Less than 15 mns we have reached the point we are suppose to get down. Charge came around 13-15 Singapore dollars including night surcharge. Rajiv Sir and Praveenji took the responsibility to locate the hostel as there were no one to help us to locate the hostel. It is written in the mail that it is just behind Fragrance hotel. But for us it is a great task as we are quite new.
At the end we could find the hostel. It was very near to us, forwhich we wandered in the early morning around 30mns. When we moved to the hostel Amigo, a small letter box welcomed us. We had instructions from the hostel owner that the room key is kept in the letterbox. The letterbox had a number lock. Got the key to enter in Amigo. A plight of steep steps were smiling on us. Climbed up and up with heavy bags. Our room was in second floor. Again there is another lock, where we have to press the secret code to open the door. If you forget you can open the door.
Opened the door, rushed to the room, ya , it is same like Paradiso in Kula Lumpur. But a strange feeling gripped us. Worst thing was light. There were no sufficient tube lights, and the Ac was fixed at 25 degree it seems. There was a notice curfew 11.30-2.30. I was under the impression that something happened in the city so curfew is imposed. But later understood that it is the time were the housekeeping is taking place. Whatever it is moved to the bed, embraced sleep as every one was tired.
When we woke up it was close to 12 p.m. shared bathroom and toilet. Both are not clean as it was in KUL. The kitchen was literally empty. Rajeev Sir and Praveenji went for a sim card where I was searching for anything to eat. The kitchen in that floor was empty. One kettle and a washing machine we could find other than some empty cups. There was a sticker in the almirah ‘Back Packers’ but literally nothing.
By the time the host Mr. Stanely came and he told very casually that breakfast is there upstairs, and we can pay the hostel rent anytime we like. We were very hungry, went to upstairs kitchen, taken up as much as bread loves, butter, jam and prepared tea.
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At the end we could find the hostel. It was very near to us, forwhich we wandered in the early morning around 30mns. When we moved to the hostel Amigo, a small letter box welcomed us. We had instructions from the hostel owner that the room key is kept in the letterbox. The letterbox had a number lock. Got the key to enter in Amigo. A plight of steep steps were smiling on us. Climbed up and up with heavy bags. Our room was in second floor. Again there is another lock, where we have to press the secret code to open the door. If you forget you can open the door.
Opened the door, rushed to the room, ya , it is same like Paradiso in Kula Lumpur. But a strange feeling gripped us. Worst thing was light. There were no sufficient tube lights, and the Ac was fixed at 25 degree it seems. There was a notice curfew 11.30-2.30. I was under the impression that something happened in the city so curfew is imposed. But later understood that it is the time were the housekeeping is taking place. Whatever it is moved to the bed, embraced sleep as every one was tired.
When we woke up it was close to 12 p.m. shared bathroom and toilet. Both are not clean as it was in KUL. The kitchen was literally empty. Rajeev Sir and Praveenji went for a sim card where I was searching for anything to eat. The kitchen in that floor was empty. One kettle and a washing machine we could find other than some empty cups. There was a sticker in the almirah ‘Back Packers’ but literally nothing.
By the time the host Mr. Stanely came and he told very casually that breakfast is there upstairs, and we can pay the hostel rent anytime we like. We were very hungry, went to upstairs kitchen, taken up as much as bread loves, butter, jam and prepared tea.
Amigo gives us full freedom, as they are not bothered who is coming and who is going. A computer (with internet) is kept in the corner of the lobby and the occupants can use it anytime. The building is wifi and occupants can enjoy the fun of staying in the little city of Singapore, where none is bothered about any one.
The city is a mix of old and new. People are more of Indian, Chinese and Japanese origin. I think so. A well developed country, where everyone is busy with their own world. The roads are less crowded compared to the rush in Metro rail. Lot of food joints can be seen. People from different countries enjoy Tiger beer, a variety of cuisines—mainly Asian Food. Nonvegis have no problem, but vegis have to stick for fruits, juices or other wise Tiger Beer. Indian restaurants offer Indian food, but everywhere the prices are almost same. If you are adventurous you can have a taste of a variety of fishes, sauses and sausages, noodles, prawns etc…