And so what this birthday trip so special? I hugged my favorite Minion character at the happiest place in Singapore :)
09.14.2014
Before this trip came I have lost the most important man in my life and undecided whether I'll push through with this or not but decided to go. All through the flight to Singapore I was crying my heart out to a friend and told her how painful it is to lost a father without giving us any signal.
We've arrived to Singapore around 9:05 in the morning via Cebu Pacific. What I love about this country is their transportation services. You'll never get lost in Singapore. We tried to get an early check in to our hotel but the room was not available yet so we just left our things at their luggage area. We've met a Filipina traveller who was also staying in the hotel who has helped us with some of the directions that we need.
First thing first you need to get an easy link prepaid card. You can use it to pay for the bus or mrt transport fee. I reloaded the easy link from a friend who just came from Singapore a 50 bucks. The map that we got from 7-11 also has helped us to find our first stop which is Singapore Zoo.
From Bugis MRT station we alighted at Ang Mo Kio station then rode the bus 138 located at Berth B1 complex. It took us 90 mins before we reached the Singapore Zoo.
I didn't expect that Singapore has the most humid weather. I was like I need to breathe some fresh air. It is highly recommendable to buy your ticket online like we did so you won't experience the pain of falling in line in a very long queue.
Before we wander around the Zoo, we had our lunch first and I tried their local Nasi Lemak. Hmmm not bad though.
Here are some of the attractions that you can see inside the Zoo.
We've went back to the hotel around 3PM then checked in and to our surprised the room that we had was very small compared to what we expected. We booked a deluxe room and thought that we're only given a standard room. The receptionist told us that the only difference between standard and deluxe is not the size of the room but the window that comes with it. So much disappointment.
Good thing there was a free wifi so I was able to get in touch with my elementary buddies who were based in Singapore. I was not informed that we need to have a very long walk from Esplanade to the Merlion Park so I should have not wore my killer heels. Haha. I realized that good friends even though you did not see each other for years when you do it just picking up the days where you were left off. Meeting up with my childhood buddies was my favorite part of my Singapore trip.
I've really enjoyed hanging out with them. A lot of kwentos were made. A lot of future plans have been shared. A lot of keeping up stories have been laid down the table as we sipped the cold beers with Singapore satay to compliments the never ending kwentuhan.
09.15.2014
A jam-packed adventures awaits our 2nd day in Singapore. As early as 8 o'clock in the morning we were already at the Universal Studios. Given the limited time that we had, we have only chosen the best rides. First on our list was the Transformers Ride. Queueing as it may seem but that wouldn't stop us from wanting to experience this momentus opportunity to feel how would it be like if we were really on the scene and we are whom inside these autobots. It was really an amazing experience. I definitely do it next time around.
Singapore has one of highest cost of living in Asia. Our lunch which was just a burger and a fries cost us almost Php500 bucks.
After lunch we had our Return of Mummy Ride which also one hell of amazing experience. Through the entire ride I just closed my eyes and I realized that it was all over. Haha. That kabog sa dibdib and the never ending scream and the physically challenge ride has surpassed my expectation. Should I do it again? Definitely, Yes! And will promise that I am not gonna close my eyes next time around. Haha. We've strolled around USS before we left at 3:00 in the afternoon as we need to go back to our hotel for outfit change before we go to the Gardens by the Bay.
I really enjoyed looking at the beautiful flowers in Flower Dome and got scared when I tried the sky walk experience at the Cloud Forest. These two conservatories inside the Gardens by Bay are really one of the great attractions in Singapore that you shouldn't missed.
My elementary couple friends invited me to have dinner at their place. Who am I to say no for such invitation. I was able to meet their two cute little children and had some wine two nights before my birthday. A toast for almost 3 decades of friendship and counting.
09.16.2014
We checked out as early as 5:00 in the morning as we need to catch the bus at 7:00 that will take us to Genting Highlands in Malaysia.
It may be a short trip to Singapore but a very memorable one.
Till my next stop, Minion :)
