Date: September 19-21, 2014
Where: Negara Brunei Darussalam (The Country of Brunei, Abode of Peace).
Istana Nurul Iman (Gate)
Day 1. (Sept. 19, 2014 Friday )
We arrived at Brunei International Airport ahead from our arrival time.Thanks to Cebu Pacific Air for our safe trip. There is only 1 flight a day from Philippines to Brunei. https://www.cebupacificair.com/ From the airport we've been fetch by a friend. We start exploring Brunei around 2pm in the afternoon since it was "Friday prayer" for Muslim Country.
1st Stop - Royal Regalia Museum
Royal Regalia Museum (Lobby)
Royal Regalia Museum is loacated at Bandat-seri-begawan " Centre of Brunei's Commerse, finance and government" . Entrance to the Museum is free of charge, you need to left your shoes outside the premises (shoe rack). Inside, all belongings must be left, lockers are provided for safety.
The Museum is all about the Sultan's Life. http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/royal-regalia-museum-bandar-seri-begawan. Souvenir Items are available inside the Museum.
2nd Stop - Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific, it is a place of worship for the Muslim community, a major landmark and a tourist attraction of Brunei. (Wikipedia).
Eye catching views, the Architecture of each small details are so amazing, the curves, the design and the building itself.
3rd Stop - Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex
The largest shopping mall in Brunei is the majestic Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex in the capital. This is a breathtaking piece of architecture with ample parking for visitors and houses a wide array of upmarket boutiques and shops. http://www.virtualtourist.com/. There's a lot of Filipinos here, you don't even need to speak English :-)
4th Stop - Starbucks Mabohai
Ang walang katapusang Starbucks siyempre :-) We drop here just to buy some stuff for a friend but unfortunately product is not available.
45th Stop - WyWy Lambak??
It's dinner time, my favorite :-)
Food are delicious (gutom eh) kudos to Kuya Waiter which from Visayas I think.
Day 2. (Sept. 20, 2014 Saturday)
Our day 2, ready for mountain climbing at BUKIT SHAH BANDAR
My favorite part of our trip:-) 16 Hills
Lesson learned: Don't wear sneakers shoes, bring enough water and always bear in mind don't underestimate the mountain itself.
It's Kampong Ayer Village time, the origin of Brunei.
Enjoy watching the video:-)
Our next destination The Empire Hotel and Country Club, time to pamper our self and to enjoy the awesome place. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs Cyrus for the accommodation. 