Took the MRT to Mustafa's Saturday for some bargain shopping. The center is open 24 hours a day and with 6 floors selling anything from Gold to electronics you can spend a whole day browsing. There is a supermarket, hardware floor, clothing, linen, jewellery, electronics and cosmetics all under one roof. No bargaining as far as I could see but excellent prices all round. Ended up walking down Serangoon road back to Little India which is not far at all. Finally managed to get Zelma to have some fish and chips at the Manhattan Fish Market. Yummie.
The Lions put on a spirited rugby display on Saturday to clench the 2011 Currie Cup trophy against the Sharks. For a team considered ordinary men against the Springbok laden Sharks they certainly showed what can be done when a team plays together and obviously their coach must also get some of the glory. Its their first Currie Cup win in 12 years and the first win on home soil in 61 years. Well done Lions and my Sharkies will have to go back to the drawing board.
Zelma's boss was in South Africa last week and brought back some Beef Biltong for us. First time in months we had some and very very nice. Long weekend coming up with next Monday a public holiday and some exploration on the cards.
Have a great week.
Disasters, iPhone, 787 and Surprises
Its been a week of disasters and tragic losses. Turkey got hit by a massive Earth Quake with many people killed and the floods in Thailand have now reached its critical point with Bangkok drowning in all the water. Mass Exodus of people and the economy taking major blows. The worst is still too come if the remaining flood walls do not hold up. Even Singapore suffered from some severe weather with flash floods closing several roads yesterday. Today is Marco Simoncelli's funeral after he was tragically killed last Sunday in the Moto GP.
The launch of the new Apple iPhone 4S yesterday in Singapore resulted in people queuing from as early as 09h45 in the morning until midnight to get their hands on the new toy. I do not understand that one but then I have never really been a phone freak. The first person in the queue actually did it for his Boss who was "busy". Model employee, I say.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took its first commercial flight yesterday aftter a two year delay, from Tokyo to Hong Kong. This is the the plane that promise to change the experience of flying. It's sleek, with higher ceilings, includes LED lighting, 30% larger windows with electronic tinting, and humidity and pressure improvements all resulting in a reduced jet lag. It will compete with the A380 and I quote,
"The plane is much quieter both for passengers inside and people on the ground. The difference between the A-380 and the 787 is very noticeable on take off. The A-380 roars, while the 787's are just whispering " a passenger on board said.
I hope I will get the opportunity to experience a flight on one of those. It is a thing of beauty.
If you have not seen it check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o18llmdhpTk
Our best friends Fanie and Tammy surprised us yesterday with the great news that they will be visiting us in December for a 10 day holiday. The absolute perfect Christmas Gift and we have started counting the days. Its going to be a blast.
The bloody wet tiles got the better of me last night and I saw my ass without a mirror as they say. Battered and bruised this morning and it feels like I was in a boxing fight with Mike Tyson or something. Will have to be more careful when it rains in future.
I must include a link to a article written by a fellow Blogger, Bea whom I follow, with the Title "A White Person's Guide to Living in Asia". It's so good, funny and worth a read.
http://beainsingapore.blogspot.com/2011/10/white-persons-guide-to-living-in-asia.html
Going to put the Weber to good use and have a lekker braai (BBQ). Currie cup Final tomorrow.
Go Sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish you all a stunning weekend.
The launch of the new Apple iPhone 4S yesterday in Singapore resulted in people queuing from as early as 09h45 in the morning until midnight to get their hands on the new toy. I do not understand that one but then I have never really been a phone freak. The first person in the queue actually did it for his Boss who was "busy". Model employee, I say.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took its first commercial flight yesterday aftter a two year delay, from Tokyo to Hong Kong. This is the the plane that promise to change the experience of flying. It's sleek, with higher ceilings, includes LED lighting, 30% larger windows with electronic tinting, and humidity and pressure improvements all resulting in a reduced jet lag. It will compete with the A380 and I quote,
"The plane is much quieter both for passengers inside and people on the ground. The difference between the A-380 and the 787 is very noticeable on take off. The A-380 roars, while the 787's are just whispering " a passenger on board said.
I hope I will get the opportunity to experience a flight on one of those. It is a thing of beauty.
If you have not seen it check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o18llmdhpTk
Our best friends Fanie and Tammy surprised us yesterday with the great news that they will be visiting us in December for a 10 day holiday. The absolute perfect Christmas Gift and we have started counting the days. Its going to be a blast.
The bloody wet tiles got the better of me last night and I saw my ass without a mirror as they say. Battered and bruised this morning and it feels like I was in a boxing fight with Mike Tyson or something. Will have to be more careful when it rains in future.
I must include a link to a article written by a fellow Blogger, Bea whom I follow, with the Title "A White Person's Guide to Living in Asia". It's so good, funny and worth a read.
http://beainsingapore.blogspot.com/2011/10/white-persons-guide-to-living-in-asia.html
Going to put the Weber to good use and have a lekker braai (BBQ). Currie cup Final tomorrow.
Go Sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish you all a stunning weekend.
Orchard Road
We decided to spend the public holiday yesterday to visit the famous Orchard Road. Seems strange considering we have now lived here for nearly three months and have not had the time to get to this one. Breakfast at Junxion8 (Kaya & Coppi) and then got the MRT to Orchard Road. We got there around 10h00 and it was nice and quite and most of the shops still closed or in the process of opening.
2.2 Kilometers, one way road flanked by iconic malls as far as you can see offering a drop dead shopping experience like no other. We have been to Paris and London but this takes the cake. We managed to cover about four different malls and to be honest we need at least another two visits to do this justice. Mind blowing retail dining and entertainment facilities from upmarket brand names down to more cost effective options. Upscale restaurants and loads of food courts to choose from.
Some of the shops are actually like a mall within a mall and the range and diversity of the products is stunning. Thought of many people I would like to take there and see their reactions. Also saw the biggest outdoor TV Screen I have ever seen. It certainly lives up to the hype and glamour. Many more visits to come. Also saw the biggest range of Halloween products ever and would certainly make for throwing an outrages Halloween party at home.
Here is the official Link http://www.orchardroad.org/about/present.php
Check out this crazy Halloween house.
http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/spectacular-halloween-light-show/1j8akqdcm
2.2 Kilometers, one way road flanked by iconic malls as far as you can see offering a drop dead shopping experience like no other. We have been to Paris and London but this takes the cake. We managed to cover about four different malls and to be honest we need at least another two visits to do this justice. Mind blowing retail dining and entertainment facilities from upmarket brand names down to more cost effective options. Upscale restaurants and loads of food courts to choose from.
Some of the shops are actually like a mall within a mall and the range and diversity of the products is stunning. Thought of many people I would like to take there and see their reactions. Also saw the biggest outdoor TV Screen I have ever seen. It certainly lives up to the hype and glamour. Many more visits to come. Also saw the biggest range of Halloween products ever and would certainly make for throwing an outrages Halloween party at home.
Here is the official Link http://www.orchardroad.org/about/present.php
Check out this crazy Halloween house.
http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/spectacular-halloween-light-show/1j8akqdcm
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