Little India, Halloween and Rugby

Took the MRT to Little India Saturday morning to go and look for some spices. Started with the food court and fresh market as you get out the station which was bustling with people and fresh produce to feast your eyes on. We did not have a map but followed the crowds down all the little packed streets and after about 2 hours and a Temple visit started looking for a place to lunch. Carey, a new acquaintance whom we were going to go and have supper with had to cancel and recommended we look up The Banana Leaf restaurant in Little India.

We found it in the last street we strolled down and the air conditioning was a welcome relief. Zelma can not eat spicy food, but she bravely agreed that we would try the Indian Cuisine. The lady at the entrance gave me a strange look when I asked if they had any non spicy food. Silly, its an Indian spot. The restaurant is "Famous" for their Fish Head curry and as we walked to our table I could see why. Everybody had big servings of Fish Head Curry. I had it a few years back in Malaysia at a business lunch and must agree it looks weird but very nice. Zelma ordered the Chicken Korma and I decided to go full throttle and ordered the Mutton Vindaloo. Kicked off with some Pompadom's and Indian Beer called Cobra which was really smooth.

The food arrived in bowls and you plate it up on your own banana leaf. All I can say is the vindaloo lived up to its name. Extremely hot, very tasty and I finished the last remaining sauce with some Naan Bread. Zelma enjoyed the Chicken Korma (Not Spicy) and we both agreed we would go back again to try some other menu items. The place is clean, with friendly staff and excellent value for money.

http://www.thebananaleafapolo.com/

Halloween is fast approaching with Resorts World Sentosa putting up a seven night "spooktacular" at Universal Studios.  Sounds like loads of fun and I must choose between the Writers Festival an this or try and juggle it so we can do both. Will report back.

http://www.rwsentosa.com/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore

Watched the Rugby on Sunday and no surprise there. After coming away last week watching the Springboks get robbed from their victory by the grossly incompetent and abysmal referee Mr Bryce Laurence, I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth. Still, I congratulated the Aussies and resisted to post a newspaper article written by an Aussie detailing the injustice. One thing is for sure, The Wheel Does Turn and justice will prevail.

And so it was, The All Blacks dominating the Aussies much like the Springboks did but this time there would be no help from the referee. Personally, I know the All Blacks must have had a smile on their faces knowing they would not have to face the Springboks based on last weeks performance. All they had to do is do what the Boks did and knowing they would have a fair referee in Craig Joubert (The South African nogal) it was a done deal from the start. So now the Aussies can join us in the stands and watch the poor French try and beat the mighty All Blacks.

Also watched Casey Stoner clinch the 2011 Moto GP world title in front of his home crowd at the Phillip Island circuit. My man Rossi has had the worst year of his career and I wonder if he regrets the decision to join the Ducati Racing Team. Stoner certainly deserved the championship based on his performance. Well Done Casey. I really hope next year will be more competitive as I fear Moto GP is going the same boring route as the current F1. Not much fun to watch and believe me I am a very big supporter. Trash the electronic gimmicks and lets get back to man and machine and some real racing.

Blue Monday. Why is weekends always so short??