Good Morning, It’s Snowing in Cardiff!

Coming from a tropical country and a beach lover at heart, spending the Christmas season in the United Kingdom is entirely new to me. I am used to wearing slippers, shorts and tank top when I travel in my home country. Now, I need to put extra clothing (leggings, long-sleeved blouse, coat, scarf, bonnet, gloves and other layers) whenever i go out. I am not complaining though. It is a totally new experience for me and excited about it! πŸ˜€

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Asian spotted *peace*

Right after we dropped mom at the office, Tita Arlyn and I went to the Cardiff Queen Street. It was snowing and I am savoring the moment walking in the street despite the shivering factor. The fact that I am wearing Ugg Boots is not a good idea, but tolerable for me at least. Let’s walk and have some fun under the sun…. i mean snow LOL.

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Enjoying Cardiff Winter

We went back to the hotel (Barcelo Cardiff Angel Hotel) in Castle Street to rest a bit since we cannot tolerate the coldness outside. My mom called in less than an hour and asked us to pick her up LOL. We asked if we could just meet in the nearest Starbucks branch. I am eager to drink my hot mocha and yes, i am hungry as always 0_o

So many busy people in the UK! Why so serious? People are rushing to work while some are doing the manual jobs outside.

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Me and Mom whether you believe it or not

‘You’re too much addicted to Starbucks and Krispy Kreme! Why don’t you just spend less?’ my mom said again in a nagging manner while we were at the counter.

‘Just let me. I don’t have any other vices anyway πŸ˜› ‘ I replied with a naughty grin.

‘You have a point. What do you want? Order the largest drink and get your favorite pastry snack’ Mama said.

This is our usual scenario. She would nag and complain about me spending too much (?) then she will later on give in. I am not taking advantage of her generosity though. Anyway, this is a perfect moment to bond with Mom and Tita Arlyn. I would like to research on cheap package holidays in either Scotland or Ireland so we can go on a trip as a trio again soon.

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Coffee Talk at Starbucks Queen Street

Tita Arlyn is a good friend of my mom in Rugby. It is my first time to go on an out of town trip with her and i’m happy that she went with us. Although I travel most of the time, I still have that difficulty in reading maps especially when I am lazy to think LOL. In this case, we sat down and talked about life in the UK and the stories of other overseas workers there.

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I also explained how the Cinnamon Swirl from Starbucks Philippines is way better compared to other countries.

I saw a Korean girl blogging at the other table. I should have approached her or something. She might be a travel blogger too!

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We visited a number of shops along Queen Street. I am not really fond of shopping so I find this activity tiring πŸ˜› I sat on the couch found in every shop as I wait for Mom and Tita Arlyn as they go around. At least its much warmer inside.

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Our next stop is the Capitol Shopping Centre, which i believe is the biggest shopping destination in Queen Street. There are nice shops for clothes, bike shoes, accessories, sports equipments among others. I asked if i can go to one of the coffee shops because I am tired. They said no. Ok haha πŸ˜€

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Xmas feel at Capitol Shopping Centre

After minutes of window shopping, we went out to see more of Cardiff. I may not feel comfortable with the cold temperature, but i truly feel like a kid again! Wanna know what I did after?

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SNOWY JUMPSHOT WITH THE CAROUSEL AS MY BACKGROUND πŸ˜€

We were looking for a good place to eat until we reached Hilton Hotel Cardiff. The snow on the floor looked like a pool or beach sands to me so..

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To build a snowman? Nah…
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Where am I?
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Backpacker spotted :))

‘Micaela, tumayo ka d’yan! Nakakahiya para kang bata! (Micaela, stand up! you’re acting like a child!) Mama said while laughing.

‘Eh bata pa naman ako eh’ (I’m still a child anyway!) I replied back.

‘Anlaki mong baby damulag’ (You’re one big baby!) she said… laughing still.

Halika! (Come Here!) then pulled her LOL.

My Mom is already celebrating her 6th year in the UK this year, but i think she never did what i did… till now HAHA

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Feeling cold, tired and hungry, we went back to our hotel room to fix our things and leave our luggages at the reception area. It’s 2PM and we haven’t eaten our lunch yet LOL

UP NEXT: Winter Cardiff Photo Walk

Original Travel Date: December 20, 2010

29 Comments

  1. Iain Mallory said:

    I am glad you are enjoying the British winters, might have a little more of that to have fun with soon πŸ™‚

    November 13, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks Iain! When are you going? I might go early next year which means i’ll catch winter minus the snow πŸ˜€

      November 13, 2011
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  2. I had temporary cardiac arrest when you said you weren’t a shopper. I believe every time a woman says that, a bag loses its price tag. Chos.

    I’m so inggit. The only pic I have of being in snow was when I was 2 – of course I remember nothing of it! Can’t wait to see more pictures!

    November 13, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Hahaha i’m not talaga not unless i need to shop for important reasons. I spend much on food, travel and coffee though πŸ˜€ When is your next UK trip? πŸ˜€

      November 13, 2011
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  3. Drew said:

    I agree that snow could bring out the child in us. Lalo na pag freshly fallen sa kalsada at fluffy pa. Parang ang sarap talunan at magpagulong-gulong hehe! Otherwise, I generally hate it hehe! I love the last 2 pictures πŸ™‚

    November 13, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      I agree! Sayang tingnan at pagmasdan habang bago pa, pero kapag tumatagal tsaka nagmemelt na, annoying na LOL. Marami akong nakitang muntikang madulas kahit kotse 😐

      November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Weeeee <3

      November 14, 2011
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  4. LOL @ “Γ’β‚¬ΛœMicaela, tumayo ka d’yan! Nakakahiya para kang bata! ”

    Asan ang planking photo mo sa snow?!

    November 13, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Hindi pa naging trend (or super hyped up) ang Planking that time kaya di ko ginawa… ayoko rin haha

      November 14, 2011
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  5. nadia said:

    Besides the lovely photos, I really like the mother-daughter bonding theme of this post – so heartwarming and sweet (and yeah, funny too!) πŸ˜€

    November 13, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks Nadia! Glad that you liked it πŸ™‚

      November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Actually, two weeks akong under house arrest dahil dyan LOL

      November 14, 2011
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  6. I wish I could send you more of the snow from Canada! πŸ˜› Glad you had such a great time though!

    November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks Sam! Unfortunately, my dream of building a snowman didn’t happen LOL

      November 15, 2011
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  7. Found your blog via crazysexytraveler and glad I did. Good stuff. I travel to AVOID snow, so this post was particularly interesting for me πŸ˜‰

    November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks Michael! I know that most people living in the US and Europe would leave their countries and fly to Asia to avoid the snow. On my part, i wanna spend the white christmas with my family. It was indeed a tough challenge LOL πŸ˜€

      November 15, 2011
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  8. ang cute ng bantering dialogues nyo ng mom mo.. hahaha.. at yung nakahiga ka sa snow wahhhh gusto ko rin maexperience yan!!

    November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Hehe thanks Joan! Namimiss ko tuloy si Mama hehe

      November 15, 2011
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  9. inggit! buti ka pa nakakkita na ng snow. πŸ™‚ sarap cguro tlga mag tour sa London esp kung ksama mu mama at sib mu. πŸ™‚

    November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Yup super saya πŸ˜€ Unbelievable lang for us na magkakasama kami in a different country. I miss them na!

      November 15, 2011
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  10. Jen said:

    welcome to British winters! Can’t believe it’s snowing in Cardiff already though… it makes you feel so christmassy doesn’t it xx

    November 14, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks Jen! I have to clarify that the pictures were taken December of last year πŸ™‚ And yes, i did really feel the Christmas spirit because of the snow! πŸ˜€

      November 15, 2011
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  11. I will do the same when I experience my first snow πŸ™‚ love your ugg boots by the way.

    November 15, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks Claire! Lapit nang mag-pasko! πŸ˜€

      November 16, 2011
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  12. chyng said:

    parang di ko keri ang snow, baka mamatay ako sa ginaw. hehe

    ang ganda ni mother mo ha, parang kapatid mo lang =)

    November 15, 2011
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    • Senyorita said:

      Kaya yan! Oo nga, mommy sis LOL

      November 16, 2011
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  13. rdsean said:

    how i would love to travel europe… baka maging #boxofficeking ako jan para maipakita ang pagkaenjoy ko.. lols

    November 18, 2011
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