Yes that's my car.. and no i did not cause the accident.. I can drive very well thank you.
Some people should not be allowed on the roads especially those young, experienced drivers that speed just to impress their friends.. they end up being a road hazard not only to themselves but to innocent parties like myself
My car has saved my life and it is now in hospital.
I cannot describe the trauma i had gone through and how much inconveniences and extra costs this has brought me.. and most of all how angry i am at that kid for bestowing all these onto me..
But 1 thing is for sure.. I am so lucky to be alive...
大难不死必有后福
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
WeEkEnD In BaTaM
We bought a voucher for $168 from www.deal.com.sg and it includes 2 ferry tickets, land transfers, 1 night stay at Nongsa Marina point in a sea view room and breakfast for 2.
It was a very good deal! The normal rates for the rooms we stayed in are $340++ without ferry!..
This was the only date before 31 Jan that we could all make it and poor Shihao gotta work the night before. So we picked him from the airport at 930am in the morning and headed straight to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
It was a very good deal! The normal rates for the rooms we stayed in are $340++ without ferry!..
This was the only date before 31 Jan that we could all make it and poor Shihao gotta work the night before. So we picked him from the airport at 930am in the morning and headed straight to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
Shihao was sleeping while we took photos during the ferry ride..
It only took us less than 30 mins to reach Batam
It only took us less than 30 mins to reach Batam
Kenny looks as though he just came from work too
We arrived there at 11am and were immediately allowed to check in!
Since Shihao did not sleep the whole night we asked him to go take a rest first..
the 3 of us had nothing else better to do but to play 3 player mj haha
rented the table, chairs and tiles from the resort - $25 for 24 hours
the 3 of us had nothing else better to do but to play 3 player mj haha
rented the table, chairs and tiles from the resort - $25 for 24 hours
Sunday, January 09, 2011
GoOdByE.
So finally the time has come, as much as i do not want to, i don't really have a choice.
While packing, my dad found the brochure to the project - The Houses of Prosperous Garden. Looking at the price then and now, it rose more than 100 times. but then again it cannot be compared based on the numbers.
While packing, my dad found the brochure to the project - The Houses of Prosperous Garden. Looking at the price then and now, it rose more than 100 times. but then again it cannot be compared based on the numbers.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
HaPpY 2nD BiRtHdAy LuCaS!
Just like that 2 years has passed... Lucas is already 2 years old and he has a mei mei to play with already.. both the aunties took the day off to spend his birthday with him.. He has grown so much..
Sunday, December 12, 2010
MeLaKa 2010
This year alone I have traveled to Melaka on 3 separate occasions. My grandma is from Melaka so we used to go there all the time when my grandparents were still here.. Even though now they are both no longer around, we still find ourselves going back there..
Saturday, November 27, 2010
JaPaN JaPaN..
It has been a long time since we went for a long trip (ok slightly longer than beach getaways) and to a cooler climate.. we have been planning for this trip since Aug and now that its over, I am quite depressed... but it was great and thanks hao for bringing me there hehe..
Day 1 - 1 Nov 2010
Day 1 - 1 Nov 2010
I have not worn this pair of boots since we visited Paris and Barcelona in 2008
must have kept it for too long as after a bit of walking the leather started to peel and the sole gave way.. I threw them away once we reached Narita Airport
must have kept it for too long as after a bit of walking the leather started to peel and the sole gave way.. I threw them away once we reached Narita Airport
Day 2 - 2 Nov 2010
On the 7.33am Narita Express to Hakone..
we touched down at Narita airport at 6am..
The interior looks like in a plane..
its very comfy..
we touched down at Narita airport at 6am..
The interior looks like in a plane..
its very comfy..
ok we were still sleepy as we only caught a couple of hours sleep on the plane..
It was so comfy that we were both asleep for most of the ride to Odawara.
Took us close to 2 hours to get there.
It was so comfy that we were both asleep for most of the ride to Odawara.
Took us close to 2 hours to get there.
his ramen was nicer than mine..
From Odawara we had to change another train to get to Hakone-Yumoto station. we bought a 3 day Hakone free pass which allows us to take unlimited rides on their trains and buses in Hakone. Cost us 4900 yen (S$80) a person! Transport is really damn expensive in Japan.
The river running through Hakone..
its a small town in Japan near Mt Fuji - very peaceful and serene place
its a small town in Japan near Mt Fuji - very peaceful and serene place
Only 3 stops to the hotel.
we left our bags there as we were too early to check in..
First stop was to Gotemba Premium Oulet!
we left our bags there as we were too early to check in..
First stop was to Gotemba Premium Oulet!
The journey there was long..
we took a bus outside our hotel, stopped somewhere along the way and waited for another bus which comes once every hour..
The face explains the very long wait..
We got to change to the Gotemba Shuttle bus after that..
but it was worth it!
we took a bus outside our hotel, stopped somewhere along the way and waited for another bus which comes once every hour..
The face explains the very long wait..
We got to change to the Gotemba Shuttle bus after that..
but it was worth it!
many many stores at the Premium outlet.
Its a pity during the time we went Yen was very high so everything seemed pretty expensive.
We only bought a wallet for Daddy and a new pair of boots for myself!
Its a pity during the time we went Yen was very high so everything seemed pretty expensive.
We only bought a wallet for Daddy and a new pair of boots for myself!
There are vending machines everywhere in Japan..
Drink, Desserts, ciggies, ice-cream etc..
The drink machines dispenses hot canned coffee!
Drink, Desserts, ciggies, ice-cream etc..
The drink machines dispenses hot canned coffee!
The sun sets quite early during this time of the year..
by 5pm it was dark..
we had to rush back for dinner at 7pm or else we will have no dinner - we were warned by the hotel staff
by 5pm it was dark..
we had to rush back for dinner at 7pm or else we will have no dinner - we were warned by the hotel staff
Oh initally we could not find the hotel as there was no name displayed..
but we saw my name somewhere and this was it!
but we saw my name somewhere and this was it!
Breakfast at the hotel..
That's quite a lot to eat for breakfast..
It was weird having rice for breakfast..
That's quite a lot to eat for breakfast..
It was weird having rice for breakfast..
Mount Hakone!
The area is still an active volcanic zone which explains the fumes and vapour coming from the ground..
The area is still an active volcanic zone which explains the fumes and vapour coming from the ground..
Black eggs that were going for 500 yen (S$8) for 5 in a pack..
yes, very expensive but since we were there.. might as well..
The shell is black due to the sulphour present in the volcanic pool..
yes, very expensive but since we were there.. might as well..
The shell is black due to the sulphour present in the volcanic pool..
I had 1..
5 eggs are really too many for the both of us so we gave the remaining 2 away..
I think eating too many might kill us faster..
5 eggs are really too many for the both of us so we gave the remaining 2 away..
I think eating too many might kill us faster..
The lady was very nice and asked to go behind her cart and pose with her thongs..
The rice cracker cost 400 Yen (S$6.50) very very expensive..
The rice cracker cost 400 Yen (S$6.50) very very expensive..
sitting down enjoying the view and finishing our ice cream
The next stop was Lake Ashi.. we took the cable car to Togendai station..
There was indoor viewing and the outdoor deck..
of cos we were at the outdoor deck so that we could have a better view of the lake
of cos we were at the outdoor deck so that we could have a better view of the lake
The wind was very strong and we were really freezing..
many people went into the indoor area but we persisted!
many people went into the indoor area but we persisted!
calmness..
it was however too cold and we got off at the next stop instead of completing the whole journey..
we took a bus back to the hotel.. we wanted to make it back before sunset to make use of our private outdoor onsen in the room while enjoying the view of the river by the room
it was however too cold and we got off at the next stop instead of completing the whole journey..
we took a bus back to the hotel.. we wanted to make it back before sunset to make use of our private outdoor onsen in the room while enjoying the view of the river by the room
Some pancake we bought along the street
We made it back to the hotel before sunset but it took us an hour to fill the onsen tub with water..
waiting for the tub to fill..
the ryokan living room area.
we took a traditional Japanese room so we had to sleep on the tatami
The room was quite big and kind of eerie at night as it reminded me of the movie "The Ring"
the ryokan living room area.
we took a traditional Japanese room so we had to sleep on the tatami
The room was quite big and kind of eerie at night as it reminded me of the movie "The Ring"
pretending to be a good Jap wife and making te for my husband haha..
The Yukata was provided to us and we were supposed to wear it when we were having our meals in the common dining area..
The Yukata was provided to us and we were supposed to wear it when we were having our meals in the common dining area..
see the spread!
Yum!
Yum!
Day 4 - 4 Nov 2010
It was our last day in Hakone and we had to check out by 10am..
It was our last day in Hakone and we had to check out by 10am..
I think he was sad to leave Hakone..
The next time we visit Hakone, we would want to stay longer..
The next time we visit Hakone, we would want to stay longer..
We moved on to Tokyo where we will be spending 5 nights there.. we booked Sunroute Shinjuku Plaza and we were not disappointed! The room was small but adequate, very clean too. the location is so accessible to the shopping areas and near the subway and JR stations.
toilet - it reminded me of the toilets on planes
and i love the bidet! i think i am gonna have one of those in my new home..
and i love the bidet! i think i am gonna have one of those in my new home..
Day 5 - 5 Nov 2010
That's the hotel exterior.. looks ok only but inside is really nice..
Do not be deceived by its cover..
Do not be deceived by its cover..
and one of the very important reasons why we booked this hotel was because it is very very near a Krispy Kreme outlet!
Donuts for breakfast! how unhealthy..
It was however quite disappointing as they did not have hot donuts..
They only made the donuts twice a day..
It was however quite disappointing as they did not have hot donuts..
They only made the donuts twice a day..
Morning coffee is important to kick start the day..
we were going to visit Takaosan so i needed a good start..
we were going to visit Takaosan so i needed a good start..
We took a train to Takaosanguchi Station which was at the foot of Mount Takao (Takaosan)
From there we could take the chair lift or the cable car half way up the mountain..
on the chair lift
we did not dare to move about as there was no safety belt or any kind of harness..
we did not dare to move about as there was no safety belt or any kind of harness..
The lift only brought us to the halfway mark and we had to hike the rest of the way..
its autumn and some of the leaves are turning red..
We hiked for almost 2 hours and finally reached the top!
We hiked for almost 2 hours and finally reached the top!
Proof that we made it all the way!
On the way down we stopped at the temple and bought some sort of a love amulet for Hao's friend.. we helped him pray for love.. The amulet consisted of a coin and a sachet..
Dinner at First Kitchen - a fast food joint in Japan..
highly recommended by Sindy..
They seem to put eggs in everything.. and they seem very raw..
His pasta and salad both with eggs
highly recommended by Sindy..
They seem to put eggs in everything.. and they seem very raw..
His pasta and salad both with eggs
Our 2nd dinner from Takashimaya supermarket..
Day 6 - 6 Nov 2010
We wanted to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market.. we could not make it to the tuna auctioning as it was too early and ew had to ballot for slots to go in.. too much of an hassle.. our main purpose there was to try the fresh fish!..
We wanted to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market.. we could not make it to the tuna auctioning as it was too early and ew had to ballot for slots to go in.. too much of an hassle.. our main purpose there was to try the fresh fish!..
we settled for an eatery that served chicken instead of fish and because there was no queue.
It was very good.. although we were still disappointed we did not get to try the sashimi
It was very good.. although we were still disappointed we did not get to try the sashimi
Hao's chicken.. very good too!
Everything in Japan just taste so yummy..
We left the fish market and went to Shibuya for some shopping..
very very crowded.. there were so many people walking around..
the street was so vibrant and there were so many shopping places there..
we were trying to find the longest cross road which is always shown in the movies but i don't think this is it.. doesn't look long enough..
Everything in Japan just taste so yummy..
We left the fish market and went to Shibuya for some shopping..
very very crowded.. there were so many people walking around..
the street was so vibrant and there were so many shopping places there..
we were trying to find the longest cross road which is always shown in the movies but i don't think this is it.. doesn't look long enough..
and they even had chairs outside the powder room so that the boys can sit and wait while the girls doll up.. how thoughtful!
Nest Stop was Harajuku.. we wanted to catch some cosplay there but i don't know where they were hiding.. could not see any on the streets at all..
more food again from Takashimaya haha
we have 2 dinners almost everyday..
we have 2 dinners almost everyday..
Day 7 - 7 Nov 2010
Odaiba is the destination.. mostly shopping places and the Rainbow bridge..
Odaiba is the destination.. mostly shopping places and the Rainbow bridge..
Japan is a very disciplined country and smoking is only allowed at designated smoking area like this.. smoking and walking on the street is not allowed.. tsk but you are allowed to smoke in restaurants.. kinda weird to me but we try to obey the rules too..
There is a very small casino in Venus Fort..
only 6 tables and you have to pay to play..
just like our casino here..
only 6 tables and you have to pay to play..
just like our casino here..
Starbucks in Japan is always packed with people..
and its pretty expensive too
and its pretty expensive too
In Odaiba there is a Toyota Showroom.. i like cars so this is a definite must to visit
They call this an E-com ride..
it runs on a track that circles the whole showroom
you can get a feel of their smart cars..
it runs on a track that circles the whole showroom
you can get a feel of their smart cars..
packed dinner from the supermarket..
It would have been cheaper to eat out
It would have been cheaper to eat out
Day 8 - 8 Nov 2010
This was our last full day in Japan.. since we did not get to try the Sashimi from the fish market we went back again to try out luck. It was a Monday so there might be lesser people..
Indeed there were alot lesser people when we got there and we did not even have to queue
This was our last full day in Japan.. since we did not get to try the Sashimi from the fish market we went back again to try out luck. It was a Monday so there might be lesser people..
Indeed there were alot lesser people when we got there and we did not even have to queue
his was all Tuna..
Mine was so much nicer haha!
we both chose the cheapest thing on the menu and it still cost us 1200 yen (S$20) a bowl..
quite worth it for the quality
Mine was so much nicer haha!
we both chose the cheapest thing on the menu and it still cost us 1200 yen (S$20) a bowl..
quite worth it for the quality
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