After 6 months, I had the opportunity again to go back to Singapore but this time its with my dad. It happened last June 8-12,2016.We took off from Manila at around 5pm via Singapore Airlines and arrived there at around 8:30 to 9. If you guys don't know it takes about 3-31/2 to get to Singapore by plane.
| In the airport with my dad |
So the moment we arrived we went straight to the immigration of the airport then went to ride a taxi to go to the condo where my Tita and Tito lives cause that's where we will be staying for the next few days. Once we finally reached the place we had a few kwentuhans and fixed the itinerary before going to bed .
Day 1 :
So I downloaded an app the night before that can help us in commuting to places by train. Just know the name of the train station and the station your coming from and it will show if you need to cross another train line coz in Singapore they have about 4 train lines.
So after having breakfast, we went to the train station Tanah Merah and went to Bras Basah to go to the Singapore Art Museum . But before we even reached that station while waiting for the train I unexpectedly bumped into my schoolmate Rhys. So we catched up on a few before me and my dad left at Paya Lebar station to cross to the Yellow line where Bras Basah is.
| with Rhys |
So the moment we got out of the Bras Basah station we saw the museum across the street. We arrived there lunch time so we had lunch first in Food Republic (its like their food court its found literally everywhere but mostly seen on malls) then went inside the museum .
| inside the food court |
| cute signage inside food republic |
| Lunch : Hainanese Chicken |
So after lunch, we went inside the museum .It's $10 dollars for entering both buildings .The Singapore Art Museum was just so nice. The first building were more of things made from different kinds of materials it did not just feature the typical paintings it had come from patches of cloth to corrugated box to a glowing gown and even a moving painting!
Here are some photos from the first building :
| Outside the building |
| Bell |
| Black and White |
| Books,books&just more books |
| Boat |
| Cloth Ship |
| Waves |
| Corrugated Ship |
| Outside the museum |
So after going to the first building , we went to the second one it was more interactive and more of for kids. I suggest to go the museum coz its nice to see something different and not the usual places like Universal Studios or something .
Here are some photos I had from the second building :
| Moving Waves (interactive ) |
| Lava |
| Trail of recycled art |
| Some of the artworks |
| One of the graffiti walls they have per floor |
| Another one |
| Last one |
| AHHHH!! Shark |
| Silver whale |
| Ball of light |
So after going to Singapore Art Museum ,me and my dad went to Marina Square because we were looking for a particular store. So when we were looking for Marina Square ,we thought it was in Marina Bay Sands! So at some point we got lost but we just think of it as an adventure and exploring the city. But even if it wasn't in Marina Bay,we also just took the advantage and looked at stores and had dinner there.
| me and my dad inside the train |
| One of places we ended up before going to Marina Bay Sands,the Marina South Pier |
So after getting lost and before leaving Marina Bay Sands and heading off to Marina Square, we tried the DC Comics Cafe. The cafe also had a DC store where you can buy official merch.
Here are some photos :
| Batmobile |
| Dessert and drinks |
| with Catwoman |
| with Batman |
| with Wonder Woman |
| with Superman |
| Joker |
| One of the cute displays they have on the table when it's occupied |
| Another kind of sign for occupied tables |
| Batman pasta |
| Aglio Olio |
| Let us in! -Joker & Harley Quinn |
| Entrance |
| DC glass |
| Table #2 |
| Supergirl |
| The Flash |
| Green Lantern |
So after dinner,we headed to Marina Square and Suntec City. But before I tell you something about what I like when I come here during this time something caught my attention when I was in Marina Square .It was closed,but I saw a cafe that was Mr.Bean themed.
One thing ,I like when I came to SG this time was that it was their great Singapore Sale! It starts around, towards the end of May til mid -July I think. So I was able to buy a couple of things already.
Then to end the day had midnight snack in the condo of my Tito and Tita from Mcdo.
| Grilled Chicken wrap and regular fries :) |
And that's the end of day 1.
Day 2:
Since my dad has some business things to do,he dropped me off to stay in Orchard to explore and do a little shopping .So after getting ready,we rode a taxi and headed to Summerset its a mall and from there you can. Already explore the Orchard Road.
For the first time ever ,I actually explored a place by myself.Though I 've been there before but I went more than the malls I went to the last time I was there. You could see my adventures when I snapchatted them but I forgot to save them so I cant post it here. It was something I never thought I would ever do, but it seems like even if its not on my bucket list, its definitely something I would never forget. What I liked about the malls in SG they all had free supeeer fast WiFi .I was able to at least go to 4 or 5 malls and even reached the station after Somerset! So while I was exploring Orchard Road couldn't help but take a photo.
Selfie
So around late afternoon I met up with my dad in Ion Orchard the mall that you will end up if you are getting of the Orchard Station. After that dad checked a few bike shops with his friend from his business meeting earlier before heading off to my Tita and Tito's place.
So once we reached the condo ,we unloaded the stuff we bought then headed off to have dinner to a Hawker place near by and after had dessert in the cafe beside the Hawker.
Here were some photos :
| Salted Egg Crab (I forgot the second one) |
Salted egg crab
| Cereal Prawn and String Beans |
And then, the next door cafe that's where we had dessert .
| In a sea of Pikachu and Cakes |
| Cheesecake,Chocolate&Green Tea |
| #selfie |
After that we went home. And that concludes Day 2!
Day 3:
It was my last day to go around because we needed to go to the airport early morning the day after. Before sharing where I went, one thing that I liked when I went SG too was that I tried breakfast where the locals ate.
| I don't know what its called but this is breakfast 😀 |
After getting ready,we just went back to the malls we went on the first day and the day before for some of the things we was told to buy. But one of the malls that we went that wasn't part of the past two days was expo they sell stuff much much cheaper.
When we went back to Marina Square after expo, we went to Mcdo and one thing I like about McDonalds there are things that they offer in certain countries that they don't offer anywhere else. Like the Grilled Chicken Wrap that I tried the first day I was there.So during the second time I tried it,here are some stuff that I ordered.
| Green Apple sundae cone |
| Jalapeno Chicken Nuggets |
When I went to Somerset again , they had the meet and greet and display of Line friends so I took photos with them.
here are some photos :
After Somerset,we went back to Ion Orchard and ate dinner before meeting up with my Tita and Tito before heading home .
That concludes my last day!
Before going to the airport took a photo of this view, it will make me miss waking up seeing it the whole time I was there.It reminds me also of the amazing things that God has blessed and amazed me with the wonders outside my country.
So once we arrived in the airport, had breakfast .Went around for awhile before boarding going home.
| All aboard to go home |
Before I end this blog,just want to give a few tips ,if you plan to go there.
1. Go during end of May to mid-July its sale and the stuff you'll be able to buy there either wala dito or not on sale.
2. get the My Singapore app or Singapore MRT and LRT free. It can help you on how to get to places through their public transport. Although the My Singapore needs internet the other one doesn't need.
Over -all I enjoyed this whole trip not only that I had spent some quality time with my dad, I was able to do so many new things and experiences that I never thought I would do. Like exploring a part of Singapore alone! Even if its for a short time ,it made me feel like I was in a playground wondering what to see and discover that are new than the last time I was there.
God,thank you for giving me again another opportunity to go to Singapore I had so much fun! I pray that sana the next time I would come to SG it would be for an internship or vacay again. He he 😀
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