An 'Amazing Race' end to our Dublin trip

We had time to spare when we reached the airport despite the delays in the bus ride to the airport. I spotted a couple who looked upset when they reached the airport cos (i assumed) they were very late or had missed their flight. I thought to myself ,
"Phew, thank goodness I don't have to run like mad in the airport to reach the gates before they close"
We walked by the check in counters and I looked up to find the right counters..
Prof Tee: no need wan, we check in online d..
Me: Really? u sure?? it ways counter 6
Prof Tee: sure wan... just go straight to the gate..

and so we did.. went past security, leisurely walked and shopped at the duty free shops.. just killing time..

We finally got to line up to enter the gates. Come our turn, the uniformed dude gave me a look...
*Uh oh.. got a bad feeling about this*
" OK..listen carefully.. you need to get this chopped and verified (for non EU flyers).. you've got 20 minutes, run like the wind to the check in counters and back here.."
*Oh shit*
"Can we leave our (super heavy) bags here?"
"I'm afraid not, due to security reasons"
*Oh crappity crap*
So off we ran, as fast as our legs could carry us (and the super heavy bags)

Allow me to use my wonderful artistic skills to illustrate what we been thru...
Challenge: Run from the Gates, past the shops, along the path, back thru the bag security check to the check in counters to get the CHOP, and BACK to the gates before the gates close.
Allocated time: <20 minutes
Go team ping pong!
So we ran, and brisk walked, and ran and brisk walked... wondering y on earth the walkalators only work in one direction, and y the person at the bag check didnt say anything when we showed our boarding pass, and y on earth are we running like lunatics in the airport.. I bet the other ppl were thinking "phew, good thing we're not in their shoes.."

Well.. We made it in the end! we won the challenge 2 minutes before the gates were closed!!! Muahahahaahhaa

Ended our trip with an Adrenaline Rush....
*sigh of relief*

Dublin

Ok.. starting to get lazy d.. so.. i'm just gonna post up pics.. for viewing pleasure of my family and anyone bored enough to read this :P
Tadaa...

Dublin City (to me) ranks 2nd below Edinburgh as one of the nicest cities I've been to (hehe). Typical like many cities in the Europe, bridges joins the 2 parts split by a river. Dotted in between the modern buildings are traditional churches, older buildings, even a castle..
Dublin at a glance

One of my favourite places in Dublin is Trinity College.. I think it would be a dream to study in a place as beautiful as this (kinda envious of the students walking in and out of there, staring at us tourists marvelling at the beauty of the place they are so priveleged to study in)
Hmph.. lucky spider.. stays in Trinity College compound:P

We had enough time to venture abit outside Dublin as well to the more outskirt-y parts.. Kinda reminds of of Isle of Skye with the hills, and beautiful lakes, but one of the more exciting things we saw there was an old monastery/graveyard with stories about how they lived during and after the viking times :) ooooo
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Guinness Stout Brewery if u have time.. It is here that Guinness was found and started:) Was never a beer fan, and still isnt even after the visit :P but oh well.. all for the experience..
Last but not least..Our favourite traditional irish lamb stooooooooooo (stew)

Sunset in Dublin :)

Next stop... Belfast!

Me n Prof Tee decided to go early to the airport... and when i say early i mean like.. 8 hours early:P
aka.. A Night in the Airport...
She's done it loads of times, but this is my first..

And we have to share our floor with many others!
Seeing so many ppl lying flat on the floor somehow reminds me of a scene in "Flash Forward" when everyone start plopping onto the floor..

At Belfast......
Caryn came to meet us after her exams! so nice to see her after wat seems like ages! She is a great tour guide :P and she and "shiau saaaa" seemed like old buddies since the first time they met! I'll let the pics do the talking:PSlumber party!! so fun:P (me and the 2 kids)celebrated Shiau Sang's bday!At beautiful Queen's Uni

Off we go on the Tour on the PaddyWagon~

First stop.... the scaaaary rope bridge! the strong wind blow blow blowww us away!

Next.. my favourite-est... Giant Causeway! Where naturally shaped octogonal rocks make the ground u trod on...Beautiful.



Then, a little walled town called Derry (not sure how it is spelt)
Belfast city hall
Thank you Caryn for being such a hospitable host!!! muacks! come to Edin!!!! must must!

Padang Topi

From Margate, I made my way to a weird place called Hatfield.. where the only attraction there was a creature called "Meng Chyi".
Spent most of our time watching America's Next Top Model and Edward Scissorhand (cool) and taking silly pics!
It was so nice to spend time together.. like old times.. tho it is kinda weird and surreal that we are here, in the uk together...

MC so happy to see food! :DMC! come to Edin!! or elseee............. >:)

Flash Forward

The latest series to be hooked on. I'm hooked :P
Sorta gives u the heroes-lost kinda vibe.. hope the twist is good!

FREE!

No more Obs &Gynae/Hematology/Oncology/Palliative care/Breast disease/Renal/Urology!!
Yay! no med books for 2 weeks! this exam apparently is the craziest among the rest.. hope everyone did ok !!
Now typing from my bro's place in Margate, about 2 hours away from London... Hopped on the 6 something am bus to london (5 hours) and in the same day, after walking around london abit, another 2 hour train ride to margate.. (phew)

Its raining outside now but i dun care..
Cos i woke up this morning with a feeling i haven't had in ages... FREE.. there is nothing to rush for... no need for studying (for now :( )
I have a plan today, while my bro is at work...
1. wake up late
2. play wii til i get dizzy
3. sleep til dizziness disappears
4.watch tv /play wii

I so want a wii!! I will get it one day!!!!! my bro bought 18 games from home... I will get 20! muahahha..