BATAM TRIP - DAY 1

On Good Friday, mama, 3ee and myself join our church TOC for mission trip to Batam. My first ferry trip, at first I was very scared cos I'm worried that the ferry will sink...hehe...but mama told me God will protect us, so not to worry. Mei mei and kakak stayed back in Singapore with papa.

We left our house very early as we need to gather at Harbourfront Centre at 7am. We can only board the ferry at 8.10am...see my 1st photo, so sian sitting there waiting to board the ferry.

It's was a good experience sitting in the ferry especially when we stand at the upper deck, can really feel the breeze!!!

When we reached Batam, we went to our hotel to check in our luggage. The hotel staff were dancing to welcome hotel guests! After that we took a mini bus to proceed to a church. In the bus, I was told that we need to perform on stage. We will sing God is so Good and This is the day, both in English and Bahasa. After the service, we had lunch in church but the food is rather spicy, so I didn't eat much.

 After lunch, we went back to the hotel but was told that the rooms are not ready. So we will have to wander around....where to??? There's a big shopping centre right opposite the hotel. Most of my friend went for A&W but we went for KFC instead. KFC in Batam really very different from the one in Singapore, theirs is very salty and their side dish is rice and not mash potatoes or coleslaw. Anyway I was so hungry I just eat and eat...I did the Indon style, eat using my hands!!!

After my delicious KFC meal, mama took me to the Arcade to play....it's really cheap playing in Batam compared to Singapore...

Finally our hotel rooms are ready, we quickly took a short nap cos at night we will be attending another church service. I love the hotel room...so nice, bed so comfy!!!

We went down for dinner early before going for the night service. We had our dinner by the poolside...sorry mama too busy enjoying the food, she forgot to take photos of the place. 

The night service was good! After the service, we went back to our hotel, some aunties and uncles wanted to go for supper just across the road. Tried their satay, taste so-so....still prefers Singapore or Malaysia satays. By the time we went to bed was about 11pm (Singapore time)....wow what a day...Tomorrow will be a more exciting day!!! Good night, sleep tight and sleep well!!!