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RA says it’s great to be back in Singapore once again and this time for a different reason – Sundown Marathon 2013 – which is one of the biggest event in Singapore. If I’m not mistaken, there are more Bruneians joining this year’s event as compared to last year. I remember there were only a handful of Bruneians that participated in 2012. This year alone I could say the numbers have tripled or even more than that. Amazing!!! Perhaps something that Singapore Tourism Board should look into 😀

I have always been covering half marathon events in Brunei for the past few years. Lately that shift has changed as I have become more involved in running/jogging in the past yea. I joined last year’s HSBC #WalkRunCycle2012 event in the 12km category (sadly there won’t be one this year) and this year’s SCB Half-Marathon event in the 10km category. This year I took a step further by joining a half marathon run (21km) in Sundown and to me, this is one of my bucket list. However, training hasn’t been that great but the motivation is still there and this will be a true testament to my physical and perhaps more to my mental strength. The run will happen in less than 15 hours and my friends and I are so excited about it.

By the way, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam also sent one of the Charity Expedition winners to participate in this year’s Sundown. Eleyina binti Sabtu won a package to Singapore for obtaining the second runner-up spot for BIBD”s CE half-marathon in the Brunei Women’s category. She will be joining the 21KM marathon.. So let’s hope we see you there too. Her trip is also being sponsored by Royal Brunei by offering airfare packages. The other winners also won packages to Melbourne and Hong Kong. For your info, ALAF programme (Advocating Lifelong Learning for an Aspiring Future) was officially launched early May and this is part of BIBD’s SCR initiative *thumbs up*

Eleyina binti Sabtu (right) heading off to Singapore as BIBD CSR officer Dk Vivi sent her off at the airport

Anyway, I will be away for 10 days as I will be in Singapore-Ipoh-Penang. So guys, you know the drill, if you want to reach me, just whatsapp or email me. I will be switching off my Brunei line for now. I guess the fun part for Singapore will be Sundown and the Great Singapore Sale which begins on 1st June *ho ho* So quite a few reasons to fly to Singapore. It was almost a full flight on Royal Brunei on our way to Singapore and I was so happy that we were on the Boeing 777 plane *wuuhuuu* I was fortunate enough to get good rates for my Singapore trip as I bought it during the Belait Travel Fair months ago. Also on the same flight are my jogging buddies, Fina Jaafar and Lisa Masli who are also competing in the 21km category. For three of us, it will be the first time that we participated for the 21km race. As you can see, we are all excited and nervous at the same time.

This is the reflective top for this year’s Sundown

How the goodie bag looks like this year

By the way, speaking of our flight, I was bit confused yesterday upon reaching the Brunei International Airport yesterday as there were supposedly diversion especially to the departure area. There weren’t enough directions or sign boards and we ended up being at the dead end and my driver had to u-turn after dropping me off there (at the VIP departure area). It wasn’t until the police officers ushered the cars off the zone. I believe now there are more directions and sign boards to direct drivers to the right drop off zone for departure. Do refer to the map below as provided by Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB).

The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) are closely working with BEDB in the renovation of the Brunei International Airport. BEDB and DCA would like to seek the public’s kind co-operation and understanding by observing all the rules and guidelines stated as well as follow directional signages that will be put up at the Brunei International Airport itself to ensure a smooth and easy transition. The Department of Civil Aviation and Brunei Economic Development Board would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Now the departure area for traffic flow looks like this. This is only for VIP access at departure area.

The Map for the traffic flow for departure

It was such a long queue as they were many travelers yesterday heading out of Brunei. It’s the beginning of the long weekend and payday!!

My jogging buddies – Lisa and Fina. Good luck to three of us in Sundown tonight!!

Our in-flight meal on the Boeing 777. Thank you @royalbruneiair

Lisa’s “sakai” moment using the in-flight entertainment

Yay… I saw a WWE logo and I was excited

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