Back To My Real World
There is a quote in Swedish that goes like this, “Borta bra men hemma bäst”. If I translate it (word for word) in English, it sounds a bit funny cos it goes like this, “Away good but home best”. I think it will be better to say it this way, “It’s good to be away but it’s always best to be at home”. And this is exactly what I’m feeling now after a month-long vacation. Somehow, being away for a while gives good reasons to be back. It helps me feel like I’m ready to face the challenges of my real world. Uhurrmm!
Hubby and I arrived yesterday after a delayed flight from Singapore. It’s our first time to experience this kind of airport scenario. It was actually delayed till the next day (which is today) because the KLM aircraft had technical problems that couldn’t be resolved until the necessary material would arrive from Amsterdam. In this case, it’s better to delay the flight than fly with a defect aircraft. But for some reasons, we were offered an alternative flight on Singapore Airlines which would leave three hours later than our supposed to be KLM flight. It’s flying to Zurich,Switzerland and from there, another flight to Gothenburg. Not bad. It was also our first time to fly on Singapore Airlines and we liked the experience with the friendly crew, sumptuous meals and spacious seats.
Davao City, so long!
Singapore, we’ll be back!
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Did they give you a free tour of Singapore due to the delay?
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Marlene replied on August 1st, 2009:
Willie, no actually,we usually spend a couple of days in Singapore to and from Davao. And the flight with Singapore Airlines was taken care of (by) KLM.
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It is nice to see that picture of Davao City. Been a long time since I was in Davao City and I hope that some day I’ll be back for a tour there.
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Marlene replied on August 1st, 2009:
BK, good to know you’ve been to Davao. You will probably notice some changes there on your next visit.
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Hi,
Dropping by this Friday to greet yah a fab weekend ahead
Will be reading here for a while 
Keep smiling always 
xoxo
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Marlene replied on August 1st, 2009:
Thanks a lot for dropping by, Metz. Have a nice weekend ahead, too.
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so long my friend, it was nice to see you again and spent couple of hours singing and chatting…till we meet again!
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Marlene replied on August 1st, 2009:
Hi Ma’am Myrts, until now I can’t believe that we met there in Davao, the fact that we’re both in different continents,hehee. Ya,till we meet again. And thank you for the pasalubong.
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Welcome back Mar. Magbantay na ko sa imong sunod nga mga posts.
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Marlene replied on August 1st, 2009:
Hehee, Reese, daghang salamat. Pero murag di sad ko ka-post regularly kay soon back to work na sad.
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I haven’t been there before, but it really looks exciting. Have a good time, and a lot of great things to tell when you return, enjoy!
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Marlene replied on August 1st, 2009:
Jay, I’m back here in Sweden now. And I had wonderful times on those places.
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Its very nice to see you back in your real world. Have they pay for delay? very nice pictures.
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Marlene replied on August 2nd, 2009:
No, they did not. I don’t think the airlines normally pay for delayed flights. Instead, they offer accomodations like hotel and meals. But we’re lucky to have been offered an alternative flight, otherwise we would have stayed a night in a hotel they offered.
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How much did you pay to go to Singapore?
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Marlene replied on August 3rd, 2009:
Ridi, from Sweden we paid about 8000sek (back and forth). The price varies from season to season and sometimes KLM offers a limited discount on internet bookings.
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Ridiculous blogger replied on August 4th, 2009:
Magkano iyon sa pesos?
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Marlene replied on August 4th, 2009:
Mga 48,000-49,000Php kasi 1sek is 6.xxPhp.
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BS, thanks a lot. Now I’m completely recharging for incoming work.
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