Thursday, 20 August 2015

LONDON TRIP : DAY 1 | CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES PART 1

LONDON TRIP | JUNE 2015
(I know it's been a very long time since I last posted, sorry for the very very late post about my trip to London.)

This trip was planned rather slowly and delayed, like few months before the start of summer break. This is because of studies, finals and homework to catch up. So, me and my flatmates finally decided that we should sit down and plan the whole trip, through and through to finally be able to purchased the tickets to London. But... by the time we sat down and planned, it was like a few weeks before summer break starts, so... eventually, the train tickets were very expensive, which made us turn to our last resort, Bus!
Okay, bus it is!!
wayy cramped than any coach service in Malaysia!! not gonna lie!!
The trip was 3-days in London, by bus to-and-fro. The main thing to do for us was to go the the Chessington theme park. So, we bought the 2-day passes for the theme park as there was a sale for £99 for buy 2 free 1 deal, so yeah, 3 tickets for the three of us.

The trip will start on Monday till Wednesday. So, we bought the bus tickets for Sunday midnight, as the bus journey would be 7 hours, so, we're travelling through the night and by morning, we're in London!!!

(I know.. too much talking, anyways... here's the pictures)

first view of London from inside the bus, hehe
The bus did drop us at the Victoria Coach Station, and for us to go to the theme park was by train. So, naturally, we walked to the Victoria Train Station, and also, lucky it was just a 3-day trip (1 backpack is enough)
From train station, we need to get to Clapham Juction to switch train to Chessington.

Finally at Chessington World of Adventure Theme Park. It was larger than expected and the ride there were impressive, as compared to KL's Sunway theme park (In My Opinion!!!!)

Was too excited to stop and stare, but instead, me and my flatmates were running towards each and every ride when we arrived, So, pardon for less pictures of the theme park. The only time we managed to actually have the time to pose and take pics was at the ride for the day, which is the Safari Jeep ride, as the queue was very very very long, so might as well grab the chance to take pics? Haha

waiting in queue for the jeep ride, there's more people from outside the picture.

Selfie while in line
Selfie while in line take #2
Candid flatmate from SG





Water ride through the Japanese theme forest?

Long queue as usual, the statue was along the queue path, and there is a lot people waiting for the water ride.

Candid flatmate form INDO

Group selfie on the boat after the plunge!!
Selfie take #2

After we have tried almost all the rides, we took the last ride of the day, which was the tram (sorta like monorail) that go through the whole theme park and to also show us the view of the theme park from higher ground. 

Petting zoo
somewhere inside the park


sea lion, not sure if the picture was clear enough




King and Queen of the Jungle, Lion and Lioness
After a long day at the theme park, we went back to our lodging, not exactly a hotel, hostel, dorm, but it's someone's flat. We rented it for 2 nights from Airbnb and it's only £12 per night per person. Also, it's located in Seven Sisters, which is only seven stops from Victoria Underground, so... yeah!

main entrance of our flat
flat building
flat surrounding
So, yeah!!!!
Finally being able to post this blog up and update you guys bout my London trip.
(I know, I know, that I've been holding off you guys of my trip and also been procrastinating bout editing for such a long long time...hehe >.<)

Stay tuned for Part 2 of my London Trip!!!

Love, 
Vi-Vien

Sunday, 17 May 2015

DAY TRIP TO DURHAM ! ! !

DAY TRIP TO DURHAM!!!

Went there with my friends during Spring Break. Had loads of fun over there, sight seeing, having brunch/ lunch/ tea time snack... whatever it is (:P)

When we reached, we were greeted with flowers blooming everywhere, so instinctively, I took a pic of this pretty pink flower tree (reminding me of sakura) in front of the train station.

Pretty in Pink

Welcome to DURHAM!! 

nothing much but scenic view.



pretty flowers along the bridge, and entertainment too!



going under the bridge

ducks everywhere





the cafes' in Durham going al fresco.


had tea time at The Treats Shop

Monument

around the monument


engraved tiles on the ground

clear shot of the monument


cobblestone street leading up to Durham Cathedral

Durham Castle


Durham Cathedral


Entrance to Castle

this building reminds me of Mr. Beans flat, hehe

Cathedral up-close



Unfortunately, inside the cathedral, pictures were not allowed to be taken. So.. inside was AMAZING!!!! was huge and it's just MAGNIFICENT!!!!! 
When I entered, it felt like I was inside Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding. It was exactly the same, except it's not actual Westminster Abbey and smaller in size compared to Westminster Abbey. Hehe

p.s. there's also a huge organ!!! like the ones we saw in Beauty & The Beast, Beast's mansion. the Organ was huge, like from the ground to ceiling huge!

After what feels like hours inside the cathedral, we went out and saw this square. It's very beautiful inside even though there were no flowers, but the green grass and the old building structure just compliments each other very well. There was building maintenance going on that time. 

When I was walking along the corridor, it felt like back in time. Awesome!!

from the corridor

the 'square'

even on the ceiling, there were plate symbols

'Selfie' in the Square




Jump shot

After we went out of the cathedral from the back door, we saw more picturesque views.
Some was just pretty walls to be our background for our solo shot/ ootd shot. Haha




Right view from cathedral exit

and we're going to the left

Laugh Training

Cathedral from behind

Colourful walls


That's the Durham Castle aka student accommodation!!
Durham is a very picturesque place to be. Every single shot will be taken with every corner you look to in Durham.

THANK YOU DURHAM for giving me beautiful memories to keep with me forever!!! 

Love, 
Vi-Vien