Jann's BLoG

You can be at the same place, same resort and yet because you went with different people, the experience is entirely 2 different stories. One month ago, when I first went to Batam Harris with Dor, it was slow paced and "spa out"; with 4 hours of massages, 2 hours of hair spa and 1 hour of foot reflexology! 3 days 2 nites seemed too long. So we took the shuttle to visit downtown - the "biggest" shopping center in Nagoya. It was interesting seeing how layback the town was. It was like stepping back in history - Singapore back in the 50s.... I was not even born then! And this month, going with my boys and Daisy's, we were so busy with water sports and activities, we did not even leave the facility! In that same time span of 3 days 2 nites, we did water polo, flying fox, parasail, jetski, go kart, bowling, karaoke, archery, soft gun, banana boat and of course 2 hours massage and 2 hours of hair spa! And all this on the first n second day cos on the morning of ch...

As always, weather on your last day of vacation has to be the best. It's a lure to bring you back! Added bonus this time around is our dear dear Steven. Apart from babysitting mummy, he carried our bags, our foldable chair and even take pictures too! Where have u been hiding all along, Steven! Waiting patiently for us outside KiddyLand in Harajuku. See mummy no longer had to guard luggage by herself. See an umbrella that matches her dress! See who we run into along the street. Its not even weekends and they were out on the street. This guy is actually out distributing flyers for a weekend gig. He is from Hollywood, Los Angeles. And here's our bling bling calculators.. so handy. Should never travel without it! Wow, 5 days just slipped by. It's been great fun, wonderful weather in Hakone and yummy yummy food. And lots of cute guys too! We are converted! We need to be doing this again real soon! PS : Came back with so much loose coins I think that's reason enough t...

Day 4 - back to Tokyo. Poor Daisy wasn't feeling well. She was all bloated with airs in her tummy and the taxi ride downhill was not helping at all. Once again, thanks to Shirin, else, I will have my hands full with an ailing sister and elderly mum. We took the limited express this time. And of course, with some drama beforehand! We got on the wrong cabin! We were so excited with the pink upholsteries that we did not thought to see the cabin number and just got on the very first available one. Just so the seat numbers tallied! Can you imagine the last minute dash to get to Cabin 6 before the train left! And here's poor mummy and Daisy, all tired out after the mad dash :-p Otherwise, its a pleasant ride back to Tokyo. Time for Daisy to recuperate and be ready for shopping in Shibuya. Rain, rain, rain! It's a wet,wet day! @#+//= Not fun trying to navigate around and going up and down the subways..... Finally found some decent girly stuffs near the station and its tim...

Hearty breakfast to start off the day; and this time, is on the house. View from our room. Great weather! A short walk from hotel to Gora for the Ropeway ride. Ropeway inclusive in the 2 days Hakone Pass Pirate Cruise. And of course, mum with her bags again. And the famous outdoor onsen. Has a fruity odor. Not intoxicating. Green tea. Don't quite like the smell. Much prefer the wine Hot sake follow by charcoal for detox Finally clear water to wash off .... Oh wait, don't forget the coffee. Piping hot too. ........ And after a long day, its cup noodles in the room.. economical too