Singapore Savories

Ok, this will be my last episode of my trip that i'll be posting. Spore is still one of my best destination for a short break, thanks to old time buddy Gladys, who has been, all these while, such a wonderful guide with top class service ~^^ with high doses of good food (escargot, tau-hua, chocolate martini @ Irish Bar, spore chilli crab, German beer & pork knuckles.....just to name a few) Once again, special thanks to SeowTeam, TK and Seow Pei, Cheers~^^

spore's latest trend : goin' traditional breakfast -

toast with generous butter & kaya spread + two soft boiled eggs + a cup of traditional kopi

Killiney Kopitiam - famous franchise in spore for traditional breakfast

Posing with yummy Japanese Ramen

Shabu-Shabu : Japanese stemboat with thinly sliced beef plus lots of mushrooms & vege

Waraku : popular japanese restaurant

Barbeque Squid with Sake (japanese wine)

Tempura Soba

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pizza)

Pizza for dessert ~ goin' bananas!

Esplanade : Threatres on the bay

I've extended few days stay in Spore after my cruise trip and have been doin' much shopping and walking around. There is this one place that i really like, which they call it Spore's Durian : The Esplanade, with its structural design that looks like a durian.

Pretty good place to spend ur free time one of the afternoons, get urself some musical treat and cup of cuppa. i've pampered myself at The V Tea Room - an awesome elegant and majestic european-style cafe which preserves the magical feel of old traditions. It's worth the experience - they serve you like a Queen~^^

Architectural design that looks like a durian

On my way walking in ......

This one that i like best : The Moving Images

Beautiful KoSamui

KoSamui certainly is a good place to kick back, rejuvenate and recharge oneself. Despite pretty hot weather (initially, i intended to get some sun tan but ended up with sun burn instead..........), it was an interesting exploration thanks to our cheerful friendly tour guide and interesting tour mates! Most importantly, the dreamy white sandy beaches with calm , scenic bay~^^

on a 30-minutes tender boat ride from Superstar Virgo to KoSamui

Me on tender boat~^^

I like this boat...

Reach KoSamui Island

KoSamui street view from our Land Rover

taking a short ride on local farmer's ox cart

Bangkok Stopover

Basically found nothing special at Bangkok, my friend Susan's main intention is to go shopping downtown so we took the complimentary shuttle offered by the cruise to World Trade Centre in the city and we are dropped off for 6 hours before we take the shuttle back to the port for embarkation as the cruise have to leave the port before midnight. Tried tom yam, green curry, and traditional thai massage (acrobatic style).

Disembark at Bangkok

View of Bangkok City from the coach

Some worshipping ceremony downtown of Bangkok. 95% of Thai are buddhist.

Star Cruise Virgo

So i'm back, after 2 weeks of getaway, and will share with you my version of titanic experience and some photos taken while cruising the south china sea. This is a 6D5N Spore - Bangkok - KoSamui - Spore trip. Well there's a whole lot i wanna tell in the next couple of days including my new found paradise KoSamui and my extended trip in spore but today, will be focusing much on the cruise itself.

Basically, cruise vacation has been on my list since couple of years ago, though i am not a seasick type of person but i personally do not recommend those who are to board the cruise as i can feel the "shakiness" throughout. All in all, it was an enjoyable trip, with high doses of ice-cream, plenty of good sleep and the pain in my left foot has gone away ~^^

Taking a stroll on the deck

Another view from the deck

View from the back of the liner

Also, from the back of the liner

Duty Free Shops~!!!

Pool Side with my favourite Jacuzzis

sun tan, anyone?

The Lido theatre ~ that's where we are entertained by Las Vegas-style Topless Show (oops, sorry pals, no photos here due to international copyright laws)

This is the size of an inside stateroom (means no window, no sea view, cheapest fare), as you can see it's pathetically small, and the maximum capacity is 4 person... pretty cram huh?!