Our arrival at Singapore was just as stress-free as our departure from Shannon - 25 minutes from landing to getting into a taxi on the way to meet Jinty and Debs.
Transiting Heathrow and departing from terminal 5 - for the first time - was a slightly different experience. More like a giant shopping mall than an airport terminal - luckily the BA lounge and a glass of champagne provided sufficient distraction.
No problems on the flight - except that the stewardess on Linda's side - a Scot, naturally - poured larger measures that the Singaporean on my side. Slightly odd facing backwards for take-off and landing - but still managed to sleep for most of the flight.
Our plan for a quiet night in - to recover from the journey - ended up in Holland Village for a few beers and a great meal in IndoChine followed by a nightcap or two. No problem getting to sleep.
Leisurely start to day one - made it to the Crossroads bar at Scotts Road - where we met for our first date - by midday and then strolled along Orchard Road to the Chatterbox at the Mandarin for Chicken Rice. Food was as good as I remember but the building has been completely redeveloped - not quite the same!
After a quick look around the shops we decided to head home for a siesta and a swim to prepare for Friday night on Boat Quay.
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You’re just trying to piss me off because you know Hainanese Chicken Rice is my favourite dish.
ReplyDeleteI could tell you I was thinking of you as I ate it but I know you wouldn't believe me.
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