Showing posts with label easter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easter. Show all posts

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Bangor, NI / 班戈


班戈位於貝爾發斯特的東邊,搭火車約半個小時,沿路可以看到海岸風景。

Bangor is in the east of Belfast. It is half an hour away from the capital city by train. Along the way your eyes will feast on really fantastic seascape. 


班戈是有名的海岸度假村,復活節後的星期一擠滿了觀光客,淑華說她從沒看過這種盛況。

Bangor is famous as a seaside resort. On the Monday after Easter Sunday, it was literally packed with tourists. Shu-hua said she had never witnessed such a huge crowd. 

北愛爾蘭人感覺很友善,第一天晚上在巴士站等車時,就有熱情的阿伯湊過來聊天,一開口操著濃厚的北愛腔,剛開始我還有些轉不過來,阿伯說:你們從倫敦來喔!那你會發現這裡的人很愛說話。果然,第二名阿伯又湊過來,問了同款的問題。

Northern Irelanders feel more approachable. On the first evening when we were waiting at the bus stop, a talkative uncle approached us. His accent, in the beginning, sounded kind of disorienting for me. He said, "You are from London? You'll find people here very friendly." Then the second uncle joined our conversation and asked the same set of questions. 

之後跟團的司機說,向北愛人問路,他們一定會帶你去那個方向,最後會帶你回家,然後他們家的奶奶會請你吃飯,會搞到你後悔問路。

The driver whom we met on the 4th day told us, "When you ask for direction here, people will take you there, and then they'll take you home. Their grandmas will invite you to have dinner. In the end, you'll regret asking them." 

北愛的人打扮很花俏,很多女生上的粉底顏色是有點古銅,加上粉紅色的口紅,小女生穿的衣服上都是花朵,而且英國品牌「極度乾燥」在這裡根本就是王道。

When it comes to looks, women love to apply foundations of sun-tan colors and pink lipsticks. Little girls wear all the flowers on their apparel. Besides, the British brand Superdry totally rules here. 


我生平第一次參加復活節遊行。

My first time of watching an Easter parade. 




再來去城堡公園散步。班戈被認為是北愛最適合居住的地方,這裡很安靜,沒有什麼眼花撩亂的風景,卻能讓人認真享受日常生活的平凡幸福。

Then we went for a walk in Castle Park. Bangor is thought of as the most desirable place to live in NI. There is not much distraction here, so it will make you appreciate the subtle beauty of day-to-day life. 

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Paris 2 / 巴黎 2


吃 / Food 


巴黎的飲食消費不比倫敦便宜,但是水準高太多了,光是簡單的麵包就嚐得出來。

The costs of food are no lower than those of London, but the quality far outruns the latter. Take simple bread for example. French bread is so much more tasty.


超好吃的雞肉貝果。

Super yummy chicken bagel. 


燻鮭魚三明治。我常和大家一起在公園野餐,就算是簡單的食物也令人很有滿足感。

Salmon baguette. I often picnic with others in parks. But even simple food such as sandwiches give me a great sense of satisfaction. 


有一天真的走進知名的圓頂餐廳。部落客艾瑪有關於餐廳仔細的介紹

One day I walk in the renowned restaurant La Coupole. In a few words, it is not only one of the largest restaurants in Paris but also a gathering place for famous writers and artists such as Hemingway, Sartre, Falkner, Picasso etc. 


餐廳裡也是個藝廊來著。

It is an art gallery inside too. 


沙拉和麵包。

Green salad and bread. 






主菜是咖哩小羊肉,還有附上水果醬和配菜。這一餐相當不便宜,不過是很特別的人生經驗。

The main course is curry lamb, with fruit sauce and side dishes. This meal costs me an arm and a leg, but it's a very unique life experience. 


離圓頂餐廳只有幾步距離的圓亭咖啡館,又是另一間了不起的餐廳。

La Rotonde is only a few steps away from La Coupole, and it is another restaurant/cafe loaded with history. 


圓頂餐廳對面的是精英咖啡館,我的匿名導遊說這間比較受到美國人歡迎。

Across from La Coupole is Le Select. My low-key tour guide said this restaurant is more popular with Americans. 


甜點/ Sweets






來到巴黎不吃甜點太可惜了,雖然櫥窗裡的甜點誘人,法國人也吃很多,可是巴黎人的身材樣貌真是好看極了。

It'd be a shame not to try desserts in Paris. The sweets here look so tempting and French people eat a lot of them, but Parisians are so slim and good-looking. 


顏色豐富的閃電泡芙。

Eclairs come in various colors. 




在巴黎不嚐嚐少女的酥胸怎行呢?

How can I leave Paris without trying macarons? 


巧克力/ Chocolate


復活節快到了,櫥窗裡都是創意十足的巧克力。

With Easter coming, the display windows are decorated with creative forms of chocolate. 


這是以各大藝術家的作品風格為靈感做的巧克力。

This is chocolate made based on works by famous artists. 


咖啡館/ Cafes 


巴黎人既要高科技又要曬太陽。

Parisians want both high tech and sunshine. 


坐在露天咖啡座不只是看人,更是要被看。

Sitting in an outdoor cafe is not just about looking at people, but also about being gazed at. 


享譽盛名的雙叟咖啡館。最好穿美美的再來這裡坐一下午。

This is the celebrated Les Deux Magots. You'd better be well-dressed and come sit here for a whole afternoon. 


也是文人和藝術家必去的「花神咖啡館」。

Cafe de Flore, where you can find stories of well-known writers and artists.