05/04/2024 – Here-There-Everywhere

5 Apr 2024 – A Short Adventure

Dec2015 – was planning earlier to be in JohoreBahru/Malaysia to attend god-bro LIM KeeJin’s funeral. Condolences to god-sis Pat(WONG AhFook’s granddaughter)&her family. Got news that the Sultan of Johore younger son’s funeral was also on the same day, which means that we will get probably get stuck in traffic all day in Malaysia. Instead got stuck in SIN traffic in the bus with roads closures&detours because of the marathon and JB was cancelled then.

Tue: planning to be in JB the next 2days, do not even remember when last in JB?

Wed: 0730hr on MarineParadeRd bus 36/15stops to DoubyGhaut, looks like the NationalMuseum is getting ready for something or maybe just cleaning??

0815hrs DG-MRT to Kranji 0900hrs/15stops, bus from Kranji-WoodlandsCIQ. Heavy traffic for vehicles going into JB, bus looped around that avoiding the traffic to drop us at the train station.

5mins train ride after going thru’ custom&immigration – must be the shortest train-ride needing a passport! Crowded/max300 on train with things&ppl moving smoothly with just a 5mins delayed.

A moment of the cheapest thrill having the train to ourselves before others – hahaha!

Impressive station@JB-CitySquare – would like to revisit when constructions are completed. Home – Johor Bahru City Square (citysqjb.com)

A short walk along JalanWongAhFook (friend of paternal grandfather, and was told by god-sis Pat that their family sold 5TemenggongRd to the LAMs) towards the heritage area in the mid-day heat.

Good NasiLemak+ChaiTowKway lunch@HuaMui.

Would like to explore more in this heritage area another time when and if I get here again, but not in the middle of the day in this heat.

10mins Grab-ride to JB-MidValleySouthkey/StGilesHotel, a room with a view on the 18Floor. City Hotel in Johor Bahru | St. Giles Southkey Hotel (stgileshotels.com)

Stayed in this mall the rest of the day enjoying the AC leisure window shopping comparing prices with many lovely displays for the HariRaya season. Being midweek as well as fasting still ongoing, thus not too many ppl to be annoyed about – hahaha! Mid Valley Southkey

Early dinner ChickenCurry&Toast+DriedMeeSiam@HedaiKopitiamOrientalKopi.

WatermelonMartini nightcap on the 28Floor and if I even do visit here again, will definitely bring swim-suit.

Thu: a most peaceful rest sleeping for 6-8hrs in dark cool 19°C. Enjoying every bite&sight@Bfast.

More walking window shopping&lunch@MengMengRoastedDuck, but no duck, just dim-sum.

Scrumptiously displayed cakes@LavenderBakery and what a good idea to have CurryChicken@SekTong by 深夜食糖 served in this dug-out loaf of bread where the gravy can be soaked into. Catching the 2015hrs train back to SIN and getting into the EastSide by 2230hrs – a thousand thanks to nephew for arranging&accompanying me on this short delightful trip.

If a train doesn’t stop at your station, then it’s not your train…

Shopping spree for toiletries,treats,2dresses,1-night-hotel+Bfast,foods,transportation,etc,ie everything inclusive~S$350 was well-worth the energy&time and a nice change&treat from my 4-walls.