one day in batam ...

it's always hard to plan a holiday especially
when the group of people traveling is big .

me and my gang of colleagues wanted a short getaway before we start work & gets busy
after few discussion we settled for a day tour in batam island ..

but the question is ?
what can we do in batam ?

let me be the tour guide for the day !

follow me ! =)

06:38 am
wake up time !

07:23 am

out when the dawn ends ..

08:35 am
reach harbour front & collection of ferry tickets ...

preparing to board the ferry

09:14 am
immediately conked out after i board the ferry ...

10: 33 am

arrival at Sekupang International Ferry Terminal ( SIFT )

10:57 am
in the coach ..

oh why
is duncan smiling his way ?


that's because he just collected his change currency in rupiah .. * wink *

and for those who yearn to be a millionaire
in indonesia you can easily be one !!!

hmmm...

and how would you react if you are a millionaire even just for a day ?

let Mr D show you ...
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ahhahaha.. convince ???

if not how about this ?? whoo hoo ...

hahaha ... lame i know ... -_-"

ok ok .. let's continue ..

according to the information i have , batam dun have much places for sight seeing ..
the only place that is much visited by tourist is
the barelang fisabiliah bridge .

12:09 pm

This is the biggest and longest bridge connecting Batam Island to Tonton Island.
It stretches an impressive 38 meter high and 642 meter in length.

next ..

12:44 pm

visit
maha vihara duta maitreya laughing buddha temple
the biggest Buddhist temple at South East Asia.

guess what i'm praying for ?
haha...
of cuz .. to stay happy , healthy & earn more money !

oh .. not forgetting ... to pray that i will find my true love soon whahha... -_-"

1:24 pm

for those who are big fan of polo ralph lauren !
you will be happy ..
cuz according to the locals .. these clothes were made locally hence
it can be purchase at much lower price and discount.

actually to be true .. i really dunno why is it so riduculously cheap ?
for example , a normal polo tee shirt can be purchase at about $ 60 - $ 70 in sing dollars .
and there are further big discount some more !

can someone tell me ? lol

but i rem i bought quite a few pieces in hk sale before and it's equally cheap
and i feel " safer " oops...
hence after much consideration i never buy a single piece hur hur ..

so camwhoring to entertain myself in the shop lo ...

2:05 pm
after that we were brought to gts local product shop

where there's a delectable range of Coffee, Batik, Handy Craft and crackers etc

the weather so hot ... faint ..... =x

2:18 pm

lunch is being served at the biggest seaside / kelong seafood restaurant
" golden prawn 933"
built with wood and bamboo over the sea..

Indonesia traditional serves a variety of local seafood dishes with the nice view of north eastern coast of Batam, en route.

big fresh coconuts in the house !

i seldom eat tropical fruits ..
and believe it a not .. it's my very first time eating coconuts ! ha..

3:02 pm
After lunch , visit the kuda lumping or magic show , just opposite the restuarant .

The local performer will perform dances , and other special skills such as opening the coconut skin with his teeth , live coal & glass eating .

alright ..
for big coffee lover like me is gonna be dammn disappointed !
cuz in batam , there is no starbucks =(
gonna make do with godiva coffee ..

i wonder if it has anything to do with godiva chocolate ?
hmmmm.. another mystery ...

my craving for coffeeeeee .... =/

4: 10 pm

we ended our day with a massage session!
is'nt it heaven !!!

and guess what ?
my full body massage for 90 mins is only $ 20 sing dollars !!!!!!

7:10 pm
dinner @ pizza hut in batam mega mall ...


7 : 50 pm
procceed to the ferry terminal

8 :46 pm
home sweet home .... :)

okie peeps!
hopefully i can pass off as a guide for the day .. ( joking ) haha..
oh well ... i wonder will i ever travel back to batam again .. hmmm.. ?? ha
to summarise for the whole trip ..
i personally think it's a very affordable short getaway for a day
or maybe should try to stay for a night in their relaxing resort
if not we can get pretty bored .. ^^

alrite ... have a nice week ahead everyone ! hugs...