We have just had a wonderful time with Wayne's two brothers, Ian and David along with Brigid and Katie, showing them the sights and seeing new places. We arrived out at the airport with plenty of time and ate dinner while waiting for them to get off the plane. It was wonderful to see the smiles on all their faces when they could see us through the glass. It still amazes me how quick you come through immigration and customs at Changi Airport - by far one of the quickest we have ever been through.
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| First up we had to have a local breakfast - unfortunately we were too late for the kaya toast but we enjoyed the eggs (showing them a new way to boil your egg!) and the roti. |
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| Topping up the train cards was a family affair. For the kiwis new to this it was fascinating. Singapore by far has one of the best public transport systems. |
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| You could not be in Singapore without having a Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel in the Long Bar where you are able to eat the 'free' peanuts and throw the shells onto the floor. |
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| Just to show you how famous I am....they have put my initials all over the hotel!!!!! |
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| Ian left his phone in the car so him and I went to a revolving restaurant to pick it up. we then met the others at Vivi City for a cold drink but not before taking Brigid to Lims to spend. Katie also had her hair straightened by a nice guy at one of the booths on the ground floor. unfortunately for her, when I came along to see what they were doing he virtually pushed her off the chair and pulled me onto it. My hair apparently is perfect for demonstrating his curling tongs. We were tempted to buy them and would have - just so Brigid could get her free small straightener - if the curls stayed in my hair the 24 hours he said they would. But alas for Brigid, they did not. |
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| Next stop was Chinatown for dinner and some more shopping. It is Lantern time so the area was lit up beautifully. |
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| You also can not come to Singapore without purchasing something from an Orchard Road Shop. Great shoes you bought Katie. |
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| Steamboat cooking is a favourite pastime here. you have a soup pot in the middle and a small grill around the outside. It costs around $20 for smorgasbord food and cook it yourself. An absolutely wonderful way to eat and socialise. |
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| Another thing is to have a meal along the riverfront...one of favourite places is Iguanas. |
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| Such a beautiful place to eat, great food and great company. |
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| We then headed down to watch the kites fly. David was so enthralled that he bought one and now I am so jealous. |
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| We took a taxi home and this is the view out the front window of the taxi looking along Newbridge Road. |
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| We are off to Bintan for a relaxing weekend. We are eating breakfast, egg, kaya toast - yum. |
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| This little fella just posed for me ...he is rather cute...I still expect the squirrels to be bigger than they are. |
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| Caught the boys having a cold beer at the pool bar. |
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| Once they realsied they decided to make a quick getaway! |
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| When this grasshopper flies his wings are red. he is about the length of my phone. |
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| Brigid and Ian having a quiet moment in the pool cooling off. |
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| David is on his way to the Calypso Bar for a drink to watch the sun go down. |
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| Ian and Wayne about to join him. |
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| David enjoying a pineapple drink...it was rather nice. |
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| We are all settled, chatting, drinking...and drinking in the atmosphere and the sunset which really wasn't that spectacular. |
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| There was a glimpse of colour that did make it worthwhile. |
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| When in Bintan, you have to have a meal at Kelong |
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| While the boys were off somewhere, Brigid and I went up to the big shop, and the heavens opened. |
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| Monitor lizards were abundant. |
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| After breakfast, we were sitting and chatting when we noticed a squirrel run along the bench tip, nibble some bread and then jump up to the next level. |
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| Resting on a tree. |
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| Walking along the beach towards Mayang Sari. All part of the Nirwana Gardens Resort. |
