Friday, November 24, 2006
Singapore part C... G'day Sydney
After another nap we headed out to go to Boat Quay. We walked along beside the Singapore River and the Happy Hours seemed to get better as we got nearer Boat Quay. A diversion under the Fullerton Hotel and we saw the other Merlion which spurts water out of its mouth. A sign that said Happy Hour - get drunk here attracted us into a Lebanese bar and we had a pleasant chat to the 'first day' waitress whilst we had our drinks. Walking back we admired the various random sculptures - kids jumping in the water, big bird - feathered type, traditional river side merchants - that sort of thing. We ate a Monty's (Monty was original President of PFC you know!) Calamari and Muscles in a spicey (chilli - lets face it they have chilli with everything) tomato sauce. Another happy hour - we found one that was till 10pm - a jug I believe, not sure as I think I have failed to mention another happy hour or two.. Anyway a good night was had by all and Boat Quay seems to be that little bit cheaper (apart from Harry's the bar where Nick Leeson (Barings Bank fame) used to drink).
Guess what - more Premiership repeats on the telly & a bit of Champions League.
Friday - went for a morning swim in the pool, otherwise there wasn't much point in chosing the hotel which had one! Packed and left bags down stairs before embarking on a walking tour to Raffles and the walk we had done the night before so we could see it by daylight - not because we couldn't remember it! The walk was delayed and interrupted by frequent showers this was the worse day yet for rain - lucky we weren't at Samosa! A final drink in the brewery (Dave opted out of trying the 7.4%) and off to another food cook, well cafe for more random local cheap food.
MRT back to the airport - how come it was rush hour again? Visa hassles, blog writing etc and Bye Bye Singapore, one off the list, and G'day Sydney.
We were met at the airport by our lovely friend Sue who explained that things were rather disrupted due personal reasons but she is still happy for us to stay and whilst she has popped out to sort a few things we have eaten, showered, put a wash on and I have caught up on the blog.
And thanks to Anna for this fascinating fact.... neither the kangaroo or emu can walk backwards and that it why they are on the Australian flag!
Off for lunch at Bondai - Big Question will there be a volleyball court?
Guess what - more Premiership repeats on the telly & a bit of Champions League.
Friday - went for a morning swim in the pool, otherwise there wasn't much point in chosing the hotel which had one! Packed and left bags down stairs before embarking on a walking tour to Raffles and the walk we had done the night before so we could see it by daylight - not because we couldn't remember it! The walk was delayed and interrupted by frequent showers this was the worse day yet for rain - lucky we weren't at Samosa! A final drink in the brewery (Dave opted out of trying the 7.4%) and off to another food cook, well cafe for more random local cheap food.
MRT back to the airport - how come it was rush hour again? Visa hassles, blog writing etc and Bye Bye Singapore, one off the list, and G'day Sydney.
We were met at the airport by our lovely friend Sue who explained that things were rather disrupted due personal reasons but she is still happy for us to stay and whilst she has popped out to sort a few things we have eaten, showered, put a wash on and I have caught up on the blog.
And thanks to Anna for this fascinating fact.... neither the kangaroo or emu can walk backwards and that it why they are on the Australian flag!
Off for lunch at Bondai - Big Question will there be a volleyball court?
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come on you Irons!!! Another win for the mighty Hammers and we are pretty much level with Pompey now. Even Leeds won! If only England could play cricket, it would be a perfect weekend.
Apart from the rain. And the hurricane winds.
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Apart from the rain. And the hurricane winds.
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