Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
WANDERLUST STRIKES
Keepsakes from Bangkok, Thailand
Keepsakes from Chennai (Madras) India
Yab made a promised to me once that he will never leave me behind for more than a week. If he has to go somewhere longer than that, he will take me wherever it may be.
When his job required him to be in India for almost a month, he asked me to come with him this time around. I refused to leave our son, Hael behind so he obliged to take him along too.
In one month, I've been in two countries; two different cultures and lifestyle. I couldn't thank him enough for being so thoughtful enough to let me experience this.
It was a very challenging month for me considering I had a toddler with me all the time. The only prayer I had was that he may never get sick abroad and God answered my prayers.
I was grateful that even when we were under the scorching heat when we go out every weekend, I never heard a single complaint from my toddler. He was too fascinated with all the new things he saw. He slept during plane rides and never had any jetlag. He even learned to say, "Thank You" in Tamil (Chennai dialect).
So, if someone asks me if I'll do it again, I will in a heartbeat. This time around, I'll be wiser to bring more cartons of formula milk.
Friday, October 14, 2011
CONQUERING THE LION CITY DAY ONE 08.12.11
It's my long awaited trip outside the Philippines and my first one at that. There were a few glitches, like failing to secure some US Dollars but I managed to have my Philippine money exchanged to Singaporean Dollars at Changi Airport.
It was my first time to travel abroad and very much alone at that. The Philippine Immigration Officer gave me a little hard time but I was given the go signal anyway.
I arrived at the airport 4 hours early for my scheduled flight and I was really surprised to know it won't open til 3:30am. Upon arrival, I immediately went to the the airport's taxi terminal and asked the driver to take me to Ang Mo Kio Avenue (my cousin, Dona's place.)
Since my cousin, Dona couldn't take a leave from work, her hubby and son were gracious enough to welcome me to their home and we headed off to Singapura Mall to have a quick lunch with Dona.
After sending Dona to her office right after lunch, Bon (Dona's hubby), Bryenon (Dona's son) and I headed to the much famed Orchard Road.
To my much delight, I spotted a Ben & Jerry's stall along the way!!!! I swear, I was hopping with joy on my way to the stall. :D
After a very short and quick shop at Forever21 Ion Mall, we then headed to Marina Bay Sands.
The interior of the place was very magnificent. I was really amazed with its architectural beauty.
We concluded the day with a dinner at famous Makansutra Gluttons Bay. I had my first try of the Stingray with chili, Pork Kebab w/ peanut sauce, Crispy Baby Squid and Chicken Wings. The food were succulent, thanks to my "tour guides". Hehehehe.
Right after dinner, we headed to the Esplanade Bay to do some night shots and to my dismay, I realized I left my tripod's ballhead at the apartment. I had to settle for concrete sea walls and trashbins to stabilize my camera and achieve some decent long exposure shots....
I fell asleep as soon as my body hit the bed. It has been a long day but every moment was worth it. I fell in love with the Lion City on Day One.
It was my first time to travel abroad and very much alone at that. The Philippine Immigration Officer gave me a little hard time but I was given the go signal anyway.
I arrived at the airport 4 hours early for my scheduled flight and I was really surprised to know it won't open til 3:30am. Upon arrival, I immediately went to the the airport's taxi terminal and asked the driver to take me to Ang Mo Kio Avenue (my cousin, Dona's place.)
Since my cousin, Dona couldn't take a leave from work, her hubby and son were gracious enough to welcome me to their home and we headed off to Singapura Mall to have a quick lunch with Dona.
After sending Dona to her office right after lunch, Bon (Dona's hubby), Bryenon (Dona's son) and I headed to the much famed Orchard Road.
To my much delight, I spotted a Ben & Jerry's stall along the way!!!! I swear, I was hopping with joy on my way to the stall. :D
After a very short and quick shop at Forever21 Ion Mall, we then headed to Marina Bay Sands.
The interior of the place was very magnificent. I was really amazed with its architectural beauty.
We concluded the day with a dinner at famous Makansutra Gluttons Bay. I had my first try of the Stingray with chili, Pork Kebab w/ peanut sauce, Crispy Baby Squid and Chicken Wings. The food were succulent, thanks to my "tour guides". Hehehehe.
Right after dinner, we headed to the Esplanade Bay to do some night shots and to my dismay, I realized I left my tripod's ballhead at the apartment. I had to settle for concrete sea walls and trashbins to stabilize my camera and achieve some decent long exposure shots....
I fell asleep as soon as my body hit the bed. It has been a long day but every moment was worth it. I fell in love with the Lion City on Day One.
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