Cycling at East Coast Park in Singapore

 

One year on.. It was really good to see that the class that have grown in one way or another. I’m glad I dropped by and cycled with them despite the slight flu because the fresh air sort of made me feel much better. I missed them so much and it was even more heart warming to hear them remember my name and say they miss me too. The sweetest class ever. After an entire semester of studying, I finally got some exercise. So here’s where I usually rent my bikes from… They usually charge a price lower than other shops in East Coast Park. 

Shop Name: 12 Cycle or 1 2 Cycle                                     

 Address: 80 Marine Parade Central #01-786/788, Singapore 440080                                        Rates: $8/hr (Usual promotion: Rent 1 hour Free 2 hours)  i.e. $8 for 3 hours! 

How to get there? 

1)Walk to the side entrance of Parkway Parade.

2) Cross the small road towards Parkway Centre. 

3) Continue walking straight past the hawker centre towards the HDB flats area. 

4) Turn left when u see Blk 79 and FCBC. 

5) Walk straight and you will see the bike shop next to Philip’s Investor’s centre! 

6) Rent a bike, turn left and you will see a sheltered underpass not too far away. Go ahead and go through the underpass and you can start cycling! ( i think it’s Area C if you are going from the park ) 

 
If you’re wondering if I am sponsored for this post.. The answer is nope! Good things must share right? 

It was a fun a fulfilling afternoon. Hope all of them will stay happy as they are and never let anything bring them down!

 Thank you for having me there Love you all 2E2! <3 

Flying to Melbourne

This is way overdue. Better late than never right? :D After so many years of my life, it was my first time taking Singapore Airlines (SIA). I’ve always had the impression that budget airlines will always be cheaper but it’s not true! Got my air ticket to Melbourne through the Super Deals of SIA. So it costs between SGD600-SGD700. Will write more about the air tickets booking experiences soon!

Anyways, I flew to Melbourne alone on Christmas morning! It’s my first Christmas away from my family. But I was warmly welcomed by the crew and a friendly neighbour seated next to me. The airplane was decked with boughs of hollies!

My first Singapore Airlines Flight!

                     On board the plane

Being the foodie or maybe glutton that I am, of course, when the first thing that I will look at is the food and beverages menu that they provide! Was joking with my mummy that they will serve turkey since it’s Christmas day. And, much to my surprise, there was TURKEY! but of course, that is for lunch. So i had to wait for breakfast first. Heh.

                 Continental Breakfast
1) Fruit Appetiser 2) Assorted Breakfast Rolls    
 3) Hot Beverage 4) Drinks

                                Lunch
1) Salad of fearful with mortadella sausage
2) Roast Tom turkey with chestnut stuffing and pan gravy potatoes
3) Cheese and crackers
4) Chocolate orange cake
5) Roll and butter
6) Tea

Its like having a feast whenever I’m on the plane. Love this the most so far! They even had surprise christmas cookies! Had double portion =X

                   Before landing!

Before landing, remember to fill up the mandatory declaration form for entering any country, this time Australia!

So after I have landed, I learnt that with Singapore Passport (Same for some other countries, can’t remember which), you can go through the custom through the electronic customs clearance instead of lining up with the rest of the crowd. The officers are really helpful when you do not know what to do! Got through customs really quickly without any problem.

Getting an Australian Number (Pre-paid with Data) 

First thing I did was to get my Australian Pre-paid number with data so that I can contact my friends and have access to resources anytime. There is a custom local telecommunications shop ‘OPTUS’ that sells different prepaid plan that I think is affordable and worth getting if you are planning to stay beyond 7 days! I got a $30 plan that offered me unlimited sms/mms, free talk time and 500 MB of free data. They have promotions such as 1.5gb of free data for the same amount.

1) Take your pick or head to the counter. Tell them your needs.

2) Present your passport, get your number.

3) Pay and activate your card.

4) Use it!

If you want to know more before you go, visit their website! http://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobile/prepaid 

And tadah, called my friend and I headed to my Airbnb lodging! More to come in the next few posts about the places that I visited and things I ate!

Anytime Fitness Kallang Wave Pre-sale

  Anytime Fitness Kallang Wave is having its pre-opening sales today! Come on down to Kallang Wave near Stadium MRT to sign up at promotional rate of $68/mth for a year. Limited offers! Grab it before it disappears! 

$78/mth after the offer for $68 is up! 

Pre-sales will happening will be happening all the way till official opening next month. 

What are you waiting for? Get motivated, get fit!