"Galle! Galle! Galle! Galle! Galle!"

This is the number of times the bus conductor can pronounce in two seconds. No kidding. Next stop, I am headed to Galle (pronounced as Ga-le, which I often thought of it as Gul).

So I hopped onto a bus heading towards Galle at Saunders Place bus station, but the place I wanted to head to was in the direction of Galle, and I was wondering if the bus would stop somewhere near. I asked the bus conductor and I didn't know if he understood me, pondered a while and said 'OK'. Well, I had no choice but to try my luck and think of something else if I really lost my way.

( Super long post! )
And with this, I ended my trip in Galle moving on to the next interesting city.

Finally, a new trip!

Having travelled with Emirates for so many trips, I have became a Silver member and accumulated so many miles. This time I thought I could use the miles to redeem for a short and affordable trip somewhere...


Sri Lanka!

The idea of visiting Sri Lanka never came to my mind until this was the shortest and nearest route I could redeem the tickets for free and so I decided to give a shot. Just like Dubai, my trips on Emirates always transit in Colombo but I never got a chance to visit the place and this country sounds exotic enough so here I go!

( Beginning of new journey. )

So here I am boarding the bus to the next exciting location!

Met a very interesting guy on my way back to Amman.


Meet Yosuke.

I noticed him when we were on the same bus back to Amman, when we arrived at the Jordan border, we were pestered by a few taxi drivers who wanted to charge us 20 JD (~40 SGD) to downtown Amman. I walked over to him and asked if he wanted to share a taxi in Japanese. He was surprised that I could speak Japanese and agreed that we share one. We managed to bargain for 10 JD (~20 SGD) and we could split the cost! Good deal.

( Final bits... )

It was great and wonderful sharing the Jordan and Israel experience. As this chapter ends, another exotic journey unfolds...

I'm finally back in Jerusalem.

( Remaining Itinerary in Jerusalem. )

The crossing of Israel back to Jordan now was such a breeze....


And now I am back in Jordan.

My last few hours in Tel Aviv.


Herbert Samuel Esplanade.

It was quite sad to leave Tel Aviv. Can't imagine there is such a happening city in Israel, which almost seems the exact opposite to the culture and lifestyle in Jerusalem. And in Tel Aviv there is almost everything, let alone the Mediterranean Sea is just doorsteps to my hotel and Carmel Market.

Before I leave, there is this last place I wanted to visit, and its a mere 2.5 kilometres walk from Tel Aviv. If anyone has the time, this will definitely be a pleasant walk along the beach. Alternatively, for the comfort and time conscious people, taking a public bus from the main streets outside Carmel Market is also possible to reach.

( Interesting Jaffa! )

And with that, I boarded the bus.

Nahariyya.

( Covered 2 places! )

And finally, ready to pack up and sleep early. Last stop next entry before leaving Tel Aviv.

Jaffa.

I woke up very early today morning, as I have planned to visit two different places again. This time the two places are quite a distance away so I need to make sure I complete the sights before the sun sets. First place to visit: Haifa.


Nice. At HaHaganna station again. Taking the first train heading to destination at 0700hrs.

( What's in Haifa? )

More awesome pictures in the next entry.

So after a morning spent in Nazareth, I decided to take a bus and head to another city which is about 40 minutes away from Nazareth.


Akko, or known as Acre.

( The old and new Akko. )

After leaving Akko, I headed to the train station and took the train back to Tel Aviv.


Was a pretty comfy ride, decided to get some sleep...

( More of the evening Tel Aviv. )

Stay tuned for the next entry!

Realised I haven't blogged for 2 months! Was busy travelling to bring more interesting content to the blog, but this entry will be dedicated to the largest Arab city in Israel, Nazareth.

There are many ways to get to Nazareth but the best and the shortest way is to take a train and transfer a bus.


So here I am at Haifa Train Station. Will cover more about this place later.

( More to see in Nazareth. )

And finally, I took another bus and headed to another direction, which will be up in the next entry, the interesting city by the Mediterranean Sea.


Let me enjoy my lunch first...

Tel Aviv!

This place is just so happening you don't feel like it's Israel! The feeling was so different when I stepped out of the bus. I felt so at ease like I'm home!

Took a bus from the bus station to downtown. Worried of getting lost, I called up the place I would be staying and the owner arranged for someone to wait for me when I alighted from the bus.


Carmel Market.

( Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv )

Taking a break and back in mid December!