Sunday, January 24, 2016

Princess Cruise 19 Jan 2016

I must have been a seafarer in my past lives. The sea continues to intrigue and invigorate my life. Hence whenever I feel down or just dull, I would go out to sea. It never fails to bring life back into my daily routine. On the insistence of my wife, I went on a cruise onboard the Sapphire Princess. She's about 110,000 tons and has 16 levels of glamorous entertainment whilst on voyage to Penang, Langkawi and Port Klang. The decor is fit for a king.

Leaving the Cruise Centre at Marina South
Inside the enormous Cruise Centre. Plenty of space and only occupied during boarding and disembarkation 
My family arriving onboard the Sapphire Princess

Check out the sacks of potatoes waiting to be loaded onboard
The Central Stairway
The cabin is spacious compared to Star Gemini. Very well designed indeed.
There were so many restaurants on the ship, The most popular on was probably the buffet on the 14th floor 



























Tuesday, January 5, 2016

The Charm of Marina South

It was only last November that I realised that I could cycle along the East Coast PCN (Park Connector Network) all the way to Marina South and beyond. It was such a beautiful ride. So scenic and the cycle track was so very well kept. Bravo Zulu to the people at National Parks and to the Singapore Govt. for realising this plan. I feel proud to be Singaporean. The PCN has been well thought through and certainly well constructed. My mountain bike will be well used.

Entering the East Coast PCN across the bridge from Upper East Coast Road to the Food Centre


After 6 km I arrived at the Marina East Golf Driving Range
 

Riding after Garden by the Bay to the Marina Barrage


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The guards don't mind you cycling inside the Marina Barrage. They were friendly and helpful with directions

Past the Marina Barrage en-route to Marina South


The breakwater after the Marina Barrage

The cycle track along Marina South


These harbour crafts moor at the Marina South Pier 


Very breezy. open and welcoming


Anglers fishing from the break-waters

The Harbour Crafts for hire to the ships at anchor and also to the nearby Offshore Islands.



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