Friday, August 8, 2008

More of the story......

There were already few passengers or rather customers, businesses used to refer us as, Arabs, Indians and mostly Malaysians. Boarding time was 15 minutes before departure. I was there earlier, by 45 minutes . Free coffee and tea served at The Corrus's coffee house, Jalan Ampang (used to be The Ming Court), the hotel designated for the KL pick-up and drop points for this coach company.

I took my coffee, black as usual and a dash of sugar to kill the bitterness. You'll have to order for other bites but anyway, I was already filled-up earlier that morning. Me and my wife, Jamilah had our roti canai at the mamak's restaurant near the Salak Tinngi ERL station. The immigration boarding form was handed to be by the coach staff to be filled. Most of time for things like this, Jamilah volunteered to do this for me. She have nice handwritings. My part, I just put my signature down. Saw the coach opened the baggage compartment and it's door. So this is it.

The two-decker have good legs space and wide leather seat. The aisle sandwiched by single seats and double seats on the upper deck. I really don't know the total seats altogether. The lower deck is just like the family room! 3 double seaters making a 'U' facing the coach's pantry. A washroom is available only for 'light' usage. For heavy users you have to inform the stewardess (beautiful girl with eyes like those of a baby camel), and the coach will stop at the next R&R along the highway.

At 10.04 am, the coach rolled out and cruised all the way. It was easily doing 100 km per hour or more but it is comfortable with a very controlled way of driving. A moment after the introductory announcement by baby camel eyes, we were served with sandwich, swiss roll and croissant in transparent packet. A hot drink of few choices like tea, coffee or chocolate followed. Suddenly the front ceiling popped and a LCD played a cartoon movie. There were also children on-board. No jams and weather is fine, no bumps and it makes you feel sleepy. With shades shifted to block the morning shine, I stole the moments to take my nap.

The only stopped made was at Pagoh R&R at 12.22 noon. I strolled to the R&R to get my blood flowing went to the washrooms have my face washed and I am back rejuvenated! 20 minutes gone and we are back on our way. At 3pm all formality for border crossings both at the Malaysian and Singaporean complexes were over. No hassals, with plenty of counters for all and continued the journey into the city to the drop off point at Harbour Front Center and at 3.30pm, I have my feet on Singapore's ground.

Cab was not a problem in city like Singapore. The trip to the M Hotel was only SIN$7.00. With earlier bookings done for the room and peace in mind, I have my rest first before I look for another meal and be fresh at the seminar in the same hotel the next day.
My recommendations; If you are in no hurry, this will be your choice of transportation. Till then, see you all again here.

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