Sunday, March 29, 2009
I am back from the Europe trip.
Tired. Fun. Shagged. Broke.
DAY 1 - Paris
We left at 11pm at night to board the 12am train with transits to Paris. We had a 3 hour wait at Bern’s train station and we had to sit and wait for the time to pass on the floor. It was cold, boring and tiring. And we were constantly irritated by the Swiss youths because whenever they walk by us they go “konichiwa”. Damn irritating as though as Chinese they see are Japanese and it as though they give no respect to us. Idiot.
Anyway, we finally arrived in Paris at 12plus in the afternoon. Immediately we went looking for our hostels in 2 different groups because we were in 2 different hostels.
Rest. Eat. Out.
Met the remaining group Pamela, Milan, Clarice and Alicia and headed off to Eiffel Tower.
Admire. Take pictures. Walk. Queue.
We were at the bottom of the tower lining up to go right up! From 6plus to 9plus we were there, lining up to go up and view the scenery. It doesn’t seem as long as it took though. And all I can say is that it is beautiful.
Tired. Fun. Shagged. Broke.
DAY 1 - Paris
We left at 11pm at night to board the 12am train with transits to Paris. We had a 3 hour wait at Bern’s train station and we had to sit and wait for the time to pass on the floor. It was cold, boring and tiring. And we were constantly irritated by the Swiss youths because whenever they walk by us they go “konichiwa”. Damn irritating as though as Chinese they see are Japanese and it as though they give no respect to us. Idiot.
Anyway, we finally arrived in Paris at 12plus in the afternoon. Immediately we went looking for our hostels in 2 different groups because we were in 2 different hostels.
Rest. Eat. Out.
Met the remaining group Pamela, Milan, Clarice and Alicia and headed off to Eiffel Tower.
Admire. Take pictures. Walk. Queue.
We were at the bottom of the tower lining up to go right up! From 6plus to 9plus we were there, lining up to go up and view the scenery. It doesn’t seem as long as it took though. And all I can say is that it is beautiful.
the long wait at the train station
the eiffel tower
sparkling tower
night tower
the blue sabre
DAY 2 - Paris
Lourve Museum in the afternoon and Notre Dame at night.
We saw another group of our class at the museum and the museum is big. Haha.
The walk to the Notre Dame is cold man. Haha. To think that spring is coming but it is still so cold.
Anyway, we were supposed to be transferring to the hostel that the other group was staying, but plans changed because the hostel was damn lousy with either freezing water or boiling water according to them. So with the help of Milan’s friend, we checked into a hotel for 40euro per night. Cheap ar. Haha.
the Lourve Museum
met the others over there
the main objective 
mona and me
the Notre Dame
DAY 3 - Paris
We headed to the shopping paradise in Paris, Galeries Lafayette.
Didn’t get anything though. Haha.
Headed to the train station in the evening for our journey to Pisa.
DAY 4 - Pisa
The night train to Pisa with 6 beds in a cabin with triple deck bed instead of the usual double.
Arrived in Pisa around 11am and off we go to the leaning tower which was the only place we went to in Pisa. Haha.
Picture. Souvenirs. Dining. Raining.
Took the evening train to Venice which got us there before 10pm.
how the people pose for the picture
DAY 5 - Venice
Finally a good rest with proper bed and slept till 10plus. Haha.
We took a Gondola ride which was interesting I can say. Had lunch with good food at a café that in the end cost 300 over euros. Heh.
Off to St. Mark Square.
Pictures. Pigeons. Walking. Shopping. Masks.
We had dinner in this restaurant near the ONE STAR hotel we stayed in and it was great with good food and service that cost 25euros each person.
DAY 6 - Venice
Shopping. Gelato. Gondola. Casino. Rest. Walk. Dinner. Pack bag.
We had dinner in this restaurant near the ONE STAR hotel we stayed in and it was great with good food and service that cost 25euros each person.
DAY 6 - Venice
Shopping. Gelato. Gondola. Casino. Rest. Walk. Dinner. Pack bag.
the water town, with everything on water. Taxi. Ambulance. Transportation.
DAY 7 - Milan
We woke up at 330 in the morning to board the 5am train to Milan. But when we were on the train we were told that it was spoilt and we had to take another train that departs at 11am.
So we had to roam on the streets at 6 in the morning with all shops closed and we were hungry. The prolong stay in Venice means more shopping for others. Haha.
And finally we were on our way to Milan that we fruitless. That’s all I can say with exception that it was raining IN THE TRAIN STATION.
Raining in the train station
Train back to Luzern at 8pm and finally we are back.CONCLUSION FOR THE TRIP
Out of Paris, Pisa, Venice and Milan I like Venice the best. Haha.
Nice water city with the things you need like food and shopping.
Out of Paris, Pisa, Venice and Milan I like Venice the best. Haha.
Nice water city with the things you need like food and shopping.
And some Italians can be real rude whereby they treat you with prejudice.
Some Swiss youth are no better whereby they were so irritating when we made our way back to school. To think that some Singaporean youths are bad, I just they are not bad to the extend that they go around making fun of a person's origin.
The trip burnt a huge hole in our pocket whereby it was taken up mostly by the Eurail that cost 215euros and food that costs around 20euros per meal. Heh.
What is commonly found in Italty is Gelato with many many flavours. Haha. We eat it almost everyday.
And somehow what I hear from Pamela about what Clarice say is that, the couples will get closer during this trip. Which I think is very true.
Anyway, I was named "Kak Poh", which is FROG because they sAy when i smile especially wide, i look like one. Heh.
Also, I received 2 birthday presents.
One from Pamela and one from Johnson. And i guess I received one of the most expensive presents so far.
Though its a little late but i did wish u when I was holidaying.
Once again...
Happy 21st Birthday my Nana !
Happy 24th Birthday Sister !
Though its a little late but i did wish u when I was holidaying.
Once again...
Happy 21st Birthday my Nana !
Happy 24th Birthday Sister !
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