I was down last week due to fever and dry cough, suspected that was due to environment and the food that I took from my last trip in JB. Last Wednesday, I was out for BT in JB, it was far and the journey was two hour plus before we reached the factory.
I was also surprised with the new method from immigration, we have to thumb print now as scanning, kasi nga naman baka naka wig kami eh meron wanted na hinahanap…..
I can only remember that we ate lots of pepper and spicy dishes, black pepper sotong, black pepper deer meat, duck, curry fish head and the only dish free from pepper was the vegetable. I was so tired that day, have to walk up and down as I audit the factory and need to stand for long hours. Pero kahit na pagod, I managed to performed my task completely, I remember while I was presenting the audit findings during closing meeting, I was coughing continuously but it was very dry…
Reached home about 8pm, and was shivering, feel very cold, then hubby prepared the cold towel soaked in ice and alcohol…actually di pa madali punasan ng super lamig….sabi nya it my turn…kasi last month when he was sick I did the same thing and he was mad kasi nga super lamig. But after that it was more comfortable. The following day, I thought I will be ok, but it turned out worst than the first night. This condition last until Saturday, and that is maybe because of the spicy food we ate plus the environment cold and later raining heavily…..
due to my condition, my daughter was crying that night and keep on telling me, she wil pray for me and she will take care of me....natatawa na nga si hubby kasi parang mawawala na ko kung iyakan ako......pero we told her naman na it's just a normal kind of fever and cough so she don't need to worry too much.
the next day, mc rin sya heheheh....kasi me nakitang butlig raw sa kamay but when we sent her to clinic wala naman.....masyado lang siguro na-alarm yun teacher kasi sinabi nya sa school na mommy is very sick......
This was the second time I got sick right after the bt…need to be more careful and will try not to eat too much spicy.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Shanghai Trip
I was so busy lately due to tight schedule at work, at home and even outside activity’s.
It was my first time to visit Shanghai, China and was amazed with few of their advanced technology. Dina talaga sila pahuhuli ngayon. Except from the cold weather each state has it’s own similarity.
Weather forecast from the internet before I depart SG was 16 degrees C so, I did not bring so much clothing’s since it was only for 3days. But, it was a big mistake! The weather was so cold and my blazer was not good enough to cover me….huhuhuuu…it was about 10 degrees C then. I was chilling whenever we were outside walking.
One thing common in China, everything is BIG. The buildings, malls, the factory and even the servings of food. During our last day, we went to Nanjing Road to shop for a while before we took our flight. This place was 2 hour drive from the factory and 1 hr. drive to the airport. But, because we didn’t had the chance to shop at night so we took the risk by dropping by to the Shanghai city to shop. We took our lunch on one of the Chinese restaurant and my eyes really pop-out when I saw how huge were their soup bowl and if I’m not wrong appro. 12” to 15” yun laki ng bowl….parang isang family ang kakain. Kaya inunahan ko na yung supplier ko na please order for me the smallest noodle bowl they had. And thankfully they had the normal 6” dia. Size. While we were walking on the stretched of Nanjing road I noticed something from the people around me. They were all looking at my feet, why??? At first I tried to ignore them ,maybe they were thinking how come it so white…nge…pale…..then I realized why, they were staring at me, because of all the people around I’m the ONLY one wearing an open high heels sandals and wearing a skirt where the rest are feeling so cold and all over they are fully covered….Remember I was not fully prepared…..huhh….My two buddies were laughing at me, because of this incident. My colleague, offered me his jacket on the 2nd day kasi talagang halos di ako makapagsalita habang naglalakad pagtapos naming mag-dinner.
One of the amazing experience was the Magnetic Lav train we took from the City to the airport. I have not seen a train running in 430km/hr speed and not touching the ground….the distance and the duration from city to airport took us 1hr.++ driving but that ride was only 7mins….what an wonderful experience.
I had taken few picture from this place and maybe post them later.
I tried to comeback on Thursday night although it was quite late because I do not want to miss the wonderful message on Friday.
Thank God for this trip, I have gain a lot of experience and exposure to another different culture.
It was my first time to visit Shanghai, China and was amazed with few of their advanced technology. Dina talaga sila pahuhuli ngayon. Except from the cold weather each state has it’s own similarity.
Weather forecast from the internet before I depart SG was 16 degrees C so, I did not bring so much clothing’s since it was only for 3days. But, it was a big mistake! The weather was so cold and my blazer was not good enough to cover me….huhuhuuu…it was about 10 degrees C then. I was chilling whenever we were outside walking.
One thing common in China, everything is BIG. The buildings, malls, the factory and even the servings of food. During our last day, we went to Nanjing Road to shop for a while before we took our flight. This place was 2 hour drive from the factory and 1 hr. drive to the airport. But, because we didn’t had the chance to shop at night so we took the risk by dropping by to the Shanghai city to shop. We took our lunch on one of the Chinese restaurant and my eyes really pop-out when I saw how huge were their soup bowl and if I’m not wrong appro. 12” to 15” yun laki ng bowl….parang isang family ang kakain. Kaya inunahan ko na yung supplier ko na please order for me the smallest noodle bowl they had. And thankfully they had the normal 6” dia. Size. While we were walking on the stretched of Nanjing road I noticed something from the people around me. They were all looking at my feet, why??? At first I tried to ignore them ,maybe they were thinking how come it so white…nge…pale…..then I realized why, they were staring at me, because of all the people around I’m the ONLY one wearing an open high heels sandals and wearing a skirt where the rest are feeling so cold and all over they are fully covered….Remember I was not fully prepared…..huhh….My two buddies were laughing at me, because of this incident. My colleague, offered me his jacket on the 2nd day kasi talagang halos di ako makapagsalita habang naglalakad pagtapos naming mag-dinner.
One of the amazing experience was the Magnetic Lav train we took from the City to the airport. I have not seen a train running in 430km/hr speed and not touching the ground….the distance and the duration from city to airport took us 1hr.++ driving but that ride was only 7mins….what an wonderful experience.
I had taken few picture from this place and maybe post them later.
I tried to comeback on Thursday night although it was quite late because I do not want to miss the wonderful message on Friday.
Thank God for this trip, I have gain a lot of experience and exposure to another different culture.
Monday, February 11, 2008
what is important?
We had conversation today during lunch with my colleague regarding the education system in sg. Many people will say that we had the best education system here compare to other country but is it necessary? Yes, it is true that they are one of the best in terms of curriculum standard, but we also notice that children are more stress and did not enjoy their childhood.
According to their observation and the latest survey the numbers of children that was admitted to the mental hospital has been increased and that is due to overstress and pressurized by their parents. Their aim is to be the BEST. Some have purposely sent their children to tuition not because the child is not capable but because others did so, they have no time because busy making money and they doesn’t want to be left behind.
Many have forgotten that as parents we have the very important role to our children.
God said from the book of Deuteronomy 6:6-7 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Learning starts from home and not school and as parents we are responsible.
Parents should be grateful no matter what achievement our children will get. Of course, we will be happier and blessed if they have gain more but I learned from the BIBLE that with the GOD fearing character you’ll get wisdom “Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
There was one story in the news that the boy jump from the flat because the parents had bitten him due to the class card was lower than they expected, and so out of disappointment he wanted to end his life, what a sad story..
I remember during our school days in kindergarten and even grade school, teacher will always check the nails, ears and uniform if they were clean. So this was few things I’d taught my daughter to check before going to school. One day after school, when I asked her whether her nails was long and if yes, I will cut, she replied me” mommy, my teacher never check my nails and uniform, and then I show him that my nails is clean, but he didn’t check” all of us who heard this comment laughed and asked her what was her teacher reply, she just said nothing. (that was from the previous school)…
Then, my colleague said that 15years ago they were taught about good manners and right conduct but after the MOE change over the years, character is not part of the goal anymore.
So parent, be wise and ask GOD’s provision that we may have guide and train our children diligently with a GOD fearing character and I believe that with the right upbringing will give them wisdom and as a result they may excel in their secular studies.
Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
According to their observation and the latest survey the numbers of children that was admitted to the mental hospital has been increased and that is due to overstress and pressurized by their parents. Their aim is to be the BEST. Some have purposely sent their children to tuition not because the child is not capable but because others did so, they have no time because busy making money and they doesn’t want to be left behind.
Many have forgotten that as parents we have the very important role to our children.
God said from the book of Deuteronomy 6:6-7 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Learning starts from home and not school and as parents we are responsible.
Parents should be grateful no matter what achievement our children will get. Of course, we will be happier and blessed if they have gain more but I learned from the BIBLE that with the GOD fearing character you’ll get wisdom “Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
There was one story in the news that the boy jump from the flat because the parents had bitten him due to the class card was lower than they expected, and so out of disappointment he wanted to end his life, what a sad story..
I remember during our school days in kindergarten and even grade school, teacher will always check the nails, ears and uniform if they were clean. So this was few things I’d taught my daughter to check before going to school. One day after school, when I asked her whether her nails was long and if yes, I will cut, she replied me” mommy, my teacher never check my nails and uniform, and then I show him that my nails is clean, but he didn’t check” all of us who heard this comment laughed and asked her what was her teacher reply, she just said nothing. (that was from the previous school)…
Then, my colleague said that 15years ago they were taught about good manners and right conduct but after the MOE change over the years, character is not part of the goal anymore.
So parent, be wise and ask GOD’s provision that we may have guide and train our children diligently with a GOD fearing character and I believe that with the right upbringing will give them wisdom and as a result they may excel in their secular studies.
Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Sunday, February 10, 2008
samut-sari
Happy Chinese new year!
Missed my blog for months!
There was so many activities lately from home, work, church and even friends gathering….
Last dec2007 was full of fruitful spiritual growth after the Frasers Hill church camp, we got to know more about GOD’s WORD and provision in our life and some of the fellow brethren inside and out. The activities during camp was marvelous not mentioning the tarantula’s haunting and waterfall fun.
Christmas & New Year holidays are also remarkable. We sung a special no. during the New Year’s eve service with song Title “Ang Tanging Alay”, the first till third introduction was bloopers….hahaha…..we couldn’t get the tune from the guitar played by one of our brother in CHRIST…..then we decided not to use the guitar and then after that it was fine…..it was a different new year celebration with the meaningful beginning..
January 2008 was a busy month for work, lots of traveling and activities outside. One Saturday afternoon, we had watched the Ten Boom Christian family true story in the church and was moved on their story on how strong was their faith during trial and suffering. Thanks for their testimonies and somehow we could learned and know how GOD’s love and faithful lead us.
February came and finally I got the chance to update my blog.
Been wanting to see the sunrise at east coast for the past few attempt, and finally Thursday morning was the chance to reach there before the sun rise. We took few photos and wait till 7am at the sea side. Taken our breakfast at mcdo and later played badminton with our flat mates. We rent the bike at 9am and started to cycle all the way to the ski side back and forth thru the other side where we had stopped for a while to rest.
We reach home 2pm tired and with sun burn…..it was so hot that day…
We had the CNY party with N@WSG friends last Friday and as usual we had fun giving hong bao while kids in exchange gave us oranges. Lots of food specially the desserts…yummy…..
We had conversation and opinion for the current situation in our country…but, I guess forget about it….no matter how bad is the economy and we are politically unstable, I still believe that there’s no place like your own country…..hehehe…umasenso ka pilipinas……
Missed my blog for months!
There was so many activities lately from home, work, church and even friends gathering….
Last dec2007 was full of fruitful spiritual growth after the Frasers Hill church camp, we got to know more about GOD’s WORD and provision in our life and some of the fellow brethren inside and out. The activities during camp was marvelous not mentioning the tarantula’s haunting and waterfall fun.
Christmas & New Year holidays are also remarkable. We sung a special no. during the New Year’s eve service with song Title “Ang Tanging Alay”, the first till third introduction was bloopers….hahaha…..we couldn’t get the tune from the guitar played by one of our brother in CHRIST…..then we decided not to use the guitar and then after that it was fine…..it was a different new year celebration with the meaningful beginning..
January 2008 was a busy month for work, lots of traveling and activities outside. One Saturday afternoon, we had watched the Ten Boom Christian family true story in the church and was moved on their story on how strong was their faith during trial and suffering. Thanks for their testimonies and somehow we could learned and know how GOD’s love and faithful lead us.
February came and finally I got the chance to update my blog.
Been wanting to see the sunrise at east coast for the past few attempt, and finally Thursday morning was the chance to reach there before the sun rise. We took few photos and wait till 7am at the sea side. Taken our breakfast at mcdo and later played badminton with our flat mates. We rent the bike at 9am and started to cycle all the way to the ski side back and forth thru the other side where we had stopped for a while to rest.
We reach home 2pm tired and with sun burn…..it was so hot that day…
We had the CNY party with N@WSG friends last Friday and as usual we had fun giving hong bao while kids in exchange gave us oranges. Lots of food specially the desserts…yummy…..
We had conversation and opinion for the current situation in our country…but, I guess forget about it….no matter how bad is the economy and we are politically unstable, I still believe that there’s no place like your own country…..hehehe…umasenso ka pilipinas……
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
HRC Graduation day
End of the School year and I didn’t notice that my daughter has completed the entry level of education or so called ABC level from HRC. (ACE standard)
The HRC graduation day was held at MBC premise, and we are thankful for their Teacher’s and Principal for putting all their effort to educate our children and helping us parents to build GOD fearing character in them. For the past one year, after transferring to Heritage, she had shown us the milestone of her improvement. We received bountiful blessing’s this year, not only from the changes and achievements in school but even in our family spiritual needs. Our Pastor’s and fellow brethren has been very helpful and supportive after we transfer to the church. My daughter was always happy and counting the days and waiting for Sunday to attend the Sunday School. She had memorize lots of scriptures learned from both lessons, and we THANK GOD and PRAISE him for guidance and provisions in our life.
The program started at 2pm as per schedule and there were slides of photos for each and everyone’s milestones to show to their parents. Followed by the Ants and Grasshoppers presentation, were my daughter played as Ants, who were diligent and saving food on summer in preparation for the rainy days. I like the part were they worked and sing…(will share the video later). Our Pastor was also invited and gave us the WORD of GOD as part of the program. There were Chinese presentation and the last part was the MOST amazing item. All of them had recited their whole year, memory verse, memory work and the character of being, punctual, creative and tolerance. It was long and the children were all brilliant for memorizing and learning these three character.
MBC Pastor was the Guest Speaker and help to award the graduates and my daughter was one of them…The moment I saw her wearing that gown….wow….my heart felt gratitude and happiness and I can’t define them in words..(although this is just a beginning for her). Thank GOD for this blessing to see our daughter growing with a GOD fearing character: "Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding."
We had the refreshment after the graduation and went home joyful for the whole event..
The HRC graduation day was held at MBC premise, and we are thankful for their Teacher’s and Principal for putting all their effort to educate our children and helping us parents to build GOD fearing character in them. For the past one year, after transferring to Heritage, she had shown us the milestone of her improvement. We received bountiful blessing’s this year, not only from the changes and achievements in school but even in our family spiritual needs. Our Pastor’s and fellow brethren has been very helpful and supportive after we transfer to the church. My daughter was always happy and counting the days and waiting for Sunday to attend the Sunday School. She had memorize lots of scriptures learned from both lessons, and we THANK GOD and PRAISE him for guidance and provisions in our life.
The program started at 2pm as per schedule and there were slides of photos for each and everyone’s milestones to show to their parents. Followed by the Ants and Grasshoppers presentation, were my daughter played as Ants, who were diligent and saving food on summer in preparation for the rainy days. I like the part were they worked and sing…(will share the video later). Our Pastor was also invited and gave us the WORD of GOD as part of the program. There were Chinese presentation and the last part was the MOST amazing item. All of them had recited their whole year, memory verse, memory work and the character of being, punctual, creative and tolerance. It was long and the children were all brilliant for memorizing and learning these three character.
MBC Pastor was the Guest Speaker and help to award the graduates and my daughter was one of them…The moment I saw her wearing that gown….wow….my heart felt gratitude and happiness and I can’t define them in words..(although this is just a beginning for her). Thank GOD for this blessing to see our daughter growing with a GOD fearing character: "Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding."
We had the refreshment after the graduation and went home joyful for the whole event..
Sunday, October 28, 2007
London trip
I’m back and would like to share the beautiful and amazing experience we had in LONDON during our vacation.
We always taught this place is very far and expensive but our point of view has changed after our trip. London, is a beautiful country it has the most amazing architecture I had ever seen( sa kin lang po yan ha). The structure of each building is unique and old and the Victorian design is really eye catching. There are lots of tourist spots that you can visit and you do not need to pay but you will definitely gain and learned experience and information. We arrived on Saturday afternoon after the 13hrs. flight from SG and the earlier plan was to just deliver our bags to my mom’s house and we could immediately go for a walk at Notting Hill to check the Portobello. But, we were too tired and had jetlag so we decided to take a rest and eat a yummy nilaga for dinner.
Day2 was fruitful our first pit stop was the Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church (Spurgeons) at the Elephant and Castle. It was huge and we are blessed to attend their worship service and met Peter Masters in person (we didn’t had the chance to shake his hand). We then proceed to Westminster and alight in front of Westminster Abbey. The moment I saw the Big Ben I felt gratitude in my heart how LORD GOD has given us this opportunity to visit this wonderful place.(1 Th 5:18 In everything give thanks…) We took lots of photos and had our quick bite while hopping from one place to another. Lots of picture and I could remember how Angel felt when she saw the London Eye, from this day till we took the ride she was always mentioning and asking to take the ride….We also had a glance at the National Gallery to see those beautiful and huge paintings and guess what it is free….. Angel saw the box of money where you can donate 1pound for the maintenance of the place. She was so excited to donate the coins and didn’t realize that we gave her 4 pounds..hahaha…anyway it was worth to see this place. Mama brought us to Picadilly and there we bought few souvenirs. She also brought us to eat in one of the Chinese restaurant where you can eat all you can it cost us 8.50 pounds, it was ok kasi dami naman ng variety kaya lang slow eater talaga kami at laging lugi sa eat all you can…….. Went home to mama’s place and packed some of our things to check-in at the Hotel at Brent Cross.
We arrive there about 9pm and later found out that my booking was cancellllleeeed…what????? At first, I tried to be calmed and think that everything will be fine but when the reception guy was not offering us any room for the time being while he’s trying to locate my booking, then I realize that I had driven him and he became more friendlier and offered us the room for a family, it was a executive suite with Q-size bed and we could settle the issue the next morning, he also reminded us that if the booking was really cancelled we had to pay 150 pounds per night….I didn’t bother about it….all we want is a good rest…..I know that our GOD will surely handle this situation for us the next morning, as I had made all the necessary arrangement before this trip, somebody has just tested my temper and annoying me to ruin my mood….
Our day 3 of tour was OK, the weather is not as good as the day before but it was fine with minor drizzling. Had our breakfast in the Hotel, were I took a shot of my daughter while eating, I realize that she’s no longer a baby, she looked like a matured lady with a very fine moves….and her face is so bright and cool having her meal.
Mama has to work so hubby and I decided that we’ll visit the British Museum, it was a good experience for my daughter to see the different ancient cultures. The Museum was huge and there are lots of things to see, we had our lunch inside and the tour ended at 4pm. We took another bus and alight in front of the Tower Bridge, but daughter and hubby felt too cold and we decided to move and take another bus back to Kensington. We’d seen lots of pinoy’s at the business area, nagkalat talaga ang pinoy everywhere you won’t get homesick, kasi me maririnig kang nagtatagalog…..
The next pit stop was the London eye…hubby checked the entrance fee so that we could plan on next Saturday. We proceed to mom’s house and took our dinner with her. My little lady was too tired that she could hardly balance herself while sleeping on her daddy’s shoulder. We arrived at the hotel before 10pm and guess what the room were all settled….Thank GOD…HE’s surely with us every step of the way…..
Day4 was my little lady’s bday, she’s already 5 years old.
We visited another museum this time, Natural science and history museum and the V&A museum because it is just located side by side. Again the weather was cold and drizzling, sabi ng anak ko mommy,, another museum again…why they had so many museum…super dami ng tanong when we went inside the Victoria and Albert museum eh super dami kasi ng greek sculpture na puro nakahubad kaya ayun nagmadali na kaming umalis sa sobrang dami di ko pa nasasagot yun tanong meron ng kasunod. Eh minsan malayo daddy nya kasi puro kuha rin sya ng picture buti na lang tig-isa kami ng camera kung di puro view na walang tao (I mean wala kami) yun picture na dala namin….hehehehhh…kaya ayun dami nyang picture ng magagandang view tapos yun sakin puro mukha namin…..
We targeted to complete the tour by 4pm para makauwi agad since it is my little lady’s bday kaya we decided to go home na. Bought a nice and delicious cake in one of the cake shop along the busy alley near Harrods…..yun pumasok nga pala kami sa harrods and bought a toy and water bottle for her as a present. We celebrated the little lady’s bday at home together with her lola and she had open all the gifts from her lola and some of my mama’s friends….It was a happy and fruitful day and we went back to the hotel tired…
Day5 –mama was not working in the afternoon so we went out together. We walk around the Kensington Palace and visited Princess Diana’s house and her garden. Not much special or extravagant on this place but I like the nature and her huge garden where maybe she used to read books and unwind during her busy days. Mama and my little lady enjoyed watching the ducks being fed by the tourist and the squirrel just around you waiting for nuts. We proceed to oxford circus and mama bought 2 pair of clothes for my little lady I also bought her a shoes and she was really thankful. Then we took our late lunch at pizza hut. Because we are a pizza lover, in Singapore we used to order large pizza for 3 person so, when we decided to order we choose 1 large and 1 med. Thin crust pizza and we are surprised to see the med. Size is equivalent to x-large size…after lunch we felt tired and bloated…hehehe….i like the dessert they served together with that meal…yummy….
Day6 & 7- the weather was good, we bought the BIG BUS TOUR ticket near HIGH Street and took the ride from Royal Albert Hall….it was the whole day activity then we alight in front of Harrods… went back to the hotel and prepared our things to check out the next day. Day7 we moved to mom’s house in the morning and we took the river thames boat ride from Westminster and alight in front of the Tower of London. My prince and little lady had lots of photos from this tourist spot. We didn’t notice the time and unable to visit and climb inside the tower bridge.
Day8- first pit stop is the London Zoo….we took the bus from Kensal rise and headed to baker street to change for bus 274 going to London zoo. The weather is fine not raining, and we had prayed the night before to give us good weather so that we can enjoyed the walk at the zoo. Buying of ticket was not as fast as in Singapore and the cost was triple as sg zoo….but my little daughter requested this visit to her lola..and lola say “YES”…..
From the entrance I could see that it was smaller than our zoo here. We went inside the aquarium and seen few water creature, it was dark inside and not may fishes to observed. Then it came to my mind how blessed we are to experience this trip and now you could evaluate the differences and advantages of what we have in Singapore and what other countries could offer to their tourist. The tour ended after 3 hours, my little girl still insist to see all but we do not have much time…we leave the zoo at 4pm and proceeded to Notting Hill for Portobello, it was another experience to see their tiange with lots of people. I bought some t-shirts as souvenir and we tried the KING PRAWN and some pretzel garnish with chocolate syrup and sugar. After that we went back to the town area of Westminster and took the LONDON EYE ride…what an amazing view…the Parliament house and Big Ben are really wonderful, I can’t remember how many times I said THANK YOU GOD,…to this grace and it a was magnificent experience. We went home happy…but on the way home we had inquiry at the Marriott Hotel at Westminster to book the next day trip to Bath, Windsor and Stonehenge but was later found that it was fully book…so we have to change the plan..(Nothing is impossible to GOD: Luke 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.)
Day 9: It was mom’s 51st birthday, I prepare some seafood pasta plus the ready mix cake. We had our breakfast first and went to Kilburn to buy some chocolates and some goodies. We also shop at PRIMARK and was surprise to see the clothing, it was affordable and comparable to the pricing in SG. The design was also not bad but mostly it was catered for winter season…after this we went back home again and take our lunch before we proceed to Buckingham Palace. Lots of people, we didn’t see Mr. Bean as what my little said….we took a walked all the way to St. James Park/ Palace and they feed the ducks and birds. Came out from the Horse guards and manage to take a shot with one of the Horse Guards, after taking the shot hubby noticed that my little girl was pinching her nose. We tried another shot but she do not want to remove as the place was so smelly..
The shop are all close at 7pm during winter season so we didn’t had the chance to shop at night…
Day10- coming back to SG, I realize that even the airport was too busy. It looked like our own T1 in Philippines. When we check-in our bags the lady from the counter offered us 600 euro and upgrade to business class. I was not thinking that much so I turned down her offer so when I told hubby about the offer he said “why not take the next flight so that we could experience the business class for long flight” suddenly I felt guilty for not taking her offer…..hahahahhh, maybe next time…..
These trip was really a blessing and were happy to be back in SG….on the way, both of us thinking on the next trip which maybe next year with GOD’s grace…
Thank you for the readers, hope you have learned and I had shared some information with you….
We always taught this place is very far and expensive but our point of view has changed after our trip. London, is a beautiful country it has the most amazing architecture I had ever seen( sa kin lang po yan ha). The structure of each building is unique and old and the Victorian design is really eye catching. There are lots of tourist spots that you can visit and you do not need to pay but you will definitely gain and learned experience and information. We arrived on Saturday afternoon after the 13hrs. flight from SG and the earlier plan was to just deliver our bags to my mom’s house and we could immediately go for a walk at Notting Hill to check the Portobello. But, we were too tired and had jetlag so we decided to take a rest and eat a yummy nilaga for dinner.
Day2 was fruitful our first pit stop was the Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church (Spurgeons) at the Elephant and Castle. It was huge and we are blessed to attend their worship service and met Peter Masters in person (we didn’t had the chance to shake his hand). We then proceed to Westminster and alight in front of Westminster Abbey. The moment I saw the Big Ben I felt gratitude in my heart how LORD GOD has given us this opportunity to visit this wonderful place.(1 Th 5:18 In everything give thanks…) We took lots of photos and had our quick bite while hopping from one place to another. Lots of picture and I could remember how Angel felt when she saw the London Eye, from this day till we took the ride she was always mentioning and asking to take the ride….We also had a glance at the National Gallery to see those beautiful and huge paintings and guess what it is free….. Angel saw the box of money where you can donate 1pound for the maintenance of the place. She was so excited to donate the coins and didn’t realize that we gave her 4 pounds..hahaha…anyway it was worth to see this place. Mama brought us to Picadilly and there we bought few souvenirs. She also brought us to eat in one of the Chinese restaurant where you can eat all you can it cost us 8.50 pounds, it was ok kasi dami naman ng variety kaya lang slow eater talaga kami at laging lugi sa eat all you can…….. Went home to mama’s place and packed some of our things to check-in at the Hotel at Brent Cross.
We arrive there about 9pm and later found out that my booking was cancellllleeeed…what????? At first, I tried to be calmed and think that everything will be fine but when the reception guy was not offering us any room for the time being while he’s trying to locate my booking, then I realize that I had driven him and he became more friendlier and offered us the room for a family, it was a executive suite with Q-size bed and we could settle the issue the next morning, he also reminded us that if the booking was really cancelled we had to pay 150 pounds per night….I didn’t bother about it….all we want is a good rest…..I know that our GOD will surely handle this situation for us the next morning, as I had made all the necessary arrangement before this trip, somebody has just tested my temper and annoying me to ruin my mood….
Our day 3 of tour was OK, the weather is not as good as the day before but it was fine with minor drizzling. Had our breakfast in the Hotel, were I took a shot of my daughter while eating, I realize that she’s no longer a baby, she looked like a matured lady with a very fine moves….and her face is so bright and cool having her meal.
Mama has to work so hubby and I decided that we’ll visit the British Museum, it was a good experience for my daughter to see the different ancient cultures. The Museum was huge and there are lots of things to see, we had our lunch inside and the tour ended at 4pm. We took another bus and alight in front of the Tower Bridge, but daughter and hubby felt too cold and we decided to move and take another bus back to Kensington. We’d seen lots of pinoy’s at the business area, nagkalat talaga ang pinoy everywhere you won’t get homesick, kasi me maririnig kang nagtatagalog…..
The next pit stop was the London eye…hubby checked the entrance fee so that we could plan on next Saturday. We proceed to mom’s house and took our dinner with her. My little lady was too tired that she could hardly balance herself while sleeping on her daddy’s shoulder. We arrived at the hotel before 10pm and guess what the room were all settled….Thank GOD…HE’s surely with us every step of the way…..
Day4 was my little lady’s bday, she’s already 5 years old.
We visited another museum this time, Natural science and history museum and the V&A museum because it is just located side by side. Again the weather was cold and drizzling, sabi ng anak ko mommy,, another museum again…why they had so many museum…super dami ng tanong when we went inside the Victoria and Albert museum eh super dami kasi ng greek sculpture na puro nakahubad kaya ayun nagmadali na kaming umalis sa sobrang dami di ko pa nasasagot yun tanong meron ng kasunod. Eh minsan malayo daddy nya kasi puro kuha rin sya ng picture buti na lang tig-isa kami ng camera kung di puro view na walang tao (I mean wala kami) yun picture na dala namin….hehehehhh…kaya ayun dami nyang picture ng magagandang view tapos yun sakin puro mukha namin…..
We targeted to complete the tour by 4pm para makauwi agad since it is my little lady’s bday kaya we decided to go home na. Bought a nice and delicious cake in one of the cake shop along the busy alley near Harrods…..yun pumasok nga pala kami sa harrods and bought a toy and water bottle for her as a present. We celebrated the little lady’s bday at home together with her lola and she had open all the gifts from her lola and some of my mama’s friends….It was a happy and fruitful day and we went back to the hotel tired…
Day5 –mama was not working in the afternoon so we went out together. We walk around the Kensington Palace and visited Princess Diana’s house and her garden. Not much special or extravagant on this place but I like the nature and her huge garden where maybe she used to read books and unwind during her busy days. Mama and my little lady enjoyed watching the ducks being fed by the tourist and the squirrel just around you waiting for nuts. We proceed to oxford circus and mama bought 2 pair of clothes for my little lady I also bought her a shoes and she was really thankful. Then we took our late lunch at pizza hut. Because we are a pizza lover, in Singapore we used to order large pizza for 3 person so, when we decided to order we choose 1 large and 1 med. Thin crust pizza and we are surprised to see the med. Size is equivalent to x-large size…after lunch we felt tired and bloated…hehehe….i like the dessert they served together with that meal…yummy….
Day6 & 7- the weather was good, we bought the BIG BUS TOUR ticket near HIGH Street and took the ride from Royal Albert Hall….it was the whole day activity then we alight in front of Harrods… went back to the hotel and prepared our things to check out the next day. Day7 we moved to mom’s house in the morning and we took the river thames boat ride from Westminster and alight in front of the Tower of London. My prince and little lady had lots of photos from this tourist spot. We didn’t notice the time and unable to visit and climb inside the tower bridge.
Day8- first pit stop is the London Zoo….we took the bus from Kensal rise and headed to baker street to change for bus 274 going to London zoo. The weather is fine not raining, and we had prayed the night before to give us good weather so that we can enjoyed the walk at the zoo. Buying of ticket was not as fast as in Singapore and the cost was triple as sg zoo….but my little daughter requested this visit to her lola..and lola say “YES”…..
From the entrance I could see that it was smaller than our zoo here. We went inside the aquarium and seen few water creature, it was dark inside and not may fishes to observed. Then it came to my mind how blessed we are to experience this trip and now you could evaluate the differences and advantages of what we have in Singapore and what other countries could offer to their tourist. The tour ended after 3 hours, my little girl still insist to see all but we do not have much time…we leave the zoo at 4pm and proceeded to Notting Hill for Portobello, it was another experience to see their tiange with lots of people. I bought some t-shirts as souvenir and we tried the KING PRAWN and some pretzel garnish with chocolate syrup and sugar. After that we went back to the town area of Westminster and took the LONDON EYE ride…what an amazing view…the Parliament house and Big Ben are really wonderful, I can’t remember how many times I said THANK YOU GOD,…to this grace and it a was magnificent experience. We went home happy…but on the way home we had inquiry at the Marriott Hotel at Westminster to book the next day trip to Bath, Windsor and Stonehenge but was later found that it was fully book…so we have to change the plan..(Nothing is impossible to GOD: Luke 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.)
Day 9: It was mom’s 51st birthday, I prepare some seafood pasta plus the ready mix cake. We had our breakfast first and went to Kilburn to buy some chocolates and some goodies. We also shop at PRIMARK and was surprise to see the clothing, it was affordable and comparable to the pricing in SG. The design was also not bad but mostly it was catered for winter season…after this we went back home again and take our lunch before we proceed to Buckingham Palace. Lots of people, we didn’t see Mr. Bean as what my little said….we took a walked all the way to St. James Park/ Palace and they feed the ducks and birds. Came out from the Horse guards and manage to take a shot with one of the Horse Guards, after taking the shot hubby noticed that my little girl was pinching her nose. We tried another shot but she do not want to remove as the place was so smelly..
The shop are all close at 7pm during winter season so we didn’t had the chance to shop at night…
Day10- coming back to SG, I realize that even the airport was too busy. It looked like our own T1 in Philippines. When we check-in our bags the lady from the counter offered us 600 euro and upgrade to business class. I was not thinking that much so I turned down her offer so when I told hubby about the offer he said “why not take the next flight so that we could experience the business class for long flight” suddenly I felt guilty for not taking her offer…..hahahahhh, maybe next time…..
These trip was really a blessing and were happy to be back in SG….on the way, both of us thinking on the next trip which maybe next year with GOD’s grace…
Thank you for the readers, hope you have learned and I had shared some information with you….
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