Revisiting Blue Mountains

We first visited Blue Mountains in 2008. It was the year we first arrived here in Australia. Since it was the Easter long weekend and the weather was nice we decided to revisit some areas in Blue Mountains which we haven't been to like Leura. Oh! One day is not enough.  Anyway, we managed to have morning tea and lunch at Leura and enjoy the garden at Everglades.

It isn't difficult to go and visit this area as one can take a two hour train ride and either get off at Katoomba or Leura. We got into the hop on hop off bus for AUD25 to conveniently see other tourist spots. I find the place nice and quiet. I fell in love with Leura that I don't mind relocating in that area when I grow old.  Enjoy some of the photos!

Katoomba

The museum is under renovation but you can still enjoy their Devonshire Tea.

The scones are ordinary but what makes it special is the novelty of the place.

Everglades Garden. We lack time as it closes at 4PM and our hike was cut short when I got scared of the small snake.

The Candy Store at the Leura Mall.

(Left photo) Some interesting vintage stuff from this store. (Right photo) Homemade Fudge.

This shop also serves scones and tea.

The Big Hotel (Singapore) for my Small Budget

I can't help but share this relatively new hip hotel I've discovered when I went for a short hiatus in February this year. When I travel alone, I always go for affordable, clean and safe accommodation. Singapore hotels are generally expensive and small, except of course, if you stay in Marina Bay Sands or other high end hotels. I'm so grateful that I stumbled upon this hotel in Agoda website. I was a little bit apprehensive as the place seems dodgy but I took the risk of staying there. My only consolation at the time of booking was its good location, Bugis area. If all else fail, I know, I'm safe as I have been there a couple of times.

It was a late check in as my flight from Sydney arrived at 7pm. I was greeted with a friendly staff and the hotel smells good. As soon as I entered my room, I was impressed as the layout is not the usual and I always check the bed, pillows and  underneath the bed area as I had horrible experience with bedbugs. 

The bed is comfortable and the sheets and pillows are superb. The cab waiting area is cute, check out the photo below. Also, it came with free breakfast, it wasn't that great though but the value I paid for was worth more than what I got. You may want to try this place next time you stay in SG.

P.S. I wasn't paid to write this. I'm just so happy with the place, staff warm reception and  the service was good. And I forgot, there's free wi-fi and they have a big digital weighing scale for our luggages ha.ha.

Wine Bar & Bistro

Cab Waiting Area

Loving Kiss...New Magnum Flavour

At last, we got hold one of Magnum 5 Kisses Limited , Meringue Et Fruits Rouges. I love the union of meringue bits and the tartness of raspberries plus the dark chocolate coating.  Can't help but fall in love with it. Will try the four other flavours soon.