Hey Bill, This guy is a dumba$$ !!!
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Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Magellan's Cross Cebu City, Philippines
Magellan's Cross, located in Magellanes Street, is Cebu's most important historical landmark and an important shrine.
In 1521 the Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan, erected the original large wooden cross at this location where Cebu's Rajah Humaton, his wife Juana, and 800 followers were baptised on April 14, 1521 and the first Catholic mass in Cebu (in fact, the first Catholic mass in the Philippines) was celebrated.
The original cross gradually deteriorated as over the years the faithful took little pieces of the cross as mementos. In 1845 another cross was placed at the spot. The new cross was made of tindalo wood and inside a hollow inside splinters of the original Magellan's Cross were preserved.
Today a tiled pavillion shelters the cross and a ceiling mural depicts the scene of the first mass and commemorates the conversion of the first Filipinos to Christianity.
In 1521 the Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan, erected the original large wooden cross at this location where Cebu's Rajah Humaton, his wife Juana, and 800 followers were baptised on April 14, 1521 and the first Catholic mass in Cebu (in fact, the first Catholic mass in the Philippines) was celebrated.
The original cross gradually deteriorated as over the years the faithful took little pieces of the cross as mementos. In 1845 another cross was placed at the spot. The new cross was made of tindalo wood and inside a hollow inside splinters of the original Magellan's Cross were preserved.
Today a tiled pavillion shelters the cross and a ceiling mural depicts the scene of the first mass and commemorates the conversion of the first Filipinos to Christianity.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Thank you Singapore Airlines!
At Changi Airport Terminal 3 waiting to board my fave plane- Singapore Airlines!
Here she goes..
I had an awesome flight aboard Singapore Airlines going to Jakarta and vice versa.
Wished the flight was longer than an hour.
I was surprised the food rocked my tummy haha! Its really worth it.
Looking forward to be with you again SQ!
:)
Here she goes..
I had an awesome flight aboard Singapore Airlines going to Jakarta and vice versa.
Wished the flight was longer than an hour.
I was surprised the food rocked my tummy haha! Its really worth it.
Looking forward to be with you again SQ!
:)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Chinese Garden @Jurong East Singapore
Chinese Garden (Chinese: 裕华园), also commonly known as Jurong Gardens, is a park in Jurong East, Singapore.
The garden was built in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden’s concept is based on Chinese gardening art.
The main characteristic is the integration of splendid architectural features with the natural environment. The Chinese Garden is modelled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping. It is located next to Chinese Garden MRT Station and connected to the adjacent Japanese Garden by a bridge.
Opening Hours
Main Garden 6.00 am - 11.00 pm (daily)
Open:
Bonsai Garden & Garden of Abundance: 9am - 6pm (daily)
Getting There: The gardens are a 5-minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station
[edit] Admission
Admission to Main Garden - Free
Admission charges to Garden of Abundance SGD 2 adults, SGD 1 children (3 - 12 years), SGD 1 senior citizens (55 years and above)
Admission charges to Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum SGD 5 adults, SGD 3 children (3 - 12 years)
Admission to Bonsai Garden is free.
Bonsai Garden
Opened in June 1992, the Suzhou-style Bonsai Garden cost an estimate $3.8 million to build. This 5,800 sq metres garden with Suzhou-style buildings (incorporating a main hall of 50 sq metres) and landscape houses a collection of over 2,,000 bonsais imported from China and other parts of the world.
The Bonsai Garden has since taken on a new look. Newly revitalised, after spending an estimate of another $500,000 - the Bonsai Garden is a beauty that must be seen to be believed. It is designed as a largest Suzhou-style Bonsai garden of its kind outside of China.
A Bonsai Training Centre has been launched. The public are encouraged to sign up for the course, which will be taught by our resident Bonsai experts from Shanghai and Suzhou (China). They will teach on how to prune and care for Bonsais and how to appreciate the beauty of this unique artistry.
The garden was built in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden’s concept is based on Chinese gardening art.
The main characteristic is the integration of splendid architectural features with the natural environment. The Chinese Garden is modelled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping. It is located next to Chinese Garden MRT Station and connected to the adjacent Japanese Garden by a bridge.
Opening Hours
Main Garden 6.00 am - 11.00 pm (daily)
Open:
Bonsai Garden & Garden of Abundance: 9am - 6pm (daily)
Getting There: The gardens are a 5-minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station
[edit] Admission
Admission to Main Garden - Free
Admission charges to Garden of Abundance SGD 2 adults, SGD 1 children (3 - 12 years), SGD 1 senior citizens (55 years and above)
Admission charges to Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum SGD 5 adults, SGD 3 children (3 - 12 years)
Admission to Bonsai Garden is free.
Bonsai Garden
Opened in June 1992, the Suzhou-style Bonsai Garden cost an estimate $3.8 million to build. This 5,800 sq metres garden with Suzhou-style buildings (incorporating a main hall of 50 sq metres) and landscape houses a collection of over 2,,000 bonsais imported from China and other parts of the world.
The Bonsai Garden has since taken on a new look. Newly revitalised, after spending an estimate of another $500,000 - the Bonsai Garden is a beauty that must be seen to be believed. It is designed as a largest Suzhou-style Bonsai garden of its kind outside of China.
A Bonsai Training Centre has been launched. The public are encouraged to sign up for the course, which will be taught by our resident Bonsai experts from Shanghai and Suzhou (China). They will teach on how to prune and care for Bonsais and how to appreciate the beauty of this unique artistry.
Water Fountain in Japan
mmmm..another techy and futuristic way of advertising..
Wish I could see this on my trip to Japan by next year. HOPEFULLY.
Wish I could see this on my trip to Japan by next year. HOPEFULLY.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Batam Indonesia Trip (Part 1)
Batam is an island and city in Riau Islands Province of Indonesia, known for its free trade zone area as part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, is located 20 km (12.5 miles) off Singapore's south coast. The 715 km² (276 miles²) island has a population of 965,062 (Jun 2009).[1].
The official language on the island is Indonesian, but due to the sizeable Chinese population, Chinese languages including Teochew, Hokkien and Mandarin are also spoken.
We were so hungry that we need to take breakfast before boarding the ferry.
Now off to the ferry boat. Yes! Batam here we coooome!
Cool and happy faces aboard!
Wrong port of arrival. We weren't supposed to alight in here.
But good thing, Harris hotel staff was kind enough to fetch us and safely
send us off to their hotel which is just 15mins away from Kedatungan.
(To be continued)
highlights: Our Batam Tour Package at Harris Hotel
The official language on the island is Indonesian, but due to the sizeable Chinese population, Chinese languages including Teochew, Hokkien and Mandarin are also spoken.
We were so hungry that we need to take breakfast before boarding the ferry.
Now off to the ferry boat. Yes! Batam here we coooome!
Cool and happy faces aboard!
Wrong port of arrival. We weren't supposed to alight in here.
But good thing, Harris hotel staff was kind enough to fetch us and safely
send us off to their hotel which is just 15mins away from Kedatungan.
(To be continued)
highlights: Our Batam Tour Package at Harris Hotel
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Batam here we come!
Ok, I'm all geared for a weekend getaway at Batam, Indonesia ..
I'm checking out some cool todo's and how-tos in some of
my forums ..tic tac tic tac..
This short trip is going to be worthwhile and superduper exciting!
I can feel it in my booooones! Wooot!
Here are few of the pictures I have gathered .
Barelang Bridge. . . Hope I can get my own version shots of this.
They say, this is a hidden place in Batam??? It's called Nongsa...
Kampong side of Batam..
there's an option to go on wakeboarding too...I like!!!
Speedboating..
gokaaaaart!! I don't wana miss this one !
Woooosh!
Who says Batam is only for a nice treat of Spa's and villas?
Will be posting cool pics when we are back...:)
I'm checking out some cool todo's and how-tos in some of
my forums ..tic tac tic tac..
This short trip is going to be worthwhile and superduper exciting!
I can feel it in my booooones! Wooot!
Here are few of the pictures I have gathered .
Barelang Bridge. . . Hope I can get my own version shots of this.
They say, this is a hidden place in Batam??? It's called Nongsa...
Kampong side of Batam..
there's an option to go on wakeboarding too...I like!!!
Speedboating..
gokaaaaart!! I don't wana miss this one !
Woooosh!
Who says Batam is only for a nice treat of Spa's and villas?
Will be posting cool pics when we are back...:)
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