Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Taking it to the next level part 3 (final)
Pheww... I know its been a verryy loonnggg time since I haven't updated this continuation of a story... (I know what you are thinking, I should'nt even be blogging :P)
Here goes :
After obtaining my prized cam, the time was... around 6:30 pm. I had around 3 hours left till my flight at 10:30pm later tonight.
I wanted to check out sim lim square but then I thought I'd pay a visit to one of my uncle's here in Singapore. His house was actually quite far, all the way at Harbour Front. It took me around 45 mins by MRT plus a 1.5 Km hike from the station. When I finally got there I was greeted by my Aunt (Mak Su) and chatted with her father (jolly old chap). Had a small dinner and chatted some more until my uncle finally came back.
On heading of back to the airport I was told that a cab would be the fastest way back to Changi Airport but unfortunately there wasn't a cab in sight. I was getting a little worried as I cant use the MRT now that its too late. Decided to go back to the mall and get a cab from there...and OH MY GOD!!! the Que was like a mile long!!!
having no other choice, (or no other options given to me) I had to take the MRT back to changi....
and... you guessed it I was late by 15mins!!! I missed the check-in Time but did not miss the flight though. The grumpy Air Asia lady refused to let me check in even though I had no check-in luggage and the freaking Plane was still on the ground not due to take off for another 45 mins.
What a predicament!!!! I've really put myself in deep shit this time... I am in a foreign country, with very little cash left, I missed my plane and tomorrow I have to go to work ealry in the morning, I dont have enough cash to buy another ticket even If I did the nxt flight is at 10am tomorrow morning..ARRGHHHH!!!!
Hmmm what are my options....I had to get back. And then... god gave me an angel...her name was Ester... she was in a tourist help desk booth. I approached her and told her my story and she out of her way and making calls for me. She told me that The night Train has left. Then after browsing through her computer screen she found a way out. there is a midnight Bus service!!!! Thank God and Thank You Ester!!! She gave me the details and I took a cab the bus station.
since the bus leaves at midnight I had ample time to get there. Bought the bus tickets, and was on my way home...
5 Hours Bus ride later, I arrived at Pudu Raya Bus Station in KL. It was quite a sight to be in the middle of KL at 5:45am kinda scary with all kinds of people scurrying about and even a few homeless drifters sleeping on the roadsides and by the pavement. I wished I took a picture but was too tired.
My dearest wifey came to pick me up. headed home. slept for like 1 hour and then was back up again to go for work.
This has truly been one of my wildest COD adventures. I think I'll do it again sometime...only next time no more Mr. Nice Guy.... :)
Here goes :
After obtaining my prized cam, the time was... around 6:30 pm. I had around 3 hours left till my flight at 10:30pm later tonight.
I wanted to check out sim lim square but then I thought I'd pay a visit to one of my uncle's here in Singapore. His house was actually quite far, all the way at Harbour Front. It took me around 45 mins by MRT plus a 1.5 Km hike from the station. When I finally got there I was greeted by my Aunt (Mak Su) and chatted with her father (jolly old chap). Had a small dinner and chatted some more until my uncle finally came back.
On heading of back to the airport I was told that a cab would be the fastest way back to Changi Airport but unfortunately there wasn't a cab in sight. I was getting a little worried as I cant use the MRT now that its too late. Decided to go back to the mall and get a cab from there...and OH MY GOD!!! the Que was like a mile long!!!
having no other choice, (or no other options given to me) I had to take the MRT back to changi....
and... you guessed it I was late by 15mins!!! I missed the check-in Time but did not miss the flight though. The grumpy Air Asia lady refused to let me check in even though I had no check-in luggage and the freaking Plane was still on the ground not due to take off for another 45 mins.
What a predicament!!!! I've really put myself in deep shit this time... I am in a foreign country, with very little cash left, I missed my plane and tomorrow I have to go to work ealry in the morning, I dont have enough cash to buy another ticket even If I did the nxt flight is at 10am tomorrow morning..ARRGHHHH!!!!
Hmmm what are my options....I had to get back. And then... god gave me an angel...her name was Ester... she was in a tourist help desk booth. I approached her and told her my story and she out of her way and making calls for me. She told me that The night Train has left. Then after browsing through her computer screen she found a way out. there is a midnight Bus service!!!! Thank God and Thank You Ester!!! She gave me the details and I took a cab the bus station.
since the bus leaves at midnight I had ample time to get there. Bought the bus tickets, and was on my way home...
5 Hours Bus ride later, I arrived at Pudu Raya Bus Station in KL. It was quite a sight to be in the middle of KL at 5:45am kinda scary with all kinds of people scurrying about and even a few homeless drifters sleeping on the roadsides and by the pavement. I wished I took a picture but was too tired.
My dearest wifey came to pick me up. headed home. slept for like 1 hour and then was back up again to go for work.
This has truly been one of my wildest COD adventures. I think I'll do it again sometime...only next time no more Mr. Nice Guy.... :)
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Taking it to the next level...part 2
Well today is the big day, and I am now driving 130km/h heading towards the "Pasar Borong" airport or what they call LCCT (low cost carrier terminal)
What did I bring with me on this quest for my portrait DSLR Body?
* Pasport and tickets
* Handphone
* My second handphone (just incase for emergencies)
* My sony P&S camera (for the blog)
* my portrait lense Nikkor 50mm AF 1.4D (superb lens)
* An empty Camera bag (to put the camera after I have bought it)
and most importantly...My 3M industrial grade dust mask and dettol hand sanitizer (a suggestion by wifey becuse of the growing number of fatalities of the H1N1 Flu pandemic)
Reached the LCCT, Parked my car, put on me mask, and rushed to the check-in counter. While waiting to board the plane I noticed only a handful of passengers were wearing a mask...oh well.
It was a different felling travelling all alone, not having anyone to chat with beside me (wearing a mask doesnt help a conversation) and I had to fill in the immigration forms all by myself. We touched down at Changi and even though changi also had a terminal for lowcost carriers it was miles better than the LCCT and it was interconnected with aerotrains, international flight terminals and the MRT.
What did I bring with me on this quest for my portrait DSLR Body?
* Pasport and tickets
* Handphone
* My second handphone (just incase for emergencies)
* My sony P&S camera (for the blog)
* my portrait lense Nikkor 50mm AF 1.4D (superb lens)
* An empty Camera bag (to put the camera after I have bought it)
and most importantly...My 3M industrial grade dust mask and dettol hand sanitizer (a suggestion by wifey becuse of the growing number of fatalities of the H1N1 Flu pandemic)
Reached the LCCT, Parked my car, put on me mask, and rushed to the check-in counter. While waiting to board the plane I noticed only a handful of passengers were wearing a mask...oh well.
It was a different felling travelling all alone, not having anyone to chat with beside me (wearing a mask doesnt help a conversation) and I had to fill in the immigration forms all by myself. We touched down at Changi and even though changi also had a terminal for lowcost carriers it was miles better than the LCCT and it was interconnected with aerotrains, international flight terminals and the MRT.
Me with mask at fabulous changi
Everything is easy travelling in singapore, from changi I followed signboards and hopped on an MRT train and went straight to the agreed place to do the "transaction" The MRT cars were really long and throughout the train ride I was entertained with videos of Phua Chu Kang teaching singaporeans not to be "Kiasu" when boarding the train. "wait for others to exit"he would sing in a RAP style song.
I arrived at "Seng Kang" LRT station which is connected to "compass point"shopping mall, called the guy up and met him at Burger King. At First I was supposed to meet him at MOS burger, If you havent tried MOS burgers they are really excellent tiny mouth watering burgers (kinda like krabby patties in Spongebob Squarepants) Once there was an outlet at KLCC but no more. I was getting excited to dig my mouth into one but was let down when the cashier mentioned that it was not certified halal :(
Just like any other COD, I met Mr. Gary (the seller) and was a really nice guy and was really surprised that I actually came all the way from KL on a plane :O . He kept his Fuji S3 Pro in really good condition (its more than 3 years old mind you) with the box and every accessories. he gave me some freebies like a kingston CF Card and some long lasting Sony Rechargables :D. Tested the camera out and happy with the item I paid him and saved RM300 buckes compared to getting from another guy locally.
And now... to make my way back home...I still had another 4 hours to kill...so....
to be continued....
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