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Life in between Travels

I had a few weeks of good rest after SSEAYP and before starting work the beginning of this year. The few weeks of rest were good, immersing myself in the festive and celebrating the new year. Of course, this kind of life has its optimal time frame, too long I don't think it is good, especially for the pocket, hahaha.

So, I got myself a job (as planned) while waiting for Chinese New Year to arrive (the reason why I choose to stay in Singapore instead of leaving straight for New Zealand) Though work life is kind of boring (this time I didn't choose an exciting job (barista) like what I did the previous time because of the short time I will be in Singapore), life outside work is still very much enriching and fun. =)

I still visit cafes.

Did picnic and kite flying.

Participated in the WWII Bunker Tour organised by NHB

Together with like minded friends, we did our own Chinatown Heritage tour

Participated in Terry Fox Run as usual

Cycled from Woodlands to Changi, nearly breaking my old bones.

Amidst of all these, I have met quite a number of friends from SSEAYP as well. Through these meet ups I realised SSEAYP is not just about making friends onboard but also keeping them after that. 

Before I know it, Chinese New Year holiday is over and I am at the last week of my work. Now, I am waiting for March to come, where I can have a bit of time to try other things before heading to Chiang Mai and Pai, and then New Zealand in April.

Today a friend shared a newspaper article with me, here are some extracts that encouraged me once again. Maybe it can encourage some people as well..

人在世间，只拥有有限的时间，能自由自在的使用它，是人活着的证据吧。

Purposeful Traveller - 人生有很多阶段，但不一定要按部就班。

Travel - Back from SSEAYP

I have no idea where to start.

My thoughts for this journey went through ups and downs. There were some point in time I asked myself if I should be on this trip, another point I was sad that it was coming to an end and I felt I have not done enough. 

Maybe to summarize it all, I would say I met amazing people in this trip.

SG-I, a team where a few Participating Youths from each participating country coming together.

DG 7 - School Education.

Yes we discussed about school education and many other random stuff. ;)

Singapore Contingent

and Everyone else.

I am thankful for each and everyone because each forms a part of my SSEAYP memory. =)

Purposeful Traveller - One journey ends, another begins.

Travel - Oia

Like Venice, Oia in Santorini is crowded with tourists but some of the views are really awesome and unique. I feel we should visit once in our lifetime, in my humble opinion. =)

We stayed in Firostenfani and we took a bus to Oia for the sunset and all these gorgeous photos. I was glad I chose to stay just 2 nights in Firostefani, then we shifted to Kamari beach for another 2 nights. Another place which offered a different view of Santorini.

Purposeful Traveller - By3 Oia.

Travel - Sunset in Santorini

To watch Sunset in Santorini was like an achievement unlocked, an item off my bucket list. We went through great deal to get there and got a table in one of the restaurants which offered one of the best sunset view. 

So, as you eat you see the sun slowly set.....

Our dinner place

Waiting for sunset

Dinner served

We spent quite a fair bit for the food (about 50 euros?) but it was definitely cheaper than taking a sunset boat ride which I originally planned for.

Purposeful Traveller - Achievement unlocked.

Travel - Lefkas & Piso Livadi

We arrived in Paros with no itinerary.

Just took some advice from our host and off we go to Lefkas, a village in Paros island and decided to check out Piso Livadi, beach area further down. When we took public bus from the bus station near the port, we bought the bus tickets from Port - Lefkas - Piso Livadi - Port as recommended by the staff at the ticketing counter because there will be no ticketing counter at any of the stops. but of course tickets could be purchased on the bus itself. Total ticket cost for 2 pax was less than 10 euros.

Blue cheery stuff we saw around our apartment.

Arriving at Lefkas, it felt like we took a bus to a neighbourhood area and everything seems so quiet and peaceful. We did nothing except wandering around aimlessly. Beautiful architecture we spotted along our way.

Yes, a very happy me. =)

After wandering for quite awhile, we caught the next bus to Piso Livadi which was beach area and there we settled our lunch.

The lunch the day before set too high a standard that we seriously felt this meal is not fantastic at all. =( Lucky the atmosphere kind of compensate the flaws. =) 

And our 2nd day in Paros ended.

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I am just 3 more weeks to my departure for SSEAYP and 2 more weeks to pre-departure concert. Yes I am still hanging on.

Purposeful Traveller - It is coming!