Twelve+One

This patisserie left a huge impression in me after I read its review on someone else's blog. The pastel pink and white motifs interior of the place draws most of my attention. Being a dessert lover, I took my chance to suggest this place for tea with Darlie. After much persuasion, his answer was a reluctant yes!

It was our first time at Rochester Park. Didnt expect it to be only a small stretch scattered with restaurants and pubs. Most of these restaurants were hidden behind the tall branches. We didnt even recognise Twelve+One till we walk in for a closer look.

The patisserie has tables indoor and outdoor. Admire the motifs on the walls if you decided to stay indoors. Otherwise, take a seat outdoor and be surrounded with flower pots hanged around the front porch.

If you had been out savouring desserts after desserts, you could have noticed that most patisseries like to serve their sweets on pure white glassware. This one is different. I personally like the flower prints embellished on the cups. Camomile Tea ($5).

Darlie ordered the Chocolate Eclair ($6). I'm not a big fan of chocolate eclairs but this one is pretty good. The chocolate creme in it was rich yet not 'gerlat' after several tries.

As I love something that belongs to the crunchy side, I ordered the Mistral ($7). The cake comes in layers - Pistacho creme, probably peach compote and almond biscuits that I could nibble on while savouring the layers altogether.

I'm addicted to Hi-teas.

Perth updates

My first day in Perth, weather looks superb. Except the wind got abit chilly. Day 3 The day the 3 girls went on a lunch during work. Had sandwiches, pie and muffin and finally got our hands on these pretty sweety little things. The office was some distance from the cafe. But we didnt mind taking a stroll since the flowers along the way appeal to the eye.

Day 4: Took our chance during lunch to King's Park. We had been comtemplating about going there since day 1 as the office is right next to King's Park but still a distance to walk (with the heels). Fortunately our client offered to give us a lift there.

Day 6: Took a tour to Swan Valley which costs us A$98. Comes with 5 vineyards visit, including wine tasting, chocolate company and nougat factory. The girls were all expecting a "valley" (literally) but it didnt turn out the way it sounds.

Our 1st vineyard..

2nd vineyard

3rd vineyard, and that cute salesman..

The wine with gold flakes in it. Cost a bomb too!

Our super healthy lunch, made me feel like a rabbit! But now I know raw carrots are so nice to bite!

Mondo Nougats factory

Mash Brewery, for beer

Chocolate company.

We were too obsessed with the chocolates above we forgot about the chocolate tasting below. We were each entitled a free chocolate of our choice below, but by the time we finished what we had on our hands, the tour guide finished giving out the chocolates. Those chocolate drops pale in comparison with those below, seriously..

Our last day in Perth

1. Gone to the Cottlesloe beach in the morning

2. Went Fremantle Market (the one that everybody say is a "must go")

3. Went Cecerelos' for fish & chips

4. ... and finally left for home.

Somewheredownunder.

My 2nd time down under. This time for work.

When Ms Goh asked if I am available for work in Perth in November, I was thrilled! Without any considerations, I agreed.

I still remember when I eagerly broke the news to Darlie on msn, his first reply was, "Does it crash with my birthday?" Unfortunately, it does.. I was bad for not putting King's birthday as top priority. But when can I ever get such opportunity again?

That day after EY's Back to School night, I went home early to pack my bag. I left the next day morning for my first ever business trip! Mum and Dad and Sis sent me to the airport and had breakfast together before I meet Ms Goh and Min min at the check-in counter.

Now, 5 days after I first arrive in Perth Airport, I finally completed my task in Perth. I didnt do a really good job since I dozed off almost everyday in the hotel, halfway through late night working. In fact, I didnt even work late into the night. Also noticed that I tend to ask for solutions rather than provide one myself. "Then how" seems to be my forte. Sometimes I felt so embarassed by the replies I received for my naive questions.

During the past 5 days, my time was split evenly between work and play. There was a fair share of work, food, laughters and activities and the company was great. Ms Goh is so nice and Minmin is so sweet. But if only we can have a day more for shopping... Haha.. The shopping here is so so damn good! Sad to say, we didnt have enough time for that... Sacrificed our shopping time for work. Or was it the other way round??

Saturday, we planned to venture into Swan Valley for wine and chocolate tasting. We had already booked the tour. Hopefully it's good!

Sunday, the day we gonna depart for home. But we intend to visit Fremantle Market and the beach in the morning. Friends say it's a must go, with lots of stars indicated by the side of the list they wrote for me. I'm definitely going..

Sigh.. If only there's an extra day here..

*Check back for photos*