Batam Trip 1 - 3 Feb 2007 with parEntS & GranDpArentS laH... PART 1

It was quite a smooth trip to Batam... except for the 'punishment' we had at the gantry.

They have computerised the check-in from Singapore and we were told to DIY our own departures and even had to do fingerprinting.
After which when we want to enter the departure hall - we had to 'stand in a line' by the aisle because we were 3 mins earlier !! Yes, we had gone thru the security check without knowing it wasn't time to check-in thus with the boarding card (looks & use like ezlink) on hand the gantry will not allow us to pass through.

we were stuck at this little corner between the gantry and the guards while everyone walked by and scan their boarding pass... :< so paiseh...

Anyway, reached Batam in exactly 45mins but the terminal had no more dock space for us... so we were stranded by the side of the terminal for at least another 15-20 mins... -_-"

Here's some snap shots I took when we first reached our resort...



View of the pool side and sea from above... Our 'chalet' is situated above the restaurant, reception, and everything else.



Welcome to 'my house' for the next 3 days...



Here's the inside view... got long balcony, 2 rooms (each with it's own toilet) and air-condition... which was rather not neccessary...

BUT ...



goosh... pool is dried up, fishing pool has no fish... :< = no ENTERTAINMENT !!