Thanks MovieMob!

Drive In & Watch For Free!

http://www.moviemob.sg/

Wen promised a surprise and he brought a mat along to the car. It must be a picnic or something I thought. But at night, star gazing.... perhaps? And we have not had dinner. Weird.

We then made a stop by KFC for a drive-through takeaway. It was then that he told me that we're heading for a drive in movie!

Held every forthnightly by Honda Moviemob, we were in for Wolverine tonight!

Located at a big field at Stadium Walk, loads of cars were already there when we arrived. Organised by Honda, the traffic marshals were helpful and professional. We were briefed on directions to the mobile toilets and snacks corner, and instructions to tune to the designated fm. We parked our car and enjoyed our Zinger while waiting for the movie to start. It was really fun and this was my first time watching movie this way! And with Hugh Jackman on the screen, it was entertaining enough! As it was Wen's first time too, we didn't even need to use the mat, unless you prefer to sit at the front of the screen instead of on your car seats.

I heard about this from my mum about her park-tor days with dad, but I didn't know this still exists.

Thanks to MovieMob for the great experience! & Wen. :) 

Revisit the Titanic after 100 years

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Marina Bay Sands ArtScience Museum

Finally after 100 years, RMS Titanic reaches our sunny island and it will be ending this month.
An unfortunate account of the magnificent ship that took away the lives of 1,514 passengers was relived. Besides the sadness and heavy heart we expected to bring with us to this exhibition, I was secretly excited. :p Can you believe it? You get to see the grand staircase that Rose and Jack met, the cabin Jack stayed with his pals, and the first class cabin where Jack sketched Rose... naked. The famous 1997 movie did bring more anticipation and curiosity to this artifact exhibition I must say.

The pass was creatively made for every guests in the form of the actual White Star Line boarding pass that was issued to its 2,224 passengers on its maiden voyage on 10 April 1912. Each pass bears the name of an actual passenger on board that fateful day and I was immediately anxious to find out if mine was a survivor or a victim. Sad to know, mine died.. and so was Wen's, bro's, jiefu's... Only sis's survived.

The largest passenger steamship at its time, it cruised through the North Atlantic Ocean from Southampton, and bound for New York before the disaster struck on 15 April 1912. Only 710 survived that tragic night. The exhibition features 275 artifacts (out of 6000) that were dug up from the ocean bed where the wreck was discovered in 1985. The actual wreck has never been recovered and its fate is now left to the rust-eating bacteria, depending on how fast they can consume.

As no photography was allowed, I could not provide a pictorial explanation of the exhibition. Although one may have thought the exhibition was kind of small and brief, I thought it gave a good and comprehensive overview of Titanic. You really felt like you were on its cruise and it was an interesting experience. Wen went to the one at Manchester and he commented that this was much better than that.

Stay @Amara Sanctuary Sentosa

@Amara Sanctuary Sentosa
http://sentosa.amarahotels.com/

It was a lucky draw we won when we were there for the wedding show.

Amara Sanctuary really has much to offer, be it for tourists who wish to explore the shores of Sentosa or Singaporeans who love a good getaway from home, studies, work... all the terrible stuff you hate when you are at the certain age.
We arrived early and unfortunately, there was a solemnisation that day and the carpark, both sheltered and open carparks were filled. We settled for a little space that we could squeeze at a side curb, but thought Amara could do with expanding the open carpark further.. it looks like the only area to increase its space to me.
I like how Amara spreads out its rooms, facilities, with clever use of the slopes it lies on. It was a bit confusing the first day, but after completing the walk around its vicinity, we more or less knew the direction. (I just followed Wen.)
We were given a Premier room with garden facing on the 4th floor, its highest floor. The rooms are slightly bigger in terms of the bathroom for garden facing as sea facing has a little balcony for you to enjoy the breeze.



Looking out of our window is the glass pavilion. Amara sure has good business, it was one solemnisation after another. Quite a turnout for the wedding couples. Interesting to watch.





We knew the purpose of the buggy, for VIPs staying at its Villas or Suites (quite a walking distance away from the reception), and for wedding couples from room to ballroom. But what we didn't know was this: it can take you to Palawan Beach, through a short cut route from the back of Amara. We happened to query with the Concierge on how to go to Palawan Beach as we thought of having a snack at Koufu foodcourt, if we need to take the blue line to change to a beach tram etc... And the guy at the Concierge offered to take us there on the buggy! What a treat! And guess what, they handed me the reception number to call anytime if we need a ride back! :) That was really fun.
The location of Amara is really good at Sentosa, close to the beach, and close to the entrance of Sentosa, and close to Resort World. We decided to walk to Resort World for dinner, where Wen treated me at Chili's. A fun Mexican sort of restaurant, Chili's has very spontaneous & friendly servers, without the service charge. We were led to a high table and I like the casual feel of Chilis. Great burgers and soft drinks were free-flow. Sweet. We saw tables ordering the chocolate cake with ice cream which I had wanted to try, but the fries and burger, and Wen's sweet corn took pretty much every space left in my tummy. Got to skip this til next time.


We took a nice stroll in Resort World, with its X'mas display and 'snowing' time, I was really in a great holiday mood, almost forgot that I was still very much in Singapore.

The room had almost everything we need, iron, dryer, bathrobes, Wen's fave peppermint tea, lavendar soap and lemongrass shampoo, comfortable bed with pillows (and a bolster!), we need not ask for anything more.
Breakfast @ Shutters was good. I love the cute bite sized waffles! It had the usuals - salads, ham & cheese, yoghurt & fruits, noodles, prata, veg, dim sum, chawanmushi, bacon, omelette, hash browns & udon. They even had a counter for fruit juices, just name what you want. I had my fave apple & carrot. A great morning to start our day. But of course, it was our check out day. Nevertheless, we made full use of the facility and went for a dip at the infinity pool after breakfast. There is another dream pool at the ground level, we weren't too interested.




Overall we had a great time at Amara, good service, amenities and facilities.
Like its name says, it was indeed a sanctuary. :)

Bukit Timah Railway Tracks (10July2011)

Exploring the flora and fauna of Bukit Timah Trail

10 July 2011

Mum, Wen & I

Opened in 1915 as part of the Singapore Kranji Railway, Bukit Timah Railway station was a passing loop (Singapore - Johor) owned by Malaysia main railway operator, KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu).

As of 1 July 2011, train services on this route ceased operations, as a result of a land swop agreement between Singapore and Malaysia.

The tracks are Malaysian property and will have to be returned.

Thus, we decided to take a walk down the track and enjoy the nature surrounding it before things change in time to come.

Like us, many came.

This sign must have been put up way before the station ceased operation.

Everybody who came brought along their cameras and even kids were holding iPhones!

What is this sign about?

A young little girl actually hung her bagpack over the handle! Hmm...

We even found ginger plants and scallions (Chinese 'cong') on the ground!

In view of its historical significance, this place shall be conserved.

Hopefully it will turn out to be a better 'nature walking' experience the next time we come!