Geneva, Switzerland...

Geneva is home to the United Nations and the International Red Cross. The first feeling of Geneva was everything are extremely expensive. Pizza cost about $20 and a glass of soda is about $4. Of course there is always the other side of Geneva...it is a very beautiful and cozy city, if you are not looking at the price tag. You just need to find your way around and meet a few locals to learn where to go. People in Geneva are quiet open and friendly, as you would expect because most locals are from dozens of different countries. The streets are easy to locate and it seems you would never get lost as long as you know where the lake is. The lake wraps around Geneva in a horseshoe fashion, so just follow the signs or the winds.

What I like most about Geneva is that it feels like you are in Paris but you are not in Paris. All the locals speak meanly French. The little cafe at the corner or the lights around the city just remind me of Paris, except it does not have the rudeness of the locals. People are just friendlier in Geneva. Great city to visit...below are some suggestions:

1. Jet d'Eau - this famous fountain is the trademark of the city and it is visible for miles.
   
   
   
2. Flower Clock (English Garden) - the clock's face is made of landscaped beds of flowers. Of course not in the winter season.
   
   
3. Rue du Rhone - famous shopping street, filled with world's most luxurious brands.
   
   
4. Geneva's old town -upscale residential neighborhood features incredible art galleries, interior design stores and antique shops.
   
   
5. Cathedral of Saint Pierre
   
   
   
6. The Arsenal - the structure dates from 1634, in the courtyard of the building is a cannon that was cast in 1683
   
   
7. Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) - Lake wraps around Geneva in a horseshoe fashion
   
   
8. CERN - nuclear research center, takes about 3 hrs for the free tour
   

and RESTAURANT:

1. Chez Ma Cousine - there are 3 location
   (1/2 roasted chicken with salad and potato wedges for CHF14.90)
   
   2, CH. du Petit-Saconnex - 1209 Geneve
   tel: 022 733 79 85
   
   6, PL du Bourg-de-Four Vieille-Ville Geneve
   tel: 022 310 96 96
   
   5, Rue Lissignol - 1201 Geneve
   tel: 022 731 98 98
   
   
2. Le Cafe-Restaurant Papon
   (One of the oldest and most venerated cafes in Geneva)
   
   1, rue Henry-Fazy
   tel: 022 311 54 28
   
   
3. Edelweiss Restaurant
   (Fondue is a Swiss dish that can't be missed)
   
   2, place de la Navigation - 1201, Geneve
   

Fell in love with New York City...

When I first moved to NY, I was 18 or 19. I hated it because I lived in Brooklyn, NY in this three family house basement. It was small, dark and smell. I lived there for almost 2 years and I moved away to Atlanta, GA. When I became a flight attendant, I have a chance to lived in NYC again but this time it was in my friend apt on Mulberry Street between Bayer and Canal Street. NYC just as I remember it 12 years ago...not a place I would like to lived in.

Today I see NYC very differently because of my good friend Mei Lin. Her boyfriend lived in this fabulous apt. on 43rd Street between 10th and 11th Avenue. This apt has a balcony with a fabulous view of the City and Hudson river. It was amazing...

I fell in love with the NYC today for the very first time...

Friends or Lovers...

I just finished watching episodes of Sex and the City. It made me think about friends who are married or with a boyfriend. Somewhere, somehow no matter how good friends you were, when it comes to choosing between hangings out with your best friend or love one. It seem love one is much more important. Aren't friends suppose to be friends forever? We are supposed to shared our sorrow and happiness together now and forever. What happen to the invincible commitment that we commit to when we said we will be friend forever?

Lisboa, Portugal (Sights to check out)

2 days
1. Downtown walk or take TRAM 28 to see the city

• Praca do Comercio
• Baixa and Alfama (walk in Rua Augusta, Rossio and Chiado)
• Cathedral - Se Catedral (10am-5pm M-Sat)
• Castle - Castelo de Sao Jorge (9am-9pm (6pm Nov-Feb) daily)
• Parque Eduardo VII - climb through Avenida da Liberdade (enjoy the view from the top)
• Sao Pedro de Alcantara (Check out the Port Wine Institute and view of the city)
  

2. Belem, the neighborhood of discoveries (take TRAM 15E from Praca de Figuera)

• Monastery - Moisterio dos Jeronimos (10am-4:30pm)
• Torre de Belem (10am-5pm)
  
• Padrao dos Desconrimentos
  
• Antiga Confeitaria de Belem (Best portueges tart - Pasteis de Belem)
  

If you have more days
3. Parque das Nacoes (take metro to Oriente)

• Cable Car
• Vasco da Gama Shopping
• Torre Vasco da Gama

4. Sintra

Here are places to check out for SHOPPING:

1. Centre Colombo Loja 2094 (Metro Colegio Militer/Luz)
2. Galerias Atrium Saldanha (Metro Saldanha)
3. Vasco da Gama (Metro Oriente)
4. Freeport Designer Outlet in Alcochete (Europe's Biggest Designer Outlet)
   by bus: from Gare de Oriente in Parque das Nacoes, Lisboa: Nrs 431 or 432
   
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and RESTAURANT:

1. Restaurante e Cervejaria Beira Gare
   Rua 1.0 de Dezembro, 116 (frente a Estacao do Rossio)
   tel: 21 342 04 05
   (try Bifanna - Pork Sandwich, Caldo Verde Sopas - Callard green soup, Filetes de Pescada c/Arroz E Salada - Fried Fish with vegetable rice)
   
2. O Cantinho Das Gaveas
   Rua da Gaveas, 82 e 84 - 1200-209 tel: 21 342 64 60
   (try Bacalhau - Grilled Salted Cod fish with olive oil)
   
3. Cave Real
   Av.5 De Outubro 13-15 (behind Sheraton Hotel)
   
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Found wild chipmunk dying...poor chipmunk

I was rushing to my dentist appointment when I found a chipmunk laying in my garage floor, wasn't sure what it is at first. So I turned on the light and realize it was a chipmunk. Didn't know if it was alive or dead, I hit the floor with my slipper and it still didn't move. In a rush I had to pick it up with a chopstick and shoe box, leave it in my backyard with nuts and water till I come back from my appointment. When I came back from my appointment it moved a little. I think it might be sick or dying...poor chipmunk. It is so cute... I think I am going to name it CHOPSTICK.

Here are some pictures of this cute CHOPSTICK for memories:

May CHOPSTICK rest in peace...

A new beginning...

I started this career 2 years ago and I still loved it. It is such an exciting job. You get to meet people all over the places and see different cultures, foods and fashion.

So far my favorite place that I have been is Lisbon, Portugal. It is such a beautiful place...there is so much to do in Lisbon. The below photo I took was from Belem, one of Lisbon famous sight. It has a bakery/cafe close by that sell the best Portuguese tart. I still have to go back to see Sintra, another famous sight in Lisbon.