962: From Bankstown to Miranda

I used to stay over at my aunt's house at Sydney. In fact, it wasn't actually Sydney, but a small estate called Menai that is one of many towns within Sutherland Shire. It's a 30 minutes drive from the city, but if I was to take the public transport, it would have taken me 90 minutes - first a 10 minute walk out to the main road, next a 25 minutes wait for the only bus goes past Menai Marketplace and Bradman Road, followed by another 25 minutes to get me to Padstow train station. Finally, a 30 minute train ride to get me to the heart of Sydney.

Although the breezy nature of New South Wales' weather makes travelling a walk in the park, I still prefer Singapore's efficient public transport system. Travelling to Harbourfront and Chinatown is faster via the train, as compared to via the car. My overseas experience has made me reflect upon the fortunes that I have been blessed with in Singapore.

The journey from Menai to Sydney was long yet nostalgic. How I wished I could experience Bus Service No. 962 once again.