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Sunday, June 6, 2010
2nd nite cycling - a test of endurance
Where : Singapore Place : East Coast Park - Nicoll Highway - Padang - Boat Quay - Tiong Bahru Plaza - Cluny Rd - Kheam Hock Rd - Lornie Rd - McRitchie Reservoir - Thomson Rd - Orchard Rd - Spore Flyers - Indoor Stadium - East Coast Park When : 3rd June 2010 This is the 2nd nite cycling i had but the first in 2010 and many more to come =D Route planning solely done by F2 who promised the route that we'll be taking to be interesting and a test on individual cyclist's endurance level. Since i'm not so familiar with the "shortest" route to take us around, so i'll be doing the recruiting, promoting and informing interested participants. And so, one month before the date was chosen...discussion between me and F2 was regularly conducted. It wasn't a formal discussion tho bcos we have plenty of time in hand. Like it was mentioned earlier, route planning was done by F2 solely and he even reccee the route on foot to gauge the estimated cycling time. There will be two groups; first group are those staying in the East or for those who do not own a bike. And the second group were those staying in the West and own a bike. There's only 7 of us that owns a bike, thus those joining the first group is expected to be a large number. All were informed to assembled by 2030hrs at East Coast Area C4 to rent a bike. Bike rental ranging from $8-12/person for an overnite rental. As usual...there's always latecomers. But as late a person could be, i can't tolerate when one called up to say that he is still at home and looking at my watch its 1955hrs!!! And mind u...he stayed in the West of Singapore. How to reach East Coast when all that he plan was to reach East Coast by bus!!!! To cut story short and to cool my anger...we move off from East Coast at 2130hrs. There were a total of 18 of us. Whoa...thats a big number! I lost track of time as to what time my group meet the West side peepz. There were 5 of them from the West side. Before we proceed to Tiong Bahru Plaza for supper, two of the 18 decided to head back to East Coast as they were too tired. We bid farewell to Reen and Alan, and head for supper. After supper...cycle to McRitchie. But...its not that simple. We have to cycle pass a Chinese cemetery at Kheam Hock Road. It was spooky at first, but as we cycle pass..its ok though. From the cemetery towards McRitchie was the best route cos it was all the way down slope. Heheeee.... By the time we reached McRitchie it was 4am. Rested around less than 45mins. The West Side geng left first and the rest remained resting. Some took a nap, while others chit chat. So many, me included do not wanna take the same route back cos remember from the cemetary was all the way down slope...if its the same route..Gosh...wouldn't it be all the way up-slope? Hahahaa.... And so, we took a different route back...passing tru Orchard Road, Marina Bay Sands and at F1 track. The sunrise was super captivating, that was when we are on the bridge behind Kallang Stadium. We reached East Coast at 7.45am. Those who stayed far, went home first. Left with few of us who need to wait til 9am to return the rented bicyles.On an overall...it was a super tiring..a test of endurance. Really! Would another trip be organised again?? Of course! (: Labels: cycling, local, macritchie, nights, rambling
++ quoth nessie at 10:39 PM Back to Top | Home Thursday, October 22, 2009
Sept/Oct in summary
This blog has been left untouched for almost two months! Two months?! What was i busy with? Well...here's a summary : Its all in the name of EOS! First i got sick. Fever. Reason? Caught in dilemma of renting vs buying a lens. Firstly i do not know what lens best for me. Secondly, its so costly. DAMAGED! hahahaaaa... And so somehow i ended up with two lens and a flash. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM and Canon 580EX Mark II flash. For four days or so that im holding onto these items, i went to HortPark, Botanic Garden and Marina Barrage. Here's a few shots that i took using these items...
On 12Oct i attended a photography workshop orgarnised by my department. Made friends and learnt something from the workshop. What i learnt? Learnt alot by observing the group on how they took photos and what cam/lens the participant owns and by end of the workshop, i learnt....I should be getting an extension tube? Spending $$$ again? HAHAHAAA.... The question is...when should i or rather can i own an extension tube? Its not that expensive, but since i've been spending too much $ on by EOS, made a deal with a friend to not buy or talk anything related to SLR till Nov approach. That comes to another Qs...can i refrain myself from such temptation esp when i'm in love with Macros from the beginning? Yes, i can! So, November...come quick! Wakhahaa.... Labels: hort park, local, marina barrage, nights, sun
++ quoth nessie at 9:41 PM Back to Top | Home Monday, August 3, 2009
Kg Paya, Paya Beach Dive & Spa Resort (Msia)
Where : Tioman Island,Malaysia
Assembled at Golden Mile Complex, coach leaves at 0630hrs. Spore immigration clearance is tru Woodlands Checkpoint. There's a 20mins breakfast stop-over but sad to say its nothing being served except coffee and tea that i can see. Due to all previous experiences that i had,I am prepared and had in fact pack home-made egg-mayo sandwiches for ourselves! yum! yum! simple yet filling...
Ferry check-in time 15min before departing. Even tho we checked-in and seated by 1140hrs, the ferry only set sails at 1210hrs. The ferry was super crowded. All available seats are taken up. But luckily the air-con is working well. Otherwise it will be stuffy seyy...
Amongst the above mentioned stop-over; Berjaya Tioman is a five-star rated resort in Tioman Island. And Kg Salang is a diver haven. Reached Kg Paya jetty at 1330hrs... snap some pics and walk to recept for check-in. Even tho 1400hrs is the stated check-in time, but our room is ready to be occupied.
Went for a swim during the day. The water was super crystal clear with fishes seen swimming near the shoreline. Big. Small. Colourful. Mono-color. WOW! So love the clear, clean seaside!
This is my first time having a waterproof manually operated camera with me. For a film roll of 27, it cost me S$18. The day ends with our buffet dinner, sunset watching and a stroll along the super low tide beach.
Day 2 We plan to start our day as early as the breakfast starts i.e 0700hrs. After breakfast we went fast asleep. Kheheee….I guess the tiredness of the trip still lingers. Had a quick nap, and went we woke up, went snorkeling.
As my partner was commenting…this is the best trip we ever had. From a “snorkel” it went “dive”. And I quote…”My morning dive is so WOW. The fish was so huge. The stone fish was staring at me!”
This ice kachang looks simple…no ice-cream topping, but was substituted by Milo topping. Still…its simply delicious! Its RM2.50 Day 3 So sad to think that I’m leaving Tioman after 1000hrs. As I check out and walk towards the jetty…I stop to admire the beauty of the island. Never had enough admiring its beauty! Will be visiting Tioman again….for sure!
Ferry set sails at 1000hrs from Paya jetty. Drop by Berjaya, Air Batang and Salang for other tourists from the island. Reached Tg Gemok jetty at 1230hrs. Upon reaching Tg Gemok, a representative from my bus company is there to pick us up. At Tg Gemok jetty, it isn’t anything like Mersing jetty. No souvenir shop. So no shopping. Boarded the bus and went for lunch, a 5min bus ride to Nusantara makan house. Soon we’re on the bus again. Now, we’re on our way to Mersing jetty to pick up some more tourists. But we did not alight to get some goodies as we’re rushing to get back to Spore. Sad isn’t it? But I’ve bought what I needed on my first day :D Reached Woodlands checkpoint at 1620hrs. Home sweet home? Nah! Tioman is THE home sweet home. Thats where i call My Home. Kheheee….
Other useful notes:
Don't expect a sundeck chair on the beach. Its has been relocated.
For those who read this post...do visit Tioman at least once and enjoy the peacefulness and the beauty of nature. Njoy... Labels: beach, food, malaysia, malaysia beach, nights, overseas, sun
++ quoth nessie at 8:05 PM Back to Top | Home Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Butterfly park close
Where : Hyderabad Road Place : HortPark When : 8th June 09 Went to HortPark bcos wanted to see the newest attraction i.e the Butterfly Park. No luck. Reached at almost 5pm and its closed. sad...sad...  That's the Butterfly Park As i was talking to a friend earlier this morning...my interest with macro still lingers in me. Should i be getting the macro lens or telephoto lens? If i do get the macro lens, sad to say Spore surrounding/environment does not have much to discover using macro. Even if i go Botanic Garden or Sentosa, how much newer stuffs could i snap during my each visits? Either that, or the flowers or the leaves spoilt the outcome of the photos.  Look at its leaves! Spoilt the whole pic right????? Telephoto? hhmmm...i'm still can't decide! argghhh!!!! And...i still got a long way to shoot better macro pics!  Anyways, here's Alexandra Arc by day and nite...   As i leave HortPark...  Hv a great evening everyone! Labels: alexandra arc, hort park, local, nights, rambling, southern ridges, sun
++ quoth nessie at 2:31 AM Back to Top | Home Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Been here and visiting AGAIN...! R E D A N G ! ! !
Where : Trengganu, Malaysia  Been here and visiting AGAIN! What more relaxing than to sit back, enjoy the serenity and tranquility of nature's beauty? Whats more important...its away from skyscrapers and stressful work.  
 
 Pool view rooms After lunch, even before 1400hrs our room is ready to be occupied. We dropped all our luggages into the room, get changed and jumped into the sea! yeah!!!
 I muz say that i have a good tanned. Its better than the tan that i got last two years cos the last two years, i got charred. And i really mean charred! khheee.....
Labels: beach, malaysia, malaysia beach, nights, overseas, sun
++ quoth nessie at 9:36 AM
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