Meet@Bangkok

12 Oct

2 hour's flight on Scoot and we arrived into Bangkok International  airport.

The flight was rather crowded but we took Scootbiz and we did not have to queue. The seat was rather spacious....well. that's about it! We got a bottle of Evian mineral water when we sat down and then the pre-ordered meal came with a drink. There was no entertainment on board.....

Bangkok's immigration was rather busy but we managed to clear quickly and luggage was already waiting for us.

Decided to take the City Line (train) from airport to Phaya Thai station (about 30 mins) and then by BTS (the stations are connected), 2 stations to Siam station. It was rather convenient, though.

Novotel Siam Square is just  2 - 3min's walk from the station to the Hotel. After checked in, we went over to Siam Paragon to meet up with Jack & Joseph.  It has been a while since we last met and its was great seeing them again!

Went to the Food Court for something to eat. Raymond order the pig throttle rice and it was simply delicious! Melt in the mouth!

From Siam Paragon, we went over to Sala Daeng to meet up with Frankie and Wallace at a drink joint. It was very crowded.

Raymond, Stephen and Timothy had supper at the road side (Chicken rice/noodle) before we went back to the hotel.

13 Oct

Did not sleep well.... bloody-shot eyes.......not sure why......

Went down for breakfast. Expected Raymond and Timothy to be late and so we did not wait for them. Breakfast spread was not too bad.

Met up at the lobby and decided to go over to MBK to shop. Bought some shirts n a pair of shorts, before going over to Siam Discovery Centre to place reservation at Oishi Grand. The Restaurant was full but we managed to get a table when we were there. Called the rest to come over quickly.

Meal at Oishi Grand was delicious! The amount of steamed fish we ordered was enough to make the money worth! We had a lot of fun chatting away!

Decided to go back to hotel to rest for the afternoon but realised missing camera when arrived into the room. After some search, managed to find it at the Drug Store that we stopped on the way back. The shop lady was waiting for me to come and claim it!

Went over to Sala Daeng for Stephen to buy some local snacks to bring home. Dinner was at BUA, the same restaurant we were at Feb 2011!

Daddy & Win came, followed by Frankie n Wallace, Raymond & Timothy, Albert & Jerry, Ben & Tong and Jack & Joseph. It was a big  crowd! It was good to see everyone again! This time, we had more people joining us! Daddy treated us to dinner, followed by Albert treated us to ice cream at Swensen's!

It was a good evening!

14 Oct

Went over to Siam Station to see Stephen off who has an early afternoon flight to catch.

Met up with Raymond & Timothy and we went over to Asoke Station to take a look at Terminal 21. It was a rather interesting mall with different country themes. Timothy & Raymond were rather amused with the toilet designs on each floor!

Drop by Big C before going over to MBK for BBQ lunch. Lunch was average, though.

Back to the hotel to rest before catching a taxi to the airport. The ride to the airport was like a roller coaster ride for Raymond! The cab driver drove very fast and he meandered through the traffic like a F1 driver!

The flight touched done at Changi Airport around 11:30pm and by the time I got my luggage and into a cab, it was already midnight! The traffic to Queenstown was so incredibly smooth.....green light all the way!

This BKK trip was a very short trip. The purpose of the trip was to catch up with the group, as it was a rare opportunity for everyone to be a the same country at the same time! I am thankful that everyone is doing well and I am truly thankful for my Special Someone who made this trip just for me! I love you!




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Weekend Getaway to Kuala Lumpur

28 Sep

A 40mins flight and I arrived into KL's LCCT. Managed to clear through rather fast and was out into the arrival hall. For a moment, I was 'lost'....trying to make out where I was.....I forgot I did not fly into KLIA!

Soon Nelson came to pick me up and we were on our way to Putrajaya. Following the road signs, it was rather easy to get into Putrajaya. I have to say that I was surprised with the pleasant view of the ''city''... it was really beautiful!

Nelson managed to locate the hotel - Pullman Lakeside Putrajaya (the signboards get a little misleading) and the hotel was more of a resort-style. Check in was swift and I was upgraded to Executive Suite...wow!

The suite was rather comfortable and
spacious. There were both shower and bathtub! No complaint!

Nelson decided to give me a short drive around Putrajaya and I really love the place.... beautiful houses, interesting building designs, wide road, lots of parks, beautiful man-made lake, etc...

Went to Nelson place to wait for Alwin. Nelson has turned 1 of the rooms to become a Karaoke room and even invested in the sound system! It was fun!
























We went over to a Thai restaurant nearby (in Puchong) and the food was not too bad! After dinner, Nelson gave me a lift back to Pullman. Getting back in the night was rather challenging but we managed to finally arrived back at the hotel.

Found out that there was only cabled Internet...no wifi in the room. looked at the breakfast menu and found the Continental breakfast cost M$40!~Hmm...... can do without breakfast...

29 Sep

Arranged a transfer from Pullman to Novotel KL (M$100) in the morning. After checking in, went over to Pavilion for breakfast - half boiled eggs, Toast and Coffee!

Barry came over and we went to Suki-ya for lunch. It was great catching up as we have not seen each other for over 4 years! So much to catch up!

Ben came over in the late afternoon and we went to the lounge for evening drinks. I always enjoy the evening drinks provided, when you stay on the executive floor.

Soon, it was dinner time and I have to meet up with Jackson over at Pavilion. Tonkatsu dinner at the Tonkatsu restaurant was very good!

Must be an age-thing.....after dinner, its back to hotel to rest...no night party.... just enjoying the free wifi in the room (finally) on my ipad....



30 Sep.

Decided to try the new bridge walkway leading to KLCC. The walkway next to the hotel connects to Pavilion and also to the Convention Centre (about 10 mins walk) and then a few mins to KLCC Mall. Its great! So convenient!

Joi and SP came by for lunch and we ate at the hotel's coffeehouse. The meal did not cost much as I had a M$50 meal voucher.

With the benefits I received for this one night stay at Novotel, it was well worth paying the money for the Executive  room!

The trip was good, with new surprises! Putraya was new and interesting place for me. The only problem is - cannot move around without a car. Pullman was nice but nothing interesting around the hotel. Novotel was, as usual, a pleasant experience and the bridge walkway to KLCC was a good discovery!

Most of all, catching up with so many old friends makes the whole trip worthwhile!


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