Airplane Used: Airbus A330
Class of Service: Business
The flight was pleasant. Service was exceptional. My food choice meanwhile was not something to crow about. The Prawns were not good. Just ate the Salad and the Mango with Thai Sticky Rice.
The Flight was using the Airbus A330 so the Seats were newer compared to the Singapore to Bangkok flight which used the Boeing 777-200.
This is a Solo Trip to Bangkok, I was on my way to Singapore again and decided to make a short trip to Bangkok before heading to Singapore.
August 9,2015
Arrived Bangkok at 210pm. Bought Airport Link ticket to Phaya Thai Airport Link Station for Baht 45. Boarded train to City at 245pm. Arrived at Evergreen Place Hotel at 345pm.
Went out at 420pm. Went to Chatuchak (Took BTS to Mo Chit then MRT to Kamphaeng Phet) ate Dinner at one of the Food stalls Ordered Tom Yum 100, Deep fried Wings 70, rice 10 and longan juice 20, my Total Bill for dinner Baht 200.
Bought a mix of seeds from one of the Plant Vendors.
In the Evening Went to Siam Paragon & Central World. Then back to hotel to call it a day.
August 10,2015
Woke up at 430am. Went to the 8th floor to take a look at the Pool, Sauna, Fitness Centre. Breakfast at 630am. Went out. Bought Day Pass BtS Baht 140. First Stop Bearing Station E14. Next Bang Na E13. Udom Sok E12 Punawithi E11, On Nut E10. Went to Tesco Lotus. Then to Asok Station. Bought Day Pass at Sukumvhit MRT for Baht 120. Went to Hua Lamphong Station. Walked to Yaowarat Road, looked at the different Gold Shops. Unfortunately did not get to buy anything. Did not bring enough cash and they charge additional 3% when using your Credit Card. Then took Tuktuk to Hua Lamphong Railway Station for Baht 100 (I have no idea if this was an Overcharged Rate but looks like it) Then walked to Hua Lamphong MRT. Got off at Si Lom. Went to Lumphini Park. Walked to BTS. Went to Sathorn Pier. Bought a 1 Day Tourist Pass for Baht 150. Was given a Ticket and a Guide book and went to the waiting area for the boat.
Afternoon
Got off at Phra Arthit Pier. Went to the Fort then Went back to Phra Arthit. Took Boat to Tha Maharaj, ate Tonkatsu Rice for lunch (Baht 89) and Fin Flower drink (Baht 25) at Ramenboy at the Tha Maharaj. Went to Amulet Market along Maharaj Road. Bought some Cheap rings and something which i do not know what is but surely looks nice then back to Pier. Boarded boat and got off at Oriental Pier. Went to the Assumption Cathedral but unfortunately it was under renovation inside and out. Walked to BTS Saphan Taksin. Went to Jewelry Trade Centre. Looked at the Jewelry section and it was HUGE, there were so many Jewelry sellers but mostly they sell loose stones the made to order jewellry then to MBK Mall.
August 11,2015
Morning
Woke up at 5am. Went down for breakfast at 630am. After breakfast bought ticket to Phaya Thai Baht 15 then went back to hotel. Check Out at 730am. Took Airport link to Airport Baht 45. 752am Depart Airport link arrived at Airport 820am. Check In, immigration, security check. Took almost an hour to finish and get out of immigration. Line was long. Went to Louis Tavern Lounge twice. First was a small lounge then to the bigger lounge. Went to Gate E8 at 1040am. Boarding at 1120am. Departed at 12.
Afternoon
Arrived SG at 310pm. After immigration got my bag. Redeemed free SIM from UOB. Took taxi to Gregorio’s arrived around 5pm.
Evening
Ate Adobo & Tinola for dinner.
Route: Singapore to Bangkok
Flight No: 974
Terminal (Singapore): 2
Terminal (Bangkok): Main
Class Business
Airplane: Boeing 777-200
Travel Time: 2hours 10 Minutes
The Plane going to Bangkok which was used obviously is in need of upgrading. From the Business Class seats it is evident that Wear and Tear has taken its toll. the seams of the seats looks like they fixing. The screen for this flight is the small screen compared to the 15.4 Inch LCD used in other Business Class Flights. Seats are in Leather and can be changed to a Flat Bed with a push of a knob.
It was a pleasant flight served by very efficient Singapore Airlines Flight attendants.
Route: Manila to Singapore
Flight No: 915
Terminal (Manila): 3
Terminal (Singapore): 3
Class: Business
Airplane: Airbus A330-300
Like all other Business Class flights it started with offerings of Juice or Water. Hot towels were also given.
Meal: After a few minutes when the seat belt sign was taken off they commenced with the serving of breakfast. Business Class passengers were asked from the menu what they would like to eat, i chose the Belgian Waffles.
Breakfast Started with fresh fruits. The melon they served was just Super Sweet! After the fruits, bread was served. Next was a choice of cereal or yoghurt. And finally the main course.
Our Original trip to Batanes was scheduled on Nov 26-30 via Skyjet but When i called Skyjet they said all flights for November were cancelled and that December trips were still not sure. So we ended up buying new tickets via PAL at much higher rates.
11/15/2014 North Batan Tour
We arrived at NAIA3 at 4am. After Check In we had Breakfast At Mrs Fields. I got their corned beef meal for P170. Then a 1 hour 45 minute plane ride to Basco. We were met by Jessie of Crisan Lodge at Basco Airport. After getting our bags we went to Crisan Lodge. The vehicle used to fetch us was something i saw for the first time. In my opinion a much better mode of transportation in Batanes.
We were met by Mon Imperial (the owner) at the lodge and we were shown to our rooms. We were served breakfast of Egg, Rice and Sausage.
At 9am we started with the tour. The first stop was the Basco cathedral. Then we went to the Naidi hills. Then to the basco lighthouse. Next to Tukon church then to the pag asa radar station, Japanese tunnel and to boulder beach We had Lunch at Pension Ivatan. We ordered the Ivatan platter for 1700.
After lunch we went back to the lodge. I went around the town. Visited the art gallery, a souvenir shop, the church, market. We Bought pizza and ate it at the lodge.
11/16/2014 Sabtang Island Tour
Woke up at 4am. Breakfast at 5am. Took tricycle at 6am for ivana. Arrive at ivana at 630. No boat yet. Visited church. At 720 boarded boat to Sabtang. Arrived at 8am. Picked up by rudy using tricycle. First stop chavayan view point then to chavayan. Visited the barangay including the chavayab chapel. Then to savidug and savidug chapel. Registered with information office and paid 200. Then to rock arch (ahaw) in morong beach. Then to sabtang light house and sabtang church then lunch at resto near port. Boarded boat 1240. Arrived 120. Went to white beach. 130-330. Then back to lodge. 5pm went to fundacion pacita but they need reservations so we just made reservations for tom dinner. We went instead to hiro’s for dinner
11/17 South Batan Island Tour
I Woke up at 6am then i Went out for a short walk. We had Breakfast at 730am. It was a simple breakfast of yellow rice plus scrambled egg with ham bits. We Left the lodge at 840am and Arrived at chawa viewdeck at 850. Then to Mahatao Shelter Port. Then to Mahatao Church and Blank Book Archive. Old spanish lighthouse. Tayid lighthouse. Then to Marlboro Country (Racuh A Payaman). Then to Imnajbu Chapel. Lapad Viewpoint (Dawn Zulueta/Richard Gomez). Barrio itbud. Song Song Ruins (A sitio that was struck by a tsunami decades ago and the residents were transferred to Mindanao) then to Honesty Cafe then to Ivana Church. House of dakay. Spanish bridge. Lunch at Vatang Grill & Restaurant. Ordered Chili Tausi Fish. Salt and Pepper Pork, Humot, pancit. Then stopped at White Beach & blue lagoon (homoron) then to Souvenir Shop. Went to Abad street. Bought kamote at 30 a kilo. Garlic at 170 a pack and corn at 30 a pack. At 5pm we left the lodge for Fundacion Pacita. Had turmeric chicken, pork, paella negra, pumpkin soup, panna cotta, mulberry ice cream and calamansi pie. Then we returned to the lodge. Settled our bill with Mon, our total bill totaled 11,360
11/18 Sabtang Island Overnight
Woke up at 4am. Breakfast at 5am. Took trike to Ivana at 545. Paid 110. Arrived at Ivana 6am. Boarded boat at 6:50 but did not leave until 9:50am (the 2nd trip was cancelled so we just waited for the Sabtang Residents who went to Basco to buy supplies)We arrived at Sabtang at 10:20. Picked up by rudy in a van. We went to the Tourism Office to register, paid 200. Bought packed lunch before proceeding with our trip. First went to Sumnanga (Little Hong Kong) then to the next town Nakamamuan. Stopped at morong beach to eat lunch then stopped at sabtang church then to Chavayan. Stayed at Lola Maring’s Home stay for 150. Home cooked dinner at the home stay. Paid 200 a person for the dinner. We were served Nilagang Baboy, escabeche, rice and bukayo for dessert.
11/19 Batan Island – Uyugan and Basco
Woke up at 4am. Left Chavayan at 445am then arrived at Sabtang at 520am. Paid Rudy 2500 (Less 700) and 700 (Less500) for the trip. The 1st trip to Ivana was cancelled so we waited until 10am if the trip will resume. We went to the Tourism Office to rest then went to the Restaurant near the Port for breakfast. I ate Rice, Egg, Flying Fish & Milo for 115 pesos. At 815 we finally left. The Mayor gave clearance for the trip to continue. Arrived at Sabtang at 835am. Took trike around 910 (paid just 70 since we hitched a ride with our co travellers) and arrived at Basco at 950am. At 10am took trike to Uyugan. Arrived at Uyugan at 10:40. Just spent 10 minutes there and went back to Basco. Arrived at Basco at 1130. Paid 540 for the Tricycle. Went around the town. Bought paintings and souvenirs. Had lunch at the Saint Dominic College Canteen (Near the Church) then went to the lodge to rest. Went out again. Went to the Airport and to the Provincial Capitol. Visited the tourism office. Went to koocharah pizza. Bought Pepperoni and Cheese pizza for takeout & pork barbecue. 11/20 Last Day in Batanes Woke up at 440am. Breakfast at 5am. Went out for a walk. Went to the Church. Settled my bill with Mon. Paid 350 for the bed space. Left at 7:03am and arrived at Airport after 2 minutes via tricycle. Bags for Check In was Manually Checked. Then to Check In. After getting boarding pass went to the final check. Hand carry bag was checked. Terminal Fee 75. Departure was delayed. We boarded at 9am and the plane departed around 915am. Arrived at 1050am.
Air Asia just recently introduced Self Check In Kiosks at Naia 4. Check In Via the kiosk is fast. Under a minute and you have your boarding pass but afterwards is the longer part.
You still need to have your ID and bags checked. And drop off your bags for check in and there was only 1 counter open for this. So it took a long time to finally get going. They should put more counters to speed up things. Have a seperate counter for those with bags and without for check in.
Day 1: June 28,2013
House to Airport:
We left the house at 5am and arrived at Naia 3 at 530am. There was a long line going inside the parking but luckily we were able to get inside quickly. It seems more people prefer parking at Naia 3 and why not! Parking for overnight at Resorts World is P1,000.00 each overnight!
I already did a Web Check In so it was a breeze getting inside. The thing i love about CebuPac is that WebCheck in is easy and convenient, if you have no bags there is no need anymore to go to the check in counter. With Airphils , even if you dont have check in you still need to go to the check in counter and present the credit card used.
A guard checked our boarding pass (but did not ask for id)
After presenting the Printed Boarding Pass (again no id was asked) we then proceeded to the ex-Terminal Fee counter. You just present the boarding pass and they will staple a piece of paper and then onto to Securitu Check. They dont ask anymore to remove the shoes!
Breakfast at the Airport:
For breakfast we chose a different place this time. Rajah Maynila near the escalator going down to gates 131-134. We ordered their Beef Pares at P99 a bowl plus Mineral Water.
Waiting at Gate 133:
The Lounge at Gate 133 was Full. A lot of flights were on the same gate. Boarding was announced at 650am and boarding moved to Gate 134.
Cebu Pacific 5J625:
The flight departed at 630am ( due to traffic ) instead of 710am. The flight was okay throughout. No turbulence whatsoever. Touchdown at 835am.
Dumaguete Airport:
Got a Taxi to take us to the pier. Fare at P200.00
Dumaguete Pier:
We arrived just in time for the 9am Delta Ferry. Fare at P120 each plus P15 for Terminal Fee. Ferry left at 920am.
Delta Ferry:
The Ferry is quite old. The seats are already worn out as well as the flooring. The Toilet was clean though. There is no open area on Delta Ferries.
Siquijor Pier:
We arrived at Siquijor 1040am. Outside the pier, tricycle drivers were asking where we were going but we just walked towards the Church of Siquijor. A tricycle driver followed us. After taking pictures and touring the church we asked the driver how much was the tour, it was 1000 to go around the island but he would just charge us 900.
Island Tour:
We got the services of the driver. His name was Charlie. We first stopped at our Resort to Check In, the Charisma Resort in San Juan. It was 20-30 minutes from the pier. After checking in we started with the tour.
Our first stop was the Capilay Spring Park. A Naturally fed pool in the town center, then the Church of San Juan. Afterwards we went to the 500 Year Old Balete Tree, Lunch at Lazi (150) next at a eatery. Then the Church of Lazi and the convent. We then went to the Salagdoong Beach Resort, next the Church of Maria. Then the Cang Isok Old House which is considered the Oldest House in the Province. Afterwards we went to the Church of Enrique Villanueva. Next the Church of Larena. It rained hard after i took my last picture, good thing it was the last Church to take pictures of. Final Stop was Siquijor where we had Merienda at a Senor Pedro Lechon Manok Stall.
Then back to the Resort to rest.
At 630pm we went to the Resort’s Restaurant for Dinner. We ordered the Pork Adobo and the Grilled Fish. Our bill totalled 650.
Day 2: June 29, 2013
Pick Up at Resort:
We asked Cris to pick us up at the Resort (430am for the 6am Ocean Jet Trip and it was a good thing as there are no tricycles available at such an early hour.
Siquijor Pier:
We left the resort at 430am and arrived at Pier close to 5am. Bought the tickets (Ocean Jet-P200) and had some noodles at the store in front of the ticket booth. Afterwards did some last minute picture taking of the Church.
Boarding for Dumaguete:
We waited for a few minutes at the Waiting Lounge of the pier. At 535am boarding commenced.
Ocean Jet Ferry – Dumaguete Port:
Seats are assigned so we were not able to get a seat at the upper deck which is open air. The ferry of Ocean Jet is much much better than Delta’s but still a far cry from the ferry used in HK, Japan and other developed countries.
Departed as scheduled (6am) and arrived as scheduled also.
Dumaguete Port – Ceres Terminal:
Got a Tricycle to the Ceres Terminal. Fare to Ceres (P20). We boarded the bus going to Canlaon. At 730am the bus departed. We arrived at Vallehermoso at 1130am. Visited the Church, it was under renovation so maybe next time another visit is in order. Afterwards we went to Guihulngan City. Visited their Church and had lunch at an Eatery beside the Ceres Terminal. Next we went to Bais City, then Tanjay and finally Amlan.
Return to Dumaguete:
It was a tiring day from sitiing down for several hours so we boarded another Ceres bus. Fare from Amlan to Dumaguete P20 each.
Check In at Residencia Al Mar:
The bus stopped in front of our hotel.
Dinner at Kamalig:
For dinner we went to Kamalig. Which is near Silliman.
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