Financial Freedom - Kayaking At Mac Ritchie

Weather's cloudy though but our enthusiast in trying out Kayaking didn't dampen our spirit. Got ourselves equipped with life jacket, paddles, lift our rented sit-on-top kayaks and aboard we went. Initially,had some difficulties in controlling the movement of the kayak. With some trials and errors, were we then managed to get the hang of it. As non-qualified paddlers, our area was quite confined. For more information on the designated areas, log on to http://www.scf.org.sg/Facilities/PLDetails.html .An hour was more than sufficient. To kayak on open sea, at least 1 star cert is required. Rental pricing are as mentioned below.



The Paddle Lodge @ Mac Ritchie reservoir

1. Sit-on-top kayak, one/two seater : $10 per hour
Three-seater : $15 per hour

2. Recreational kayak: $15 for 2 hours
(For certified paddlers with at least 1-Star certification)

Sit-on-top kayaks



Certified paddlers - kayak



Water Venture @ Lower Seletar reservoir
For more information, log on to http://www.water-venture.org.sg/

1. Sit-on-top kayak : $15 per hour. Subsequent $8 per hour.

Financial Freedom - Takaya Bistro At Thomson

Yesterday night, went dining at Takaya Bistro. As its pretty late (about 10 pm), meals were limited, only a total of 7-8 ramens and side dishes choose from. Sushis are't available too. We ordered 2 Tori Teriyaki Ramen(1 for $3.50), 1 bottle of Ume Sake($15.00), 1 Age Gyoza($3.00). Waited for quite a while before our orders were served. The ramen was much more supple and smooth compared from other chain outlets. For those who would like to go for little alcohol content and not so bitter taste, japanese made wine would be a better choice. HSBC holders will enjoy 20% discount off on their ala carte. There's a 10% service charge.


Takaya Bistro Address :

Thomson
244B Upper Thomson Road
Thomson Garden Estate
Spore 574369
Tel : 6455 9832

Chinatown
133 New Bridge Road
#01-01A/B Chinatown Pt.
Spore 059413
Tel : 6534 5758

Financial Freedom - Napa Valley Wine Tasting At Civil Service Club

Last night, my friends and I went for wine tasting at Bukit Batok CSC club. It was a great experience as a beginner learning to appreciate wine. Per person is only $35 for non member. We got to taste these few US premium wines which they are Hestan Cabernet Sauvignon, Hestan Chardonnay and Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon. Our instructor, Jeffrey Soh share with us on the usage of different glasses and also on techniques like munching of bread to clear off the tastes when going for wine tasting. He also touches on how to judge alcohol content just by swirling the glasses for "tear drop".
There's more affordable wine tasting workshops available at http://www.csc.gov.sg/

Financial Freedom - The Movie Stardust

Its a company event and we got to watch the movie for free.It's a romance story between mortals and humans. Claire Danes starring as Yvaine, a fallen star, crashes into a magical kingdom. The adventure starts when the king summoned his sons, whoever found the fallen star will be his heir to the throne. On the other hand, Michelle Pfeiffer, who played as a witch and together with her 2 sisters desperately need Yvaine's heart in order to achieve eternal youth and beauty..Charlie Cox who act as Tristan, sets out to protect Yvaine and brings her back to show her true love, Victoria....

I feel its more suitable for the kids. Similar to Harry Potter and Peter Pan ...There's fairytales adventures and creative witchcrafts..I don't really like the show as compared to Lord Of The Rings.


www.stardustmovie.com