Actually it wasnt a wrap but a very tasty breakfast pastry at 5 am over Birdsville but I digress.
When last we left our hero he had the Wobbly Boot adjacent and nearly as full as a State School hat rack. Then some sanity kicked in. Well I felt a shoe on my ass from somewhere 🤷🏻♂️
Was a bit concerned about the security screening at gate and possible boarding group 6 as in last with no group listed on our pass . Fell for that trick before and didnt mean they bought you out a wheelchair for early entry 😏 Instead we arrived at 7:45 pm boarding time, screened in 10 mins, boarded by row so actually seated at 8 pm. Flight backed out around 840 pm and then longest taxi to our runway I have ever experienced had us being whacked in the back about 9:03 pm. The service and food on flight over was excellent but this was a different story and mostly due to time of flight I suspect. You get a bottle of water after 15 mins and then they start dinner 15 mins later with no round of drinks first which of course makes sense. We were in economy exit row so leg room was great but tray table unstable. I called it my Trump Tray and wish he could be folded away so easily. On trip over beef was tender and moist, this time we got the shoe leather . The dessert was rubbish and altogether a tasteless dinner was a difficult eating proposition. And no ice cream 20 mins later . Next thing was the breakfast pastry about 6 hrs later. Of course all this makes sense in a way but does remind me dont fly economy at night over >3 hrs and maybe just dont fly at night if possible. Not possible of course with long flights eg USA and Orange Dipstick just added a 20% tariff on our flights so will take 2 hrs longer now anyway 🤔. Of course no trip to USA planned anytime soon. So in summary todays decree is never going to NYC again and never flying in USA in Economy ever. So next trip will probably be to NYC in Economy in 2026 🤓
Rough flight where you doze off for 10 mins fully seated and wake up with a start. Leads to a very sore neck for this LBD. Arrived on time in Brisvegas under leaden skies and immigration easy. Do like the digital declaration Qantas and Brisvegas are trialling. Car was still there so home to Flashman Inc for a break and unpack and make sure CLP knows which clothes need starch etc. Am thoughtful like that. Plan was to have a rest or even a daytime sleep as quite fuzzy headed by now with headaches but that never works so back on road about 930 am for drive home to Maryhole in persistent light rain. Of course when i say road…..
Rest of day spent mostly in lounge chair where probably caught 75% of shows in between drifting in and out of sleep. Finally in bed by 6:15 pm and slept pretty well until 430 am so got up and went to gym and then a good coffee at last. I have my routine that I like . Will be another 24 hrs before my full routine will be back if ya get my drift and then I wont feel so full hopefully. Still raining on and off here for another day I imagine.
So, wont bother with Flashies on such a short trip but just general comments and heaps of photos 🙂
Singapore is an impressive city – very clean and safe. Weather is a shocker but you know that going in
Hotel was great location and impressive structure . Rooms quite basic for the price but functional. Pool was great and breakfast buffet superb as was service there and maid service. All other service poor
Singapore Flyer worth the money for the views alone. The area by the Esplanade is a beautiful place to spend some time and do a few laps in the bay
The walk around Marina gave some magnificent vistas that will never tire off and a few quirks which will never forget
Of course the trip was planned around surprise birthday for brother Freddo turning 70. It was a massive achievement by his better half Lorraine to organise all this and look of surprise on his face was priceless. He couldnt believe I was only 3 years younger! Then we made him wear the shirt . We had 90 mins at Portmans bar which allowed for one drink but nothing else and then walked around for some dinner before returning to their room for some Scotch as you do
As is always the case by the time you leave the place you have all the transport, eating and shopping down pat and have to say the below grounds malls and walkways were great especially in this weather. Luckily always plan the drinking before arriving. An unexpected highlight unfolded on Saturday as we looked to have a drink anywhere but on site. I proposed Excise Man Whiskey and Wine Bar across the road near the esplanade and the rest is history. Legend Status granted. Simply wonderful couple of hours in relaxed comfort and luxurious surroundings. Service was superb
We had a couple of trips to Bay of Gardens during stay and certainly an impressive place up close. The double ticket for Flower Dome and Cloud Forest was especially good value. Easy access by MRT although did walk first day mostly under a trance as approached the amazing Marina Bay Sands.
Of course the main event was Sunday Brunch at The Fullerton , about a 15 min walk from our hotel on a warm day. Its a great spread and always enjoyable spending time with family and friends around a lunch table with endless alcohol . The dessert bar in particular impressed
We did a van tour on the last full day there and saw some interesting cultural areas of town you probably would normally miss as well as the always excellent Botannical Gardens. Informative driver in a comfortable van made for a pleasant and relaxing day . Visited some great and varied temples – Indian, Arab and Chinatown. The trifecta of fascinating cultures from countries have no interest in visiting. Spooky
The final highlight was somewhat unexpected as we headed off in general direction of Esplanade for dinner on Monday and someone suggested Gluttons Bay on Pissed Promenade so thought why not. Basically upmarket Street Food stalls in clean and comfortable surroundings . The Tower (s)of Beer was a particular highlight and a perfect ending to our time together as a group
In classic holiday style you feel ready to come home after a busy 5 days and as soon as you arrive home you miss the place and the company. Would I go back ? No. Am I glad I went? OATH .
I’ll drink to that
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CLP is taking me to NYC for my 70th (in business class) but I don’t really expect anyone more distant than 3rd cousin to attend 🕺🏻
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