Goodbye Singapore. Hello Munich. See You Tomorrow in Manchester

Hello world.

It's been awhile I last blogged about my whereabouts.

It was a busy month for me in July and August.

First of all, I wish to congratulate my little sister for finishing her degree in Pharmacy. (welcome to the harsh world)

Myself, My Sis, My Partner

We will talk more about that later in the next coming blog ok guys?

Now, it was busy in July because we were preparing our trip to the United Kingdom to attend my sister's convocation. Thats why I was pretty M.I.A for awhile.

We travelled to Singapore via Silk Air, and then transfer to Manchester, United Kingdom...via Munich, Germany.

We have approximately 8 hours of free time in beautiful city of Singapore. 

Unfortunately we do not have the leisure time to visit the town centre other than have a simple lunch and head back to the airport.

While waiting our departure flight to Manchester, I took some pictures around the airport.

Very organized rubbish bin

Puzzles for Passengers who has plenty of time..(like us) LoL

A kid was pressing the stamp pad very hard just to get the unique design pattern on the the paper

It was a 8 hours long waiting time. 

How can you not eat in 8 hours right? 

So we start to eat our snacks we bring from back home.

Hungry

Munch munch...hmmm.. It was no good. 

It did not help much to satisfy the tummy. They asked for more.

Even More Hungry!!

So...let's hav something meaty then. LoL

I like the above picture. As if I was starved for days and rushing out for the food out from a cave!

After having our dimsum as supper, it's time to head over to the departure gate for security checking. 

And we found massage chairs along the way.

Best of all, its FREE!!

Changi Airport has OSIM massage chair throughout the terminal.

No way I will miss out using the OSIM Massage chair man.

Oh...I still can remember the comfort after having both my legs and feet massaged :D

The flight from Singapore to Munich took approximately 11 hours.

The weather was fine and plenty of on board entertainment.

You won't get bored if you cant sleep throughout the flight.

After 11 hours of torturing with babies crying and people's snoring, welcome to Munich, Germany!

Transit to Manchester.. Follow the sign please~

It was 5am in the morning local time. 

Shops were not open and you can only see the menu but you cant order them yet.

White Sausage, pretzels and beer? wow~?

The morning at Munich Airport is quiet and peaceful. 

The transit time at Munich Airport is only approximately 1 hour.

We were back to our seats before we knew it as time pass by so fast.

Sunrise at Munich Airport, Germany.

The flight from Munich Airport to Manchester Airport is approximately 2 hours.

And here we are, Manchester Airport, United Kingdom.

It has been 4 years when I last came here, sending off my sister to university for further study.

Train Station at Manchester Airport, UK

And here I am again. Welcoming her back home.

Am I a great brother or what? LoL

Up next: Liverpool Albert Docks

New Toy - Polarizing Filter

It was a pleasant trip organized by my company to Macau and Hong Kong.

However, I still do not find satisfaction of my pictures taken. 

It seems like the colours are pale and not attractive enough.

After doing some research on the internet, it seems I found my solution. :D

(www.dslrtips.com is really a great website to understand the basics of digital photography.)

Oh yeahh~ I got myself a polarizing filter!

HOYA Polarizing Filter

It says at the back of the cover that the polarizing filter eliminates reflections and increases contrast and colour saturation.

Well, let's check it out.

Close up of Polarizing Filter

We can see that  the image we get is darker and more colour enhanced in a way when we see through the polarizing filter.

Again, 'nuf said. Let's get down to real application.

The photo below was taken without using the polarizing filter. 

Bright and dull.

Before using a Polarizing Filter

The effect is slightly different when we use the polarizing filter.

Effects of using Polarizing Filter

It worked!! Blue sky and white cloud is really well enhanced.

Some of the pictures I have taken using the polarizing filter.

Testing the Polarizing Filter on a Dried Fish Maw

Cage

The polarizing filter is indeed useful to enhance the colour for a landscape photograph.

I can't wait to test it out for my next trip.

Cheers.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong here I come.

After having a 2 days 1 night in Macau, we arrived back in Hong Kong.

It is a very busy city. So busy that the people keep moving around as they are restless.

Homo Sapienssssssssssss

We arrived Hong Kong in the afternoon and we were soon transferred to a local restaurant for lunch.

Soon after that, we checked into Eaton Hotel at Nathan Road. 

We certainly didn't expect such a comfortable room in the heart of Hong Kong.

Cozy bedroom with a good view and LCD Tv.

They have a small garden and a koi pond which makes the hotel ..environmental friendly. 

A Koi Pond at the lobby

Sun bathing tortoise

We had a short break getting refresh and all set for the afternoon self-arranged trip.

To Tung Choi Street a.k.a. Ladies' Market.

Road Signage to Ladies' Street

For your information, Tung Choi Street, or well known as Ladies' Market is a street of paradise for ladies.

Look at the smile :)

You can find bags, T-shirts, pants, accessories and almost everything u can wear here.

Accessories and T-shirts stall

Bags

Wrist band stall

It did not take too long for the group to look at the merchandise. And...

Trying on wristband

Sold!!

Leather wrist band

Tung Choi Street is a very long street full with stalls selling a lot of things.

However, when it comes to the end of the street, u can find food stalls and drinks.

You can get food.

Uhmmm..

And drinks.

Mineral Water/Beer/Green Tea

Soon after that, we headed to The Peak. 

The tram will bring us up to the top of a hill where they say its the best place for night views of Hong Kong.

Tram crowded with people

It was raining that night :( 

But it didn't stop me from taking a few pictures of the amazing night views of Hong Kong.

It was exhausted to travel in the rain but everything worth it.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

You might ask me, did we go to Disneyland Hong Kong?

Oh yea! 

Note the window and handler *Mickey*

I'm sorry I didn't took much pictures of Disneyland due to some technical error. 

Please don't ask. Sigh.

On that very same day, we rushed back to Hong Kong to witness the Symphony of Light at The Avenue of Stars.

The Avenue of Stars have foot prints and hand prints on concrete blocks on the ground along the avenue. 

Yes. That's a professional filming device...in bronze. Gotcha!

This certain star should be quite well known to us all.

Bruce Lee's Memorial Point. No hand prints. Guessed he didn't have the chance to leave one.

Bruce Lee's bronze statue.

To be honest, we arrived quite early to the Avenue of Stars and we got ourself a good spot.

Looking..

It's also a good opportunity to take some long exposure's night view. It was pretty good I would say.

Oh. I brought something for myself in Hong Kong.

Inspiration.

Welcome to Little Dog Lane folks!