Guest post: The Rents visit Singapore…

18 01 2008

Did you know that there is life after 28 hours of travel? That was probably our biggest surprise upon arrival in the pristine, tropical garden of the world! Our flight aboard AA was a typically relaxing, uneventful journey. The first hurdle of this adventure into the Asian Pacific world was jumped! Then onto Singapore Air! The Singaporean women attendants, dressed in exotic, oriental silk suits — were some of the most beautiful, graceful, elegant stewardesses we’ve ever noticed. (Paul said so!) The men and women caring for the passengers left nothing for chance…from the first delivery of steamy hot towels to the final presentation of assorted meals and “snacks” and their patience in dealing with beastly people … not us.

Arrival at Changi airport was the final treat for this long journey. It was absolutely … how do you describe Changi airport? Well, when was the last time you saw an orchid garden, trees, waterfalls … in the airport. But the end of the trip was just the beginning. Hugging Becky and knowing we have a week to explore and spend time.

… well, that’s all for now. Becky tells me I need to keep these short and sweet … so stay tuned, that was just the flight over … Paul will tell you more about the stewardesses. :-)

– Momma O





He likes it, he likes it!

18 01 2008

After asking dad if he was excited to see Singapore .. and getting a resounding, “no.” I’m delighted to report that he is having a grand ol time.

Better than that, the man who doesn’t like spicy food did some damage to some Chili Crab tonight. Maybe it’s because I fed him amazing mussels with all you can eat french fries at the famed Brussels Sprouts restaurant the night before. Or maybe it’s because we started the meal with a snack of “fried sweet baby squids” and “beansprouts with dried fish” — come on, doesn’t it sound yummy?

Well, surprisingly, it is.

AND .. really to top it all off, the ‘rents were challenged with a Christmas present of chopsticks and a coupon for a week where they may only use said chopsticks to dine with *before* coming to Singapore. They did it! And now they are pros with the chopsticks. I can take these kids anywhere. Dad was proud to say that on day 1, he attempted and won over WET NOODLES!

Ah, to know that such exciting firsts are still available to you in your 60′s … got to love that life is so varied and crazy that you can still have new experiences and surprises after all that time.

Tomorrow we’re off to see the famous Raffles hotel (and its Singapore slings) … here’s to hoping for nice weather!








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