Discover Singapore – Day 1

11 Jul 2009 3 Comments

by Xuan-er in Chilling out, Food, Travel

Moon emailed like a month ago asking if it would be ok for me to host her for a week while she travel south from Korea to visit me and Singapore before she permanently moves back to Hawaii with her hubby. Of course, it would be great! So we started our week of non stop eating while she’s here. She also kindly bought me kimchi and tons of Faceshop and Skinfood  from Korea…..Geesh, the amount of samples they give out is ridiculous and she told me she left a lot of the freebies as she can’t pack it in! (anyway, I can’t possibly use so much masks right? I only have ONE face! so if anyone needs some just drop me an email or message and I would get back to you. Of course the prices would be much cheaper than those you get at the local stores!)

While I passed her the loaded prepaid card on my old Sony cell phone. I was intrigued with her cell phone accessory…In fact, I wonder why is Singapore so lacking behind in terms of mobile technology compared to the Japan and Korea (Of course, US is sorely lacking behind too) Besides the many features on her cell, this little thing here is called T-money which you can use like our Ezlink card, the great feature is that it comes in all shapes and forms….much more convenient than a simple card! Especially on times when I have to rummage my bag to find the card.

Quoted from Wiki: T-money is a rechargeable series of cards and other “smart” devices used for paying transportation fares in and around Seoul and other areas of South Korea. T-money can also be used in lieu of cash or credit cards in some convenience stores and other businesses.

She had her 1st MRT ride to Raffles place and I think she loves the a/c. I guess the heat and humidity in SEA does take some time to get used to =)

1st stop was Raffles Place since I was on half day leave…introducing her to the Singapore River.

Good thing that we were early so we could get a table at Jumbo for dinner……She loves the chilli crab so much that I asked her to buy back the prima pack to cook. For some reason, the food in the Clarke Quay branch tasted better than the East Coast branch which I just went 2 weeks ago.

I love the little extra touch they did to put a cover over the chairs for the patrons sitting on the outside. I was puzzled when the server came and put this over my bag but I realized it a split second later and thought it was a really good idea as you can eat in peace. Well, you can’t possibly chase after anyone who might snatch your bag with your hands dirty from the crab sauce.

Menu that night was the usual fare one would order when you’re hosting. Chilli crab, buns, satong paste you tiao and fried rice. Not to forget TIGER BEER too…….

She was in town when we have the Singapore River Festival ongoing and so of course we checked it out and watched the 1 hour musical too. Peranakan fever is still very much in….

2 of my favorite photos from the night. The grainy feel came from the high ISO and adjusting it to sepia mode brought out another feel of the photos. I like the Singapore is a ‘FINE city’ photo…..

Last but not least, night ended with a night cap at City Space where I showed her the night view of Singapore……It’s been a long time since I chilled out there….We were also busy snacking away that we had 2 rounds of it! =)