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Movie Review Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Watching the movie... First time watching a musical movie. An invitation to watch this show by a friend and the actress Emily Brunt attracted me to step into the theater for Mary Poppins Returns . Didn't know about the story line so when the characters seemed to know who Mary Poppins was, I was wondering if there was an earlier movie. Indeed there was and it was closed to more than 50 years ago! About the movie.... The show was simple and easy to digest. A family dealing with a series of unfortunate events and have a very happy ever after with the return of Mary Poppins. For an adult like me.... If I were to watch this when I was young, I would be full of joy and happiness. Now that I am all grown up, it felt like an impossible reach to be that happy as portrayed by the characters. In the movie... There were a lot of singing. For those like me who never watched the first movie, I wasn't sure if Jack(the guy singing/riding on his bicycle most of the time) and Jane ...

Review On Hotel: Batam Harris Waterfront Resort

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Batam Harris Waterfront Resort Stayed on 6th Oct 2018 - 7th Oct 2018 Transport:  took the ferry to batam waterfront terminal via sindo. Availability : - the pickup for harris waterfront and holiday inn shuttle was readily available. - the shuttle bus to nagoya shopping mall were already full as there were only 15 pax/shuttle. We got a cab from hotel instead to the shopping mall arranged for a 2 ways ride. Just indicate the timing for them to pick up at the shopping mall and they will be there when the requested pickup time comes. Journey:  - from ferry terminal to resort, less than 3 mins and we were already at the resort. - from resort to nagoya, approx 30mins by cab. Room:  The room I stayed in had a balcony but as said, it was partial sea view and it was quite low floor. (There were rooms on the other side which was facing the pool view though). The room was clean and tidy. Apart from the usual complimentary drinks, they also had a plate of cookies. The...