A year of adventure will be coming to an end. There were so many good memories that were created while we're here. And here goes... of the things I will miss in the UK:
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| Clockwise from top left: Nawaab (Indian buffet), Tops (Chinese / World buffet), a variety of salads on a platter at Bem Brasil (Brazillian buffet) |
Known as THE 'Buffet Hub' in the UK, there are so many types of cuisine that one can choose from. From Chinese, Indian, Thai to Brazillian and 'World Buffet', ahhh... staying one year here is definitely not enough to try all of them! Furthermore, you can get a proper buffet meal under a tenner and stuffed yourself silly! I don't think I can ever get this price in Malaysia...
Dairy products
I am going to miss this real bad! Well mainly because where I come from, there are limited choices of cheeses and milks (whole, semi skimmed, skimmed). Plus most of it are imported and hence, the prices are quite expensive for us to buy and enjoy them. We still buy them nonetheless although it is pricey... we need our daily calcium intake ma! ^_^
In this year of adventure, I have learnt to cook dishes with double cream, crème fraîche and with cheese. Not only that, we drank milk every day too! I will remember the recipes I've learnt and cook them for my family when I'm back... the next time would be, spaghetti cabonara, made in Malaysia! ^_^
The stairs
The faithful flights of stairs that we use throughout our stay here in Manchester. Whenever we head out to the city, we'll use it to go downstairs instead of the lift. When it is cold and wet outside, it is our 'exercise apparatus' and we would go 2 to 3 laps a day. I think TheLoyalFan and I will surely miss our 'Stairs Master' exercise when we're home...
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| Clockwise from top left: The Great Orme, sheep on a meadow, piggies! and Tudor architectures in Chester |
The UK itself
There are so many things that I have learnt to appreciate while I'm here and one of them is history. Everywhere we visted, there's always old buildings from the Victorian era, Georgian and even Medieval times. The city councils have preserved them really well and I have learnt and understand more about the history and how we have evolved to become a better civilization towards the 21st century. Not only that, I will miss those wide pavements for pedestrians to walk, to push their buggies and for their wheelchairs. Although the pavements are dirty and full of chewing gum residue, I enjoyed the walk very much. We still walk during the bitter cold winter and we've survived although we're from the tropical climate country : )
Last but it is definitely not the least, I'm gonna miss those cows, sheep and pigs whenever we travelled around the country. I love the view of the green plains with grazing cows and sheep. And during winter, it would be a snowy white plains to the end of the horizon. Brilliant view indeed!
As we'll be starting to pack up, go home and start new chapter of our lives, our adventure will always be a great memory to cherish and the UK has a special place in our hearts as well...
Till then, keep nomming!
I will miss knowing that you are not too far away. And that it will take more than a few months to see the both of you.
ReplyDeleteThinking back I'm thankful to have had the chance of visiting Manchester four times in the one year. Good food, good buffet food.
We'll miss spending time and going away / exploring with you both. Manchester and the UK will not be the same without you both. :'(
Keep up on your culinary adventures! xxx
Awww... pocks pocks lah.
ReplyDeleteI'll always remember the good times we have in Manchester and in Scotland : )
Will be looking forward for your return in KL ^_^