Mt. Dandenong Trip :)

Two days off just two weeks before the exam were MASSIVE.
You could study at your own pace, while taking a deep breath before diving deep again for the next month or so.

Therefore, whilst time is on our side, me and some friends took a day-trip to Mt. Dandenong! :)
Well, to be honest, entah itu beneran di gunung atau baru di kaki bukitnya aja. Yang jelas it was refreshing!


We gathered in Southbank at around 8:30is (a la  Indonesians), then by 2 cars we drove to Sky High lookout :)

It was beautiful up there, and very chilly as well! But thankfully it was also sunny, so there was still some warmth up there :)
We saw Melbourne skyline, and enjoy the beautiful flowers & trees on the garden.

Then, off to the famous Miss Marple Tearoom!
Now, at first I wasn't completely convinced that this place is great. I thought it was just another 'mainstream' place, 'famous' for its scones and jam.
We waited one and a half hour for a place! Luckily it was only one and a half hour, considering it was lunchtime :)
We spent this time walking to the little shop next door which sells lotions, body butter, perfumes, you get the idea. Lovely shop, and the saleslady happened to be an Indonesian too! ^^
The shop right next to this one is a little food shop, selling infused olive oil, jams, cheese, spreads, and marmalade of all sorts, and of course some baked goodies!
BUT I (successfully!) held myself from buying anything, because I want to enjoy lunch.
AND lunch was huge. Like, embarrassingly huge.

We ordered 2 main for 3 girls, 2 serves of scones (4 huge ones) for 5 people, one really yummy and sweet and soft toffee pudding, and garlic bread.
Needless to say, we were very full. Not only that though, I was blown away! This little place really does know how to serve food! It's quite generous, and although the scones are arguable, for me the jam was the main star of that day. Sweet, tangy, fresh. YUM!!
The quiche and cottage pie that we ordered were also yum ^^
It was a pleasant lunch, for a good price as well if I may say so.
Definitely going back here someday :)


After lunch, off we go to Kokoda Trail Memorial, or the 1000 steps!
I had no idea what this place was, and I doubt I will return......
Basically it was a hiking place! It was really pretty with the forest and all, but the hike was just terribly long! >.<
It did warn you that it's going to take at least 2 hours or so to get to the top.... no wonder!
We only got maybe 15-30 minutes in, before deciding to go back. Nonetheless it was fun! ^^

The mountains here and in Indo definitely are different. The serene, natural environment really made me feel like I was transported somewhere else.

We spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the warm sun, cold air, and good company. We played card games before heading back to the city .... for a Thai dinner!

Another yum meal! I don't know how I'm going to redeem myself after those two meals HAHA.

I had such a fun time, and going back to studying had never felt so good :)


Still, I think the best trips I'll take are the ones that lead me home :)
Can't wait!!!
29 days TO GO?!?!!!!

CHEERS!!
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