Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011
by Adrian


This is the time to reflect what we have and not to take things for granted. With that said, we are very thankful of what we have.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

The Meadowlands Pet Expo 2011
by Adrian

As I was refilling my fish tank filters at a pet store, I saw a flyer advertising for a pet expo few weeks ago. Thinking I would see lots of animals and fish, we decided to explore the expo today. The expo started yesterday (Nov 18, 11). Tell me whether it is worth it.

Alpaca

Some exotic animal I can't remember the name

Stare down German Shepherd

A Sumatran tiger eating half chicken

Dancing dogs no kidding...!

The stars of dancing with the dogs, Eddie and Henry

My favorite pet..! Gold fish..!

Different dishes for pet

Beethoven I mean a St. Bernard

Overall, I find the expo so so. They only have one tank of goldfish. Geez....! There were more owners with their pets than the animals itself. Oh well...! I suppose no more future visit from us.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Universal's Islands of Adventures
by Adrian


Note: This was the continuation from our Orlando trip.

It was the last day of our trip and we decided to pay Harry Potter a visit. We have been hearing people raving about it. It is the newest attraction to the park. The park was under construction when I was here eleven years ago. At that time, it was only Universal Studios which is next to Islands of Adventures.

Entrance to the park

Port of Entry

Seuss Landing gift shop

The Lost Continent

Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey

Hogwarts castle gates

Street of Hogsmeade (Look who passed out)

Hogswart Express

Owlpost is a system of sending messages or items using owls as the carriers. Besides the Owl Post Office, individuals and organizations with their own owls use them as their mail bearers. (Source: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Owl_post)

Butterbeer is a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscoth. (Source: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Butterbeer). Side note: It tasted like root-beer with a squirt of melted butter.

Three Broomsticks restaurant where Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger enjoyed drinking butterbeer.

Glimpse of the food served at Three Broomstick

Chargrilled ribs, corn and potatoes

Cornish pastries and garden salad

Collection of wands which sells at $30 each

Marvel Super Hero Island

Cyclops projecting an optic blast pose

Princess Amoura and Sinbad

Overall, we find the park very exciting and fun. Unfortunately, we did not go to any rides since Brandon is too young for it. Perhaps on the next trip. Anyway, here are some tips from us. Just be ready to pay more for food and merchandise. Also beware of rude people as well. They will cut your line.