Sunday, June 7, 2015

6 June 2015 Osaka Day 1

We set off to Osaka today. 

When we arrived at Kansai Airport, it was already 9.15pm and to our shock, there were such a huge crowd at the immigration. 

We had to catch the last bus to meet Yoshi so that he didn't have to come all the way to the airport. 

At first, the queue inched forward as there were not many immigration counters open. But thank God, so more counters were opened and we also managed to be at the queue which cleared faster. 

Once cleared the custom, we dashed towards the luggage collection to grab our luggage and then made a run to the bus stop. 

While looking for an information counter to asked for direction, I spotted bus stops outside the airport. At last, we manage to be at the bus boarding point 15 minutes before time. 

The bus journey too us an hour which was faster than the scheduled duration by half an hour. Yoshi picked us at the station and we went to have supper at the usual Ramen place which served hot and cold Yuzi Ramen. Each bowl was only 800 Yen and the ramen was delicious. 

We slept only at 2 am after presenting our gifts to our ever friendly hosts and catching up a little. 


Sunday, May 31, 2015

Birthday Gift #7

Have been eyeing this Olympus Pen 5 since a few months ago. When I last checked the price, it was about $1200. 

Now, Harvey Norman is retailing at $923. So I thought this is a good buy. When it was first launch 2 years ago, it was retailing at $1700. 

The shelf life of an electronic product is about 2 years and prices will be about half. 

Friday, May 15, 2015

Birthday Treat from Bin Keong

Bin Keong brought us to:



The food is delicious and beautifully presented. 



Monday, May 11, 2015

Birthday Gift #6

Thanks Joyce and Lee Shan for this thoughtful experience. 

Birthday Gift #5

Came back to work on Monday and found a box of Rocher on my table. Thanks R for the sweet tots. 



Sunday, May 10, 2015

Birthday Lunch

Birthday lunch with JQ and SB at The Missing Pan. 

Birthday Gift #4

A birthday cake from Juliette. 

Birthday Gift #3

Another black Tee from AX. Thanks SB, Adeline and Ah Gean. 

Birthday Gift #2

I feel so blessed to receive so many gifts. 

Thanks YK for being so generous!




Birthday Gift #1

It was really a surprise that I received this. I thought it's too valuable to accept it but IC refused to let me return to her. 

Really appreciate her thoughts! That's enough for me. 

Birthday @ 49

My usual group of khakis celebrated my 49th birthday with me. The Thai food @ Spicy Thai located at Aljunied Ave 2 proofed to be authentic and spicy. 

The place was crowded, thus service was a little slow. 

Cake cutting @ Margate Road to end the celebration. 

My last year in my forties! 

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