Rome is an amazing place with many history behind every runes and structures. Every attractions is always packed with tons of tourists. You will never missed it as everyone will surround it like there is a circus performance on the spot. It is not easy to travel by walking around as you may lost your way easily. However, the Metro is a very good guide for us.
To start off, visit COLOSSEO, the place where gladiators fight with their life on the line in order to survive. The place grand from the outside (especially at night). There are mazes right at the center of the stage. I was told that the mazes used to guide the deadly animals to the stage above.
From the Colosseo Metro, you may take to Ottaviano Metro and take a 5 mins walk to where MUSEI VATICANI is located. This is a place where Catholics know better than me. It is like their headquarter. I can say this is the biggest and most amazing catholic church I've ever seen.
From the Ottaviano Metro, take to Flaminio Metro and walk via del Corso. Along this road you may shop and eat wherever you want. But don't forget to visit Piazza Miganelli, Fontana di Trevi (hold a coin with your right hand, back face the fountain, make a wish and throw it over your right shoulder) and Pantheon (a hole on the ceiling and was said that no water will come in even when it rains).
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Cairo
A world of sand. It feels like I've entered into the dream world of Leonardo in "Inception'. All the buildings are not furnished at all. The building from the outside is not done, but there are already people leaving in some of the levels.
Omar, our tour guide, said that because the owner of each building wants to earn more from the unit they sell. So the more you delay in building each unit, other facilities besides will be ongoing, which will raise the price of their unit. So most of them won't want to complete the whole construction of their building.
Of course I find it stupid.
We reached Nile River, the only river that cut across Egypt and is 9000km long. It is the clearest and most greeny place I've seen so far. Everything is usually brown in colour.
Next stop is the Papyrus Museum, where they sell very exquisite egyptian painting using this plant and amazingly, the script is so tough that it can't be tear off easily. From there, I also found out that all names actually reppresent our character and personality.
Then off to the pyramid! I ride on horses and camel, their shit is everywhere so you won't want to walk to the pyramid. The place is so historical and you cannot believe they actually build it with just stones and nothing else.
Perfume is so nice there. They go for quality. Every essence from the flower is driped into the bottle. There is no alchohol content like the other typical perfume. Therefore it is not flammable and the fragrant stays for hours. Tested and proven! I bought one for Ally to try, and it is called 'The Secret of The Desert'. How cool is that! Hope she like it!
Omar, our tour guide, said that because the owner of each building wants to earn more from the unit they sell. So the more you delay in building each unit, other facilities besides will be ongoing, which will raise the price of their unit. So most of them won't want to complete the whole construction of their building.
Of course I find it stupid.
We reached Nile River, the only river that cut across Egypt and is 9000km long. It is the clearest and most greeny place I've seen so far. Everything is usually brown in colour.
Next stop is the Papyrus Museum, where they sell very exquisite egyptian painting using this plant and amazingly, the script is so tough that it can't be tear off easily. From there, I also found out that all names actually reppresent our character and personality.
Then off to the pyramid! I ride on horses and camel, their shit is everywhere so you won't want to walk to the pyramid. The place is so historical and you cannot believe they actually build it with just stones and nothing else.
Perfume is so nice there. They go for quality. Every essence from the flower is driped into the bottle. There is no alchohol content like the other typical perfume. Therefore it is not flammable and the fragrant stays for hours. Tested and proven! I bought one for Ally to try, and it is called 'The Secret of The Desert'. How cool is that! Hope she like it!
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Singaporean......
Complain Complain Complain..... What else is there for us? Take things for granted... can't we be more humble?
Climb over other people's head... Take advantage of people... Ego....
I wanna puke already....
Climb over other people's head... Take advantage of people... Ego....
I wanna puke already....
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Looking at the Future
I am seeing myself travelling, I have seen the places I want.
Next year I'm so sure I'm changing my job. Not that I don't like it, but I know it is not meant for me in the future. I am so sure what job is all about : IS ABT EARNING MONEY. THE END >_<
So what is a career? : IS ABT EARNING EVEN MORE MONEY. FULL STOP >_<
What happen to our dream and all?? The truth is, behing every dream, is not like what we think it is! that's why every point of my life, I kept having turn and twist along the road because it is always not what I think it is in the end.
Many of us get our motivation not because of our favourite job, but motivated to quickly end it. eg "Jia You! Gonna Finish Work Le!" or "Hopefully We Can Finish Our Project Soon!"
I want to have something call PASSION in the future! I want to look forward and feel sad even if it's gonna finish soon. haha I don't know what is it, but I will find it!
So far, doing my own business might help me find what I want. But it is a risk! I will watch my step in the near future. So many things to consider, so many things to plan. I don't know where to start, but I will take my time to do it. As you know, NO MONEY NO TALK NO DREAM.
Next year I'm so sure I'm changing my job. Not that I don't like it, but I know it is not meant for me in the future. I am so sure what job is all about : IS ABT EARNING MONEY. THE END >_<
So what is a career? : IS ABT EARNING EVEN MORE MONEY. FULL STOP >_<
What happen to our dream and all?? The truth is, behing every dream, is not like what we think it is! that's why every point of my life, I kept having turn and twist along the road because it is always not what I think it is in the end.
Many of us get our motivation not because of our favourite job, but motivated to quickly end it. eg "Jia You! Gonna Finish Work Le!" or "Hopefully We Can Finish Our Project Soon!"
I want to have something call PASSION in the future! I want to look forward and feel sad even if it's gonna finish soon. haha I don't know what is it, but I will find it!
So far, doing my own business might help me find what I want. But it is a risk! I will watch my step in the near future. So many things to consider, so many things to plan. I don't know where to start, but I will take my time to do it. As you know, NO MONEY NO TALK NO DREAM.
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Poll & Mother's Day throughout the Weekends
Weather is blazing hot! I cannot stand the weather during training. I don't like to play under the sun but I decided to play in the end.. Ren Shi Jian De.. haha
Went to Ally's hse late cos I decided to have a dinner with my family. My uncle suggested to go 233 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3.. $#@^% cos we waited for an hour to get seated and another hour for the food to be served. Fucking wasted my precious 2hrs. Not I wanna complaint, but I'm seldom in Singapore and every single mins to me is precious.
I took cab with with LameJas and manage to see the Poll Result with the CP ppl.. I was so tired after that and Ally keep drooling over my exposed legs.. so funny when she told me during the next morning. But I must say I'm so tired like never before.
Mother's Day was normal, the only unusual thing is that I accompany Ally to go church. It has been a long time since I managed to go church with her. But I enjoyed.
The most sinful thingy I did over this weekends was I kept having crabs for my Dinner! : p
Went to Ally's hse late cos I decided to have a dinner with my family. My uncle suggested to go 233 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3.. $#@^% cos we waited for an hour to get seated and another hour for the food to be served. Fucking wasted my precious 2hrs. Not I wanna complaint, but I'm seldom in Singapore and every single mins to me is precious.
I took cab with with LameJas and manage to see the Poll Result with the CP ppl.. I was so tired after that and Ally keep drooling over my exposed legs.. so funny when she told me during the next morning. But I must say I'm so tired like never before.
Mother's Day was normal, the only unusual thing is that I accompany Ally to go church. It has been a long time since I managed to go church with her. But I enjoyed.
The most sinful thingy I did over this weekends was I kept having crabs for my Dinner! : p
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Relax and Enjoy
Yesterday had a fight with junior. We just whack only. I never expect to beat up any Tp junior. But sometimes we will have to stand up for ourselves. I may be nice but don't climb over my head.
No matter how strong a player you are, being arrogant, loses my respect. The person I respect most, usually has a quieter and very humble side. It is one thing I should also learn from because even sometimes I expressed a bit of un-humbleness in front of my friends & family.
Just want to relax and enjoy my life today. I'm went for a back massage with Terry and tonight I tot of treating my parents to a dinner with Ally. Felt guilty for the forgetfulness (forget to purchase the season parking). Most likely we're going Changi Airport! haha can get my points there! 1 stone kill 2 birds!!
No matter how strong a player you are, being arrogant, loses my respect. The person I respect most, usually has a quieter and very humble side. It is one thing I should also learn from because even sometimes I expressed a bit of un-humbleness in front of my friends & family.
Just want to relax and enjoy my life today. I'm went for a back massage with Terry and tonight I tot of treating my parents to a dinner with Ally. Felt guilty for the forgetfulness (forget to purchase the season parking). Most likely we're going Changi Airport! haha can get my points there! 1 stone kill 2 birds!!
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
San Francisco
A cool and refreshing place to be in. Just when you think that you will be the only few Chinese in this great continent of North America, you are definitely wrong. Chinese people are everywhere! you won't feel left out especially if you understand or speak Cantonese!
Buy a one-day pass cable tram (you can just hop on to it, the tram looks old but it's quite cool) and take to LOMBARD ST aka 'CROOKEDEST STREET' (a crooked road down the slope) then walked to PIER 39 to see Sea Lions. A number of Sea Lions just lie down there on the pontoon and 'TA DA!' it bacame their habitat area and many tourist just came down to see them all. Interesting~~!
Walked to FISHERMAN WHARF to try their famous Clam Chowder in a bread and seafood! I personally tried the steam crab and it has the most fresh taste! Why i said so? The reason is because, with one bite on the shell, the meat will just flow into your mouth. It's that fresh!
Rent a bicycle nearby and start your exploration. There is a bicycle route guide for you, so no worries. You may ride to AQUATIC PARK (with a long and curve pier), PALACE OF FINE ARTS EXPLORATORIUM (with an acient shelter), CRISSY FIELD (with many locals walking and playing with their dogs of different breed), FORT POINT (with one-stop rest cafe), and GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE (with the highest and nicest scenery).
Ride along Columbus Ave and stop at Lombard St to return the bicycle and you will see the COIT TOWER from a distance. I was too tired to ride over to the tower although it was quite near. It was because I saw a steep upslope ahead of me.
Take the cable tram where CHINATOWN is located and you will see a lot of Chinese! But sadly, they speak mostly Cantonese which I only understand but could not speak.
At night, you can have dinner @ MACY'S "CHEESECAKE FACTORY"! Pre-warning : The food is superb, but the portion is ultra gigantic.
Shopping areas is everywhere! you won't have a problem with it.
Buy a one-day pass cable tram (you can just hop on to it, the tram looks old but it's quite cool) and take to LOMBARD ST aka 'CROOKEDEST STREET' (a crooked road down the slope) then walked to PIER 39 to see Sea Lions. A number of Sea Lions just lie down there on the pontoon and 'TA DA!' it bacame their habitat area and many tourist just came down to see them all. Interesting~~!
Walked to FISHERMAN WHARF to try their famous Clam Chowder in a bread and seafood! I personally tried the steam crab and it has the most fresh taste! Why i said so? The reason is because, with one bite on the shell, the meat will just flow into your mouth. It's that fresh!
Rent a bicycle nearby and start your exploration. There is a bicycle route guide for you, so no worries. You may ride to AQUATIC PARK (with a long and curve pier), PALACE OF FINE ARTS EXPLORATORIUM (with an acient shelter), CRISSY FIELD (with many locals walking and playing with their dogs of different breed), FORT POINT (with one-stop rest cafe), and GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE (with the highest and nicest scenery).
Ride along Columbus Ave and stop at Lombard St to return the bicycle and you will see the COIT TOWER from a distance. I was too tired to ride over to the tower although it was quite near. It was because I saw a steep upslope ahead of me.
Take the cable tram where CHINATOWN is located and you will see a lot of Chinese! But sadly, they speak mostly Cantonese which I only understand but could not speak.
At night, you can have dinner @ MACY'S "CHEESECAKE FACTORY"! Pre-warning : The food is superb, but the portion is ultra gigantic.
Shopping areas is everywhere! you won't have a problem with it.
Paris
A romantic place for couples, it is not so amazing if you are going for sight-seeing, except for the Eiffel Tower. The subway station is so confusing for tourists like us, but I have come out with a way to summarise everything. Always remember to get a day pass for the subway as it is more worth it!
From PORTE MAILLOT - CHAM DE MARS TOUR EIFFEL (LINE C), is where EIFFEL TOWER is located.
Continue to ST-MICHEL NOTRE DAME (LINE C), you will see NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. It is free entrance and they sell very unique medallion @ EUR2 coin. Start walking to see places like BHV (Shopping Area), HOTEL DE VILLE, TOUR SAINT JACQUE, SAINTE CHAPELLE and finally MUSEE DU LOUVRE. All the building structures are exquisite and with historical backgrounds. Just also take note that MUSEE DU LOUVRE is CLOSED EVERY TUESDAY!
Continue to walk along AV. DE L'OPERA (near PYRAMIDES STATION), there is a shop call KAM'S that sell many branded items @ 20% + 13% discount.
At the end of AV. DE L'OPERA, you will see OPERA GARNIER where you can watch musical performance and GALATIRS LAFAYETTE where it is the most popular shopping area tourists always go.
At about 2030hrs, take the subway from SAINT-AUGUSTINE - TROCADERO (LINE 9), you will be able to see the night view of EIFFEL TOWER from PALAIS DE CHAILLOT. The most amazing view of the sparkling EIFFEL TOWER will start exactly at 2100hrs! After a 'WOW' night from this famous "One of the Seven Wonders", have a great fine-dining at the nearby restaurants.
Continue the subway to CHARLES DE GAULLE ETOILE (LINE 6), and you will see the night view of ARC DE TRIOMPHE ETOILE.
Finally, go back to PORTE MAILLOT (LINE 1) where the hotel is located and have a great rest!
Sunday, 1 May 2011
first post
im writing my first blog post, sitting in ally's living room, eating cup noodles and watching the re-runs of the royal wedding.
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