Summer Palace Island Shangri-la Hotel

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The only place we went to that is not new 🙂   Convenient and good chinese food!

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Dad and Mom were happy to see Joyce Leung, the Operations Manager of the restaurant.  They knew her since many, many, many years ago even when Mom was still single and going there with Lolo and Lola.  Now I wonder how the three of them all still look so young! 🙂 Since Joyce was there, she helped with the ordering and took care of everything else.  What a world of difference when she is there

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Stuffed Fried Crab with onion – this is not in the menu 

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Drunken shrimps! WOW!!! THE BEST!!! 

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Wintermelon soup 

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Pigeon 

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One of the best sweet and sour pork  

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Fresh Lychees already starting to be in season 

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Chilled mango and pomelo sago  

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The Square, Hong Kong

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Heart2Heart is happy to try and try and always try NEW things!  It’s a good thing this trip Mom decided to try new things because normally in Hong Kong we go back to all our favorites!!!  Mom is our researcher and this is her guidebook for this trip…….

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……..and she does all the planning for us, what would we do without her?

We tried this new place owned by the Maxim’s group.  Heart2Heart loves to see nice food presented in many different ways…so even if we order more or less the same dish all the time, it’s nice to see it served in a different way

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Photos on the menu really entice us to order!!!

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though they don’t normally always look the same in person 🙂  but taste was good!

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Cute the rice cover 🙂 I just had to take a photo 

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Lexdray

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Sleek. Active. Designed with modern life in mind. Lexdray bags inspire adventure as much as they do practically. Genuine bags crafted are made for real life, real needs and real stuff. Founded on four core principles – function, style, quality, and innovation – Lexdray bags go beyond what you see on the surface.

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Function

Each element of a Lexdray bag has been created with a distinct need in mind – every pocket has been measured to hold specific items, every shoulder strap has been designed for total comfort.

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Style

The signature look of a Lexdray bag is equal parts modern and classic – a style that’s timeless and universal. Our bags complement your attire, wherever you may travel – from the beach to the boardroom.

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Quality

True utility is a result of quality materials and superior fabrications. By combining resilient fabrics and high quality hardware with clever design concepts, minimalist Lexdray bags are exceptionally performance driven and durable.lexdray-03.jpg

Innovation

Pushing the envelope isn’t just a means of being different, but a means of creating bags that really are smarter than the rest. Each of its designs is versatile, ergonomic, and lightweight.

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Lexdray is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati and Alabang.

 

Breakfast at Petrus, Island Shangri-la Hotel Hong Kong

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What a grand breakfast to wake up to!  This was the first and the last from the trip 🙂  but what a nice and memorable one!

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Beautiful view!! What a blessing!

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I call this the healthy buffet side 🙂  with all the fruits, cereals and yogurt

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WOW!!!! LITERALLY FRESH HONEY!!!!

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And this is the NOT Healthy side 🙂

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Fresh fruit juices

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And then you can choose up to two hot main dishes

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Shirred eggs with gooseliver and truffle sauce

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Eggs benedict with ham, crispy black pepper bacon, black truffle and green asparagus

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Smoke Salmon and smoked Scottish Lech Fyne  Salmon with Bagel Chips

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Chinese Dimsum

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Fluffy omelette with British cheddar and mushroom

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Better Dog

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Since Shadow arrived in the house, we were suddenly overwhelmed having two dogs in a small living area.  Our friend, Mart, recommended this place, Better Dog, to help us cope.  So we went for a visit last week to find out what services they can offer

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You can buy things for your dog 

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 They have a pet hotel and It was fully booked!! Airconditioned and very clean 🙂

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The owners 

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They have a salon for grooming 

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And training 

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James brought the whole household staff!!  So they briefed us on what they can offer to help us 

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We signed up for the Family Dog Program.  They won’t train your dog but they will teach you how to train your dog

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Watch a video on bird Agility by Bradford

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 I could not believe it when Bradford told me that he has a new pet to train….a FISH!!! who had just arrived

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Click below to go to their website for more information:

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Bar Dolci

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Walking down further in Burgos Circle, we stopped to get more dessert 🙂  Mish chose gelato at Bar Dolci.  What a cute place!

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Macaroons!

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Cocktail pops!

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Gruyere Puffs! I want to try this next time

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Going up to the second floor for seating

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James’ order!  Macaroons and Gelato – Salted Caramel and Ferrero – YUMMY!!! We all got from him! 🙂

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Plenty spoons on the table for sharing

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Hollywood’s Style Essentials

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World-renowned Italian luxury goods company, Tod’s, is a favorite among Hollywood’s finest. With Tod’s, Tinseltown’s style makers go from luxe to laidback.

Hollywood A-lister Halle Berry drenched the red carpet with her fashion sense as she wore Tod’s Lucy Pochette in Black Pony Hair at the Fifi Awards in New York.

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At Roland Garros,  Henri and Florentine Leconte were spotted wearing Tod’s Sun glasses.  Henri Leconte, a former French Tennis player  wore Tod’s Aviator Sun glasses with braided leather branches while Florentine Leconte sported Tod’s Resin Sun glasses.

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Italian top model and actress, Bianca Balti looked effortlessly chic as she was spotted in front of the Hotel Martinez in Cannes wearing Tod’s Iconic D-Bag and Gommini shoes.

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At the Los Angeles airport, ageless actress Demi Moore was seen carrying a Tod’s D-Bag Luxury in brown leather.

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International superstar, Michelle Yeoh wore an all Tod’s ensemble as she sported a Tod’s Jacket, Tod’s T-Bag,Tod’s D-Bag, Tod’s Sun glasses and sandals.

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Dressed in Tod’s Giovane boots and Tod’s Gommini Laccetto Jon Hamm, looked dapper while out in L.A.

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In the Philippines, Tod’s is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4 and Rustan’s Tower, Shangri-la Plaza Mall.

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Umbrella

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Songwriters: Carter, Shawn; Stewart, Christopher; Harrell, Thaddis; Nash, Terius;

You have my heart

And we’ll never be worlds apart

Maybe in magazines

But you’ll still be my star

 

Baby ’cause in the dark

You can’t see shiny cars

And that’s when you need me there

With you I’ll always share

Because

 

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together

Told you I’ll be here forever

Said I’ll always be a friend

Took an oath, I’ma stick it out till the end

 

Now that it’s raining more than ever

Know that we’ll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

 

These fancy things, will never come in between

You’re part of my entity, here for infinity

When the war has took it’s part

When the world has dealt it’s cards

If the hand is hard, together we’ll mend your heart

Because

 

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together

Told you I’ll be here forever

Said I’ll always be a friend

Took an oath, I’ma stick it out till the end

 

Now that it’s raining more than ever

Know that we’ll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

 

You can run into my arms

It’s okay don’t be alarmed

Come here to me

There’s no distance in between our love

 

So go on and let the rain pour

I’ll be all you need and more

Because

 

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together

Told you I’ll be here forever

Said I’ll always be a friend

Took an oath, I’ma stick it out till the end

 

Now that it’s raining more than ever

Know that we’ll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

 

It’s raining

Ooh baby it’s raining

Baby come here to me

Come here to me

 

It’s raining

Ooh baby it’s raining

You can always come here to me

Come here to me

 

It’s pouring rain

It’s pouring rain

Come here to me

Come here to me

 

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