Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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A Power-packed, Fun-filled weekend 1.1
(ending on a Monday evening)
Activities Galore,
I dun even know where to begin.
So I shall divide into a 3 part series like I always do.
Sat – 1230 hrs
Accomplice – The junior devil herself aka Madam Lee
First stop, Little India.
Set out with the hope of having authentic Fish Head Curry,
Decide that Muthu’s Curry would be the perfect place
But the prices there were WAY OFF Budget.
Settled for somewhere a little cheaper.
Delhi Restaurant @ 60 Race Course Road
Met a Nepalese waiter and his Chinese Towkay.
Saw dishes that I have never seen before,
Smoke filling the restaurant even
Tasted a good variety of food
Had fruit curry instead of fish curry.
Madam Lee has a phobia with fishes anyway
She’s afraid of the bones…
Compromise her – got to.
Great start to the day.
Walked…have to
Need to digest anyway
National Museum is next.
Been saying that she wishes to visit there.
Entrance fee would be well worth $5,
Although we didn’t wanted to pay initially.
The History portion was Eye-Opening,
But since closing time is at 6pm,
Decided that since there wasn’t much time
We have to ‘plan’ what to do
Chose the Personal Tales route,
Felt that listening to life stories would be a better choice.
Hearing the different stories gave an insight to what our rich history
The multi-media presentation was pretty fantastic at times
Yet a little lame for certain video
Had a nice laugh once in a while
Connected with my roots a little too
Didn’t expect to hear a Teochew dialogue and conversation piece
Felt a little nostalgia.
Took a few pictures
Both legally within the permitted zones
And illegally in the restricted area
Did my first good deed of the day.
It always feels nice to help someone in need
A family visited the place but brought along the aged grandma
She’s wheelchair-bound
Moving around was definitely a chore
But luckily I paid for the entrance
So there’s this access card / ticket
So u got to use it to open the doors
Makes you feel like some James Bond movie,
Or like Michael in Prison Break,
Having a bar-coded card for access into Restricted Areas.
Walked towards Suntec City / Marina Square
Hoping to do a little Christmas shopping with Madam Lee
Stopped by a stall selling some graphic prints on canvas
Just outside Raffles City
Then,
Came good deed number 2
John and Margaret
Tourists from England
Were in Singapore for a 2 day transit
Were trying to board the open top bus that goes to the Orchard Christmas light up
Asked for directions from the lady at the stall
Since,
I’m in the Christmas mood of giving and sharing
Felt that I should be a good host
Led the happily married couple to the Tourist centre @ suntec
Only to find out that the seats are filled to capacity for Saturday’s tours
John offered to buy Madam Lee and I a drink
Well, why not
Food court is the way to go
Since they were so fascinated with the concept of food courts anyway
John and Margaret shared a peach / strawberry milk ice dessert
While there were also ice kachang and chendol
For them to sample local delights
There’s also beer and coffee to round off the evening.
Walked them back to their hotel
Inter-Continental @ Bugis
Said our farewell
Decided to send them off on Monday
Well, Why not?
Caught the Soo Kee Christmas tree @ Bugis
Then was deciding whether to go back home or watch soccer
But Madam Lee felt she was obliged to help her boss @ Wine hut
Since there’s soccer screening at the vicinity
Why not again,
She’s paying for the cab fare…
I’m cheapo.
Saw a familiar face (rather fierce) @ Tasting Notes
Paid for beer and treated with free chips
Pretty good deal
Chatted with a new friend
Wolfgang - A restaurant owner
Newcastle fan as well,
Liverpool won 4-0
Could not have been better
Almost like Ecstasy.
Left Tasting Notes…
Shall Continue with Part 1.2 tmrw.
Bye.
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24. (but acts 14)
Multi tasker / Multiple Personality.
Free Spirit.
Many preferences, Few dislikes.
One Weakness.
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