Back to Busy Life Again....

Back to busy life again....

Have to write reports on the trip..... and to clear all the emails ......

Caught up with Gerald and Pobe (your names are being mentioned again!) for dinner..... Pobe going back to Thailand tomorrow....Have a safe trip, and see you again soon!
A new friend, Dave, joined us for dinner...

Busy Sunday..... have to attend exhibition at Marina Square.... also many agencies having travel fair (AGAIN!!!!)


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Trip to Canberra n Sydney

Well.... let me tell you about my recent trip (CAPEX 6 - 12 Oct / TNSW 12 - 15Oct)

Left on the morning on the 6th of Oct and flew to Perth. Cleared immigration and custom and then took a ride to the domestic airport to catch the connecting flight to Canberra! Why did we fly via Perth? Well..... because the flights to Sydney were full!!!! Hahahahahaha! By the time we got into Canberra, it was about 10pm! We literally spent the whole day in the air!!!!
Tired and hungry, we tried to look for a supermarket and after walking for more than 30 mins, we finally found Woolsworth.... we got there 5 mins before closing time! Certainly a great way to start the trip! Hahahaha!

The next morning.... I got up and walked around the apartment and found a 24 hours minimart (at a petrol kiosk) just 5 mins away!!!!!!!

The highlight of the Canberra trip was Floriade... the Spring festival. The Gardens was filled with BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS! It was really SPECTACULAR! I had a wonderful time walking and admiring the flowers! The Minister of Tourism was also there to welcome us! I managed to take a picture with him!

Throughout the 4 nights in Canberra, we visited a lot of places.... Parliament House, War Memorial, National Museum, Institute of Sports, etc... Canberra certainly has a lot to offer..... but may not be suitable for Singaporeans..... shh.... do not tell the Tourism people who invited me!

We had different types of food - Indian, Turkish, Pizzas, Chinese..... and during one lunch, we had wraps and we thought that was starters... we were wrong! Hahahahahaha!

The self drive to the coastal areas in New South Wales was very interesting - great scenery along the way. We drove to Batemans Bay, Jervis Bay, Kiama, Wollongong and up to Sydney airport. We had 7 Taragos, travelling in a convoy... rather spectacular and we were even mentioned in the local newspapers!

Most of the agents flew back on Friday but I extended my stay in Sydney till Monday and Tourism New South Wales organised my stay with lots of hotel/apartment inspection and sightseeing as well. Most of the time, I was walking all over Sydney, looking at hotels and apartments! Very tiring!

Still, I managed to visit the Wildlife Centre and Sydney Aquarium (which are location at Darling Harbour). Also visited the Rocks market (only on Saturday), Paddy's Market and the Fish Market. A trip up Sydney Tower is certainly a must!

In Sydney, I managed to meet up with my dear brother, Kelvin. It was really wonderful and thanks for spending time with me, Brother! I also managed to meet up with a dear friend I met in Sydney maybe 10 years ago... had dinner with his family. It was really memorable as I have not seen them for more than 8 years!

This trip has been very good for me....especially when I have left the trade for more than 6 years! So much to catch up..... and guess what? My team won in the quiz we had during the self drive! Wow! I had great team mates!

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Home Again..

Got back a while ago...finally!

Did not manage to update my blog while in Australia....sorry!

Rather tired...will update my blog another day...


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Still Packing.......

Leaving this morning... still packing.....

Hmm...... have I left out anything.... charger, adapter, camera......

Heat wave in Sydney...... ok....bring shorts........

Looking forward??? I really do not know..........

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Birthdays Again....

4th of October is a special day because I have 4 close friends who are celebrating their birthday!

Let me share a little about these 4 friends...

Donald is a close friend since 1983... during Interact / Rotaract Days (it's ok if you have no idea what I am talking about...hahahahaha!), All these years, he would at least get a call from me on his birthday.

Next, is Omori - my big brother from Osaka. I met him in 1984 (through Interact / Rotaract Days)... I think...hahahaha! All these years we have kept in touch and I have stayed at his place in Osaka many times! There was 1 year where we met up in Hawaii!

In the early 1990s, I met David...who is the husband of my ex-colleague. We got along very well and used to catch up for meals..but sort of lost touch for years, except on his birthday!

Gerald is a tour guide and he used to help me do tour leading when I was in the travel agency years ago! All these years, I have always been in touch with him and of course on his birthday, I will call him, without fail! I used to send him greeting cards, though! Hahahahaha!

They are close friends and will continue to be. Happy Birthday, my friends!

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Travelling Again Soon.....

Well..... my flight to Australia is confirmed and I will be flying off this Saturday to Canberra! Will be there for 1 week before heading to Sydney for a few days for some hotels/attractions inspection! Expected to be back in office on 16th October..... such hard life...haiz....hahahahahaha!



Need to clear as much work as possible......busy, busy, busy.....

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Back at Work....

Back in office today and heaps of emails to read! Wow! Spent half the day clearing them and only managed to clear half only! Help!!!!!!!!

Nothing major happened while I was away and my colleagues had been very kind to cover my duty while I was away. Thanks!

Well..... I may be off to Australia again! May be going to Canberra and Sydney this weekend for a week. Now awaiting airline to revert and also accommodation. The lady that was supposed to go could not make it and I have to go instead since it's my area. The trip only covers Canberra and so I am extending my stay to visit Sydney (have not been there for years!) Should be able to finalise everything within the next 2 days... Envy me? Well, don't! Hahahahhaha! It's hard work but someone has to do it! Hahahahahahaha!

Will be a busy week again.... since when it has not been busy????!!!!!!!! Hahahahahaha!

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