just be there and do a bit of people watching.. who needs the runway when you have the street, right? Anyway, for all of us who didn't get to be there or who doesn't really care but just wondering what's in store for SS 2014, here's some sneak peak from the week.</center>
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Old news. White button down on women has been existing since the movies were running black and white. Then Audrey Hepburn came and stamp it firmly on the scene when she appeared in hers paired with a pair of capri pants and ballerina flats. Fashion world were reeling and suddenly the 'boring' white button down became an all time must have. Me, I never turned my back from this simple piece when I saw Julia Roberts wearing one in the movie Pretty Woman, making that cheap mini skirt she wore it with looked like a million bucks! To me it is the easiest piece of clothing to pair with and I just cannot stop buying! One can never go wrong with it, be it casual or polished. It never fail to look chic which ever way you pair it with - over a pair of shorts, jeans, pencil skirt or even the long elegant glittery skirt as Sharon Stone once wore to the Oscar! If I must have only one item in my closet, it definitely have to be this boring white button down shirt. Okay enough of me babbling, now you, what do you think of white button down?</div>
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Hello there, dearest friends! First and foremost I would like to thank all of you who have sent me those comforting messages through the blog and email following my last post. I was so touched and appreciate all of them. You made me feel that I was not alone in my cocoon and that it was not a crime to feel vulnerable, that it was just me being human and not because I was weak. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.</center>
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I tried channeling my frustration somewhere else and turn it into something positive. I spent time with the boys, talked to them about their college plans which proved to be a good motivational move as they were all inspired and started making plans for a better school year ahead. I also put myself in a self imposed fitness challenge of 90 days starting a few weeks back. I figured, it has been a while since I last took my fitness seriously. So I started a tailor made program to give myself a kick start. It was not easy to get back on track but it was worth it. </center>
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In between looking for potential colleges for the boys, doing research for my fitness challenge and working out, I basically had less time to dwell in stuff that was consuming me. Some things are not for me to change, they are way beyond my control, "Way above our pay grade" as Captain put it. In short, I feel a lot better today.. despite the hot weather that is still going strong.</center>
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Mrs Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02178844577945919297noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353695801544748165.post-13355178098294028632014-08-07T13:26:00.002+01:002014-08-07T13:26:37.415+01:00Depressing Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I apologize first and foremost for not being active on my blog and on yours lately. In fact I haven't been active in any social network for weeks if not months now. It is like I am going through a phase or a spell and I can only hope it will go away soon.</center>
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You see, summer in Dubai was never a good thing for me and it still is not after all these years. Instead of looking forward to summer, the thought of having to go through it for 5 to 6 months just drag me down. This summer is no difference than the last but this year it seems to have more reasons to make my spirits sank. The news like of the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, Taiwan's GE222 and Algeria's AH5017, the crisis in Gaza and Iraq, the landslide in India and the Ebola outbreak in Africa, just to mention a few, simply add heaviness to this gloomy summer of mine. I can only hope and pray that all the crisis and suffering the world is facing will go away or get better as the days will get better for me.. in time. </center>
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Mrs Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02178844577945919297noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353695801544748165.post-62896747873629564012014-07-22T14:52:00.002+01:002014-07-22T23:44:34.517+01:00The quest for the best!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What is travel without the food. To me the number one thing that I look forward to when travelling is the food. Last trip to Italy was a huge food galore to us. The boys were looking forward to some homemade fresh pasta, fresh cheeses and the best quality of olive oil. One of the twins had ravioli most of his meals and the other went on a gnocchi rampage throughout the vacation. Captain, a coffee lover, was rating his every coffee as either 'a poetry', 'easily forgettable' or 'pass me the pasta' (coffee that was almost like water). I on the other hand went on a quest to look for the best saute clams or mussels throughout the trip! I am salivating just thinking about all of them! If any of you are not sure what I am talking about, take a scroll below and you will see. Mind you the presentation of the food might not be of Michelin starred but the quality and the taste of the food was divine! </center>
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The dish above was the first I tried on the trip. It was in a beach side restaurant in Ostia, Rome called Salus. It was good, one of the best I've tasted throughout the trip and what better when you can enjoy it with a view like below. What spoiled my whole experience was that I was freezing! The ocean breeze was a bit too chilly and we were not equipped with proper clothing. Talk about bad planning... </div>
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So, which dish of sautee mussels/clams topped the list? From the most humble little restaurant in the deep mountain of Lazio to the elegant Hotel Forum in the middle of Rome, the best dish had to be from one quiet restaurant at the foot of Vesuvius called La Roccia Al Vesuvio. We stopped there by chance, as we thought it would be a great idea to have lunch and fuel ourselves before we tracked up the volcano. The dish of mix mussels and clam was heavenly! So good that I forgot to take a picture of it. Yes, I went digging in immediately! The portion was right, the gravy was enough and was mopped with the crunchy bread by the boys in minutes! When the bill arrived we were shocked! 4 dishes of pasta, my sautee clams and a salad dish with mozzarella di bufala plus drinks came up to slightly more than 40 Euro when we spent on average per meal around 80 Euro elsewhere. On top of that the service was fantastic, even the kitchen staff came out to see if we were fine. What else could we ask to top that? </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The view of the iconic 3 rocks of Faraglioni from Capri Island</i></span></div>
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Capri Island, the little island on the coast of Italy or known to the world as the playground of the rich and famous. The island made popular by the likes of Jackie O, Sophia Loren and Clark Gable has made its way to the list of the must visit place in the world by many. Was I intrigued? Not really but as Captain always say, "Once in a lifetime, why not?"</div>
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There are a few ways to get to Capri but they all involved boats. You can either chose to ride the ferry/hydrofoil with all the 'mortals' or hire a private little boat with your own skipper and travel at your own pace. We were attracted to the idea of travelling at our own pace but at almost 400 Euro, we decided to go with the crowd on the hydrofoil. It was kind of fun basking in the sun on the deck with the sea breeze grazing our faces the whole 20 minutes of the journey from Sorrento and I was thinking what difference could the 400 Euro have given us? </div>
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Since we were spending only a day in Capri, we decided to take a guide with private transport with us. Our guide, Salvatore, was one funny guy and he made sure we get to see all the 'must see' in our short time in Capri. If you don't want a guide, it is also easy to explore Capri by public transport or the other way called 'on foot' if you are up to climbing the 400+ steps up the hill and down again to the other side of Capri. Had the day not been so hot (the hottest days of June in years according to the locals) I would have taken on that challenge!</div>
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The highlight of our day was the trip into the famous Grotta Azzura or Blue Grotto, the sea cave with a small 'crack' as the entrance. The sun reflectes on the surface of the super blue water creating a blue reflection that illuminates the whole cave. The entrance was so tiny that it could only allow one small boat that fits 4 at a time of which upon entering all four must lie low to avoid knocking the roof of the entrance. Sounds like an adventure, right? Bear in mind that the grotto might be close on certain days depending on the condition of the sea.</div>
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We took a break for lunch and boy, wasn't lunch an event in Capri. The restaurants in Piazza Umberto served elegant lunch by waiters that dressed in white jackets with price starting from nothing below 20 Euro for starter and wine list that could put some hotels to shame. You could also try some of the set lunch served at some restaurants outside of Piazza Umberto at a smaller price. For me the highlight of my F&B in Capri would be the granita or the ice-blended lemonade made from the lemons from this area of Italy. The lemons were so sweet, added sugar barely needed. The lemons, according to Captain can be eaten just like that, like you would an apple!</div>
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After a day of going around Capri and seeing a lot from the beautiful houses of the famous, the gorgeously dressed immaculate girls to the hilarious chatter among the boat-men of Grotta Azzura, I could see the charm that Capri possess. I could also understand the lack of privacy the locals must be feeling with tourists, thousands of them flocking their backyards throughout the year, to the point that life starts after the sun down to them as that's when the tourist would go away with the last ferry out. Honestly I can say that there are better, more beautiful and less crowded or expensive islands in Italy and thanks to the stars, songs and films, Capri has turned to be yet another 'Disney World' for the tourists, leaving the glamour a thing of the past.</center>
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When we talk about a vacation to Italy, the usual cities that we would normally hear would be Rome, Florence, Venice, but there is more to Italy than just these big tourist packed cities that are as charming. Since 'Captain' is an Italian he knows the other side of Italy that many tend to overlook; the little sleepy towns. This year on our way to the Campania region, we decided to stop for a few days in the mountains of Lazio and visit a few small towns like Frosinone, Cassino, Collepardo, Fiuggi and my personal favorites, Isola del Liri and Arpino</div>
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When I asked Captain as he maneuvered effortlessly through the narrow winding road what was the attraction of this little town, he simply told me in one word "Waterfall". Little did I know the waterfall he meant was this 27 meters fall of Cascata Grande right in the middle of the town which earned itself the title of the tallest natural town waterfall in the world. The town is surrounded by waters from the Liri river that split into two and re-merged earning the town its name as 'isola' or island. The same river also formed not one but 2 waterfalls within the town limits. Imagine wandering around this charming town through it's cobble stone walks while listening to the rush of water.. blissful!</div>
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During the walk we found a nice pizzeria next to the second waterfall called Aqua Liri and decided that it would be a great place for dinner. We made our reservation and decided to kill some time before dinner by taking a short drive up the mountain to another small medieval town called Arpino. More narrow winding roads and this time climbing up. I must say I was so impressed with Captain's driving, I mean of course I've seen him driving throughout our decade plus of marriage but driving on a steep narrow mountain roads was no joke! I would have scraped the side of the car and ended up with only half of it! The roads got narrower as we climbed deeper into the town and at one time I was sure we were going to get stuck between the 2 walls! We then decided to park and walked the rest of the way. And boy, it was one of the best walks of my life, climbing steps and small alleys that went through this little hilly town with spectacular views of the valley below. </div>
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Every little cottage or house we passed couldn't be any less than a few hundred years old and they were well preserved and maintained in all their splendor. The town was cozy and quiet and it was as if time just stood still. One of the twins commented that days seemed so long when we were in the mountain and I had to agree with them. Captain and I were talking about long term vacation to this part of Italy, you know renting a cottage for a couple of months and live among the locals. I think it would be fabulous!</div>
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I hope you enjoy some of my snapshots of these towns because how do one describes a spectacular sight that couldn't be described in words? I guess there is no way but through the lenses and experiencing it first hand. So, if you ever are in this part of the world, don't forget to add the mountains of Lazio especially the little town of Isola del Liri and Arpino in your must see list. It will be worth the time spent.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>We bumped into this cozy B&B in the middle of the steps and alleyway maze</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Stunning view of the valley below at sunset..</i></span></div>
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