And so we come to the long last day that always happens on holidays . A night time flight home may be not best idea but only option with Qantas. Looks like a usual day weather wise so will spend morning casually around neighbourhood as check out is 2 pm and leave hotel at 4 pm for airport and 830 pm flight. Changi airport itself is well worth an hour checking it out
First up though one last superb breakfast . Bid farewell to most of gang but will see JL this afternoon before going to airport. When they are 70 you never know if you will see them again 🤓
Headed out for a walk around neighbourhood with a slight plan of checking out possible short river cruises . That plan fell over quickly when dockside and nothing open but certainly a lot of folk around. Very pleasant walk around but already sweating so back to the pool by 0930 . There was a GQ photo shoot on the bridge apparently.
As we wind down our short trip a few observations. The city is very clean and very safe . Fantastic public transport . Service levels are poor in most cases although certainly maid service is excellent. Expensive although bargains can be had. Some sneaky taxes appear out of nowhere at times. The biggest takeaway though is going to sound racist but really the “Asians” ( Chinese, Malay ,Indian etc) are a rather arrogant and ignorant bunch in my limited experience. Have had a few experiences of them expecting special treatment in “their country” like pushing in front of you at a food line. Of course the constant posed photo taking is very annoying when in crowds and don’t get me started on the fucken umbrella brigade almost poking eyes out at will 😡 Of interest it is hard to get a glass of cold water as default is always served room temperature which seems odd in Sweatalot. Beer ain’t real cold either. The hotel itself has been great and in perfect location with easy access to underground malls and walkways. 5 days seems about ideal time although could have seen more like a river cruise I guess. At this stage ready to head home and also keen to check on both houses as been some bad weather for several days now. Plane on time at present so head out at 4 pm fingers crossed.
First up a last hour with JL and a sneaky G&T in the room as you do . Of course when you leave plenty of time everything happens quickly. Taxi waiting , no traffic, easy check in yada yada yada. And taxi was only $17 all up . Oddly we went through two passport stations but no security check? We went to Jewel first which is stunning to say the least
Before you could say “ I’ll have a Stone and Wood “ thanks son we were in business lounge at 435 pm for an 830 pm flight. Luckily I am a sensible drinker. As in get a beer and wine while CLP is out shopping so don’t leave seat . I should write a travel book eh
At this stage flight is on time and will have at least 8 hrs to sober up before a two stage road trip with me driving – weather permitting – from Brisvegas to Flashman Inc , NoSunshine Coast and then later onto Maryhole if roads are open . If not will stay with CLP a couple more nights
Wow first time she has cried this week….. later dudes, it’s been a blast and a very special occasion ❤️
Edit: Couple of interesting observations at Changi. They do the security screening at the boarding gate “ to allow more time to enjoy the shops “ and they are ok with female cleaners in male toilets . They do post signs at least 😂
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