Do not underestimate old cabby drivers

This story happened to me awhile back, can't remember when exactly but it doesn't matter ... I went to Chinatown to buy some gift souvenirs for relatives and of course, the famous Bakkwa or Ba gua. After getting everything that I need, my next stop is Orchard (Singapore's Shopping Hub). I was so lazy to walk to the nearest MRT so I've decided to take a cab instead. It's quite difficult to get a cab from there because its a busy place so I have to jump on the first available taxi that will come. It just happened that the cab that I got was old and also the driver ... on his fifty or more. Singaporeans doesn't look like their age, they look a lot younger. As I went in, I was really concerned that he will not understand me or that I assumed that he doesn't speak English plus the fact that the vehicle is really old, I also assumed it will take ages for me to reach Takashimaya (its a Mall). So, when I told him my destination, I was like on an elaborated manner of pronouncing the words that I am saying. I was really surprised because when he spoke, he's rather fluent! He's a Chinese Singaporean. And the fact that I learned this road shortcut's from Chinatown to Orchard rd from him. Oh my goodness, my trip was so fast!

I was really ashamed of myself, and was really making fun of myself. Of course I did not forget to thank him for such a pleasant ride. So, never, ever underestimate old taxi drivers because obviously they've already mastered their craft!

*Bakkwa or Ba gua - is a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky, made in the form of flat thin sheets. It is normally made from pork. But now, they also offer Chicken and Beef.