Well, i was browsing through the class blog a few days ago and i felt that i've not made any entries yet. The majority was andy's! This is my first! So, here it goes...

As the looong dec hols wore on, many things happen and i shall tell u guys the more fun part, and it being me going to Japan with my aunts. It was 19th Dec 2006, 8pm when i settled comfortably on the plane heading to Nippon! via transit at Bangkok. The flight was alrite but one thing. The food was XP i tell you. Hours flew by and before i knew it, i was back in singapore..

Haha, jus joking, that was the forwarded part if u guys are already bored, u can stop rite there.

Yes, after 7hours of curling, twisting on the plane to find myself a comfy spot, i arrived. After all the admin stuff, i soon find myself waiting for an airport limousine. Sounds impreesive huh?? In actual fact, it was a bus! Yar..so spoiler.. Bus took 1 hour to reach Hotel Metropolitian. We checked in and went to have breakfast. It was 7am. We went to this lil shop and i had my udon. Damn expensive. $5 for a small bowl! I shall upload the pics the next time round. During my stay there, i found out several intereesting things. Firstly, all passengers are to switch their hps to silent mode when on buses and MRTs. This is to prevent disturbing the others! That wud be impossible in S'pore! Secondly, everyone, yes, EVERYONE kept to the left when using the escalator! That was quite shocking for me as i nv saw that in S'pore. My cousin was scolded for standing on the right lane!

Other places i visited included TokyoDisneyland! Well, not as justice said the other day in M.T lesson that Disneyland sold happiness, i dun find it quite true... In fact, i was quite dissapointed that they do not offer thrill rides. The thrillest was like Wet'N'Wild in escape..BUT, it reali sold happiness to the younger kids i guess. Sights of disney characters drew squeals to them. Brought me back to the age of 5! Other ridiculous things there wud be the popcorn they sell! They had caramel, choco, and guess wad, soda popcorn! and the list doesnt stops there...even CURRY popcorn!!! Wad a sight... One thing, the rides they offer had great visual effects..a nice place to visit on the whole if you're not looking for 360's coaster kinda thing.

Japan had long be known for the sushi and sashimi and of course, i ate them quite often. One of the unpleasant memories was the live prawn that i ate. It wasnt cooked! It left a sick taste in my mouth! And then there were the usual sushi. Unagi got to be my fave! With the sauce..heavenly...drooling huh??

Next up would be the busy streets of Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ueno and Harajuku. For the 4 days, i was busy shopping on those never-ending streets. They sold streetware, wierd clothes and stuffs that u wud never see in s'pore. For me i bought a hoody, a pair of pumas and a pair of jeans! The price was ^ but i jus din care. Ended up spending close to $300! My cousin was reali shocking everyone with purchases up to $1000!

Other highlights include the extremely extremely cold temperatures. It was 5Deg on the first day. When u speak, mist actuali comes put of ur mouth! Yea, another special Xperience u can nv experience here! On the third night it gets reali reali cold at -1 Deg!! Even 3 layered (excluding underwear) is not enuf to keep me warm! Time flew way way fast over there and the sky was already dark at 5pm! It was as if it was 8pm. I guess its true they say days were shorter during winter days.

Days flew like birds and before i know it, i was back in S'pore! Phew, i was sweating even in the airport! The sudden change in temperature was too much. I then check my calendar and realised it was CHRISTMAS EVE! Stayed over at cousin house doing nothing much but sat on a couch thinking of the recent trip to Japan.......Shall upload the peektures asap!

Here wishing everyone a belated Merry X'mas and A Happy New 2007 ahead!


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