Monday, April 27, 2009

Singapore visit again

I had been to Singapore again this time for a period of 2 weeks. Tejas had his end of term holidays and so decided to spend the holidays with V and J.
This time we went by Aeroline bus which is considered as the best Bus service among many which operate between Singapore and K.L. The reservations were done online and we selected the front two seats. This is a Double Decker Bus and so I was very particular to have the front rows for the aerial view! Yes indeed ! It was indeed great to watch the traffic and also the natural scenery on both sides of road from an elevated seating. I really enjoyed the bus journey. (Incidentally I had taken a book to read and it also helped me in enjoying this journey) Good vegetarian food was served on board (yes!) which is very unusual on these side of the Globe. Even food finicky Tejas could have some good drink apart from his coke. He got hot Milo while I had hot coffee. In between there was a 20 minute break on the way. (the high way has good rest areas).
The immigration was done very fast as the Bus took the alternate route to Singapore via Tuas instead of the usual Woodlands entry. We were told the journey would take approximately 5 hours and our bus which started at 3 p.m. in K.L. reached the bus station in Singapore on the dot of 8 p.m. I was impressed.
Singapore fascinates me every time I go there. This time the amazement was about the open areas and parks which surround the housing colonies. There is a very good park and play area with proper football court and shuttle courts near to where V and J live. After J's return from office we could go and play foot ball and Frisbee even after the sunset as the parks are quite well lit. Tejas was thrilled playing his favourite game. Lots of people were walking, running exercising in the park. No wonder , the population there by and large has a very fit look.
I am told that there are lots of park around the residential areas and also good exercise facilities and swimming facilities for a very nominal charge.

This time we visited the Zoo as my last visit to zoo was about five years ago. (Night Safari we had done recently.) We had breakfast with Orangutans, that is for a good fee buffet breakfast is served and Orangutans are nearby with trainers having their food too. The break fast was quite sumptuous. There were few shows by animals which were very good.
We spent time playing board games at home apart from going to few Malls and one or two dinners in Indian restaurants. (There is no choice for the food when I am around, poor kids).
I am eagerly waiting for my next visit to Singapore.
I should not forget to mention that we returned to K.L. by aeroline bus and we reached on time with good food on board and a smooth ride.