Thursday, April 03, 2008
Post no. 336
Some time ago, i went to Batam.
Before u get carried away and think that i was there for some hanky panky.. Nope! I wasnt. Im a goody 2 shoe...
I went there in my desperate attempt to brush up my Malay for the upcoming test.
I obviously came back none the wiser but i did get some really cheap bargains there.
Nevertheless, the trip got off to a good start.
I was able to buy condom from the toilet in Harbour front.
This is for those of you who are too shy to buy it over the counters in 7-11.
Max, its on the 2nd floor toilet..
The ride by boat took about an hour and it was fairly uneventful. In fact, the trip was relatively uneventful.
However,
I did visit the supermarket and found that you can actually buy 'fresh' frozen food.. hahah...
TADA! Straight from the freezer! You only buy what you need.
In fact, there no such thing as extra large packet of fries at a discount price. All things there are sold on a 'Buy as required' basis.
Dont believe me?
Heres more... 'Fresh' frozen food! Dont buy more! Buy as required!
Check out the eggs! Buy as required!
Lux Soap! No packs of 5! Buy as required!
I obviously didnt buy any of those. I did brought toothbrush. They sold a particular brand of tooth brush at 3 for $2!!!! Incredible. Last check in my friendly neighbourhood store who is holding off GST increases and hike in essential item, similar toothbrush was selling for $10.
Hee hee... I cant wait for my next trip to BATAM.
Regards
Naughty Naughty.
Before u get carried away and think that i was there for some hanky panky.. Nope! I wasnt. Im a goody 2 shoe...
I went there in my desperate attempt to brush up my Malay for the upcoming test.
I obviously came back none the wiser but i did get some really cheap bargains there.
Nevertheless, the trip got off to a good start.
I was able to buy condom from the toilet in Harbour front.
This is for those of you who are too shy to buy it over the counters in 7-11.
The ride by boat took about an hour and it was fairly uneventful. In fact, the trip was relatively uneventful.
However,
I did visit the supermarket and found that you can actually buy 'fresh' frozen food.. hahah...
TADA! Straight from the freezer! You only buy what you need.
In fact, there no such thing as extra large packet of fries at a discount price. All things there are sold on a 'Buy as required' basis.
Dont believe me?
Heres more... 'Fresh' frozen food! Dont buy more! Buy as required!
Check out the eggs! Buy as required!
Lux Soap! No packs of 5! Buy as required!
I obviously didnt buy any of those. I did brought toothbrush. They sold a particular brand of tooth brush at 3 for $2!!!! Incredible. Last check in my friendly neighbourhood store who is holding off GST increases and hike in essential item, similar toothbrush was selling for $10.
Hee hee... I cant wait for my next trip to BATAM.
Regards
Naughty Naughty.