Awoke early this morning and headed onto the train for Singapore. This was a 6 hour ride through the Malaysian wilderness, most of which was jungle like. I have to admit, there were shades of 'Bridge over the River Kwai' about the journey at points, but all in all it was a really relaxing way to get into Singapore.
In contrast, Singapore is a more busy version of Kuala Lumpur. I admitted in my last post that the shopping centre in KL was massive, but even that is nothing compared to Orchard Road in Singapore, which has a shopping centre of similar size on each junction. I have been in 3 of them already (which has taken most of the day) and there are, by all accounts, at least another 31 shopping malls for me to go into! Basically this has ruined me for life, as places like Bluewater will be tiny in comparison.
They say that anything that is desired is available on this road, and it is easy to see why. Prices don't seem to be dirt cheap though, and so I have been haggling with the locals - even getting one chap to make me 2 tailor made cashmere suits for £170, which is not too shabby. I have also been warned that some of these shopping malls have shops for more discerning gentleman clientele, but look like everyday stores from outward appearances. Therefore i am being ultra careful about asking for a "Silky Tie", as i might get a very different result to what i was intending......
What with all the travelling i sort of forgot it was my birthday today, and was only reminded when the girl on the check in desk wished me a happy birthday. Thanks for the good wishes folks - to celebrate, I am in another plush hotel, being pampered again, just off of Orchard Road.
4 comments:
Many Happy Returns Mouse, Cherry and I are thinking of you!
This is the first time I've read your blog since England and I'm well impressed, it is a tremendously exciting, rollercoaster of a travelogue.
Take care of your wallet, and good luck with the next leg of your journey!
Hi Damian your getting old boy catching up with me now viv says she likes how your slumbing it. It must be tough going staying in the hilton you lucky devil you.
Mum wants to know whats happening with the photos of the wedding. We are eagerly awaiting to see a pic of sam are you hiding something from us ha ha!!
Anyway back to the day thats in it a big big happy birthday and love and kisses from mum and the gang in cork xoxoxo p.s. she says mind yourself
hehe! As far as I am aware I am a normal looking female and no reason to not be shown about ;-) hehehe!!! Damian should just email you a photo of us, does he have your email address? If not you are welcome to email me and I will send you some photos (with his permission)
And Damian, if you bring back any "silky thais" you are in serious trouble :D
I was hoping to see a picture of the bride and groom in traditional dress, as well as a picture of you and Sam.
No more shopping at tescos now then either!! You've got the taste for finer things in life.
Be sure to get 5 new shirts made to measure to compliment your new suits.
regards from the nicer of the three witches!!(Irene)
PS can u ring Greg re servicability Report its urgent!!
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