Day 2 started off with our visit to Eden Project. I was really excited. The thought about going back to Malaysia even for just the day was more than enough to make me drag 4 other people down with me to this man made tropical rain forest.
The Eden Project main concept is about proving that with combined efforts, we can transform a degraded environment to a full fledged jungles of different climate while sustaining it. Do visit it to understand more and experience this once in a lifetime experience of traveling round the world in a day.
You'll be surprised by the number of people turning up on a normal weekday. The car park was so big that we had to use the shuttle bus to get to the main entrance.
A automatic puppet show about the consequences of not looking after mother earth. Very new concept. The entrance fee was 8 pounds for students and valid for a year. Really worth the money paid.
The 4 awe-struck visitors. The Biomes were really impressive.
Lunch at Mediterranean Kitchen
We stopped for lunch first at this really nice restaurant located between the Rainforest Biome and Mediterranean Biome.
Food made from fresh ingredients. Even my vegetarian pasta tasted so delicious. The complimentary bread for starters were really nice too. From scallop tagliatelle to pizza with mussels, we all enjoyed all of them.
Group photo
We visited this Biome first as it was going to be closed from 2pm onwards for a wedding ceremony. What a cool place to have a wedding! I wonder who thought of that idea.
With flowers in full bloom, needle like leaves, massive cactus and gigantic Aloe Vera, I almost wanted to pluck one of the leaves and do facial there and then. Hahaha. So, South Africa and California ☑
There were some weird statues showing the sacrificial ritual and dance to worship Dionysys, the Greek God of vines. Don't ask me to explain it as I'm still clueless.
This outdoor activity proved to be more interesting than I'd expected. We were introduced to insects and animals which were used as pest control at the Biomes. Things that I could remember include Kung Fu was originated from the movements of Praying Mantis, lizards are able to stick on any surfaces using the many fine microhooks on their feet and will remain stuck to a surface even after death, a toad was called Grumpy toad as extra folds appear on its skin the more it ages making it look grumpy. Very educational. The tea was really nice too.
Outdoor Biome
We saw Daisy the cow, more flowers and sunshine. I think the years of photo taking has become a liability to me. Nowadays I even give directions to strangers on taking our group photos. Hahahah.
Rainforest Biome
Finally, I'm back home without the 13 hours flight! It was soooooo hot and humid.
Banana trees everywhere. I was so tempted to take a leaf home to make pulut panggang and maybe some of the fruit for pisang goreng.
Bridge across a river. The environment looks so natural that it was hard to believe that there was a curator to design the place. Apparently a lizard was added to the Mediterranean Biome as the curator for the place complained that he had no pets in his Biome. Awwww...
Imagine finding a waterfall in this man-made jungle. Impressive. You don't have to go all the way up the mountains in Malaysia to see this.
Cold room - it was seriously too hot. How am I going to survive when I get back home? Maybe put air-conditioning for the whole house.
The curator must have visited Malaysia. It's too authentic to be true. There's even a rocking chair made from rattan there. I can even see the rack that I used to use to sweep the leaves around my garden when I was little.
I seriously think that this sign is stolen. There's only lori balak in Sabah and I find it here in Cornwall! Maybe a Malaysian donated this but to post it all the way from Sabah. What an effort.
Giant tyre
I have never taken photos of the road side stalls that I've passed many times on my way from Sandakan to KK and now I'm taking photos of the make-shift one in Cornwall. I need to take more photos when I'm back. I think one of the reasons is because I don't own a digital camera at that time.
Ice-cream time! So refreshing after all that humidity.
Jumping photos
The Core
This gigantic egg shaped structure is The Seed. Beneath it contains a personal message written by Queen Elizabeth II herself. There's no way anyone can even take a peak at it looking at its size and weight. We watched the videos on The Seed and Eden Project there.
Try figuring out what items were used in building the Weee Man. Clue: electrical
On the way back.
Imagine having Cornish afternoon tea here. Too bad the restaurant was closed by then.
Spot anything unusual? I see 4 really worried people discussing amongst themselves.
St. Ives
After a long drive, we finally reached St. Ives, a small lovely seaside town.
Groupie from where we parked our car.
The view of the beach was really beautiful even though it was already dark.
This place was recommended by the reception at the hotel that we stayed in for that night. We had to go to the counter to choose our fish, then the sauce to go with it and sides.
I regretted not ordering the sauce as my Halibut and Monk fish tasted too blant but fresh. Had grilled scallops and seafood kebab too which was delicious.
Our hotel for the night. They were kind enough to add another extra bed so that we didn't have to share the double bed. Too bad it was a bit noisy at night as people were gathering at the nearby pub.
Next up: Last Day of the trip but not the last holiday for me.
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Hostels are easy way of lodging and accommodation.
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