Managed to wake up around 5:40am as per alarm. The motel I stayed in is quite nice. They had a condom pack behind a business card at the bedhead table LOL. I wish I was able to enjoy it better. I got mysef out and packed up the rest of my toiletries. My backpack was dry enough but it still smelt faintly of puke - so I will have to wash this properly again when I'm in Singapore. My clothes were damp and I missed some parts on the pants (dragonfruit red). My shirt wasn't stained, phew. But still smelt. They will need to be properly washed...
It was about 6:20am now and I went down to get my breakfast at reception. They had it ready. I took it back up and it was congee. Phew. Just what I need! There was also a cooked small squid and prawn. I did not feel like eating it at all, but I didn't want to waste food. I ate a few bites of each and couldn't do it. I also couldn't finish my congee, but ate most of the vege/gluten/bamboo shoots. And I felt really weak and ill. Reception called the room phone (thankfully I had finished pooping, still liquidy poop) and asked if I wanted a 休旅車, I said no, just a normal 計程車, a normal taxi. Then they called back like 7 mins later saying the taxi is here. I said I'll come down now. I had all packed up so made my way down with my three suitcases and also checked out.
The driver was ok to help me with suitcases, and he was nice. I had some light conversation - he was asking if I would be over the weight limit? I clarified that each piece has to be under 23kgs, he thought it was combined. Then made some small talk about the baseball game. I asked who won? Turns out the game I watched with 五叔 and 五嬸 was the prelims, and they had the finals last night. Taiwan won. Wooo. But Japan was a kinda sore loser with their stinky faces. I was feeling so off I said tot he driver that I will snooze a bit. There was traffic (bottle neck with 3 exits merging into one) so good thing I came out a bit early. We set off at 7:05am and by the time we reached Terminal 2 it was 7:45am. Fare was $525, and we had a bit of a juggle trying to work out change as I was short $100 and driver was also short on $100 notes. We managed to make it work with the driver giving me $200 in $50 coins. He said he has only done airport runs this morning, I said that's ok!! It's understandable at the start of the day. He was sooo nice. I wished him a good day. I felt way better after getting a bit of shut eye, but still exhausted.
Check in was fairly smooth, and my suitcases weighed 20kg and 22kg. Security was busy but it was efficient. They asked to see my face for check in and also at customs, where I did the fingerprints too. No issue. My gate was C5R and it was downstairs, so I had to ask someone where to find it. I found a seat and just snoozed. I had no energy to visit the Pili themed gate sadly. :')
We took a bus to board (they asked to see my face again), but because of the bus the doors were wide open so the fresh air was coming in, which was nice. Never taken a bus to board before. Dropped us off on the tarmac in front of the stairs and went up. My premium economy bid was successful and Eva Air has a seat of 4 in the middle for PE. I didn't see what the economy seats were like. I snoozed for most of the trip, and woke up for lunch. I had pork rice, but tried 1 piece of pork and couldn't do it. So I just had veges, rice, fruit, bread and butter and an ice cream. They had Despicable Me 4, so I watched that and finished just before landing. The film was fun. xD
I felt way better having gotten more sleep on the plane. Changi airport is sooooo big. I needed to get some cash out and a SIM sorted. They had a staff holding a sign at the gate exit saying which number belt our baggage would be on (43). I spent some time trying to find an ATM, and then there was only a Citibank one and a DBC(?). So I got some cash out first, despite the fee.
Then Archer and Nadi was waiting for me, so I decided to go through customs first. All my baggages were out on the belt already, so that was really fast. And nothing to declare... the customs biosecurity staff were looking pretty free 看起來很閒 xD. Lmao. Once I was out I couldn't see them in the crowd so I sent them a selfie, as it's been a while and they might not recognise me masked. And turns out it was that xDDD.
They found me and we had a hug! Then went to find a SIM that didn't cost $50. We found one for $12 at a convenience store place. Sorted that and then they haven't had lunch so we sat down at a café style place and they got something to eat. I got a popiscle cause my tummy was still delicate, and I just ate with my mask on (and excused myself for being weird). Then we went to the Jewel (where the waterfall was!!!) and on the way there we saw plenty of Sanrio character displays. It was amazing seeing the waterfall in person for the first time! The plants are real! And we talked about what do they do if the plants gets too big.... we weren't sure lol.
There's a walkway you can pay money to get close to the waterfall. I spotted a European couple that seemed like they were wearing red strapped Auras! We walked down the mall and came to the Pokécentre and just enjoyed looking at all the different wares and trying to figure out the new Pokémon that we weren't so familiar with. After that, we went down and saw a Sanrio store and went in and had a look. Everything was so expensive there?!?!? !?!?! And then realised it was 5:30pm. Where did the time go??? I met up with them around 3:30pm. We decided to head out and check in at the hote first, drop bags off, and go have dinner. They called a cab via Grab, and let uncle open the boot. Nadi pointed out the beach, how there was an oil spill? at a particular part, and how when she was small she went swimming in the sea at one part and her toes were covered in oil, and her parents said "ok no more swimming". But further down the beach it was fine. Mystery?? Pointed out some condos and how if you buy a condo you can't go back to buying public housing due to govt rules. So you have to make sure you're committed to be able to keep up that lifestyle of a condo. They were at least $1-2m? Or the fancier apartments near the condo area where. Like I know that's expensive! But for NZ house prices that's... average. Isn't it shocking.
When we got to the hotel, I checked in and they had a free room upgrade cause my bro is a platnium member. I opted for the upgrade cause I thought the sofa bed and loft bed is separated and there's more space between us. Housekeeping can set up the bed for us before my bro arrives. Archer and Nadi followed up to see the room. The toilet has frosted glass and Nadi needed to pee and pointed out how weird it is. I peed after and also pointed out how weird it was. xD
I found their chocolates and gave them the souvenirs. And then gifted Nadi her Sonic café shirts! Archer said the bucket hat was sold out - close enough. xD Then don't forget the Burger Rings.
We headed out for dinner, and took the MRT to Teloy Ayak. They took me to Le Pou Sat. I could pay using my Wise card for the MRT! Wow! Le Pou Sat is 130 years old. The building is beautiful, filigree iron supports and arched inside. High ceilings. Giant ceiling fans. We opted for a seat near a doorway but could still feel the fan, as it was hotter inside with the cooking heat. I had a look around (THERE'S SO MANY STALLS) and saw a meegoreng that didn't have too much meat from a Indian Muslim place. Turns out it was spicy!!! LMAO!! $8 for a small plate. I saw a table being chope'd with tissue packs. Wooooo. Nadi had like a lamb flarbread pizza thing. Archer had a lemon friend chicken maggi curry noodles thing. They got drinks and there was Qoo!! QOO!! My love!!! I asked if I could also get one. It was green grape flavour and they got me one. TToTT Intersetingly it's made in Malaysia and Halal!
Dinner was great! Then we returned the trays and walked back to the MRT (and found a UOB ATM I took more cash out from). They dropped me off at the hotel (so kind TToTT) and they took a grab home.
I got back into the room, set up the CR box, and took a shower. I made sure to wash my backpack as much as I can in the shower. And then rinsed out my clothes some more to try and get rid of the puke smell. I hung then on the stair way to dry.
Lol I realised with loft beds, that if you wanted to pee you have to go up/down the stairs which is a bit inconvenient!!! I decided I don't like loft beds. Shower situation will also be a bit awkward when bro is here. Went to bed at around 11pm.
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