Reisen nach Deutschland (Travelling to Germany) - Hamburg

Guten Tag!

Think it will be more appropriate to start off my Germany Travel post in German.
(and the fact that Germany just won the World Cup 2014!!!!)

After travelling in Norway for about 2 weeks, my family flew back to Singapore while I decided to explore another country on my own. I felt that there wasn't any commitments back at home as I've just graduated and since, I flew all the way there.. Might as well make use of the ticket!

Before my trip, I was contemplating which country to visit so after much research on which country was safe enough to travel alone, I decided on Germany!

Forty Hands/Plain Vanilla

One of the latest activity that I like to do nowadays is Cafe hopping! As you can see in my previous entries, I've been to quite a number of cafes to have brunch. Yesterday, Charlotte and I decided to meet up for lunch before a long day of errands. I had fitting for npnf afterwards.

We went over to Forty Hands since we were around Tiong Bahru.
Its located at 40 Yong Siak road , explains why its name Forty Hands? There are alot of cafes/bars around that area which I really want to drop by but its such a distance from my place. Sigh.

How the interior looks like. Sorry I am VERY BAD at taking pictures because
I don't want to be seen like a fool running around the space taking pictures.
There is an outdoor sitting area and a few tables outside the cafe itself.
It definitely gets packed on weekends judging from the seats available so be early if you're heading down for brunch.
I love how the whole shop has this antique vintage atmosphere to it but I thought the space was a little squeezy .

My lunch buddy
To our disappointment, 40 hands doesn't serve all day breakfast or brunch on weekdays.
The only options was their sandwiches and hotdog breads so I ordered the Truffle mushroom sandwich with a cup of hot chocolate.

Barister drew me a cute bear coffee art, definitely brightened up my day by a little.

 

Nom Nom Nom Charlotte eating her sandwich. Forgot what it was called but it was some pork sandwich, tasted just like pizza toppings in a sandwich.

As we were both still had time, we went over to Plain Vanilla to have some quick desserts!
No matter how full I am, there's still space for some cupcakes.
Located just a few shophouses down from 40 hands, you definitely can't miss this bakery.

One of the reasons why I love this place is because not only it serves the best cupcakes in town but the whole ambiance of this place makes it so good for picture taking!
There were a few paintings on the wall showing the process of how the cupcakes are made.

Look at the variety of cupcake toppings!!! Plain Vanilla does offer baking customized cupcakes for your special occasions.

 One cupcake costs $3.50 whereas half a dozen will cost you $19.

They do serve other desserts like chocolate tarts, brownies etc but the cupcake seem too appetizing to miss!

ALL MINE!

Still learning the ropes of doing different poses. Charlotte is a professional in that.
AND YES!!!!!!

I PASSED MY FTT!!!!

I was so nervous because so many of my friends have been saying you will always fail the first time but I'm glad I DID NOT!!!!
If I were to fail my FTT, it'll definitely delay my practical lessons and TP but THANK GOD!
Got a 48/50, thanks to all the e-trials that helped me ALOT.
By the way, I'm contemplating if I should go bkk during my Oct Holidays..
Decisions ... Decisions....
Oh! I decided to put up a new banner else my blog would look a little plain.
Taken by a aspiring photographer from KL, Renee, I love how she captures candid expressions
Do check her page out :
www.renee-ho.com
She currently resides in KL. Can't wait till she's back in Singapore again to do a shoot with all my girlfriends.
XX

Here and There

/Tuesday Night
As usual, I had dinner with my dad.
Wanted to have TimHoWan but the queue was insane so we settled at Ambush!
I have always wanted to try their european dishes. Ever since, I was back from Europe last year, my love for European dishes never died. Well, especially for Gelato.
Ambush serves dishes originated from Spain, Germany and France.

Salmon with linguine.

My favourite dish out of the whole lot!! Spanish Paella!!! Dad had the signature Ambush paella whereas I opt for another. Really hope I can go directly to Spain next time to have this.
Definitely going back some time soon to have their set lunch.

/Wednesday Night

Now that my brother is finally legal, he has been popping by clubs..

Hmmmm. I don't know if thats a good thing.

/Thursday

Spent my day roaming around MBS with my family. Manage to catch this epic shot of my niece dancing. 

Thanks to my phone's multi shot function.

Au Chocolat for high tea with Charlotte.

SO MANY YUMMY DESSERTS TO TRY but I wasn't that hungry.

Chocolates. I always love the thought of getting chocolates from my friends but its a love-hate relationship because nomming on chocolates is so sinful.

Their signature tower cake with Au Chocolat Fudge. Both of us could not even finish the whole cake!!!!!! It had the chocolate balls in between the cake layers which made it even more appetizing. 

/ Friday

Brunch at Kith Cafe.
Met my A&F girls over at this cafe for a quick brunch before work.
Joey is leaving for the UK to study, really hope she does well and we will all soon reunite!
Wednesday parties won't be the same without you Joey!

Missing Sabrina cause she was late!!

On our way to work for Cath Kidson! We were just giving our balloons and I cannot stand how parents DON'T ALLOW their kids to have one. Like seriously? Its childhood and how could you reject those cute puppy eyes of the children!!! Proceeded to Nat's birthday after work which ended at Zouk HAHAHA

/Sunday

I was a vietnamese girl over the weekends. This is me in my uniform. Many passer-bys really thought I was vietnamese. Ok can... I have people coming up to me thinking I am Thai-chinese, Vietnamese, Indo-Chinese. 

There was a 4 hour break in between shifts so Ivy came to have lunch with me!

We had Saveur over at FEP, was my virgin experience. 

All I can say is that it is affordable but the servings were small for mains.

Roasted Duck Salad .

I forgot what is this called but the pieces on the top of the cheesy risotto is chicken!

Yummy capellini with baby shrimps

Mooncake festival is around the corner so both of us went over to the Annual mooncake Taka fair and I bought more than expected. Can't wait for dad to buy me Maoshanwang mooncakes from Goodwood Park!!

This sums up my week. 3 more weeks till I end my internship. TIME PLEASE FLY.

I cannot take it anymore. 

Xx