thirtytwo

A week before I left for Dubai to be an official BNB (bayani ng bayan), my Mom, sister, cousin niece and I embarked on a last minute family bonding trip in Sing.

We have planned and planned in the past, but up until this trip none of the plans have ever materialized. So this time, in the midst of all the preparations I’m doing for Dubai, I’ve decided to prioritize this trip because I wanted to give my mom and sister some happy and unforgettable memories since I won’t be around for a year.

Why Singapore …again? This is already my 3rd time to visit Sing, but still, I never get tired of going back. …Hmmm…for a bunch of reasons…
• Its safe and clean
• Everybody speaks English…and sometimes if im feeling a wee bit adventurous I can also put my mandarin to test…
• the transportation system is easy …trains, buses or taxis….so its easy to find your way around the city…I love the EZ card which never expires..…It always makes me giggle whenever i tap the card on the card reader while its inside my bag…
• the place is not so big…its small enough that you can see all the famous tourist spots in just a few days….which leaves more time for shopping…which is the next reason ..
• Shopping is always an experience… there are malls everywhere… gadgets (cellphones, mp3, pda ..etc etc) and perfumes are relatively cheap…there are expensive places too where you can buy original signature items.. but there are also some great bargains If you know where to go..like Mustafa mall, in little India.
• the food is great…my all time favorite is charsiew pork or roasted pork with noodles (dry and hot). Yummy! I never miss it whenever I visit and its available in every foodcourt.
• the whole place is hitech…credit cards are accepted everywhere…you can even pay your cab fare with it…
• the Airport, changi is one of the best I’ve been to ….
• Last but not the least Most Singaporeans are honest people, although there are some that can be a bit rude at times…honesty alone more than compensated for it.

We booked a packaged tour which includes airfare via PAL which leaves in the morning of the 8th, hotel accommodations at rendezvous hotel along orchard, daily breakfast at the hotels buffet table, and a half day guided tour.

Feb 8
About to fly out at the naia terminal 2

Its evita and my sister's first time to fly on a plane...and im pretty excited for them...
Just landed in changi
We checked in at the hotel, rested for an hour then went out again.

I played tour guide and took the train and then the bus to Singapore zoo

We didn’t go inside, it was late when we reached the place, so we just had some pizza and went next door to…

Night safari ..we took the tram inside…and saw some giant rats …as big as pigs…ngiiiii..
Feb 9
Today is our half day guided city tour which is part of the package.
First stop Buddhist temple in china town……
Boat Ride at the Quay
Read street


Mt faber – I saw this place a few years ago in a Bea, Johnloyd, Sam movie and have been looking for this place eversince. I was jumping for joy when I climbed up the stairs and saw this familiar place.
We took the cable car from Mt.Faber to Sentosa Island.
We landed in Imbiah lookout, sentosa.


Watched a 4d movies about a pirate..a kid and some animals.... Take my advice and don’t miss out on the 4d magix cinema at sentosa ..its an experience you wont forget.
Took a bus to fort siloso beach and rested on the beach for a few minutes
Walked across the street to underwaterworld to watch the fishes

Took another bus to watch the pink dolphins perform…I didn’t look because for some reason they make me cry…so I just sat on a chair because im too tired to take pictures…

we went back to the entrance bus station and took more pictures….

we queued on the long long long line for the bus that will take us back to Harbor Front. We’re so hungry so we had dinner at the only open food court in vivo city…half of the food is not available since its closing time. TG! I got some leftover charsiew pork and noodles ..yummy!