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Finally left the country for a short getaway at Batam. This time,
accompanied by Mr.Cookie., Willie and Adelene. Things were great, minus
the few situations that we encountered. Luckily, no life was put at
stake. Gonna post quite abit of pictures, so bear with me?
Day 1
Met Willie and Adelene at Harbourfront Centre on a pretty early Sunday
morning. Went to the ticket counter and collected our travel passes
before we head to MacDonald’s for brekkie. I was so excited about the
trip since this was somehow my first without my family.
Went through the Singapore customs with my renewed passport *grins* and
board the ferry. Was feeling jumpy throughout the trip while the rest
of them napped. And before we knew it, Batam was within sight and we
made our first step on this foreign ground. Once there, we looked our for the driver
who was supposed to drive us to the hotel. Confused in just the best
word to describe what we were feeling then. This man, who was supposed
to be our driver, looked at my pass and returned it back to me. He
didn’t even check and just assume that we are not who’s he’s expecting.
If not for this other driver there to help our, I guess, the man will
drive off without us *hmpf*
The ride to the hotel was really bumpy. The roads were rather
disorganised and the place really gave me an experience of a kampung
lifestyle. You’ll see alot of the roadside stalls selling staple food
like rice and noodles - interesting.
Reached the hotel, but we couldn’t check in yet cos’ the room wasn’t
ready. So we waited at the lobby, and they served us some chilled
welcome drink. The hotel is a mini replica of the Star Cruise and the
concept is a mix of European and Oriental. After a while of waiting, we
were issued our key cards and we took our baggages, left it in the room
and off to our first stop - Megamall.
Lunch was at KFC. I only have one comment, Batam Chili is crazily spicy
but it’s nice. I’m not picky when it comes to food. Still prefer
Singapore’s KFC though. After lunch, we had A&W’s rootbeer float
for dessert. Yummilicious! Then we shopped around. The mall was
insanely crowded. They had some celebration thing happening the mall,
so, making the mall not only crowded but NOISY. Checked out the newly
opened cinema and bought the tickets for Skinwalkers (some gory show
that I didn’t wanna watch but went along cos I didn’t wanna be a
spoilsport).
And then, as we were shopping, tragedy happened. We were walking
into the hypermart, when Adelene turned to Willie and exclaimed “Why is
your bag unzipped?” Willie checked his bag and realised his wallet was
missing. Yeah, so he got pickpocketed. It’s such a mishap, dampened the
mood a little, but we decided, the holiday must still go on. One lucky
thing is that he took out all his ATM and credit cards so Willie wasn’t
totally penniless/
After the movie, we decided that it was kind of late, so bought dinner and went back to the hotel.
Day 2
Woke up to Willie’s wake up call the
following morning. Woke lazy Mr.Cookie. up after some persuasion.
Washed up and we went for brekkie at the hotel. The food was really up
to some decent standard. I love the porridge and I ate the same thing
for all the time I was there. I’m not someone who takes very heavy
breakfast, but while I was there, I did eat quite abit.
After breakfast, it was time for some water activities. We went
swimming at the hotel’s pool. The water was freaking cold and I was
trembling when in the pool. My teeth couldn’t stop chattering and
Mr.Cookie. had to pass me some warmth. Hahaha. But I decided to just
sink myself underwater and after a while, I was swimming like a nemo
*giggles* Soon, our fingers got wrinkly and we washed up before we set
off to our next stop = Nagoya Plaza.
Did abit of shopping before we lunched at BFC. Ate some Ayam Soto which
I felt was so so. Think Mr.Cookie.’s fried rice tasted better.
A&W-ed again and did a bit of arcade before we head back to the
hotel. Mr.Cookie. and I called up the massage service and we relaxed
and loosened up our nerves. The traditional massage was a little
painful, a little ticklish but shiok to the max. Money well spent
indeed. Afterwhich, headed down to Golden Prawn for some seafood feast
(the best meal excluding the hotel breakfast). The food was made fresh,
serving was big, and price was cheap. Tummy satisfied and went back to
the hotel.
Day 3
Was among the first to wake up. Bathed and all, then packed up
our baggages a little. Woke Willie and Adelene up then went for
brekkie. Went back to the room to rest abit more before we check out
and the driver picked us up to the ferry terminal. Decided to get a
later feryy back to Singapore so that we can shop abit more. But we all
know, good things must come to an end. Soon, were were on our way back
to our homes, waving bye bye to the foreign land.
Bye Batam
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