A portal that contain all my experiences and exposures toward my new career. Good times or bad times, we have to go through but we won't grow if we never 'tasted' the failures. You may lose the game but not the lesson ...
Yes! Finally my weekend at SG finally arrive but this round shouldn't have much activities as those main tourist spots already conquered by me ;)
The place is Blue Garden Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant located at Tiong Bahru and just right next to Linked Hotel. The place is quite cozy but the ventilation seems rather poor as your body will smell so BBQ right after you step out from the restaurant. Price per pax only S$18 which I think should consider reasonable for cozy place right in town, also next to a hotel. With the Souyu (Korean Yellow Wine) included, everyone just cost S$25.
The food and the hot place ;)
Korean Soju - taste like Chinese white wine with ginseng
About 11pm, the party seems extended and went to Holland Village to have some 'drinks'. It's been a while since I did this and glad tomorrow I can sleep more ... late ;)
It was 7pm and work seems flowing in like river but will only handle by one pair of hand ... fantastic isn't it? Luckily my colleague ajak for dinner and said will being me for Yong Tow Foo, another SG's style which close to what Ampang YTF has to offer. As YTF is my favourite and got driver, why not? ;)
Where is it? Located at Siglap area by the name of Fu Lin Tou FuYuen. It's just few shops away from Siglap Mall and not too pack when I was there. Generally it taste nothing like Ampang YTF and just that their YTF is showered with mince meat gravy which taste good. You can also order thick meehoon or white rice as side line. Not pricey and this stall seems exist for quite a while where it was started with road side stall along East Coast.
After following me to SG for about a year ... the last piece went missing right after my long stay at KL. I remembered watering it before I return to KL and still healthy. I was hanging my tower after my shower and suddenly I spotted something different with my plant holder. Guess it could have died adn thrown by my landlord or fell down during heavy/windy rain? If my landlord really threw it then they should inform me as courteous. Sigh ...
It's kinda heart sick to see their new born photo from "New Day New Life" and now all of them were gone (piece by piece). I've been trying hard to keep them but seems thing was destined and nothing much can be done. I guess, it's hinting something and it's time to let go ...
After 3 weeks staying in KL, it feel very odd and weird to go back SG. Guess this is the longest stay in KL ever since I move there last Sep. In fact, my son already feel sad few days before knowing me leaving soon but luckily I manage to comfort him and promised him to bring him to Lake Garden when I'm back on mid Sept.
Luckily Derrick travel to KL to attend Ken's wedding yesterday so I can get a free hitch ride back to SG without taking taxi to Times Square and traveling by coach especially today will be high traffic at Immigration Checkpoint due to school holiday/weekend.
Started journey around 10:45am and manage to reach JB around 2pm. He proposed to lunch at JB and wanted to bring me to a seafood village near JB. He could hardly remember the way in due to recent development in JB and it was 6 years ago too. After checking with friends and googling, we manage to find it arouind 3:15pm. It seems slightly off the map and gave me a feelings like Bagan Lalang in Port Klang, just that this place I can see the sea and water isn't that murky ;)
There are villages there along the coast and you can still see kids playing water right below their house naked but the water is real dirty. Not far from the playing area is the toilet of those restaurants. Kinda gross but they still enjoying that ;)
Food wise is ok and I like their deep fried baby octopus. Initially I don't plan to eat that because I don't take baby octopus but they deep fried until like calamari so it turn out to be my new favourite. Price is reasonable where it cost 3 person for RM49 with deep fried baby octopus, kang kong belacan, garupa with HK style and drinks. Now, I've one more place to go when visiting JB next time.
The village
There were few restaurants there and was told this one is more popular
I almost forgot today I have a lunch appointment with my gang as Derrick wanted to introduce me the Big Prawn noodle he mentioned the other day. Since it's not a taxing day and everyone feel to have a walk, so we walk all the way from Clarke Quay until Kreta Ayer (about 15 mins walk)
By the time we were there, I told them that I will not walk back but take bus and majority agreed :) This really make me miss KL the most where I can drive to a far place just for nice food.
When we were there, it's quite pack too and we have to wait for another 15 mins after our order been taken. It seems waiting become part of the package when come to food ... Sigh. Once the noodle arrived, my jaw almost fell down as it was big and even the prawn. I was thinking how much will it cost and my estimation is about $8 - $10.
Tada ... Such a big bowl and prawn
It was so nice and tasty until I don't really talk much during the meal (mainly I've been starving since morning) and this is the best prawn noodle I've ever had in SG since I was here last Sept.
Burrrrrrp!
Everyone was amazed at my bowl because not only I finished the noodle and prawn but the soup as well as others couldn't bear the spiciness of the soup. When the bill arrived, it cost me $13!!! It's nice but I've to say much over price. Guess will only come here once a while ...
Another weekend to stay in SG and of course to beat the boring life at room, why not step out for some adventure? :)
It's kinda tricky as I've been most of the places of interests in town and wish to go somewhere further like Batam/Bintan but was advised to go in a group, which is will make the trip more fun and enjoyable. After few consideration, I finally ended up with Pulau Ubin, which located in between Johor and Singapore.
According to Wiki, this is the only village in SG which still can give you the feel of 1960s but sad to know the native villagers left about 40 families. Since this trip involve quite of number of transportation and rather far, so I've departed about 7:15am. First challenge is to take MRT till Tampines then detour with Bus 29 until Changi Interchange. I've been here before and I ever had a nice open space western dinner here :) Without much ado, I quickly grab some breakfast as I know that I will easily spend half a day in the island.
Among the hawkers, I find this Hor Fun stall rather catchy and long queue. Rule of thumb, try the one with long queue ... either it's really good or not to bad. Got myself Hor Fun with chicken fillet.
Why catchy? This stall contain my name and it was founded the same year I was born :)
Hor Fun in SG really not bad and their gravy is great too, with herbs topped with chicken fillet
After the nice and quick breakfast, went across the road that's where the jetty was ... Changi Ferry Terminal. Bumboat ride just cost S$2.50 for single trip to Pulau Ubin and they normally wait until 12 person in order to depart otherwise they will wait. Since today is weekend, so all the seats were taken like hot cakes.
That's my 'ride'
One man show, the gate keeper, conductor and captain. Easy money
Wanted to catch the wave in parallel but not easy
Once landed on jetty, suddenly my urge to visit Redang is back but I guess will have to miss it this time as my work is getting worst and I still need to allocate time to go vacation with family. So have to budget and tekan a bit lor.
On the island, you will have 3 choices of transportation: rent a taxi/van where the price you will need to bargain; by bicycle where rental range from $6 - $12 and finally by walking ... FOC :) The island isn't small and from one point to another point will need at least 20 - 45 mins by walking. So if you want to save walking time, visit more places and more adventurous, for sure will get the bicycle right? Got myself one and off to go!
My first stop will be the famous Chek Jawa where is has the Broad Walk bridge, mini tower that give you overview of Chek Jawa and others. There was one rest point setup with bicycle parking and should be 10 mins walk to reach Chek Jawa but I took the wrong turn which cost me 30 mins walk to the other direction until I saw this signage!!!
I feel relief to see this but kinda fed up as I wasted my energy and time :p
Luckily on the way back to the bicycle parking, I passed by the Balai Quarry Lake which has a nice and calm view. It used to be quarry during 1920s and some of them were used to built the causeway bridge that link between SG and KL. Now it's left abandoned and modified to human made lake.
A picture speak a thousand words and a video should speak more than that :)
Finally I reached Chek Jawa and there is a rest area near the Broadwalk Bridge where you can wash your face and get some leaks. I know I should have bring my dSLR but mobile cell is my only friend here :(
Rest area @ Chek Jawa
View from rest area
Scenery along the bridge
You can see the high tide marking on the rock itself
So relaxing
This bridge give me a feeling that will lead me to another world :)
I can't imagine how is the scenery during high tide. See the coral developed on the base pillar
Brief story how this island was began
The Broadwalk Brige where you can get a nice scenery along the coastal
Yin and Yang or ... Wood or grill ;)
Lone ranger ... seems like waiting for something/someone for a very long time :(
So many 'needles' at the swamp
This marked the end of the coast but seems dangerous if kids running around
Some strange fruit that I never see before
Did you see anything?
A reptile looking for food ... where are you my dear camera?!?!
After a full half day, I climb up to the mini tower which is about 7 - 9 storeys high. I do afraid of heights but since I hardly come here and to conquer my fear, I manage to push myself reaching the top and surprised to see so many graffiti along the plank. Just like below, I We Survived Pulau Ubin!!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS!!!!
So happen I saw this rock was reflecting the sun ray at a nice angle. It will be nice if taken with a dSLR :p
Finally, about 3:30pm ... it's time to say good bye to this wonderful island. I couldn't visit most of the sites but at least I had fun and good exercise today (not to mention I sweat like hell). If were given me another chance, I will visit here again and for sure with my dSLR !!! Wait for my Ubin, I will be BACK !!!
Quick quick buy 4D. Buy me shark fin if you hit it :)
Today my colleague got to know there is a nice curry mee near our office and when I reach there, it was Hong Lim park where I used to eat there for months. The stall located at ground floor but I normally went up to 1st floor as it's more cooler, spacious and easier to find table.
Generally the waiting time is killing as I've waited almost 30 mins just to buy it and all of my gang were already burping when I brought my food there. Once a while it's ok but if you ask me to come here more often, no way!
See the queue at 11:50am. Crazy!
After 25 mins, almost there and the signage of this stall
There it goes, look just normal but it surely taste not bad but waiting time is a bit too much
