Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
印度的第一天 (18-Jan)
新航班机飞了五小时十分，当地时间十点到了新德里机场（Indira Gandhi International Airport），外面起了大雾, 温度是十三度，我还可以，只觉得比云顶冷一点。
感觉上这个新的国际机场并不新，国际抵达班机只有五班！
在机场出口外“找”到了接我的车夫。他过后送我去了Jaypee Vasant Continental酒店。一路上以他的破英文加大半的兴都话跟我谈天，我真不知如何回答他。
Monday, January 18, 2010
Go go India
At Changi T2, getting ready to fly India in 2 hours time, destination => Delhi
Just had my slice of cheese cake and a bottle of Sanpellegrino (kind of Australian fruit jouce).
Weather condition at Delhi now,
17°C
Current: Smoke
Wind: NW at 8 km/h
Humidity: 52%
Wind: NW at 8 km/h
Humidity: 52%
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
India Visa
In Malaysia, it takes 5 working days to process.
I applied my India Business Visa through an Tour Agent, Sin Chung Tours at Taman Pelangi (Tel: 07-335 5860) in JB. I have got my visa in 5 working days. First day is to submit my passport, and on the 5th working day, i got back my passport, inclusive of the travelling time to and fro KL.
Cost: RM530, 1 year multiple entry.
I applied my India Business Visa through an Tour Agent, Sin Chung Tours at Taman Pelangi (Tel: 07-335 5860) in JB. I have got my visa in 5 working days. First day is to submit my passport, and on the 5th working day, i got back my passport, inclusive of the travelling time to and fro KL.
Cost: RM530, 1 year multiple entry.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Malaysia Visa On Arrival (VOA)
As announced by deputy minister, Y. Bhg. Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop (Timbalan Menteri Dalam Menteri) on 5th Nov, VOA is NO MORE issued to visitors from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bintan Club Med Trip 2009
Period: 19 - 21 Sep 2009
This is some records of my good trip to Bintan Club Med, Indonesia, my company organized trip.
It took 15 mins for the bus from bintan ferry terminal to Club Med. Received warm welcome from staffs, they stood at the entrance and waved at us when we are reaching. GO, this is what they called guest officer, many of them, they have people that can speak english, japanese, korean, and of course french. We had a good team building game organized by one of the appointed GO.
This is some records of my good trip to Bintan Club Med, Indonesia, my company organized trip.
It took 15 mins for the bus from bintan ferry terminal to Club Med. Received warm welcome from staffs, they stood at the entrance and waved at us when we are reaching. GO, this is what they called guest officer, many of them, they have people that can speak english, japanese, korean, and of course french. We had a good team building game organized by one of the appointed GO.
After the game, we went for archery session, it was really interesting and I love it very much. They have only right handed bow, which is not suitable for me, as I need my stronger right hand to control and aim. This is my first time in my life to try archery, each person is allowed to bow 18 arrows.
After rich buffet dinner in the evening, we went to watch the 'circus' show. The show is conducted at the swimming pool. However, It was raining, the show was cancelled and replaced by an impromptu indoor stage performance. Their objective is to makes you laugh, a funny show. Performers are multi national, audient also multi national, and everyone show their respectful thanks by clapping till the hand swells. It was the funniest show I ever seen, some more the performers all from club med GO itself. Can't describe the show details, it is really a show in club med that can never missed. After learning from the Mauritius GO, Nicholas, the 'strongest' & darkest man in Club Med, the show name is 'Too Funny', he has performed stun by stepping on the bottle glass.
Tasted a glass of Paradise at bar. It was great. All drinks at bar are free flow and foc. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available.
Shortcoming: No tooth paste and tooth brush in the room. Room condition is a bit old, overall need renovations.
Polo shirt with Bintan Club Med is Rp 359,000 (abt SGD 50), which is not cheap. I bought 2.
Internet? There are 3 machines available. All the rooms have strong Wifi signal, no WEP key required to connect, but need user id and password to access. Both can get from Reception free of charge. For public area, only reception floor and swimming pool floor has signal. I thinks that's good enough.
Mobile? The strongest signal is from Indosat. Surprisingly I received Maxis signal from the block we stay, Jati, room number starts from J. I believe that's the only area that I can make call back home at local rate. Celcom and Digi signals also detected.
2nd day is the swimming day. Got a Pool Towel card from reception, it's needed to exchange towel from the pool counter. There's no pool side bar, but the bar is within walking distance. Remember, drinks are always free and free flow.
Sea swim, another good one, water is clear like swimming pool. No big wave. Ideal for swimming. I can't wait to jump straight into it!
Remarks: Must bring the sun glasses, the reflection from the sand hurts.
What other things you can do? Tennis, badminton, squash, basketball, street soccer, table tennis and also gymnasium.
What's the most special thing about Club Med? The People. The GOs (Guest Officer) are trained to be very friendly, they cheer you when you arrived, they 'must' join your table during meal time, they talked to you like your old buddy, they clap and accompany you when you are departing home, and the chief of village is one of them.
I went back home after 2 nights stay.
After rich buffet dinner in the evening, we went to watch the 'circus' show. The show is conducted at the swimming pool. However, It was raining, the show was cancelled and replaced by an impromptu indoor stage performance. Their objective is to makes you laugh, a funny show. Performers are multi national, audient also multi national, and everyone show their respectful thanks by clapping till the hand swells. It was the funniest show I ever seen, some more the performers all from club med GO itself. Can't describe the show details, it is really a show in club med that can never missed. After learning from the Mauritius GO, Nicholas, the 'strongest' & darkest man in Club Med, the show name is 'Too Funny', he has performed stun by stepping on the bottle glass.
Tasted a glass of Paradise at bar. It was great. All drinks at bar are free flow and foc. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available.
Shortcoming: No tooth paste and tooth brush in the room. Room condition is a bit old, overall need renovations.
Polo shirt with Bintan Club Med is Rp 359,000 (abt SGD 50), which is not cheap. I bought 2.
Internet? There are 3 machines available. All the rooms have strong Wifi signal, no WEP key required to connect, but need user id and password to access. Both can get from Reception free of charge. For public area, only reception floor and swimming pool floor has signal. I thinks that's good enough.
Mobile? The strongest signal is from Indosat. Surprisingly I received Maxis signal from the block we stay, Jati, room number starts from J. I believe that's the only area that I can make call back home at local rate. Celcom and Digi signals also detected.
2nd day is the swimming day. Got a Pool Towel card from reception, it's needed to exchange towel from the pool counter. There's no pool side bar, but the bar is within walking distance. Remember, drinks are always free and free flow.
Sea swim, another good one, water is clear like swimming pool. No big wave. Ideal for swimming. I can't wait to jump straight into it!
Remarks: Must bring the sun glasses, the reflection from the sand hurts.
What other things you can do? Tennis, badminton, squash, basketball, street soccer, table tennis and also gymnasium.
What's the most special thing about Club Med? The People. The GOs (Guest Officer) are trained to be very friendly, they cheer you when you arrived, they 'must' join your table during meal time, they talked to you like your old buddy, they clap and accompany you when you are departing home, and the chief of village is one of them.
I went back home after 2 nights stay.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Took Photo with Shit Man (屎人)
Took this photo with Shit Man (屎人) at Russell Street (羅素街), near Causeway Bay, F exit. He is promoting the newly opened restaurant at 4th floor.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Most Expensive Ovaltine (阿华田) in My Life
The night when I was sicked, I did not even have strength to go down 7-Eleven to buy a hot drink. With the advice from my lovely wife, I decided to order the in-room dining service, for a cup of hot Ovaltine.
Guess how much it cost? HKD 63.80. It is the most expensive Ovaltine I ever drank.
Guess how much it cost? HKD 63.80. It is the most expensive Ovaltine I ever drank.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sick in Hong Kong
I was having fever last night, the second day after I arrived Hong Kong on Sunday. Work still need to carry on, can't afford to take MC. Took 2 tablets of Panadol (必理痛 in Hong Kong Cantonese version), cirit during midnight.
Today resumed work at regional office, feeling better. I hope it's not H1N1.
(above pictures were taken from my room, facing Kowloon, ICC - International Commerce Centre - ICC Tower on the left, the going-to-be tallest building in Hong Kong, 118 stories, 484m)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
At the departure hall now, so crowded, due to Hari Raya long weekend,
people are finding a good break at Bintan.
people are finding a good break at Bintan.
Just taken my breakfast at mamak store, roti prata and teh tarik, cost
me S$3.40.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Heading back to Singapore, SQ1
Just took my breakfast at Cafe De Coral (大家乐) - 皮蛋瘦肉粥 (HKD 20) at Hong Kong Airport. Waiting for the departure...
Travelling alone is always not my choice, now the only thing in my mind is my family.
Travelling alone is always not my choice, now the only thing in my mind is my family.
HK - Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) 蓝桂坊
藍桂坊 famous for its bar and dining, and the "kwai lou" - Foreign White Man.
My colleague Leo brought me and Rebecca to this famous place to experience LKF. We took the tram (电车) from Causeway Bay to Central (中环), it costs us HKD 2 per person. Walk up the longest escalator in the world. There are many "stops" between each connected escalator, we exited the escalator to 荷里活道, walk down the street to Lan Kwai Fong, here we sees bars and restaurants, which is packed with foreigner and some local. I guess the kwai lou will have good feel of it, but for us is just-to-see. I did not see any Hong Kong movie stars there.
From LKF, we walked to the ferry jetty, about 15 mins.
Took ferry to Kowloon, cost HKD 2.3 per person, it's very cheap compared to other transport in HK.
Reached Kowloon jetty in about 5 minutes time. The jetty is just next to the Cultural Centre. We took a double decker bus to You Ma Dei, Temple street (庙街).
We had dinner there at road site, some sort of seafood store. Quire disappointed for the food as the porridge is not we expected, it was Teo Chew style instead of Hong Kong style. Some more, the 濑尿虾 we ordered is too small, i think it was baby 濑尿虾, hard to eat.
We headed back to hotel after the dinner. Thanks to our tour guide, Leo....
My colleague Leo brought me and Rebecca to this famous place to experience LKF. We took the tram (电车) from Causeway Bay to Central (中环), it costs us HKD 2 per person. Walk up the longest escalator in the world. There are many "stops" between each connected escalator, we exited the escalator to 荷里活道, walk down the street to Lan Kwai Fong, here we sees bars and restaurants, which is packed with foreigner and some local. I guess the kwai lou will have good feel of it, but for us is just-to-see. I did not see any Hong Kong movie stars there.
From LKF, we walked to the ferry jetty, about 15 mins.
Took ferry to Kowloon, cost HKD 2.3 per person, it's very cheap compared to other transport in HK.
Reached Kowloon jetty in about 5 minutes time. The jetty is just next to the Cultural Centre. We took a double decker bus to You Ma Dei, Temple street (庙街).
We had dinner there at road site, some sort of seafood store. Quire disappointed for the food as the porridge is not we expected, it was Teo Chew style instead of Hong Kong style. Some more, the 濑尿虾 we ordered is too small, i think it was baby 濑尿虾, hard to eat.
We headed back to hotel after the dinner. Thanks to our tour guide, Leo....
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
HK - Temple Street 庙街
Due to curiosity, me and my colleague Rebecca decided to go Temple street (庙街) for a night market experience.
Took MTR to Jordan station, take Exit A. After out from the exit, turn right, walk straight across 2 roads, we saw Temple street on our right hand side.
Basically, it is another "Pasar Malam" of Malaysia. Night market that sells various "cheap" stuffs. For me, it is not cheap. A pirated DVD cost HKD 20, is it cheap?
We reached the end of the street and it is a bit disappointing as it is really short and we never see any fortune tellers (what the place is famous for). By luck, we saw the "extension" of the Temple street, where the fortune tellers are. We did not try and just passed by. We also see some old performers who sing at the road side, no interesting.
Finally, decided to leave. Excluding the fortune tellers, I think Malaysia has much more 庙街 (Pasar Malam) than Hong Kong.
Took MTR to Jordan station, take Exit A. After out from the exit, turn right, walk straight across 2 roads, we saw Temple street on our right hand side.
Basically, it is another "Pasar Malam" of Malaysia. Night market that sells various "cheap" stuffs. For me, it is not cheap. A pirated DVD cost HKD 20, is it cheap?
We reached the end of the street and it is a bit disappointing as it is really short and we never see any fortune tellers (what the place is famous for). By luck, we saw the "extension" of the Temple street, where the fortune tellers are. We did not try and just passed by. We also see some old performers who sing at the road side, no interesting.
Finally, decided to leave. Excluding the fortune tellers, I think Malaysia has much more 庙街 (Pasar Malam) than Hong Kong.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Weather Forecast for Hong Kong
Date/Month Weather
10/8(MONDAY) - Sunny intervals with a few showers.
11/8(TUESDAY) - Mainly cloudy with showers.
12/8(WEDNESDAY) - Mainly cloudy with showers.
13/8(THURSDAY) - Sunny intervals with a few showers.
14/8(FRIDAY) - Sunny periods with a few showers.
15/8(SATURDAY) - Sunny periods with a few showers.
16/8(SUNDAY) - Sunny periods with a few showers.
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm
10/8(MONDAY) - Sunny intervals with a few showers.
11/8(TUESDAY) - Mainly cloudy with showers.
12/8(WEDNESDAY) - Mainly cloudy with showers.
13/8(THURSDAY) - Sunny intervals with a few showers.
14/8(FRIDAY) - Sunny periods with a few showers.
15/8(SATURDAY) - Sunny periods with a few showers.
16/8(SUNDAY) - Sunny periods with a few showers.
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm
Departing to Hong Kong
A windy and rainy morning, now I am insdie Gate B9, Changi Terminal 3, waiting for boarding.
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