It has been 4 years since our first Malacca trip.
Much has changed, sadly, though surprises reward the patient ones.
Photos soon...
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Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Dream: Porting
Dreams as they go don't make sense. I just thought that it's amusing to log them and read at a future date. Readers might want to skip this entry.
[dream: act 1]
In a kind of "place" where we're studying for "something". Present were my sec school classmates, uni classmates and ex colleagues and some current colleagues. After studying, we'll go back to our dorms via a series of branching doors.
[/dream: act 1]
[dream: act 3]
Vincent was angry that I got classmate X's help and scored 1st in mathematics. Told him that I had a history of roller coaster grades in mathematics. "It could have been anyone, like Yuna. I just needed help because I wasn't paying attention in class". Vincent was satisfied.
[/dream: act 3]
[dream: act 4]
Travel can be made via "porting", someone has to accept your transfer at a booth and once payment is made, you instantly appear at the booth. Payment is made via pre-paid cards. These cards card used for MMO subscriptions, porting and telephone phones. Just ported my baby over to the amusement park and told that I could now upgrade my card after having used $1000 in total. The upgraded card now offers porting at 1000kbps. We accepted.
Checked the card and found that we only have a few cents left. Guess no MMO for baby for a while...
[/dream: act 4]
[dream: act 5]
Walking back by the series of branching doors. Realised baby not with me so let the others go ahead. Found her 2 doors back. She grumbled at not checking for her and I put my arm around her shoulder, "Baby.."
[/dream: act 5]
[dream: act 6]
In american-style alley, with Demonic-dog howls...
[/dream: act 6]
Woke by alarm (demonic-dog howls). To wake baby and go for breakfast now.
[dream: act 1]
In a kind of "place" where we're studying for "something". Present were my sec school classmates, uni classmates and ex colleagues and some current colleagues. After studying, we'll go back to our dorms via a series of branching doors.
[/dream: act 1]
[dream: act 3]
Vincent was angry that I got classmate X's help and scored 1st in mathematics. Told him that I had a history of roller coaster grades in mathematics. "It could have been anyone, like Yuna. I just needed help because I wasn't paying attention in class". Vincent was satisfied.
[/dream: act 3]
[dream: act 4]
Travel can be made via "porting", someone has to accept your transfer at a booth and once payment is made, you instantly appear at the booth. Payment is made via pre-paid cards. These cards card used for MMO subscriptions, porting and telephone phones. Just ported my baby over to the amusement park and told that I could now upgrade my card after having used $1000 in total. The upgraded card now offers porting at 1000kbps. We accepted.
Checked the card and found that we only have a few cents left. Guess no MMO for baby for a while...
[/dream: act 4]
[dream: act 5]
Walking back by the series of branching doors. Realised baby not with me so let the others go ahead. Found her 2 doors back. She grumbled at not checking for her and I put my arm around her shoulder, "Baby.."
[/dream: act 5]
[dream: act 6]
In american-style alley, with Demonic-dog howls...
[/dream: act 6]
Woke by alarm (demonic-dog howls). To wake baby and go for breakfast now.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
12 hrs more..
..n I'll be on a cab to the airport w a lovely gal; can't wait.
For now, it's OT! Oooo, the smell of work! 8)
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For now, it's OT! Oooo, the smell of work! 8)
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Back from a short trip
Penang--KL trip
18 Dec 2009 to 21 Dec 2009.
I don't know what's a trip without misadventures.
We weren't given transfer tickets by the Singapore branch. We won't have a bus fetching us the next day. The hotel gave our rooms away and it was fully booked. Shops closed before 6pm in Penang and we missed out the chance to try a local restaurant. The driver was no where in sight after 15 minutes and we had to resort to getting a taxi at a cut-throat rate of RM$35 for a 5 minutes drive.
In KL, the traffic was horrible, rendering the exorbitant taxis useless. I encountered a pickpocket who opened my sling bag without my knowledge. KLCC viewing was closed on Mondays. The hotel de-activated our pass card despite having requested for a late check-out.
Fortunately, most of the things were simply hiccups. The hotel somehow coughed up a room in 30 minutes, hastily made. The driver agreed to fetch us. We had a panic attack when he didn't turn up as our coach was to depart soon. Luckily, he was simply late and we did not have to pay for a ride that might be 1400% over-priced.
I didn't lose anything from the pickpocket attempt. He wasn't too interested in tissue papers and water bottles. However, discovering the attempt was a kinda kill-joy.
Otherwise, we enjoyed our trip. Our random tasting of food in Penang was good, even to the hotel dine-in service. The shopping in KL was an eye-opener, with Times Square and KLCC being very large and comprehensive malls. We look forward to giving these cities more time in future.
18 Dec 2009 to 21 Dec 2009.
I don't know what's a trip without misadventures.
We weren't given transfer tickets by the Singapore branch. We won't have a bus fetching us the next day. The hotel gave our rooms away and it was fully booked. Shops closed before 6pm in Penang and we missed out the chance to try a local restaurant. The driver was no where in sight after 15 minutes and we had to resort to getting a taxi at a cut-throat rate of RM$35 for a 5 minutes drive.
In KL, the traffic was horrible, rendering the exorbitant taxis useless. I encountered a pickpocket who opened my sling bag without my knowledge. KLCC viewing was closed on Mondays. The hotel de-activated our pass card despite having requested for a late check-out.
Fortunately, most of the things were simply hiccups. The hotel somehow coughed up a room in 30 minutes, hastily made. The driver agreed to fetch us. We had a panic attack when he didn't turn up as our coach was to depart soon. Luckily, he was simply late and we did not have to pay for a ride that might be 1400% over-priced.
I didn't lose anything from the pickpocket attempt. He wasn't too interested in tissue papers and water bottles. However, discovering the attempt was a kinda kill-joy.
Otherwise, we enjoyed our trip. Our random tasting of food in Penang was good, even to the hotel dine-in service. The shopping in KL was an eye-opener, with Times Square and KLCC being very large and comprehensive malls. We look forward to giving these cities more time in future.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Ho Chi Minh City
Q. You went on a trip?! When was it?
18 May to 22 May. Missed me? :p
Q. Why?
It was my birthday present, preciousss... Heh, not really, my current phone is the birthday present. The trip was co-shared.
Q. ... No, why there?
This destination came about because it was relatively cheap. The basic tour was only 200+. Add $60 for extension. Add $110 for a change in carrier from Garuda to Tiger Airways.
Also, after cleaning out my bank accounts twice on Europe trips, I wish to see something from Asia.
Q. What were the complications?
Switching to a budget carrier means that we get charged from baggage weighing more than 15 kg, which considering it costs $110 more than the default choice of National Carrier, leaves a bad taste in the mouth. For our return trip, we paid US$20 for excess baggage.
Q. How bad was the traffic?
At first, we expected something like Bali, but worse. Actually, the traffic in the city was well managed and relaxed. Jay-walking is the national past-time. Just make sure you make eye contact with the driver.
Q. Is it true the best way to cross the street is to close your eyes and walk?
Unlike Singaporean drivers, most drivers in Vietnam do not charge at you, to scare you out of their way. However, bullies exist everywhere. We met one.
Q. There's nothing to see in Ho Chi Minh!
True. But are you there to see Zoos and Bird Parks? Frankly, among all the lame claims to fame that our country tried to make, it's true about our Zoo being world-class. We went to the standard tourist traps, with hidden costs. Grrr... We learnt our lesson from Bali - If you're gonna be a purse-pincher, then you won't get to experience anything! So spend! Go to all the silly tourist traps and enjoy yourselves.
Q. Any tourists traps that I should not go?
All of them are pretty enjoyable. Take note of the hidden costs. They made their day trips appear very cheap, but they do not include the price of tickets! Not exactly ethical in my point of view, but everyone does it there, it seems.
Q. Where are your photos?
Ok, here, here.
18 May to 22 May. Missed me? :p
Q. Why?
It was my birthday present, preciousss... Heh, not really, my current phone is the birthday present. The trip was co-shared.
Q. ... No, why there?
This destination came about because it was relatively cheap. The basic tour was only 200+. Add $60 for extension. Add $110 for a change in carrier from Garuda to Tiger Airways.
Also, after cleaning out my bank accounts twice on Europe trips, I wish to see something from Asia.
Q. What were the complications?
Switching to a budget carrier means that we get charged from baggage weighing more than 15 kg, which considering it costs $110 more than the default choice of National Carrier, leaves a bad taste in the mouth. For our return trip, we paid US$20 for excess baggage.
Q. How bad was the traffic?
At first, we expected something like Bali, but worse. Actually, the traffic in the city was well managed and relaxed. Jay-walking is the national past-time. Just make sure you make eye contact with the driver.
Q. Is it true the best way to cross the street is to close your eyes and walk?
Unlike Singaporean drivers, most drivers in Vietnam do not charge at you, to scare you out of their way. However, bullies exist everywhere. We met one.
Q. There's nothing to see in Ho Chi Minh!
True. But are you there to see Zoos and Bird Parks? Frankly, among all the lame claims to fame that our country tried to make, it's true about our Zoo being world-class. We went to the standard tourist traps, with hidden costs. Grrr... We learnt our lesson from Bali - If you're gonna be a purse-pincher, then you won't get to experience anything! So spend! Go to all the silly tourist traps and enjoy yourselves.
Q. Any tourists traps that I should not go?
All of them are pretty enjoyable. Take note of the hidden costs. They made their day trips appear very cheap, but they do not include the price of tickets! Not exactly ethical in my point of view, but everyone does it there, it seems.
Q. Where are your photos?
Ok, here, here.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Back from Ho Chi Minh City
The trip was pretty enjoyable. I'm still in the processing of uploading my photos and mapping them. The stories and pictures should be ready in a week.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Going off to...
Ho Chin Minh =)
This will be my first major excursion into Asia, discounting places like Malaysia and Indonesia, which are culturally similar to our own. Being unseasoned travellers, we expect many problems but what the heck.
Here's the rough plan:
Day 1. Get lost and frustrated by the traffic
Day 2. Explore the city
Day 3: Explore more
Day 4: Go out of town
Day 5: Wrap up
This will happen next week. See ya.
~
This will be my first major excursion into Asia, discounting places like Malaysia and Indonesia, which are culturally similar to our own. Being unseasoned travellers, we expect many problems but what the heck.
Here's the rough plan:
Day 1. Get lost and frustrated by the traffic
Day 2. Explore the city
Day 3: Explore more
Day 4: Go out of town
Day 5: Wrap up
This will happen next week. See ya.
~
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Age guessing
[in foot massage parlours]
"Oh you must be 25!"
"Oh no no, I'm more than that"
"You must be kidding"
While it brings a blush at first, this trick is wearing thin on me. Come on lor, sometimes I'm even estimated at 21 yrs old. While such flattery at foot massage parlours are harmless, I think I'll prefer people who don't go for such cheap tricks to generate small talk.
Which brings me to another topic. Why are people so afraid to guess ages? Just go with your gut feeling. Nowdays when I see someone counting beads in their head, I tell them to be brave and skip the politness, just say the age the believe is true.
We're friends, not clients.
"Oh you must be 25!"
"Oh no no, I'm more than that"
"You must be kidding"
While it brings a blush at first, this trick is wearing thin on me. Come on lor, sometimes I'm even estimated at 21 yrs old. While such flattery at foot massage parlours are harmless, I think I'll prefer people who don't go for such cheap tricks to generate small talk.
Which brings me to another topic. Why are people so afraid to guess ages? Just go with your gut feeling. Nowdays when I see someone counting beads in their head, I tell them to be brave and skip the politness, just say the age the believe is true.
We're friends, not clients.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
ST: how is he able to sleep?
It's me again. I got in =]
I love my bf but I think he's like a pig sometimes.
Not in the bad sense but leave him alone on a bus and he'll doze off!
What is this? How can he manage to sleep on a moving bus?
He laughed and claimed that this is an essential skill. How else am I going survive long trips overseas?
I'll pass, thank you.
Signing off,
bewildered girl friend
[Imaginary post of what my girlfriend might blog about]
I love my bf but I think he's like a pig sometimes.
Not in the bad sense but leave him alone on a bus and he'll doze off!
What is this? How can he manage to sleep on a moving bus?
He laughed and claimed that this is an essential skill. How else am I going survive long trips overseas?
I'll pass, thank you.
Signing off,
bewildered girl friend
[Imaginary post of what my girlfriend might blog about]
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Malacca photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/james.wqh/2008Malacca
Overall, an enjoyable trip.
Malacca doesn't pretend to be a modern city. It is best explored free and easy. The highlight of the visit was Jonker Street for us - a night market in Chinatown area.
*note: It only opens on Friday to Sunday hor...
Overall, an enjoyable trip.
Malacca doesn't pretend to be a modern city. It is best explored free and easy. The highlight of the visit was Jonker Street for us - a night market in Chinatown area.
*note: It only opens on Friday to Sunday hor...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
A little surprise trip
Off to Malacca!
This is a scheduled post; by the time this is released; I'll be well on my way
This is a scheduled post; by the time this is released; I'll be well on my way
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
3 days and 2 nights
A last minute whim and a last minute change of plans made this possible. We made the arrangements and kept the trip secret from certain parties.
Shopping was awfully disappointing but we managed to spend a lot of time together. At midnight, we popped the sparkling juice; This time, she didn't pull away.
Happy new year, dear.
p.s. What is read here, stays here.
Shopping was awfully disappointing but we managed to spend a lot of time together. At midnight, we popped the sparkling juice; This time, she didn't pull away.
Happy new year, dear.
p.s. What is read here, stays here.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Short get-away
Will be going on a short trip to Johor from 30th to 31st. Just a quick escape and I'll be back to do data migration on 1st Jan 2008.
Here's a happy New Year greeting in advance :)
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Here's a happy New Year greeting in advance :)
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
Back into the living
After 25 brain-numbing days, I'm back.
Another good news is that my "precious" have a new nose. So it's back to more DotA, Uncharted waters and Blogging...
Oh ya, the Greece thingy..
Another good news is that my "precious" have a new nose. So it's back to more DotA, Uncharted waters and Blogging...
Oh ya, the Greece thingy..
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Greece: write-up and photos?
I'm not dead. It's just that the number of photos are so staggering that I have been putting off the organisation.
Secretly, I have been doing some posts. However, as the excitement of the trip dies down, the entries get simpler and simpler, haha.
I back-dated these entries in May so that it is easier for me to relate to them. When all is completed, I will put up an index page so that you'll know about it.
If you can't wait, there are two tools for you to locate my posts. One is the archives. The other is the "labels" located below each entry.
Secretly, I have been doing some posts. However, as the excitement of the trip dies down, the entries get simpler and simpler, haha.
I back-dated these entries in May so that it is easier for me to relate to them. When all is completed, I will put up an index page so that you'll know about it.
If you can't wait, there are two tools for you to locate my posts. One is the archives. The other is the "labels" located below each entry.
Friday, May 25, 2007
First week back
With little mercy, I was re-integrated to the industry of the workplace. I have hardly told the story of my trip to anyone before I was whisked away to handover sessions. It didn't agree with my headache. Users have not been idle, submitting a record number of bug reports with a vengeance.
"So how was your Greece trip?", they asked.
"Nice", I said. "But the food was boring".
If they question me more, I would tell them that Athens was boring. I do enjoy the overall experience though.
Photos have been finally been delivered to my PC! I have trimmed them down to 3.54 GB but I don't think it's going to be ready anytime soon. Please be patient.
"So how was your Greece trip?", they asked.
"Nice", I said. "But the food was boring".
If they question me more, I would tell them that Athens was boring. I do enjoy the overall experience though.
Photos have been finally been delivered to my PC! I have trimmed them down to 3.54 GB but I don't think it's going to be ready anytime soon. Please be patient.
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