Archives for: January 2007
Report: Travel Sharing: Beyond Lhasa, a journey from Tibet to Nepal
Nearly 30 people turned up to the travel sharing on Tibet and Nepal. Bonnie did an excellent job to present the best side of these two places. We also had a lucky draw at the end of the talk. more »
Taipei 26-29 Jan 2007
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Visited Taipei again with my parents and we enjoyed the local food very much. Also visit the observation deck of Taipei 101 Building (the tallest building in the world). Impressed by the lift that took us from 5th floor to 89t… more »
Le Papillon
Le Papillon (Original French Version) (buy from Amazon)
French 2002
Director: Philippe Muyl
My rating: 4
Key actors/actresses:
Michel Serrault .... Julien
Claire Bouanich .... Elsa
Nade Dieu .... Elsa's Mother
Story:
Julien is a retired o… more »
The smartest guy in the room
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (buy from Amazon)
This is a documentary on the story of Enron, how the company has once risen to the 5th largest company in USA and then fell to become one of the biggest corporate scandals in history. Greed and ar… more »
Incontro
Cuisine: Italian in TST
My rating: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Price per person: HKD 250-300
Address and tel.no G23-27 Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, TST
Dominic's Review: A nice Italian restaurant in TST, we had Pinot Grigio, Ham and Mel… more »
Chu Ka Choi
Cuisine: Chinese in Causeway Bay
My rating: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Price per person: HKD 50-100
Address and tel.no 7/F Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival Street, Causeway Bay
Review:
It's a place where they stress no MSG and low on oi… more »
Bar Umami, Le Meridien Cyberport
Cuisine: Japanese restaurant in Cyberport
My rating: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Price per person: HKD 450+
Address and tel.no
Le Meridien Cyberport
Dominic's Review: We had Kobe beef Saibu Saibu, yum yum! The beef was of very good quali… more »
Report on John Li's Art Exhibition
Nice paintings appropriately displayed in a very nice location :-) more »
Travel Sharing: Beyond Lhasa, a journey from Tibet to Nepal
Wed 31 Jan 2007
Time: 7 - 8:30p.m.
Venue: L'Iveresse des Muses (Private Gallery)
醉墨軒(私人畫廊 )
Address: 3/F, 5 Lan Fong Road, Causeway Bay (Behind Lee Garden )
??香港銅鑼灣… more »
A Sentimental Journey: Exhibition of works by John Li Kam Wah 李錦華
15 Jan (Mon) ? 14 Feb (Wed) L'lvresse des Muses (醉墨軒 ), 5 Lan Fong Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. (MTR Exit F, Behind Lee Garden)
香港銅鑼灣蘭芳道5號3/F (利園… more »
Cafe Des Artistes, D?jeuner Galette des Rois - Mardi 16 janvier 2007
Cuisine: French in Central
My rating: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Price per person: HK$ 250-300
1/F, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street
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Lunch organised by Union des Fran?ais de l'Etranger
This is the menu
Le Menu du Beauj… more »
Nargarkot, Nepal, Asia - 28-29 Dec 2006
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We spent a total of 12 days in Nepal around Christmas time. It was an eye-opening trip. You can see a panoramic view of the mountain range in Nargarkot.
Fran?aise: Vous pouvez voir la vue panoramique de la montagne. more »
Chitwan, Nepal, Asia 22-24 Dec 2006
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We stayed at Sauraha for 2 nights, the village is calm and traditional. We saw elephant baby drinking milk, crocodiles, rhinos, dears and different kind of birds. We enjoyed the sunset a lot.
Fran?aise: Nous sommes restes… more »
Pokhara, Nepal, Asia - 25-28 Dec 2006
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We stayed a few days in Pokhara where you can do mountain fight, go hiking, boating etc. It is by the lake and it's such a relaxing time to read and eat at Boomerang restaurant. We took a 2-day hiking to Dhampus where you can… more »
Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia - 21 Dec 2007
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We spent an afternoon here after lunch. This old town, though similar to Patan, has no car and I like wondering around here.
Fran?aise: il est similaire a Patan, mais il n?y a par de voiture. J?ai aime marcher l?-bas. more »
Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia 20-31 Dec 2006
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There are many interesting sights in Kathmandu. I like Bodhnath most. It's also nice to see sunset at Swayambhunath. Pashupatinath is good for experience and Patan has a great museum, don't forget to enjoy the garden next to t… more »