Cruising Aboard
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Many years ago, there was a moment where my parents went for a cruising trip. My mother was very lucky to have a generous boss then, for her boss organized a company trip where Superstar Virgo was the venue they decided for that trip. My parents came back with numerous beautiful pictures; their three little children were drooling looking at those photos. The famous three golden horses which stood in awe magnetized and formed a strong urge within me to reach out for that cruise.
Many years after that, it was high time for us to make our dreams realized. I have to particularly thank my grandparents for that, if it weren’t for them, the dream to step into the cruise would never be granted so soon. But well, I want to thank my parents for that too, of course.
To get into that cruise, we had to arrive at Singapore’s Harbourfront. Aeroline, a double decker bus, was our choice to get to Singapore. Aeroline has a lounge located in the bottom deck of the bus, how cool is that? But the lounge was so much tinier than the one appeared in my mind though.
The above is the lounge in Aeroline.
5 hours passed, and we arrived at our destination. Looking out into the sky, you could see the big words “Super Virgo”, placed up in the sky, and these words were attached to a magnificent white-in-colour, and meticulously crafted huge particle.
When it was our turn to walk into the terminal which links to the cruise, there were many mascots around, as well as delicate dancers standing in the midst of the route and greeted us, taking pictures with us. We felt so good for their warmth welcome.
Smiles can always be seen in the faces of the crew members, I never see any of them frown or anything, all of them were simply so likened by their customers! Bravo for them in that! Many of the crew members were from China and Singapore, professionalisms were absolutely well-trained.
The cabins which we were live in consist of four beds, with 20 television channels to choose from, kids particularly like my sisters, would never be bored hanging around with Disney characters, as I engaged in CNN news as well as sports channel, Chinese soap operas were readily tuned in for both of my grandparents and my mother, and my dad... Hmm.. I don’t know what he watched though, he prefer serious meetings with the Sleeping God.
Whenever we think of a way to fill our empty stomach or just for some bites and crunches on food, these are the only restaurants where we look for, as they were the only inclusive restaurants:
Mediterranean Buffet/ Terrace
This is an inclusive buffet, a place where we consume our food daily, and all of us were like getting bored of its food. But what can we do, this is one of the three inclusive restaurants which are available. Others were posh restaurants which were charged with exclusive price per head.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista has very well decorated and nice surroundings, one of the nicest I’ve seen in my life I should say. Monuments and big masterpiece portraits were hanging around the walls. Huge windows with illuminate glasses can be seen every time you turn your head and looking out to take a glance at the beautiful ocean. The restaurant is served with typical western dishes which my grandmother did not keen on it very much.
The Pavillion
Many Chinese gathered around in this particular restaurant and enjoyed Chinese dishes. The dishes were fixed at each meal, so you don’t have to worry about the food selection. Everything dish is arranged for you, there would be approximately 5 Chinese dishes served for each meal. In addition, you can always refill the dish which does not seem to get enough for no additional charge. So every time we left the restaurant after each meal, it would be as if we just ate and did not pay a single cent for it.
Many years after that, it was high time for us to make our dreams realized. I have to particularly thank my grandparents for that, if it weren’t for them, the dream to step into the cruise would never be granted so soon. But well, I want to thank my parents for that too, of course.
To get into that cruise, we had to arrive at Singapore’s Harbourfront. Aeroline, a double decker bus, was our choice to get to Singapore. Aeroline has a lounge located in the bottom deck of the bus, how cool is that? But the lounge was so much tinier than the one appeared in my mind though.
The above is the lounge in Aeroline.5 hours passed, and we arrived at our destination. Looking out into the sky, you could see the big words “Super Virgo”, placed up in the sky, and these words were attached to a magnificent white-in-colour, and meticulously crafted huge particle.
When it was our turn to walk into the terminal which links to the cruise, there were many mascots around, as well as delicate dancers standing in the midst of the route and greeted us, taking pictures with us. We felt so good for their warmth welcome.
Smiles can always be seen in the faces of the crew members, I never see any of them frown or anything, all of them were simply so likened by their customers! Bravo for them in that! Many of the crew members were from China and Singapore, professionalisms were absolutely well-trained.
The cabins which we were live in consist of four beds, with 20 television channels to choose from, kids particularly like my sisters, would never be bored hanging around with Disney characters, as I engaged in CNN news as well as sports channel, Chinese soap operas were readily tuned in for both of my grandparents and my mother, and my dad... Hmm.. I don’t know what he watched though, he prefer serious meetings with the Sleeping God.
Whenever we think of a way to fill our empty stomach or just for some bites and crunches on food, these are the only restaurants where we look for, as they were the only inclusive restaurants:
Mediterranean Buffet/ Terrace
This is an inclusive buffet, a place where we consume our food daily, and all of us were like getting bored of its food. But what can we do, this is one of the three inclusive restaurants which are available. Others were posh restaurants which were charged with exclusive price per head.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista has very well decorated and nice surroundings, one of the nicest I’ve seen in my life I should say. Monuments and big masterpiece portraits were hanging around the walls. Huge windows with illuminate glasses can be seen every time you turn your head and looking out to take a glance at the beautiful ocean. The restaurant is served with typical western dishes which my grandmother did not keen on it very much.
The Pavillion
Many Chinese gathered around in this particular restaurant and enjoyed Chinese dishes. The dishes were fixed at each meal, so you don’t have to worry about the food selection. Everything dish is arranged for you, there would be approximately 5 Chinese dishes served for each meal. In addition, you can always refill the dish which does not seem to get enough for no additional charge. So every time we left the restaurant after each meal, it would be as if we just ate and did not pay a single cent for it.
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