Well made here in one piece, the 13 hour flight was insane, i think 10 is really my limit. watched about 5 movies and didnt get a lot of sleep... bad idea! was up at 4am Singapore time to catch the flight at 9.05am (yes i was a touch early, what can i say im paranoid :) )
Got into london and Lindsay had a sign... as promised :) "London Welcoms Miss K Shears to a 5 year sentence of fun and travel" hmmmm not sure what all the other passengers were thinking, but it was very cool :)
stayed up till about 10pm London time... also a bad idea as that meant i was up for over 24 hours... very very dumb.
Have an appointment today with the bankto get all my cards and stuff sorted. Then maybe take a look around this afternoon. but will see how long i can stay awake.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Day 3 & 4
Day 3
Went to Sentosa, caught the MRT (all by myself!!! everyone be proud :) )to harbour front where i caught the express train across. Sentosa is a (very) small island at the tip of Singapore which was used in the world wars to defend singapore as it was a booming port at the time for most countires, China, England etc. When teh Japanese invaded, they thought it would be from the sea, so thats the way the guns were facing (big big guns) but they actually invaded from the land and Singapore and allied troops got ambushed. Singapore eventually surrendered and was under Japanese rule for over 3 years during the war. Now Sentosa is something of a theme park, with cable cars, rides a water park etc etc.
Now your history lesson is over...
Day 4
I took a stroll around little india (most of it didnt open till 10, if your going to work in retail Singapore is teh place!!) then had to buy a new memory card for my camera as my 1GB was almost full after just 2 days!!! Paid $45 (just under $NZ45) for a 2GB, and i think i got ripped off!!! typical :)
Got back on the SIA hop on bus today and went to see the Merlion at Merlion park. The Merlion was created about the middle of last century, and the story goes that Alexander the Greats grandson saw Singapore in the distance (must have been some distance) and decided to travel there, however came across a sea serpent (just looked like a chiese dragon really) and to calm teh serpent down he gave him a crown given to him by his grandfather. Once on the island he was accosted by a lion, but by smoe mutual form of understanding they didnt kill each other. Hence the half lion half merman/fish thing=Merlion (singapore's symbol).
after that lovely tour through history, i went to Orchard Road... if you want to shop this is the place to go, unfortunately with no room in my pack, that wasnt happening... so really a walk of torture for me!!
Caught the MRT out to Sembawang after lunch (Maccas... meh what are you going to do??) to see my old house from when i lived here 2 decades ago!!!! also saw my old school. All very run down but still standing, was a little weird to be back!
right off to catch that awesome 13 hour flight :( Hello london! or is that ello londen???
Went to Sentosa, caught the MRT (all by myself!!! everyone be proud :) )to harbour front where i caught the express train across. Sentosa is a (very) small island at the tip of Singapore which was used in the world wars to defend singapore as it was a booming port at the time for most countires, China, England etc. When teh Japanese invaded, they thought it would be from the sea, so thats the way the guns were facing (big big guns) but they actually invaded from the land and Singapore and allied troops got ambushed. Singapore eventually surrendered and was under Japanese rule for over 3 years during the war. Now Sentosa is something of a theme park, with cable cars, rides a water park etc etc.
Now your history lesson is over...
Day 4
I took a stroll around little india (most of it didnt open till 10, if your going to work in retail Singapore is teh place!!) then had to buy a new memory card for my camera as my 1GB was almost full after just 2 days!!! Paid $45 (just under $NZ45) for a 2GB, and i think i got ripped off!!! typical :)
Got back on the SIA hop on bus today and went to see the Merlion at Merlion park. The Merlion was created about the middle of last century, and the story goes that Alexander the Greats grandson saw Singapore in the distance (must have been some distance) and decided to travel there, however came across a sea serpent (just looked like a chiese dragon really) and to calm teh serpent down he gave him a crown given to him by his grandfather. Once on the island he was accosted by a lion, but by smoe mutual form of understanding they didnt kill each other. Hence the half lion half merman/fish thing=Merlion (singapore's symbol).
after that lovely tour through history, i went to Orchard Road... if you want to shop this is the place to go, unfortunately with no room in my pack, that wasnt happening... so really a walk of torture for me!!
Caught the MRT out to Sembawang after lunch (Maccas... meh what are you going to do??) to see my old house from when i lived here 2 decades ago!!!! also saw my old school. All very run down but still standing, was a little weird to be back!
right off to catch that awesome 13 hour flight :( Hello london! or is that ello londen???
Monday, May 26, 2008
Singapore Day 2
After a bit of a slow start on day 2 I finally managed to sort my sh*t out and got on the SIA hop on bus, for $3 you can get on and take a tour around the city. While on the bus i met Melissa, an Australian, also doing Singaore by herself. So ended up joining forces and headed to the Botanic gardens... although beautiful in over 30 degree heat... i really didnt care about any stinken flowers!!! although the cool room (which we didnt spend nearly long enough in) was very cool... sorry :P
After that we got onto the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport)... or train to most people, and headed off to the zoo. we got accosted by some people at the MRT station saying there was a free bus from the station to the zoo (its a bit of a hike), whats the catch right? thats what we thought too. it ended up we had to purcahse zoo admision tickets from them to get the bus... after a bit of coaxing we did eventually give in and bought our tickets from them. the entire trip i was thinking... these tickets better not be fake!!?? But all was well when we got there... apart from the rain!! feraken typical that it sarted to rain on the way to the zoo, and not just spitting like it does in NZ, but full on pelting down, stand in it for 5 seconds and your wet right through kind of rain!!!
We got some lunch while waiting for the rain to stop, and it did, but as soon as we stepped foot outside the foody place... it started again!!! somebody hates me :)
we got fairly wet, but by late afternoon we had dried out. saw lots of fantastic animals (photos to come... lots and lot of photos :) ).
included in the non-dodgy ticket was the night safari, like the zoo, but at night ... duh. it was pretty cool, we walked the first bit (legs at this stage are like lead) than bailed on that idea and got on the tram nothing like a chauffered drive through a dark creapy zoo with lots of animals that can kill you :)
there was a lot of excellent exhibits with pretty logs and trees, undergrowth, but not a lot of animal :) i think its all a scam... there was nothing in there, pay the admission fee to stare at some trees :) nah most of them we pretty great, and an interesting perspective on the zoo seeing it at night. lots of red eyes peering out from under bushes ... creepy.
Caught a taxi home, tavelled almost the legnth of the island, and it only cost $23!! what the hell is up with the taxis in NZ!! it cost me that to get home from town!
Hope this finds everyone well and happy
take care
KJ
After that we got onto the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport)... or train to most people, and headed off to the zoo. we got accosted by some people at the MRT station saying there was a free bus from the station to the zoo (its a bit of a hike), whats the catch right? thats what we thought too. it ended up we had to purcahse zoo admision tickets from them to get the bus... after a bit of coaxing we did eventually give in and bought our tickets from them. the entire trip i was thinking... these tickets better not be fake!!?? But all was well when we got there... apart from the rain!! feraken typical that it sarted to rain on the way to the zoo, and not just spitting like it does in NZ, but full on pelting down, stand in it for 5 seconds and your wet right through kind of rain!!!
We got some lunch while waiting for the rain to stop, and it did, but as soon as we stepped foot outside the foody place... it started again!!! somebody hates me :)
we got fairly wet, but by late afternoon we had dried out. saw lots of fantastic animals (photos to come... lots and lot of photos :) ).
included in the non-dodgy ticket was the night safari, like the zoo, but at night ... duh. it was pretty cool, we walked the first bit (legs at this stage are like lead) than bailed on that idea and got on the tram nothing like a chauffered drive through a dark creapy zoo with lots of animals that can kill you :)
there was a lot of excellent exhibits with pretty logs and trees, undergrowth, but not a lot of animal :) i think its all a scam... there was nothing in there, pay the admission fee to stare at some trees :) nah most of them we pretty great, and an interesting perspective on the zoo seeing it at night. lots of red eyes peering out from under bushes ... creepy.
Caught a taxi home, tavelled almost the legnth of the island, and it only cost $23!! what the hell is up with the taxis in NZ!! it cost me that to get home from town!
Hope this finds everyone well and happy
take care
KJ
Sunday, May 25, 2008
End of an era, last day at work, last week in Christchurch, and day 1! ... Phew
We'll it has been way crazy over the last few weeks.
End of an era:
I sold my wee Abu! my little Nissan Pulsar that i have had for 7 years, and it didnt crap out on me! i miss my car :(
Last week at work:
Was insane!! i cant believe how fast it went!! didnt quite get everythng done i wanted but i suppose that was to be expected!!!
My last day was nice, the Support team went out for lunch at Red Jacks in Poplar lane, which just happened to be when the Crusaders were thare having lunch!! My team leader, Trac got Richie to come over to say bye, that was awesome!!! Photos to come...
It was really sad to say goodbye to evryone at the council. i will miss everyone *sniff* just not the place...silly councilors and sideshow bob :)
Last week in Christchurch:
was insane!! caught up with a few people and packed my gear, sorted my ipod (took longer than expected...) packed all my room... almost all, sorry mum :)
Day 1:
was seen off at the airport by mum, dad, francie and Dani (thanks for the card btw :) ).
the flight was not too bad, a little bumpy in places and the landing was a bit skew wiff, but otherwise not too bad. felt a bit lonely on the flight, but landing in singapore felt like coming home, although i havent been here for 20 years it still smells the same and i felt completely relaxed by the time i got through customs.
made it to my hostel after a 2 hour scenic view of the island by the bus driver, so by the time i got to my room all i wanted to do was crash.
My cell doesnt work here so emails will have to do.
Today i'm planning on seeing the island a little then possibly Sentosa this afternoon.
Right... off for breakfast :)
CU
End of an era:
I sold my wee Abu! my little Nissan Pulsar that i have had for 7 years, and it didnt crap out on me! i miss my car :(
Last week at work:
Was insane!! i cant believe how fast it went!! didnt quite get everythng done i wanted but i suppose that was to be expected!!!
My last day was nice, the Support team went out for lunch at Red Jacks in Poplar lane, which just happened to be when the Crusaders were thare having lunch!! My team leader, Trac got Richie to come over to say bye, that was awesome!!! Photos to come...
It was really sad to say goodbye to evryone at the council. i will miss everyone *sniff* just not the place...silly councilors and sideshow bob :)
Last week in Christchurch:
was insane!! caught up with a few people and packed my gear, sorted my ipod (took longer than expected...) packed all my room... almost all, sorry mum :)
Day 1:
was seen off at the airport by mum, dad, francie and Dani (thanks for the card btw :) ).
the flight was not too bad, a little bumpy in places and the landing was a bit skew wiff, but otherwise not too bad. felt a bit lonely on the flight, but landing in singapore felt like coming home, although i havent been here for 20 years it still smells the same and i felt completely relaxed by the time i got through customs.
made it to my hostel after a 2 hour scenic view of the island by the bus driver, so by the time i got to my room all i wanted to do was crash.
My cell doesnt work here so emails will have to do.
Today i'm planning on seeing the island a little then possibly Sentosa this afternoon.
Right... off for breakfast :)
CU
Monday, May 12, 2008
12 more sleeps!!!
Only 12 more sleeps till I am on a plane winging my way to god knows where :)
So far I have paid for my contiki and my flights, booked accomidation in Singapore, got my visa (thank god) all there is left to do is pack and buy a few bits a pieces to fit in my pack... not as easy as it sounds. I cant remember how many people have told me to put aside what I'm taking... then halve it!! Have they met me!?!?! I would take the kitchen sink and the attachements if the airline wernt scared I'd use it as a weapon on the plane!! :)
Had the leaving drinks on Saturday night... awesome night. Its been a while that I've been kicked out of the bar cos it was closing!! How Rude!?!
Heres some photos (where I dont look like a retard!)... Censored! :)
So far I have paid for my contiki and my flights, booked accomidation in Singapore, got my visa (thank god) all there is left to do is pack and buy a few bits a pieces to fit in my pack... not as easy as it sounds. I cant remember how many people have told me to put aside what I'm taking... then halve it!! Have they met me!?!?! I would take the kitchen sink and the attachements if the airline wernt scared I'd use it as a weapon on the plane!! :)
Had the leaving drinks on Saturday night... awesome night. Its been a while that I've been kicked out of the bar cos it was closing!! How Rude!?!
Heres some photos (where I dont look like a retard!)... Censored! :)
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