4,3,2,1

The day that we all regret--the last day of holiday....sweet sorrow. Over the past 12 days, I have experienced four (4) fabulously luxurious resorts, three (3) remote islands, two (2) amazing countries, and one (1) wonderful holiday! (don't forget the three days of travel time as part of the adventure too!) I've tried new foods, learned new words, bought new shoes (ha!) and absorbed culture. (And....I totally put my workout/eating schedule to the side as well--will feel that 5am Monday morning!)

This evening started out with a luge ride. A ski lift--which I find terribly ironic on this island off the coast of an island--took us on a "sky ride" to the top of the mountain where we were fitted with helmets (yes, child size for my peanut sized head). It was fun, but I disagree with the marketing for this attraction "One time isn't enough." One time was well enough!

Dinner and $12 beers were at the Siloso beach bar, Cafe Del Mar. For those of you not familiar (that's you Erik) Cafe del Mar is a music collection by Jose Padilla--straight from Ibiza (I believe?) Chill, lounge music, mixed by the best DJs around the world.....but I digress....Apparently there was a private party tonight, so we were told we had to leave by 9:30. At 9pm a girl came on the stage and started singing with the mixes--she was terrible. I think they purposedly put her up there to sing and clear out the place!

9:40am flight--land at LAX at 1pm. Wishful thinking that the flight will only be 3 hours, 20 minutes. I'd like to forget about the 15 hour time change.

I hope you all enjoyed reading my posts. I enjoyed sharing my experiences and getting all my thoughts down as they happened. If you plan on taking holiday in Western Thailand or Singpore--give me a shout. I'll share more:)

Until my next gallivant...

AC

Shoes and durian fruit: Love and hate

Our last full day in Singapore. There have been quite a few things I have fallen in love with: Charles & Keith shoes, Kaya (a spread made with pandan leaves and egg yolks), and Capella. (Capella, where we are staying) is the new six star hotel that opened less than 60 days ago. ) There are a few things that I don't care for so much: Jack Fruit, $12.50 beers, and Durian Fruit (the most repulsive thing I have ever ate--yes, even after Sea Urchin).

I feel like we've been in SIN a lot longer than we were in Thailand, but it was actually the opposite. Today was Shopping Day. We headed out to the famous Orchard Road to get a real taste of shopping in Singapore during the Great Singapore Sale. The malls, one on every block and five alone on Orchard Road, are quite organized. By organized, I mean that store location is dictated by price. The top and basement levels are always food courts. After that, the lowest level is "budget" (GAP) and the highest level is "designer" (CHANEL). Erik and I stayed on the lower levels as they tended to have the actual Singaporean stores and stuff we can't get back home.

Many hours were spent in Charles & Keith today--to Erik's delight (joking). But three pairs of shoes later, I am quite happy and decided the chaos of the place was worth it. The store is a mad house--all the time, but I swear it is the most popular store in SIN.

Local foods 101

Finally was able to experience some of the many "local foods" of Singapore this afternoon: Ice Kacang/Chendol (shaved ice with red beans, ground palm sugar, and coconut milk), Fried Hokkien Mee (fried noodles with prawn)...and of course Durian Fruit.

Never did have a chance to try chili crab, Ba Kut Teh (pork ribs), Nasi Lemak (rice and coconut).