Day 1

Singapore

August 5, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

Picked up in posh Merc limo at 11ish. Fast track through security and into Emirates Lounge. Had couple of beers watching planes then smoked salmon blini, chicken & avocado salad, chicken curry and salmon & ratatouille. Andy had beetroot salad with humus and tabbouleh, chicken curry, veg curry, rice, noodles spinach & ricotta cannelloni followed by cheesecake. All delicious. Lounge very pleasant but I couldn't get into wifi.

Boarded 1.30 ish. Glass of fizz as we settled down.

Took off 2.50 so almost an hour late but flight time shorter than planned and we have to wait at Dubai so no problem. Ordered beer & g & t (didn't come till chased) and chicken/mango confit & prawn makhanwala. Glass of Sancerre - lovely. Massive choice of movies/shows/music.

Went to bar mid flight. Great to people watch. Many in stocking feet. Some of cabin crew had nice chat with us. Brought ice cream. Ran out of tonic for gin which was pretty rubbish - bet they had supplies downstairs!

Landed in Dubai and found lounge. Had one beer and more food. Fish & chicken curries. Really nice. Boring wait for couple of hours then boring wait on plane. Took off an hour late but landed on time.

Had fizz & glass of wine & laksa. Didn't like it but too tired and full to care.

Had couple of hours sleep on very comfy lie down bed then the brought scrambled egg & sort of bacon. Yuk but fruit and yoghurt nice. Offered champagne but didn't have it.

Time passed fairly quickly. Landed 4ish Singapore time, 9am UK time.

Got through immigration etc fine and bags already on carousel. Emirates rep waiting to send us to gate for limo to hotel. Lovely driver showed us some sights on drive in. He said it's very hot at the moment 32 degrees but showers expected. Checked into hotel fine and they brought glass of refreshing lemonade.

Room smallish with v little storage but modern and bright with fridge & nice bathroom. Free phone for use here - all calls & internet. Lovely idea. Sorted bags (a bit), set up wifi.

Out 6pm ish. 24 hours since we left home. 3 hours sleep but feel ok.

Wandered to Clarke Quay. First beer in Izakaya overlooking Singapore River. Friendly. $18 (£10 for 4 medium beers). Then wander. Pint in Harry's Bar at Boat Quay watching Arsenal beat Chelsea in Community Shield. Tired but wanted easy tea so went to Brewerkz Clarke Quay. Beer, burger & pizza $90 £60 ish. Expensive and not adventurous but very nice. Wandered home. Bed 10pm.Read more