The new T3

I've always been a fan of airports, since young. Going to the airport gives me a surreal feeling, and a sense of excitement. Maybe the thought of the airport is linked to leaving for some new experience overseas, that's why I never get sick of going to the airport. During my Cedar days, we had one learning journey trip that was to the airport, and one of the CAAS staff brought us around, telling us about the big golf ball lookalike radar that was on top the control tower, telling us about the baggage capacity and how everything was planned right to the most minute detail to ensure the operations went smoothly, from the luggage, to the customs to check in, whatever.
After which, Yunling and I went there after our exams to sit and watch planes land and take off. There were timings when traffic was light. (You have to ask the taxi drivers to get a clearer picture, cos they're pros at such information.) But nonetheless, everytime when we saw a take off, it always looked as majestic as before.
After the As, Boon Hui and I would rent bikes from East Coast and cycle all the way to Changi Coast Road, where the planes will land/take off. It was v close to the runway, and the sounds were deafening, but it felt that the planes were within reach. Quite shiok, haha
The new T3 will be opening in 99 days time. You can check out the website http://www.changiairport.com/t3/. It's got some really cool features, such as fully automated underground baggage handling system, skylight roof (ok, that's rather common in the new airports), 300m tall vertical garden and my fav: floor to ceiling viewing gallery! Really looking forward to visiting the new airport!