Transit in SIN seems pleasant since Changi Airport gave me what I want - Free Internet, Sofa and Movie channel on TV.
Flying with Qantas was also pleasant. As its not a budget airlines, standard blanket, pillow, meals & entertainment were given. Since I booked special halal meals, I always got my meal earlier than other pax. Nice. Movie selection was not bad either.
One thing that I like about Qantas safety video is that they use their own staff to brief, from real captain, stewardess, cargo and safety staff. Its kind off good effort to show the back end people that supports the airlines.
Arrived Brisbane early morning and purchased data card so that I can move around easily. Since its still dark, it gave me enough time to do my research and replied some important emails and whatapps.
Haha.. Baru nak fikir nak pergi mana. Tak sempat to do my homework earlier. Since I'm on solo, I'm easy. The plan was to wonder around southpark Brisbane. Menapak mengikut arah kaki melangkah. I always heard that Brisbane is where rich people buy house and live there.
It's not cheap in Brisbane. I only have AUD 150 cash in hand. Return train tix to city, data card and storage for bag already AUD 55. Cancel lah plan to buy hop on hop off bus tix which will cost me another AUD 35.
Since it's beginning of spring, the sun shine bright and the wind makes it colder. There are plenty of cafe's around the area.
Also, well known man made beach in the city - Streets Beach. Most of the kids seems having fun with the water meanwhile the adult berjemur di tengah panas.
There was a flea market in the area. Mcm mcm ada especially the art thing. Found out that there is actually free ferry service heading to few tourist spot called city hoppers. Apa lagi terus lah. Singgah botanical garden, hoping to see flowers. Ok la. Not bad but Christchurch botanical garden has a lot more :)
Penat sudah. Terasa rasa sangat mahu pulang ke airport. Cuaca panas bangat. Rasa tak keruan sudah. Singgah Max Banner utk makan waffle choc nya yg sgt famous dan enak itu. Lepak sekejap sebelum menaiki train heading airport.
Ambil bag dan terus ke arraival area since awalpagi tadi nampak ada tempat utk shower. Lega bangat rasanya dapat mandi. Tidak sabar mahu ke Auckland hotel dan tidur.
Two things that I always do when travel are to buy internet card (when the price is reasonable) and to travel light. I always hand carry my luggage. I always have fear it get lost somewhere, I don't have to waste time to wait for my bag and it save me some money :) The flip side of it, I cant buy many stuff for souvenirs (as if I buy so many things pfffttttt). As such fridge magnet is always my first choice for souvenirs. For these 9 days trip, I manage to capped at 7kg for my trolley bag. Yeay! Otherwise I might have to check in or have difficulty to place it up on the compartment head.
Arrived AKL at midnight and immediately rang the hotel at freephone for shuttle. 20 mins later, settled myself and have my precious sleeep on the bed.
