We arrived at the hotel and found that we couldn't get into our room until 12pm so left the bags at concierge and went out for coffee to make a plan.
I have stayed at this hotel before so that is helping somewhat with orientation. We have a Singapore Airlines stopover deal which includes a number of hop on hop off buses so we decided to head to the orchid garden at the Botanic Gardens.
We enjoyed the flowers and the weather isn't too hot or humid. Headed back to the hotel and had to settle for a king size bed if we wanted our room soon. Kate and I were starting to feel very tired and had a little afternoon nap before heading out to Chinatown .
Had a great dinner of deep fried wontons, followed by noodles with a real lime juice for Kate and a tiger beer for me.
Found the supermarket on the way home under the City Hall MRT station as suggested by mum and dad. Sourced food for breakfast tomorrow and I think we are all set to go.
Portugese tarts are at city hall. Go down the very long escalators towards the station entry barriers. Turn left at the bottom and go to the bread shop a little way along on the left. Dont forget to try chendol. In most food halls including the one opposite the Grand Pacific (was Alston)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful travel blog. I feel quite exhausted after reading it each time, but you both obviously had a fantastic trip together. See you in October xx
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous flowers! And I am sure Ruth's Portuguese tart advice is spot on, given the extensive research. :-)
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