Bath with VinE

VinE stands for Victorians in Europe, a VJC alumni society. I have the honour of going to Bath with appoximately 50 Victorians (some imposers, crashers and spies from other JCs).

We set off from Imperial College Beit Quad at roughly 7.30am. I was slightly more than an hour early, waiting at Gloucester Underground station waiting for everyone else to come and walk me to the meeting point.

It was a long journey on an atas coach. I was happy to meet Singaporeans and speak in a language that people understand me without having to deliberately fake up an accent or explain too much.

As some of you might already know, I am the only Singaporean in my uni, so I am always more than keen to join activities organised by the Singapore societies.

Cut away the crap and let me bring you straight to Bath.

 The Circus

Royal Crescent

Beautiful view from Pulteney Bridge



Bath Abbey in the background and Roman Bath in the foreground.

Want to see more photos? Visit my Facebook album on Bath:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=564889&id=882325547&l=60feeacdcd

Madame Tussauds London

How to get there: Baker Street Underground Station (Turn left upon exit)

It has 4D Marvel Heroes as well, on top of the usual wax figures and also a history on Madame Tussauds. I wouldn't talk about the wax figures and Scream, as I think most Singaporeans (like me) would have seen them in Hong Kong's Madame Tussauds, and not find the repetition fanciful (though this is the 'authentic' one).

Definitely was an enjoyable experience for me~

More photos at

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=548024&id=882325547&l=09e948d662

 

Beautiful Stonehenge

It was estimated to be built more than five thousand years ago but the exact reason for its presence is unknown.

There is an entrance fee to get in (it is fenced up) but even with the admission fee, you cannot get close to the stones.

If you do not mind the distance, take photos from outside the fence.

Check the National Express bus service to get there.

http://www.stonehenge.co.uk/about.php

I bought a water filter

Most people here have a water filter in their kitchens and I just got one today, after days of finding out that the tap water has tiny white spots in it.

This filter costs me 8pounds from Wilkinson's and it claims to be able to filter out calcium and chlorine.

The filter in it can be used for 180 times, one litre each time.

I tried my hands on it and true enough, the white spots in the water diminished. I cant say they are gone totally but the water is much clearer and doesn't have the weird taste anymore.

Happy Halloween~

My flatmates proudly showed me their pumpkin after carving it out...

My first fish and chips in London

We all know London is famous for its Fish & Chips right? I know it as well, BUT, I haven't got to try it since I was here one and half months back.

Kylie, my flatmate, couldn't believe her ears, so we set a date for Fish & Chips just down the road.

I thought the vinegar that the guy put on the cod and fries (I wouldn't really call them chips) was really horrible. And boy, I do miss Maggi chilli sauce. It was a bad choice to ask for chilli. What came was red gravy over my fries, which apparently wasn't spicy at all. sheesh~ If there is a next time, I will pack it and eat it at home with Maggi chilli sauce.

Nevertheless, it was good fun with Kylie.

On our way back, just right in front of our hall, we saw the best sun rays ever~

Kylie was so nice to share some jasmine tea after the oily meal. Isn't she sweet? She gave me Wang Wang as well. Imagine how happy I was when I saw my 'childhood friend'...



A simple and happy Sunday evening~ Thank you Kylie~ (:

Sunday Roast

If you are in UK on a Sunday, then you must definitely try the Sunday Roast. Sunday Roast is a traditional meal that is served on Sundays (why, of course). It usually consists of meat (beef, chicken, lamb or sometimes even vegetarian), peas, carrots, potatoes and other stuffings with gravy.

Want to try out some Sunday Roast? I suggest looking at Wetherspoons (http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/). They serve decent meals at a reasonable price. Also, they have many outlets across the country so do check their website and you may find one near your place.

One last thing, Asian women might want to consider sharing a plate of Sunday Roast.