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Clarke Quay, Singapore at Night.
Posted by roanne in Clarke Quay, Marina Bay, Singapore on May 29, 2011
My adventure in Singapore started a few hours after I got off the plane. It had been pre-planned that H (roomie and travel buddy) and I would go to Clarke Quay for our first stop.
Oh, hi there Marina Bay Sands!
Whilst riding a cab, we passed by the Marina Bay. That was the only time we did a flash of a second sight-seeing on the place, since we failed to actually go there. 
Sitting by the Singapore River is Clarke Quay which looks magnificent at night. It houses a chain of restaurants, bars and clubs that literally glistens in a variety of iridescent lights; so, expect that nightlife is pretty much active here.
The deadening three-hour flight somewhat desensitised our senses. This gave us an idea of getting some adrenaline rush with G-MAX and G-5. Just a food for thought for the curious: it takes to be flat-out lionhearted in order to fully enjoy and savour the experience. Cliché as it seems; but, no guts, no glory! 
G-MAX let us experience bungee jumping in reverse, as it hurled us up into the air bouncing up and down like a ball. Imagine your ride being dribbled as high as 60 metres with a thrilling speed of 200 kilometres per hour. It was a good idea not taking dinner before riding it, lest one of us might just get sick and shower our not-so-blessings to the bunch of spectators below. Apart from the slight whiplash to the neck, it was an exhilarating fun ride [of a lifetime] that I’d want to try over and over again.
Next came the GX-5 Extreme Swing or simply called G5, which fared really well (if not, even better) with G-MAX. If you love riding “anchors away”, then I’m sure you’d love this twice as much. Imagine being rapidly oscillated in midair like a pendulum—only just a 100 metres in distance! I was a bit nervous at first, since I’d been tasked to pull out the lever in order to set us off. Worse is, I had to wait for the green light signal before pulling out and letting go. I would have thought of doing it in advance, which made things a bit more scary. Luckily, all went well, ‘coz I followed the instructions to a tee.
Obviously, we tried both. The combo cost us 60 SGD each. The fun fearless me was ecstatic like a 5-year-old on a sugar rush thereafter, that I almost forgot that my ever-grumbling stomach was churning already. We resolved settling into a Japanese restaurant for our late dinner, which will be my next post. 
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Hidden Garden.
Hidden Garden in Vigan is such a mystery that needs to be unravelled. We got there at noon, which is the perfect time to visit and eventually dine in. I am not really fond of plants as I am no horticulturist (not even a green thumb as plants die on me lol), but going to this place makes me feel closer to nature.
If you’re into gardening and landscaping, I strongly suggest that you visit this place. They have a variety of plants, mostly imported from Bangkok. The bonsai displays are also interesting to look at. There’s a cage filled with myna birds that speak in funny Ilocano lines. Not only that, you can also find some woodwork and handicraft as potential keepsakes and interior marvel.
But, what makes this garden a hidden treasure, for me in particular, is the dining place within the grass-thatched sheds. I must say that I had a wonderful gastronomical experience, eating the yummiest empanada I’ve ever had to date. Also,[I] scored 50 guzzling a big glassful of dragon fruit shake (if you’re playing fruit ninja, you’ll surely get this 
).
Hidden Garden in Pictures:
Hidden Garden says “hi!”
Holy displays chiseled in wood
Interesting brass-like whatnots
Vigan’s Heritage Village.
Posted by roanne in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Vigan on March 27, 2011
Your trip to Vigan won’t be complete sans visiting the Heritage Village, which is sitting along the cobblestoned walkways of Calle Crisologo. Most of the structures were built during the Spanish era, if I’m not mistaken, which are probably more than a century-year-old today. I saw small sights of renovation and paint jobs here and there, while other buildings were refurbished and turned either into furniture or curio shops. Some are even transformed into restaurant chains (like Max’s and Mang Inasal). Despite the touch of modernity, wears and tears were still visible on walls and posts, which validate the antiquity of the place. Calesas were passing by here and there, and you could go for a ride for a certain fee. I didn’t try though, ‘coz I took pity on the horse.
Another view on the street
Approaching Calesa
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