Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Hello there! 

My west coast trip is definitely a while back. I really do miss America so much, especially when I look back at these pictures. It was definitely one of my favorite trips ever.

#1 Grand Canyon

It is drop dead gorgeous. I really felt like I was in a painting. 

#2 The journey

It was a long, long drive as we made our way to Grand Canyon from Vegas, but definitely worth it.

#3 My travel buddies 

They take nice pictures for me, patient with grumpy me, make sure we all do not go hungry at all and whenever we joke around, you could see envy eyes around us. And I like how they think they are cuter than me hahah.

 

#4 More hills and rocks 

The view was amazing, it looks the same but different at every angle. 

.. times when they think they're cuter than me HAHA

#5 Sunrise 

We got outta bed way early in the morning, drove up the hill to watch the sunrise. It was not really a sunrise as we probably got to the other side but at least we saw something!

it was a great trip indeed.

Lots of Love,

zhi wei x

Alimentos por favor; Barcelona

Hola everybody and Happy New Year! Another year has gone by, personally I felt that last year was a roller coaster, it'll be a heck of a post of I were to do a recap of last year. Anyway, I will dedicate my first post of the year to the foods of Barcelona, where I spent my longest holiday for about two weeks. To be honest, two weeks is definitely waaay more than enough. 

#1 Fruits

Just look at them, they were all gorgeously fresh and definitely refreshing to nom whilst strolling 'round the market. I personally think the juices were really tasty but they ought to be over priced. 

Tip: Juices that are sold at the out front of the market tend to be more expensive than further in.

#2 Seafoods

Do not make me start about them seafoods, amazingly fresh and super delish. Two particular restaurants that make me want to go back to Barcelona again.

Restaurant 7 Portes

Historical background to it's restaurant, which unfortunately we were unable to dine indoor as we were a large group and did not made any bookings beforehand. They are famous for their paella too!

La Paradeta Sants

A self-service seafood restaurant that was opened since '94. They have 6 branches all over Barcelona but we insisted on visiting the very first one. I haven't had much pictures of the foods as we were too busy eating them but honestly, they were absolutely amazing.

#3 Tapas & Paella

What is Spanish food without these two main dish? We have tapas all day, everyday. Before and after our siesta and also for supper. Siesta is a Spanish culture that we have picked up since day one. We are definitely half Spanish now. 

 

#4 Ikibana 

This is a Japanese and Brazilian fusion restaurant. We thought we should give this a try.. 'cause don't you find this unique?! Japanese AND Brazilian. They were mainly sushi but I supposed the sauces and some ingredients used are Brazilian. Presentation, restaurant interior, service were on point BUT they were pricey. 

#5 Sangria

If you haven't tried sangria in Spain, you've definitely not been to Spain. I absolutely love it, it is my go to drink when we eat out. Evon did not approve of it though.

Details of the restaurants that I have been to:

Restaurant 7 Portes 

Passeig Isabel II, 

14, 08003 

Barcelona

La Paradeta Sants

C / Riego, 

27, 08010 

Barcelona

Ikibana Parallel 

Avenida del Paralelo, 

148 · Barcelona

Places we went to will be on the next Barcelona post. Stay tune! 

Good night all!

Lots of love,

zhi wei x