Travel - The Incredible 4 & Cameron Highlands

My memory of Cameron Highlands was SPIDER. I will never forget that big hairy spider that was found inside our hotel room. The thought of it still gave me goosebumps. zzzz. Perhaps that was why I have only been there once when I was young and not again.

One fine day a group of us decided to go on a road trip to Malaysia and Cameron Highlands was chosen!! T.T 

I did the booking for the stay, it was FREAKING CHEAP, so cheap until we booked for 2 rooms 2 nights but we stayed for one night only (because minimum booking is 2 nights).

The drive there was long. We reached in the late afternoon because we set off late. Anyway Cameron Highlands is famous for the tea plantation, strawberry farm etc.

We stayed in one of the rooms in this huge "bungalow" =D

A view from our place.

In such a cold weather, there was only one thing we thought we should be eating - HOTPOT!! We drove around and randomly picked one. Sumptuous meal. =D

We were so full but still we went into Starbucks for coffee and cakes, not forgetting the WIFI!!!! (no internet  like will die) hahahahahaha!

At one cozy corner we played bingo. many many rounds of it. =D

Headed back to our rooms cause we all had a long tiring day from travelling. 

The next day's breakfast was taken there, right there at the tea plantation. Enjoying hot tea, warm scones and overlooking the big tea plantation. Perfect. 

Get what I mean? lol.

The Incredible 4. Love this picture men. hahahaha.

And so, my short 2D1N trip to Cameron Highlands ended happily. Finally my memory of this place was kind of altered and in fact I was hoping to go back again to do trekking there! =D

Purposeful Traveller - Can't wait to trek in Cameron Highlands!

Adore - Down the Memory Lane

I had an afternoon to spare, so we (super on) decided to look for some childhood memories and things that would soon be gone. =( 

During my time (sounded very old) I used to play at the sand based playground but these sand based playgrounds were phased out and replaced by those laid with rubber mats.

Well, we went to Potong Pasir area (exact address: Block 28, Toa Payoh Lorong 6) to find the LAST sand based dragon shaped playground and snap photos of it! And yes, I played with the slide as well.. wahahahaha... luckily it was a hot afternoon so no one was there. hehehehe.

Did you play in the sand based playgrounds or those laid with rubber mats?

After that we went all the way to Dover (I know it's crazy!) to find the LAST Pelican, tortoise and rabbit playground. This was the exact one back when I stayed in Ang Mo Kio. 

The few blocks of apartment around the playground were vacant, no residents staying there hence it was very quiet and peaceful. Walked around the area and saw these old school letterboxes, so old school until it looked a bit eerie to me. wahahaha.

After the search of our childhood memories, we went to Tanjong Pagar Railway Station before it was closed on 30th June 2011. An unique experience because if you boarded a train here, you actually would clear the Malaysia custom before you clear a Singapore custom. 

This just reminded me of Hogwarts Express. =.=

I was glad I managed to catch one of the last few trains from here to Kluang before it closed. Well, for the experience. =)

Ended our day with a drink at COLBAR, yes, looking at the address you would know it was an ulu pandan place. =))

But it was a nice place to have a drink and chill! (think I tried their food before, cannot make it -.-)

Drink was enough!

It was awesome to just spend half a day doing things which I enjoy, exploring Singapore and searching for those precious memories that belong to me. =)

Purposeful Traveller - Precious memories!

Adore - Chock Full of Beans

Changi Village, a place I would never go unless I am going Pulau Ubin. Hahaha. Anyway, I realize it could be a good alternative instead of going to the usual few places (though the hawker center is under renovation)

Had lunch at the nearby coffeeshop before checking out this cafe - Chock Full of Beans. Read it in some magazines I think. 

Interestingly, the cafe stands out in the midst of those old shops so it is pretty easy to spot. =)

Ordered drinks and a cake to share. Something different today, no more chocolate cake (though they do sell), tried out strawberry shortcake! Meow~

Cappuccino, they use coffee beans from Illy. 

I had Mango Tango. Wanted to order Ice Lemon Tea but decided to have a change for once. haha. =) I realize my camera bag is very photogenic. hahahaha!

They do sell main courses and I saw many people ordering the rosti with sausage dish. Maybe can try it since I will be going to the east every week for the next few months. LOL.

Purposeful Traveller - A cafe in the EAST!

Food & Adore - Switch by Timbre

Checked out SWITCH which is Timbre's latest live music restaurant, the group performs bilingual music! Yeah!

We went there on a Wednesday night and it was fully booked. Thanks to L who was there earlier and helped with the booking of seats! If not we can only stand outside and watch  hahaha. Firstly, I was impressed with the Ipad Menu! 

It made ordering so much easier and I think the drinks and food were served pretty fast!

 What we ordered!

Apple Cider.

Beer

Salad with poached egg. Damn expensive ($10) and small in portion, don't bother ordering this the next time! 

p/s the egg was not even "poached"

Timbre's famous duck pizza. Nice.

Buffalo wings to share! Spicy!

 Smoked Salmon Pizza, not bad. =) Oh, not forgetting fries to share also.

Ground Zero performs on Wednesday! 

I prefer this place as compare to Timbre, maybe because the place is air conditioned and they do Chinese songs as well. Hehehe. Anyway, the bill came to about $160 so each of us paid about $32 for drinks and food. Not cheap but well... Ipad Menu, what you expect right?! hahahaha...

I think I will go back shuffle, which is equally good and less crowded (Free drinks on Ladies night some more!) Ground Zero performs at Shuffle on Friday night too! Hehehehe.

The plus point of Switch is its location I guess, right next to Exit A of Bras Basah Station. Parking at NTUC Trade Union House Building after 5pm is also reasonably priced - $2.10/entry.

Purposeful Traveller - Oppa Timbre Style! hahaha.