Cousins + Singapore + KLIA

While I was back, many of my relatives were back too from outstation and overseas. Since it's one of our few chance of seeing each, other we had lots of family dinner. The one below is taken in Victoria Station in Bangsar. Oh yea we booked the whole top floor! Coolness!



Always nice cathing up with them. Talking bout "those were the days"... talking lame stuff... and "oh my father treats us the same, it's a Wong family thing".

On the 28th of August, my whole family and 2 of my aunts went on a road trip to Singapore. Was excited because of 2 things:

1) I've never been to Singapore b4, the last time I was there parents told me i was 5... but I can't remember jackshiet so I'll consider this my first time.

2) Never thought we would be driving down. Always wanted to experience driving through immigration on road instead of airport; also to see how bad the traffic jam and wait can be. Ooo those who don't know.... I LUV road trip PLUS I'm the designated driver for the whole trip.

3) Transport = Toyota Alphard =) Is like piloting a Boeing-747


Singapore Trip Diary - Day 1

Left home about noon and off we go. Reached the Tuas Causeway bout 7pm and OMG what an eye opener for me! While I was driving

across the bridge between the border of Singapore and Malaysia, it seems like I'm in a totally different continent. My sight in front of me and what's behind my read view mirror seems to have a big contrast; the view, the air, the cleanliness... the differences seems so different. At the custom's gate, gosh... you'll get the glimpse on how efficient these Singaporeans are. I had culture shock when I was driving on my way to my flat, every perception I have about Singapore and it's citizens (both good and bad) are drastically different. Our flat is located at the district of Clementi. After offloading our stuff in our flat we were off to city and had dinner with cousin and her hubby at 1 of the Crystal Jade Restaurant at Takashimaya Complex.


Day 2

Woke up in the afternoon. Decided to get change and walk around Clementi for some shopping+makan+sightseeing.

Shoplots around the flat area are really convenient. Is nearby and they have different specialised shops. However, the shop that populate majorly around the area is beautician shops. No wonder Singaporean gurls so pretty. =\




I like Clementi, they have very good public transport service. Over here you see a MRT and a bus depot.



Another reason I like about Singapore? Games shop are everywhere! Cheap original software FTW!



Clementi Town Centre is like a 10 mins walk from my flat.



Had dinner in a food court+restaurant just down the flat. Really surprised that the food they served were really yummy and cheap as compared to some restaurants in the city.



Day 3

Is Zoo trip day! Lots have been said bout both Singapore's Zoo & night safari, so was pretty excited to be there.

Sadly though... before we reached our destination, it rained. =( We decided to just wait at the entrance to see if the rain would stop anytime soon.


Alas after half an hour of waiting doesn't seem to be any improvement on the weather and the zoo would be close soon.

"Rain rain go away... come again another day..."

So instead decided to indulge ourselves with things we love... ice-cream and KFC! *slurp*



Since we can't make it for the day trip, we decided to go for the night safari. Dad and lil bro been b4 only recently... but they don't mind going again. Must be that good to visit again eh?

So while waiting for nightfall, we headed aimlessly to "whenever the road leads us". We stopped by a place just off Chua Chu Kang and damn... got no idea how freaky the place was, was quite and filled with funny people. My brother and I felt like we were in some Silent Hill or any horror like movies.



Yesh! We're bACk! Wohoo~ Rain stoped... Animals here we come!





"Can you spot IT"

Have to say... the Night Safari is really WORLD CLASS! ACE my frens! Really amazed we Asian countries can create such spectacular park and atmosphere. Really put Melbourne Zoo to shame!



"First Class Drive To Sg? Call Matty at...."

Day 4

Nothing much really... we just packed all our stuff from the flat, said goodbye to my 2nd home (or 3rd since 2nd is in Melb) then

off we go back to KL. Oh gosh.... now I feel those people who have to travel back and forth between Msia and Sg... the traffic jam

and wait is terrible!! we were stuck for nearly an hour plus!

****END OF SINGAPORE DIARY****


I'll just add some additional stuff before I end my post.

Getting sent off to the airport is very plain and normal for me. Is always me and my parents sending me off, this trip was different however.

I was surprised to see my O'pal, King 'The Rock' Jer Huan and his girlfriend Avril (oh you lucky guy to have a gf with such name)came to KLIA to send me off, but that wasn't only their only reason. It was really fate, that Hoai Ye was there also to catch a flight back to the UK... and gosh! We haven't met up since ages ago. It was a touching moment for me to see all 3 of us (Huan, Ye & me) from different part of the world getting together b4 we leave.


"Ooo celebrities! The Rock & Avril"


"Manage to catch Hoai Ye b4 she boarded her plane! Well you won't be able to go away this time without seeing each other and saying good bye gurl!"

I'm even more touched... when I realised that all of my relatives from my mum side came to sent me off!! It was Mooncake Festival

during that time and they had dinner at my place. So probably they just decided to drop by. I'm really touched by your efforts LEEs!

Really appreciate it... it reveals to me how many people still cares for me T_T!

Till then, take care guys!