Philippine Azkals vs Singapore Lions Friendly Match

ABBEY: We planned to buy a pair of grandstand ticket, but due to overwhelming response of the fans of Azkals we ended at the gallery. Not bad if the rain didn't pour out. At the queue you can here people cheering, sharing thoughts and even FB checking in online (long Q huh) at Jalan Basar stadium. Once seated, fans started to shout at the top of the lungs when the players entered the green for warm-up. At 7:30, the game is on. Opened with the announcement of first 11 of each team followed by their respective anthems. Lots of attempts were made during the first half but both got no score until the time expires. Singapore scored twice at the second half that made the Pinoys to stop the cheers at the moment. As the time wears on, Pinoy fans still show their support to the Azkals. Phil Younghusband thanked by walking around the field waving and clapping at them. Go, go Team Azkals :)

WILL: I saw the post at Filipinos in Singapore Facebook Page and asked my husband if he wants to watched Azkals live, and Abbey affirmed. 

      6pm we arrived at Jalan Besar Stadium via Lavander MRT station. Queue was too long and there some drizzles. So we are expecting be wet. But to the heck we get wet, hehe, just to see the Azkals for a live match will be a great experience.

      I am not a sport analyst but I do not like the works that was given by Philippine team. Para silang tinatamad na inaantok na ewan. Hayyy! 

      But salute to them, this sports is very exhausting. 90 mins of all running and magnificent footworks. 

      Oh, may crush na ako sa knila hehe, si number 7, James Younghusband. Oh, a big BOOO to number 13, wala naman kasama na ibang aagaw naa-out magisa ang bola.. hehe..  

      

Daikokuya

ABBEY: This is Japanese restaurant. The one we visited is at Serangoon Gardens. We were accomodated by a Pinoy staff. I got pork tonkatsu and fried gyoza. What I like on a Japanese restau is their rice. Its soft and tasty. Pair it with curry and porkchop, then its a treat. My meal cost less than 15sgd. Take note they don't serve sushi here.

WILL: We are about to go to the nearest bank in Serangoon area but we lost are way to it. Abbey's quite upset, then i want some long ride back to Serangoon MRT. Then we found this place... MyVillage.     Here we dined at Daikokuyo, a japanese restau, and to Abbey's relief they offer no sushi and it made me in grief. :(
     Okay enough for emotional side, hehe, I ordered a meal that cosist of salmon, mini-size ramen, iced tea, and ice cream :) the ramen taste okay. Do not need to elaborate just a simple okay will do the justice for the experience with this diner.  

Sustainable Singapore Gallery

ABBEY: 

It's the second time we went here, but on this visit has a free guided tour. We booked our tour online. Once confirmed, guests are expected to be at the venue on time. At the beginning we were told about the benefits of the reservoir and its cycle. They also showed us the pump gates wherein they will be opened once there's too much water at the reservoir. Next, we went to the galleries. There is a total of six galleries; recycle, river of life, rainforest were some of them. They also showed a simulation of the barrage gates operations. We were reminded on how to be responsible to conserve water. Last stop is the green roof. The grass serves as cooler for the building and people can do picnic, fly a kite and other recreations

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This is a six-part gallery showcased at the Marina Barrage. In here, they exhibit the water cycle for the reservoir; canals were built to catch rainwater from other parts of Singapore until it reaches the reservoir. A gallery also shows how they revive Singapore river. Earlier years the river is smelly and no one wants to hang around near it. But today, shops are open and people flock and do recreations along the river. One gallery is about rainforest; how they keep the rainforest clean and have lots of biodiversity. It also shows the future projects for other reservoirs in Singapore. We have seen also a simulation for the gates that controls water in the barrage in case if extreme conditions. People are encouraged to have the tour to be educated on how precious water is and how to be responsible for its use.

 

WILL: We are back after a year to visit Marina Barrage, but now not for just to take some snaps at their green roof, we went there to amaze ourselves. And Marina Barrage exceeded our expectations. 

      We know they have this scarcity with water and I know they have high technology structures to supply the demand but I am so surprised what is Singapore back then. 

      Like Philippines, they suffer from floods. They have lifeless rivers and they have also a problem on their wastages. But now, words cannot justify how clean the roads and waterways they have. 

     On free tour, as leas by Ms. Priscilla, they show us how people of Singapore participate on their government's challenge to clean this country. OMG, i have teary eyes right now. I cannot imagine why Philippines cannot do this for the sake of all. Singpore is Correct! In every changes for the country 3P should participate, no exception. Oh 3P stands for Private, Public, & People. 

     I am so thankful that i experienced here in Singapore the beauty of its rivers and enjoy drinking anywhere a tap water. 

     To go there, alight at Marina Bay MRT station then wait for their free shuttles or wait at Bus 400.