Footprints

It Starts~

Right, Paper 1, here we go~

Nokia's Newest Model

But I doubt it will make it to my wish list...

Homebound Flight

Yup.. air ticket booked. I will be landing back home on the 21st June, sometime in the afternoon. Have a little less than one week to meet up with you guys (and get my uniform sorted out) before I begin my attachment on the 28th. No more freebie this year. Have to work for 10 weeks.

Search for last missing man called off

Latest News, Updated April 23, 7.30 pm (Singapore time)

I don't believe it...


Ominous?

Less than one month ago, we just saw the conclusion of the naval accident last year which saw 3 servicewomen dead and the final one, missing.

A similar situation now stands... Nicole highway collapse, 3 workers found dead so far, and the last one is still missing... Somehow this sounds ominous.


Nicole Highway

Somethings as disastrous as the New World Hotel collapse, something which no Singaporeans would want to see happen. 3 dead so far, and a hero still missing.

Somehow it could be because I am so far from home, that this incident is affecting me badly. Not just me. From the looks of it, its getting to most of the guys in 88. Works are underway now. Let's just pray hard that the 4th person is found before the heavy machinaries are brought in to commence digging.

Germany~ Frankfurt, Freiburg, Fussen, Munich

Day 1

Left very early in the morning at 3am. Thats because the flight is in the morning at 7.30am. Yup, but at least this time we managed to leave London without much of a hiccup. =P

The journey is not over even after landing in Frankfurt. We have to take a 2hr coach ride to the city. Luckily for us, the dropoff point was not too far away from our hotel. Not bad, quite posh. Since there wasn't much places to go in Frankfurt, we nuah-ed in the hotel until about 3 in the afternoon before dragging our bodies out.

Frankfurt is the commercial city of Germany, heart of the country's commerce. It was stated blandly in the guide book that "Frankfurt is a city where only the rich or the pretty will survive". Imagine that~

Walked along the river towards the city center. There wasn't much stuff really, but Bingrong was having his field day as there were really loads of beautiful architectures in the city, and he was busy giving his synopsis of the craftings. We managed to find a store that sells just Maggi stuff *surprised*. We didn't think that Maggi is a German Brand though =P.

At the end of the walk, we reached this shopping center that offered its rooftop to visitors to take photos. Had a clear view of the entire Frankfurt city from up there. Since there weren't much to see, we headed back to the hotel for a good rest, since we have to be up early for the train the next morning.

Day 2 : Freiburg / Black Forest

Freiburg, a quiet little town that neighbours the Black Forest. We arrived there around noon. We had a quick lunch and we are off to conquere the mountains.

We set off from 'Talstation' and headed up towards one of the shorter hills. The way up was littered with really nice views, but on route, we got lost *darn*. After wandering a little longer on the current path that we were on, as army trained officers, we decided to bash our way through the undergrown. *Sigh*. Luckily, we hit a highway, and managed to get back onto the correct track.

From there, after another 10 minutes of treking or so, it hailed. Talk about bad luck~ We pressed on, and managed to get quite far up the mountain, far enough to get a really cool view of the city!

By the time we got back to the city again, my feet was soaking wet *sad* so was feeling rather cold and miserable =P. We camped out at Mac's till it was time to board our Intercity Express. Night train, so we didn't get much of a rest.

Day 3: Munich

Upon arrival, we tried to check in, but we were told to come back at 10.30am. Since we were really tired, we sat around in the hotel, waiting for time to check in. Of course, all of us fell asleep there and then ha~ So by the time we can check in, we had enough rest to continue our adventures =P

First stop would be the Munich Science and Technological Museum. On route there, we grabbed a "Curry Wurst" - meaing curry hot dog - as lunch. The museum was really interesting, not to mention huge. It took us well 4 hours to finish walking through all the exhibits in there. It is really and engineer's paradise as described by the guide book. Of course, that only applies to engineers who are obsessed =P.

We spent the earlier part of the evening roaming through the streets and the "Red Light District". Surprisingly, even though all the shops are closed in the evening, and that its Good Friday, there are still lots of Germans roaming the streets. As for the "RLD", well, its not as bad that that in England. At least no one tried to drag us into the shops~ =D

Day 4: Fussen

*Yawn* Really have to wake up very early in order to get the 8am train. Slept through the entire journey there. Even before we arrive in Fussen, we were already treated to a real good view of the Alps from inside the train. Fussen is a little town thats 5km away from Neuschwanstein, meaning "New Castle".

There were 2 castles built on the highlands in Southern Germany. Honschwanstein (Old Caslte) was where the mad King Ludwig stayed and observed the construction of his Neuschwanstein. It was such a beautiful castle that Walt Disney modelled the castle of "Beauty and the Beast" after it. From atop the highlands, we really got VERY beautiful shots of the surroundings.



Played Bridge all the way back to Munich. By the time we got back, we were too tired to go anywhere else (Try climbing 2 hills in 3 days), so we didn't wander elsewhere. Played more bridge, and slept.

Day 5: Munich

Last day in Munich. Youwei and Kianhoe went for a concentration camp tour (for what??), while Bingrong and me got a day pass - sick of walking - and went to the Munich 1972 Olympics Stadium. Paid to go up to the Olympia Tower, the highest point in Munich, and whew~ The view up there is simply breathtaking.

Headed for the BMW museum after that. We actually wanted to ogle at some of the newer 5 and 7 series of BMW cars, BUT we forgot that we are entering a museum, hence we are treated to a display of antique BMW roadsters and motorcycles that resemble those driven by Ice Cream Uncles =P. We nevertheless had an interesting time there =P.

Met up with Bingrong's friend for dinner, at Burger King (well, the traditional restarurants, for some reason were all on full house status). Headed to Hard Rock Munich, before we bought German Beer and went back to hotel to party.

That basically sums up my Southern Germany trip. There weren't much sights, but the 2 hikes up the hills and the sceneries that I saw were, undoubtfully, the best I have seen in my life. Fantastic~

I am home!

Hey people, I am back in London!

Yups.. anyway my photos from the trip have already been uploaded. I dun have much time to log down the entire journey, but here's the sneak pictorial preview.

Gotta study for exams.. take care~ ;)

Hello from Munich, Germany!

Hi guys =) *beams* despite news that germany might be targeted next for terrorist bombings, I managed to survive till today to explore this place and yet keep my body in one whole! =P

Anyway this place has been fantastic.. did a bit of hiking in the black forest, climbed some hills to get to a really nice castle, and I am going to visit a BMW museum tomorrow... I have one more day here before its time to get back to reality in London and start mugging for a lot of papers =P yup.. anyway will be back on Monday, and I will then post a full blog of what I have done here and loads of really nice photos on my website.. keep a lookout for it then!

Till next Monday

Yoz peepz... I will be leaving on the moring plane to Germany tomorrow.. so I will not be blogging for the next one week till I come back on Sunday evening.

Yup.. meanwhile, takecare. those having exams, study hard, while those back in Singapore, enjoy the sun before you guys come back to face exams hehe...

I will be back, tentatively on the 20th June. Shall see you guys then =)

Regards, Joe =PpP

Yes I'm bored... very bored~

Yah... I am still bored.. perhaps its because I am so sick of the library.. of who I have been visiting for the last one week... or perhaps it is with the anticipation of my trip in 3 days time. Yippie...

Anyway I archieved my stitch drawing.. and drew another one here...



I am not really a big fan of Pooh, but Esther is.. so you can guess whos going to keep the hardcopy.

EE Eng. vs Aero Eng.

At first I thought that as my studying schedule kicks in, I will not have the time to blog as often. How wrong I was haha~ It seems that by staying in the library for the whole day, I will simply take my coffee breaks as opportunities to come online and roam about.

I am begining to get the momentum of 'sticking my butt on the chair for more than 1 hour to study.' Heh... and I have this feeling that after my week's break in Germany, I have to re-pick up this momentum again. Not to mention having to look through my economics paper and wrack my head over the Delphi assignment.

This kinda reminds me of what Shuhui's (from IC) friend said about us. Singaporeans just have to complain. Complain about work, complain about weather, complain about this and that... haha... even though I am supposed to feel offended by these words, (of which I dun, of course), I am kinda obliged to agree with what was said! But in the case of us EEE people, they just have to let us complain, no choice! Come on, perhaps with the exception of BME people, who else in this school from other faculties have to take 11 papers which spans 3 and a half weeks? Tough life...~

Makes me wonder if I should have heeded Col Yong's advice and chosed EE instead of Aero =PpP

Library notice

Library: In line with the series of anti terrorist acts, users are not to leave our bags lying around in the library. Any unattended bags might be treated as a suspect terrorist act.

Joseph: Huh???

Summer Wish