My Travel.. My Journey..

AFTER explored some of the interesting places around Singapore. Now, time for us to enjoy our dinner. So hungry you know ! My wife suggested that we have our dinner at Restoran Beriyani Zam Zam. The famous restaurant in Singapore! well, since the restaurant is near to our hotel, we choose this restaurant. Besides, we never try the menu.. Beriyani Zam Zam, sound weird.

 

From Bugis Street we walked to this restaurant. Around 100 meter. So tired.

Unfortunately, when we arrived at the restaurant.. Tiada meja kosong.. haiya !! we feel a bit disappointed. We try to find another restaurant that maybe available in the surrounding area. Once again, we are disappointed. All restaurants have already closed their business... hmmm.. Then, we decided to go back to the restaurant zam zam.. And this time, we were lucky as there is an empty table.

NO 1 in the Singapore ??? ... hmmm.. I said YES for VERY RUDE RESTAURANT

This restaurant has many customers.. Pekerja restoran ni pun sibuk membuat kerja masing2... But, that is not the main reason for them not to take orders from us. We were sitting at the table for 15 minutes. Waitress just pass in front of us. hmmm... After 20 minutes, I went into the restaurant to order food.. "self service" . I think this is the best way for us to order food. After reviewing the menu, then I make my order from the waiter. BUT, they give me an answers that really make me disappointed !!! For me, this restaurant are VERY RUDE !

Me: Hello, I would like to order food for dinner.

Cook: Open your eyes mister.. I am not a waiter.. I am a chef (padahal tukang buat roti canai).. want to make your order.. ask the waiter.. you understand or not.. ada faham !!

Perghhh... poyo betul la tukang wat roti canai ni.. At this time, I still can be patient. Even they give me disappointed answer. Never mind, maybe dorang busy sampai tekanan kerja.. I went back to the table. After so long we still at the same place. what.. whether we are invisible or semua pekerja restoran ni buta !!

Once again, I went into the restaurant.. This time, I ordered our drink from the cashier.. And I also bring the drinks to our table.. hmmm.. "part time waiter".. Still frustrated, I decided to make order from waiter at the food counter. I think I will get layanan baik from this waiter. But, they are all the same.. Semua kurang ajar ajar dan biadap.. Tua atau muda sama saja !!

Me: "Uncle, I nak pesan satu set Beriyani Zam Zam Mutton" (a polite tone).

Waitress: "You pegi duduk dulu.. nanti ada orang ambik order" (gross tone)

Me: "Saya suda duduk almost an hour.. tapi takde sape pun yang ambik order"

Waitress: "You mau bungkus ka atau makan sini"

Me: "I nak makan sini la uncle"

Waitress: "Nasi suda habis.. mau tunggu lagi 20 minit baru siap masak"

Me: "Tadi baru je I nampak you buka bekas nasi yang besar tu.. ade separuh.. boleh buat sepuluh set beriyani.. I sudah duduk situ dekat sejam uncle.. sekarang you nak I tunggu lagi 20 minit?? what, you think I nak sangat makan kat restoran ni." (I lost my patience).

Then, I go to cash caunter and pay our drinks.. Not enough with that, the cashier also very rude.. what wrong with these guys? They don't know how to speak softly. What they know is only scolding customer. I wonder why other customers still can get layanan baik? hmmm... double-standard.. Perhaps, we are Malaysian.. They are Singaporean.. are they hate Malaysian? Serious.. I have few friends who have been to the restaurant.  They all give the same opinion. They also recevied poor service from this restaurant.

I said to the cashier.. "What the fuck... You know what..  Tonight is the night that really unfortunate for me and my wife as well.. hmm... I promise to myself, this is my first and last I entered your restaurant.. good night and have a nice day"

So, for Malaysian people... Better avoid to come to this restaurant..

** Sepatutnya ni story kena publish on 2nd April 2012... BUT, I forgot to click "Publish" button on the screen... haiya.. expired story.. hahaha !

SINCE today is our last day in Singapore, we won't leave this country without minimal souvenir shopping. A side from the endless photo shoots, bringing home even a single key chain is one of my ways of taking a piece of a place with me.

As our flight back to KL is scheduled at 2.00 pm, still got extra time and we took the opportunity to go to China Town. If you travel to Singapore. China Town is the place you must visit. There are many products sold here at low prices such as gift items or souvenir. Believe it or not, 30 pcs of key chain sold only at $10 dolar ! For me, it is really cheap. For your infomation, at Bugis Street they sold 18 pcs for $10 dolar.. and some other place sold 6 pcs for $5 dolar. You won't regret.

Due to our accomodation hotel located at Bugis Street, so we need to change or transit MRT tren for 3 times to get to China Town. From Bugis MRT station, we took a green MRT heading to Joo Koon  and transit at the second station City Hall. From City Hall, we continue our journey with red MRT heading to Jurong East and also transit at the second station Dhoby Ghaut. Then, we travel with purple MRT heading to Habour Front. After two station, we have reached the destination.. welcome to China Town. 

** Since there are three platform tracks at Dhoby Ghaut station, and each MRT heading in different direction, you have to make sure that you are at the right platform. Simple and easy, just look at the colour platform or direction signboard.

Short trip to this country is really fun and enjoy. Although tired, but we were happy. We're able to visit some interesting places, that must be visited, during our 2 days 1 night holiday. Never say goodbye to Singapore. We will be back for holiday to this country in the future.

As I told you in my previous entry, it is not easy for us to find this place. We understand that we need to get off at Raffles Place MRT station. Then, have to walk to reach the place. However ,after we came out of the station, we do not see the monument. What we see only the buildings, road and shops.. haiya.. are we lost honey? hmmm.. my wife try to find the place by using the map. But, we still confused.. and finally we decided to cross the road and hope we will find any directions to the place.  There are many buildings that have interesting modern design here. So, we don't get bored. Just enjoy the view.

Lucky Plaza also famous with "cheap perfume". There are many famous perfume brands with cheap price can be found here. Seriously, TOO CHEAP !! Until it makes you wonder whether these products are original or fake! I did'nt buy any perfume here. But, my wife bought 3 bottles of perfume for her mum, bro and herself. I only bought Singapore's t-shirt for me and my kids.

Just relax.. Calm down.. If they succesfully break into this room, I will attack them using 15" LCD television. Pasal ganti rugi kerosakan harta benda hotel... belakang cerita.. Perhaps, I will summon this hotel because they  failed to ensure the safety of their customers. I don't  know since when or how long they tries to break in our room. But, after 5 minute.. keadaan di luar senyap dan kemudian terdengar pintu bilik lain ditutup. I don't know which room it is.  Not important for us to know which one. The most important that thanks God we  are safe! Nothing bad happen to us. Well, lets continue sleep.. ZZzzzzZZZzz !!!

 

Hi Guys,

Today, I want to story about my 2D1N trip to Singapore...

We began our journey from KL to Singapore as early as 5.00 am on March 31... mata pun masih ngantuk time drive keta.. huhuhu.. Since it is only 2D1N trip... we decided to park our car at the LCCT airport. For your infomation, you have choice whether you want to park your car in parking lot in front of the LCCT (the parking area that you have to pay RM3.50 for 1st hour / RM40.50 per day or more).

Or, you can park your car in parking lot that offer low price. Just pay RM16 per day (24 hours).. But, you have to walk 100 meter to get to the LCCT building. well, you wanted the low price, this is the price you have to 'pay' for choosing this parking area. I asked myself.. This area is secure? hmmmm... don't know... 50 -50. Pray nothing happen to our car.

Okay, forget about the parking rate... lets concentrate about Singapore.. hehehe.

Coz we are backpakers and check in via website, thus, we don't any luggage to drop.. After  immigration + security checking, we entered the boarding area.. have a breakfast first.. makan kenyang2.. sbb nanti atas flight teda kena kasi makan tu... flight only takes 40 minutes to reach the destination.. tidak sempat habis makan suda landing.. hehehe.

At 8.35am....AirAsia's flight departure to Changi International Airport, Singapore.

About 40 minutes later, we landing at Changi, Singapore.. upon arrival.. masih blur pasal ni airport. first time bha kami landing di sini.. bingung la sekijap.. hehehe.. so, we just followed the others until we saw the "Singapore Terminal Arrival Immigration".... After crossing this counter, our advanture just began !

Changi International Airport, Singapore

Talking about Singapore, first thing that thought in your mind must be The Universal Studio... right? And that is the destination and main purpose me and my beloved wife came here. Thus, our first destination of course The Universal Studio.. yeaahhh !!

But, since this was our first time here.. How to get there?

From Terminal 1, we followed 'skytrain' signboard which will take us to Terminal 2 (and also Terminal 3). It is a free shuttle that connects ppl from all the airport terminals. From Terminal 2, we followed 'train to city' signboard which took us to the Changi Airport MRT station.

We queue up and bought EZ link card for ourselves. The card cost us $12.00 dollars per card. The card itself is $5.00 dollars. So, we have $7.00 dollars 'on hand'.

To get to USS, read carefully... tarik nafas.. sbb bikin bingung juga ni laluan MRT..telampau byk mau tukar2 tren.

From Changi Airport, take the green MRT heading to Joon Koon or Pasir Ris and transit at the second station, Tanah Merah. From Tanah Merah Station, again take the green MRT heading towards Joon Koon and transit at Outram Park Station (11 stations). At Outram Park, take the purple MRT heading HarbourFront station to the HarbourFront station itself (only 1 station from Outram Park). The journey will cost you $2.30 dollars and about an hour traveling time.

MRT..... Singapore have too many MRT station. Can make you confused.

At HarbourFront Station, proceed to Level 3 of Vivo City Mall for the Sentosa Station to Sentosa Island. We didn't explore the mall cause.. errr... my wife can't wait to enter USS... huhuhu.. If you not using the EZ Link card, you have to buy return ticket from counter which will cost you $3.00 dollars. The monorail will bring you to the Waterfront Station. And here we are... Universal Studio just in front of your eyes !!

Biarpun kontrol macho kunun.... The fact is.. I was so excited to be here. Specially with my beloved wife... hehehe... I was very happy see my wife smiling from ear to ear when she see the 'haunted' Globe.

to be continue....

Jom kita sambung ceciter pasal cuti-cuti Malaysia kt Cameron Highlands ni....

Hari ni still the 2nd day kite orang bercuti kat sini.... and aku nk ceciter pasal lawatan sambil belajar ke ladang Strawberry... perrghh.. kat ladang ni memang ade banyak buah strawberry.. bukan tu je, semua jenis makanan (coklat, biskut, ais krim, air) kat sini berasaskan atau berperisa strawberry.. hmmm.. staff kat sini mesti dah bosan dan muak untuk makan buah ni kan... hehehe.. ye la.. dah hari2 tgk buah ni.. mana tak muak.

Actually, kite org takde pun planning  nak pegi ladang ni.. jadual lawatan sepatutnya kite org pegi lawat satu ladang berdekatan hotel yang kami tinggal tu.. tetapi dah jalan jem teruk.. so, nampak je signboard "Strawberry farm"... terus cari kawasan nak parking keta.. dah penat dah weiii drive mcm ni.. family yang lain takpe la.. mereka duduk je dalam keta.. aku ni yang sengsara sbb jadi driver sepenuh masa.. macam dah nak tercabut lutut.. huhuhu.. dah la sakit kaki masa drive kat highway masa on the way ke tanah tinggi ni tak hilang lagi.. parah.. parah.. balik kl nanti nak cari tukang urut telapak kaki..

Big Red Strawberry Farm.... kat sini la kami landing sementara menunggu jalan jem tu clear.. lagi pun, wat ape la nak buang masa pijak clucth, minyak, break, tukar2 gear kat dalam keta tu kan.

My kids setia menemani atok mereka memetik buah strawberry...

Selepas lebih sejam melawat kawasan ladang ni... kami meneruskan perjalanan yang tanpa tujuan.. meaning takde plan nak g mane2 pun... follow je jalanraya kat Cameron Highlands ni.. tak nak risau bila drive kat sini.. takkan sesat punye la.. then, kalau jumpe mane2 tempat menarik.. singgah.. tu je..

Untuk makan malam... dengan happy kite org plan pergi ke pasar malam kat Brinchang.. cari la ape2 yang patot kat situ.. nasi ayam ke, mi goreng mamak ke... air cendol... hehehe.. dah lapar ni.. namun, keluar je dari kawasan hotel dan nak memasuki jalanraya utama, kegembiraan kami terbantut.. ingatkan malam2 mcm ni jalan dah clear... sekali tengok.. masih jem jugak... ni kali la.. apa leh wat arr... nasib badan.. try to imagine guys... sekiranya jalan clear.. dari tempat penginapan kami ni nak ke pasar malam tu cuma amik masa dalam 15 minit je untuk sampai.... tetapi, malam ni... perjalanan 15 minit tu bertukar menjadi 2 jam !!!!! oooooohhhhh... tidak... !!!!! perut yang tadi lapar.. sekarang automatik dah kenyang.. sedih betul la.

Lepas berjaya mendapat tempat parking keta... tu pun terpaksa parking jauh sbb dah takde pilihan.. singgah jap kat pasar malam tu.. beli ape2 yang patot je.. dah takde hati nak round2 kawasan ni.. penat beb.. balik hotel makan.. rileks jap... and then tido..

Last day kat sini... Alhamdulillah jalanraya kat tanah tinggi pada pagi clear.. takde jem ke ape ke.. sebab kite org kuar awal pagi.. dalam jam 9.00 am dah check out hotel.. untuk pagi ni, kite org menjalani aktiviti yang paling wajib sebelum meneruskan perjalanan balik ke KL iaitu snap sebanyak mungkin gambar2 kat tempat ni... banyak la jugak kite org snap2... kalau guna filem kodak... ntah2 dah 100 gulung dah habis..

Ni abang hero remaja nak bgtau kat luar sana.... cehhhh... abang konon.. hahahahahaha... err.. korang jangan nak follow cara abang drive keta laju mcm tu... sbb abang ni dah profesional.. setakat nak drift keta tu... abang wat satu tangan je.. hehehe.. serius guys, drive laju boleh.. bile takde polis.. dan yang paling penting sekali.. jangan sesekali anda terleka.. keselamatan adalah lebih diutamakan.. kalau rasa keta kat belakang lagi laju.. sila beri laluan.. jangan nak melawan.. jangan nak berlumba.. sebab ni semua melibatkan nyawa tu beb.. kalau nyawa tu hilang... dah takde ganti dah.. nyawa takde jual kt kedai.. so, always safety first.

Bila kite org dah nampak bangunan pengcakar langit... hati lega.. dah nak sampai rumah.. yeaahh... melepasi plaza Jalan Duta.. kemudian masuk ke highway Duke... masuk pula ke laluan highway MRR2... dan kemudian masuk ke simpang Pandan Indah... parking keta kat tempat biasa.. dan finally.. home sweet home... arghhhhhh.. sakit badan.. dalam kepala otak aku ni.. nak tido.. nak tido..

The End.

Namun, manusia hanya mampu merancang.... takdir yang menentukan segalanya.. cheewaahh.. macam ayat-ayat Ombak Rindu la pulak... hehehehe.. mulanya perjalanan lancar, namun sebaik saja melepasi tol Duta.... kenderaan mula bergerak perlahan... dari 80 km/s... kemudian turun ke 60 km/s... dan terus turun lagi ke 40 km/s... dan akhirnya turun ke 0 km/s.... walaweiiiii... ini kali la.. jem teruk !!! ni baru nak dekat pukul 8.00 pagi... highway Plus arah ke utara dah jem teruk mcm ni.. huhuhuhu.. cuba imagine.. aku driver tp aku boleh browse Facebook guna hp lagi... boleh balas2 komen... boleh post status... bukan tu je.. aku boleh minum air kotak.. hahaha..

Selepas tu... kami memulakan pengembaraan untuk mencari ladang strawberry yang banyak kat tanah tinggi ni... jangan risau la kalau terlepas 2-3 ladang... kat depan tu maybe ada 10 ladang sedia menanti pengunjung.. hehehe.. bagaimanapun, kegembiraan kami bertukar muram... mimpi ngeri terperangkap dalam kesesakan highway selama berjam-jam rupanya belum berakhir... dan kini mimpi ngeri itu bersambung pula di sini... jalan jem teruk kat atas Cameron Highlands !!!! bermula dari Tanah Rata sehingga la ke Kampung Raja... argggghhhhh !!! Dah la jalan two way.. susah nak over take keta depan..  karang silap over take.. hospital jawabnya.. huhuhu.. so, redha je la.. follow je belakang keta depan... dia laju... kita pun laju... dia perlahan kita perlahan.

Pemandangan dari atas bukit ni... perrghhhhhhh... wa cakap lu.. terbaik.. terbaik bro.. lautan Selat Melaka yang terbentang luas.. cantik bro.. Rasa macam nak bina rumah setinggan je kat atas bukit ni.. hari-hari boleh tengok laut.. kalau bosan leh turun memancing ikan jaws kat lautan tu.. hehehe.