Travel Bug Bites:: 16 Feb 2009

Amy had been talking about taking the train to Johore for quite some time, and finally we found a day when her sis, my mom and myself were all able to take the ride together, which also happened to be Kathy's (Amy's sis) birthday. Once we got to the train station, we were glad to see that we would be just in time to catch the train leaving in about 30 minutes. However, due to some problems with the printer, the 30 minutes we had to purchase the tickets quickly dwindled down to 10 as the staff still insisted on trying to print out tickets. Finally it started making sense to them that they would earn more money if they decided to give out tickets manually, and we had just minutes to spare as we went through immigration and got onto the train.

Took So Long The Story Telling Began...

Proving They Were At The Train Station?

Work... Supermodel... Work It Girl...

Finally Getting On The Train

When Modern Technology Fails...

Soon we were on our way to Woodlands checkpoint, and on the way, we all got a glimpse of where we live. Taking the train also gave us an insight to some places just hidden behind buildings, and even some places that were out in the open, but you just couldn't see properly from the main road.

Nothing Much To See Really.

Confusing Immigration Forms?

Had To Have One For The Bear Collection... :/

Not long after, we were in Johore and then it was off for some lunch. Deciding to have some pizza, we were glad to find that people celebrating their birthdays get a special treat. We decided to try the special pizza and snack set they had on offer, as well as one of the pizzas that weren't on offer in Singapore. Other than the crust, the pizzas were a bit of a let down this time, and the attitude of the staff definitely didn't help. Thinking they would present it with a little more enthusiasm, the birthday dessert pizza was just placed on the table without even a simple 'happy birthday' to the birthday girl. Thanks a lot there.

Finally In JB.

I'm Frazzled!

Well, other than the disappointing lunch, just walking around, getting away from Singapore, and being able to shop at half price still made a day well spent.

Mom Getting Ideas

New Immigration Building In Johore

Once we all got tired, it was time to head back and then all the photography testing out our phone and camera functions started. Mom just sat in a corner keeping herself busy with her crochet.

Mom Keeping Herself Occupied

Finally the train arrives, and we get some last minute photos in before boarding. Once we realise we got the cabin to ourselves, out came the cameras again. Before we knew it, we were back in Singapore and off to our own beds.