Crown Regency Experience




This is my first team building with my new team lead. Since we just wanted to relax and have fun, we decided to just get the package from Crown Regency.  The package contains Skywalk or Edge Coaster with free meal and massage all for P800.00 per person.



Checking out the view of Cebu






Our preparation








I'm afraid of heights so I try to walk slowly
Smile despite the fear











We have survived our Skywalk experience.  We even have our certificates to prove it.



Their experience on the Edge Coaster.








This is on our way to have our 3D Experience.






Had our free buffet lunch at Wang Shan Lo Chinese Cuisine


After our very relaxing massage, we had our picture taken inside the dressing room.




Galleon Andalucia



It's all over the news that the Galleon Andalucia would be arriving in Cebu.

Since I hear the term 'Galleon' on my history books way back in high school and see pictures in books, it's always nice to see it personally. 

On Oct. 10, 2010, the Galleon Andalucia arrived in Cebu.  After our shift, me and my friends went to the Pier 1 to see it.  

When we came, there were a lot of people waiting in line to see it.  There is no entrance fee for it so no one has to worry about losing some money.  There are only limited number of people that are allowed on the boat.  The rest would have to wait until the others would go out.

We waited patiently in line.  Good thing that it just took us up to an hour till it was our turn. 




After lining up, you would then reach the receiving area where you get to sit for a few minutes.

Still smiling despite the wait


While waiting as well, you would be able to see different souvenir items.  Some of it are T-shirts and key chains.  They are not officially a business from the Galleon but people outside who decided to make a living.






 When it was our turn to see the Galleon, it takes me back to the history class I had.  It takes me back to the time that I had to remember all of Magellan's ships to his arrival here in the Philippines.  All I used to see is just a picture of it but now, I'm in something that looks like it.  It also reminded me of the movie Pirates of the Carribean.


Anyways, let's get to know more about this Galleon Andalucia.
It's a replica of a Spanish galleon that traveled all over the world.  "Andalucia" is a replica of a 17th century galleon that figured in trade activities between Asia, Europe, and the Americas a long time ago.






Inside the galleon, you would be able to see the cannons and cannon balls.







You would see here more information about the Andalucia such as the weight, height and its history.









 Aside from the usual things that we see in the movies, there are also different medallions.
You would also see the living room and the rooms of their crews.






You would also see here a barrel.  I'm not sure what it contains.






Just like any ship, you would always see the ship's wheel.  





Here are my pictures with the crew of the Galleon Andalucia.



It's always best to end a trip with not only a solo picture but a group picture.






Malaysia


Since we are already in Singapore, me and my friend Jenn decided to go to Malaysia since its just very near.

I did some research on what transportation we need to take to get there as soon as possible.  We need to arrive there early and then go back to Singapore. 

As I have researched,  the easiest way we could get there would be by bus and its also the cheapest way.   We traveled from our place Choa Chu Kang going to Golden Mile Complex.  

We purchased our ticket on the spot and it cost us $30.00.  The time that we chose is 11:30 PM and since it would take 6 hours of travel time, by morning we will be arriving in Malaysia.   

After we purchased our tickets, we hop in to the bus and got to the seats we preferred.  There aren't a lot of passengers in the bus.  The best thing about it is that you could stretch you legs since its like a lazy boy.  When you compare it to the buses in the Philippines that your legs and feet would go numb after hours of seating down.

We then fell asleep during the journey.

We just woke up when our bus driver turned on the lights and told us to go to the immigration.  There would be immigration stops when you are in the boundary of another country.  In my case, they just took my passport and ask me why I wanted to go to Malaysia, and I gave them the simplest answer - to see the Petronas Twin Towers.

After going through the immigration and stamping it with a 30 days stay, we then headed back to the bus.  I continued my sleep and just woke up when we arrived.

We arrived there early in the morning around 5am.  I don't have any idea on where we are and thought of just staying there until morning or maybe walk around.  The feel of Malaysia at that time was like the Philippines, it's kinda scary to walk around at dawn.  There are a lot of Malaysians around and look so scary.  


Since we don't want to take a taxi going to the Twin Towers nor walk on the street, Jen found new found friends that are also Filipinos and are passengers of our same bus.
Since we are heading on the same destination, we decided to just give our share for the taxi fare.  When we arrived there in the Petronas Towers, we looked around for the guard that would give tickets.

The purpose of the ticket is to allow us to go the Skybridge.  There are only limited slots so its a first come first serve basis.


Entrance




When the Petronas Twin Towers Sky bridge opened, we went inside by batches.  We went to a room that would give us a video of the history.  After the video, the area is full of information about the place.


Museum
We were then escorted to the elevator to go the 41'st floor.  This is where the sky bridge is located.  This is where you get to see the view of Malaysia.  One is given a limited time to take pictures and be mesmerized by the place.





After being on top, we were then escorted going down.  In this building, there are a lot of offices and also a mall.






Aside from the Twin Towers, we also visited the Kuala Lumpur Tower.




We then went to Chinatown to buy souvenirs.  We get to ride their bus there which is so crowded just like our buses here in the Philippines.  We then headed back to the Berjaya Times Square since that is where the bus would stop.
We purchased tickets in the ticket booth going back to Singapore for $30.00.  

The Berjaya Times Square is a mall in Malaysia and its quite big.  After roaming around the mall, it was time for us to go back to Singapore.  








Even if its just a one day trip, I guess it was worth it.  Those might not be the only tourist spots in Malaysia, but I guess those were the most famous places.