February 8, 2010
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2nd Singapore Trip
My second trip to Singapore, just barely 3 weeks after my last visit would prove to be more relaxing and enjoyable than the last one, which was a big rush. The last time, I failed to even see Orchard nor Sentosa, making them my top objectives hitting Singapore this time around.The first of my 5-day holiday began at night, straight from the Changi's massive T1 to the remote foodcourt in Bedok. Meet up Sabrina, Melissa, Eileen and Jansen there before making a move to Orchard to meet Ian and KC. Orchard was beautiful at night.. certainly presented opportunities for nice pictures.
Left: Water Fountain at Suntec City. Right: Ooo.. strips ahead wei!Well, it's difficult to document and talk about this trip cause of its simplicity. It was just meeting people and checking out new places. The notable places were Sentosa Island and the Jurong Bird Park. The new themepark has yet to open in Sentosa and I didn't fancy casinos.. so we went for a historical tour around Fort Siloso.. where I learned that the historical guns of Singapore we used after all during World War II.Jurong Bird Park was surprisingly good. Bigger than I expected and the shows were done well. One should also try out the laksa at the bird park. Apparently, it was featured in the news a few days after we tried it.
We celebrated Mornique's birthday at Wala Wala, managed to get the lead singer to acknowledge and wish her happy birthday (along with a dozen other people). We got a cake for her as well. Somewhere in between, an old guy from the next table leaned over an sang Morn a birthday song. That was pretty hilarious. Wala's one place I'd recommend music lovers to go. This band plays really well.After a great night and feeling recharge to begin work.. I headed home the following evening after giving Faith and Mornique a surprise visit for lunch near city hall. A "first-class" ride via Aeroline back to Mines Shopping Center marked the end of my fine get away. The following Monday, the next chapter of my life (work) - will begin.
