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First Christmas outside India

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Last year (2008) I terribly missed the Christmas at America as I was supposed to leave well ahead of Christmas. Therefore, I just missed 2008 white Christmas at Green Bay. But, this year (2009) god created that chance with my wife. Here in Singapore, celebration of Christmas started well in advance - much before indeed. Streets were decorated and sparkling lights everywhere - especially at Orchard Road. I was just stunned to see those - that too a National govt. spending like heck.


Last 2 nights went to roam around at Orchard Road, it was fabulous. I really admire their enthusiasm in celebrating festivals. Be it Christmas, Be it Deepavali, Be it Chinese New Year or Be it Hari Raya - all with full energetic - however, Christmas is THE grand one.

And on Christmas eve and on Christmas, the Orchard road was closed for vehicles and people (including me) started walking on the roads. Mid of the road, there was an orchestra group from LA, CA, USA. That was another sparkling thing at the Orchard.

At office, everybody start sharing sweets and gifts to each other. I really admire this culture of sharing love and gifts. This is how an organization cultivates a good working culture and relationships among workers.

SALE? - No scarcity for sale in Singapore and that too in festival season.

Overall, it is a real great feeling and good experience indeed. God Bless!!

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Mount Faber Walk - Singapore

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Been to Mount Faber Walk Singapore. Really a nice place to visit. And we enjoyed each and every minute over there. Its a very good place to visit on a weekend with family or friends or even alone - if you are that kind of a person.


It really exhibiting the architectural amazing in there. Henderson waves & forest walks and many more. Since went on a week end evening, the climatic condition coupled with drizzling rain took us to the peak of romantic mood. We went with packed food (home made) and had over there - real fun.

Many of us might tend to forget this place (after one year I came to know about this place) as its in a very reachable distance. Try visit once or whenever you get time. Awesome bird's eye view of Singapore and the nearest islands - from hill top.

How to?

Get down at Harbor Front terminal (NE line or Purple Line)
Head to Exit B and go to McDonalds Taxi Stand and catch a taxi.
Get down at "Jewel Box" - Cable Car Station.
Start exploring the entire hill station with a walk.
You can get down at Henderson Road to catch local bus service to reach back the Station / City.

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Remote places in Malaysia

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It happened to me along with my family went to a small city called "ipoh" in Malaysia. A cool, calm and peaceful city where no adulteration of any of today's hi-tech city things entered into. One important thing to note is the language the people speak. Yes, no wonder it's "Tamil". Most of the people speak tamil. Then we visited to "Penang" aka "World Heritage City - given by UNESCO". I would say that this city or island is another Singapore. Such a high rise buildings and amazing beauty in and around the city.

Another great thing worth mention - is again, yes, its "Tamil" again. Majority of the people speak tamil. Point to be kept in mind is security. You need to be very careful while roaming in both the places. Wonderful journey - just starts.

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