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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Slide Show: Radio 91.3 Sydney Photos

http://www.radio913.com/recommendation/
Romantic Sydney Getaway

Sydney Photos @ Radio 91.3 Website (2)

Still LOL LOL LOL, hope gak sakit perut ketawa ini :D :D :D

http://www.radio913.com/recommendation/
Romantic Sydney Getaway

Sydney Photos @ Radio91.3 website (1)

Actually I want to laugh... This is so funny... The narrator of this website is definitely MBA -- and more imaginative than me, despite I am a novelist! We all know what's going in down there ^_^

http://www.radio913.com/recommendation/
Romantic Sydney Getaway

Dear 91.3, Tourism Australia and 20th Century Fox,

Thank you for the truly Romantic Sydney Getaway. My romance blossoms because of thee…

On Day 1, you sent us up to do the BridgeClimb. What a lovely sight to tell the world that I love my boyfriend!

Ooh did I mention that the view from Four Seasons Hotel Sydney was magnificent? Take a peek…

On Day 2, we had dinner at Summit Restaurant. We were awed by the view and the foods presented to us were beautifully delicious. Just look at it…

Yunisa's starter
cold smoked "petuna" ocean trout served warm signature dish
black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth

Yunisa's main

riverina lamb "two ways"
claypot lamb shoulder "ravioli" , roasted short "rack", poached then roasted cherries, black cherry treacle, sweet onion paste

On Day 3, Fantastic Aussie Tours awed us in the gigantic presence of Blue Mountain and we sipped a cup of tea at Bygone Beautys to enjoy the beauty of the scenic place.

We were then led to a cave adventure (and you can hear my heart beat for him) at Jenolan Caves. What a beauty…

We went to The Edge Cinema to know more about Mother Nature and we thought our love was vast…

After experiencing nature and its wonder, we laid our head at York Fairmont Resort. I let you peek our room…

You told us that our spirit will be refreshed at Scenic World and Echo Point. I'm glad it was true! Did I mention the friendly service of Tread Lightly Eco Tours?
Check out the pictures below.

On our last day, we pledged our love with a sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour with Eastsail… but it rained. We believe Nature was sad with us as we had to leave on the very next day. Sydney Harbour was breath-taking…

Thank you Tourism Australia, 20th Century Fox and Radio91.3 for this Romantic Sydney Getaway. I hope he will bring me there again *hint hint* :)

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Sydney Opera House Glam T-shirt

Well, cuma mau pamer kaus baru dengan kertip perak dan emas gambar Sydney Opera House yang kupakai pas mudik Yogyakarta akhir Januari 2009. Adik-adik n Papa bilang ini sih gaya selebriti, padahal aku suka banget gaya gini dari di Sg, jadi sering pakai gaya begini kalau jumpa pembaca hehe :D

Hat: Esprit, bought in Hong Kong 2008

T-shirt: new, no brand, Grandma bought in Bandung 2009

Gloves: new, bought in Pekanbaru 2009, Rp 29.900

Skirt: bought in Matahari, Yogyakarta in 2005 (can't remember the brand)

Boots: Bata, bought in Singapore end of 2006? (can't remember) -- haven't found good replacement

Location: Adisutjipto International Airport, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Date: 31 January 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Bertemu "Mama" Juwita (KoKier)

Post Card from Juwita: The Rocks

Dear Yunisa
I hope you enjoyed your stay in Sydney
Best regards,
Ira Juwi
29/11/08

Ceritanya aku dijemput di hotel Four Season sama Juwi n misua. Terus kita makan nasi Padang di daerah deket kantor Juwi. Terus Juwi nemeni aku shopping berburu barang2 pesanan di mal deket rumahnya (foto di entry 29 Nov 2008). Terus main ke rumahnya. Terus berlayar. Terus dinner sushi train di Chinatown Sydney. (Gaya terus terus terus hehe)

Silakan klik di judul artikel kalau mau baca lengkapnya Kompas Komunitas- KoKi 21 Jan 2009 http://community.kompas.com/read/artikel/2134

Seputar KoKi
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Bertemu Papa dan Mama di KoKi
Yunisa - Singapura

Hai hai hai Zeverina dan KoKiers di 166 negara...

Waduh, judulnya nggak nguatin yah... Habis lagi bingung mau kasih judul apa, dan "secara" kopdarnya sudah lewat beberapa bulan... moga-moga tidak basi ceritanya untuk dimuat di KoKi...

Yang saya maksud dengan "Papa" di KoKi adalah Ki Ageng dan "Mama" adalah Juwita. Karena secara umur beliau-beliau memang angkatan orang tua saya hehe. (Dan perhatian mereka kepada saya, persis plek dengan orang tua saya sendiri).

Juwita yang keibuan

Pertemuan saya dengan Juwita (yang seperti Avy, tidak mau dipanggil Tante hihihi) terjadi karena saya memenangkan quiz mengarang 30 kata deskripsi Sydney Romantic Getaway dari sebuah radio di Singapura (lah jelas menang, kan tinggal comot adegan dari novel sendiri hehe).

Saya sempat sewot sama Suhu JC dan Juwita yang gencar-gencar menggosip soal daftar acara saya sebagai atlet (manjat jembatan, manjat Opera House, manjat Blue Mountain) yang memang ada candlelight dinner di restoran berputar dan nonton film Australia di Gold Class. Bertemu dengan Juwita in person bersama misuanya -- dan berhasil mewawancarai kisah cinta mereka (dasar penulis novel), saya jadi terinspirasi untuk mencari suami penyabar juga hahaha. Juwita menemani saya berburu oleh-oleh (kacang Macadamia, potato chips, madu pokoknya bener2 nggak keruan pesanan adik n temenku)... Juwi juga menceritakan perjuangan mendapatkan SIM dari nol yang perlu bertahun-tahun di sono.

Itu aja deh, petualangan kami tidak usah diceritakan di sini, nanti ada yang sirik :P

Salam dari yang minggu depan ke Pekanbaru, Jakarta n Yogya,

Yunisa
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kisah makan di resto Padang.. aku habis separo piring, Yun habis sepiring. Terus acara berlayar di teluk Rushcutters, pas hujan deres, mana aku nggak bisa berenang lagi..
Posted by: Juwita S. Rabu, 21 Januari 2009 14:42 WIB

Makan malam di sushi-train, selesainya aku ajak nginep di rumahku tapi nggak mau.. alasannya? Yun perlu salonpas, aku nggak ada stock, hihi... Pokok'e mesti sedia salonpas kalo mau kopdar sama Yun wis..
Posted by: Juwita S. Rabu, 21 Januari 2009 14:44 WIB

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Slide Show: Yunisa's Last Day in Sydney

Day 6: Sydney Tower

The route I took is walking from Four Season, passing by Martin Place again to Sydney Tower, then planning to go to Hard Rock Cafe via Hyde Park. I didn't know that Hard Rock Cafe Sydney has closed down in 2007... :(

George Street was closed (no cars whatsoever) because of Christmas parade (the pedestrian precinct was so crowded, I have no patience to watch it!)

This is the centre stage of Martin Place where free concert is often held

Martin Place, Sydney

Ugly post card photo AUD 35

$7 coin only photo... not enough coin to retake, here it goes my head!

Sydney Opera House from the back

The Bridge and the sea

Beautiful landscape of Sydney

Darling Harbour from Sydney Tower

Sydney Tower from Hyde Park

Captain Cook Statue in Hyde Park (from the back)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyde_Park,_Sydney

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Slide Show: a Saturday in Sydney (Day 5)

Day 5: Sailing

When I write sunset cruise, I imagine that I just sit and relax, no need to do any physical activity (menarik layar, misalnya). I expect the sun will shine and change colour beautifully. The fact I faced was disappointing. It was cloudy, raining (so the boat was uncomfortable, and you need to do some physical exercise to get the boat moving!)

Sunset Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Eastsail.
Eastsail d’albora Marina, New Beach Road Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
www.eastsail.com.au

This is the life! Enjoy the freedom of being pampered by professionals while cruising on the harbour in a luxurious Beneteau yacht with EastSail. Let the experienced skipper take you on a tour of Sydney Harbour and its internationally recognised attractions. Feel the sea breeze on your face and the hum of the water flowing around you.