Monday, February 11, 2008
the Lovely TWO :)
Xing Yu's & Huda's reflection
Balestier Road conservation area
Huda...
Balestier? The only thing i know about that place was nothing. I thought that Balestier was so far away and is one of those dead and remote town. But i was quite surprise when Dr. Ivy gave us a Heritage Trail booklet on it, and found so many interesting places there. I was even surprise that the famous Shaw Malay Film Studio was situated there! To my amazement!
I pass by it so many times while taking the PIE to school, i was oblivious of the gem stone in the rubble, and all it takes is for someone to sieve through it. On a very early Sunday morning, i was religiously studying the map, i was so scared of getting us lost, i don't even know how to get myself there! But, again, to my amazement, it was rather easy, i have actually past through the place so many times, to get to Balestier was to just make a left turn! That was it, simple! Of course have your own transportation makes it even easier.
I am not saying this because i am suppose to support the trail that i was on, but, i believe that one must have a go on this trail at least once, and on an early morning, the air is cooler and it's not so crowded..haha. I keep on saying this, but it is a beautiful fact that everything is conveniently nearby! And people are friendly too, and welcoming. I seriously felt like a tourist, and i usually wonder what these tourist are doing, Singapore is dull (opps...did i just said that...yes i did..haha) there is nothing to see, but am i ever so wrong. I was and still am excited thinking that all this cool places exists in Singapore!
I use to think that Singapore's effort in conservation was not such a good one, because i didn't think there was much to conserve besides all those shop houses, and believe me, i am that ignorant! I love the fact that it is not only Singapore's glorious history that has been acknowledged, but even the smaller things, like the light shops, the food stalls and even market place was brought forth as part of Singapore's history and identity. Every town creates and add on to our identity as a Singaporean, something brought from the immigrants that becomes part of us until today, and so uniquely shape itself to be who we are, our memories of eating hot tau sah piah with your family or even going to the market forms a memory and history and i am so glad that this kind of history is being recognized as important, when something becomes a tradition or a routine, it is difficult to let go and we get attached and one way or another, the history of a town or Singapore is etched in all of us.
Each place of interest that we went, had it's own unique quality, and i have to say that one other reason i can never forget Balestier was that i received my very first traffic offense in my 3 years of driving life! A history being created at every corner for us. And being able to share these experience with my good friend makes it an even greater memory and history.
I love you Xing Yu ;)
Monday, February 4, 2008
last stop for the day! : Novena Church
Welcoming worshippers before they enter the church...
8th stop: Snacking out!
All claim to be the best in town! And all do have food critics and newpaper articles written about them!
I cant resist the temptation to try one of it! Below are some of the pictures :)
Shop 1
Shop 2:
i decided to settle my craving in this shop! Tau Sar Piah actually comes with different fillings. I suppose the traditional ones are just mainly the salty one and the sweet one. But nowadays, new exciting flavours are coming out to attract Singaporeans who have an adventurous spirit and tastebud!
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Check this blog on her reviews:
Sunday, February 3, 2008
7th stop: Market place
whampoa dr wet market
6th stop: Burmese temple
I'm so glad to get the chance to try this local delicacy!
authentic Burmese food cook by the locals!i find that its a little like a fusion of vietnamese food!
cos they have plates of greenies for you to add on to your noodles!