Eric's phone died on Wednesday night, just after he had downloaded a new tracker app and made a declaration to reignite his fitness campaign. Isn't it always the way? Anyway, he spent a fruitless morning in Little India waiting for it to be fixed on Thursday. If it was going to crash, all I can say is it is, a good thing it happened here where we can return to the place of purchase easily. He had to make a return visit on Friday to retrieve it.
But first we had Luke arrive for breakfast, which we shared at home, and caught up on all their news of work, the new house, our house and the pets. Ali is still going strong though somewhat deaf, or maybe selectively deaf (like some others in the family). We went to The Banana Leaf for lunch in Little India and ate too much, but it was delicious. Eric tried to collect his phone but found that it wasn't fixed and was given instructions of where to take it in Clarke Quay. So we said farewell to Luke who was on his way to the Shangri La Rasa on Sentosa and we went to the mobile service centre on the forth floor in Central. The operator there warned that, since it was a model made in China, what he did to it would either open the phone or crash it permanently. What a saga this was turning out to be! To cut a long, long story short Eric returned with it to the place of purchase and eventually they were able to fix it.
Unfortunately we have had the haze from fires on Sumatra back again since Friday, but fortunately it rained overnight so Saturday wasn't as bad. It remained in the moderate range over the next few days.
Over the weekend the NT Election took place with a resounding win to the Labor Party, bringing to an end the four years of scandal and controversy while Adam Giles lead the Country Liberals. In only a matter of a few hours after voting closed and counting began, the decision was clear. Another sign that it is time to return. Hopefully they can do a better job and fulfill some of their promises. At least it shouldn't be so chaotic with a strong majority and some very well respected independents in the house.
After work on Sunday we dropped home to meet Yvonne and Mervyn and take them into Sque Bar for dinner with a number of MAE colleagues who are all getting ready to enjoy a week or so in other places. Yes, just one week to go to finish the term. It was a pleasant but early night as I had an early appointment for a check up at the National Skin Clinic in Novena the next morning. Good results there, so after a but of a natter (they have just been to Vietnam and Laos and we were really interested in comparing their travel experiences) the four of us we went off to Orchard Rd for a look at where 'the other people' shop. Very flash. On the way home we dropped in to Singapura Plaza for a Vietnamese lunch at Nam Nam.
The walk this week was an evening stroll from Stadium to Gardens By The Bay so that suited really well. Yvonne and Mervyn visited the gardens in the daytime last visit, so this was a nice change, and the walk was cooler being in the evening and following the river. We had a number of other visitors with us from Daylesford and Sunshine Beach too.
How could you ever get sick of those views? After dinner at Satays by the Bay we caught the stunning light and sound show at the Super Tree Grove. Photos don't do it justice.
And they are setting up for the Mid-Autumn or Lantern Festival which follows hot on the heels the Hungry Ghosts. Some of the lanterns we saw at the Gardens reflect mythological stories involving the moon, the sun and matchmaking to name a few.
Still not satisfied, we walked through Marina Bay Sands Hotel to see the light show on the bay itself. We were all pretty weary when we eventually got home.
Tuesday morning was much more leisurely and when we were ready, we ambled out the back door and down Paya Lebar Rd to Prata King for a breakfast of mango lassi, murtabak and roti prata followed by teh tarek. What could be better? Didn't have to convince Mervyn.
After the walk home we needed a swim then Yvonne and Mervyn went to Haw Par Villa to check out the Chinese folklore and mythology including the gruesome 10 Courts of Hell. It seems fitting that Mervyn gets benefit from using Tiger Balm, created by the Aw brothers, who created this theme park. In the evening we met them at VivoCity then wandered across the Sentosa boardwalk to see the crane dance together. As always, the story was touching and the effects impressive.
When we got home we found that Luke and Tahlia had stayed up to catch us on skype so we had a quick chat with them. We were pleased to hear they had found the keys to our Mazda. Now Yvonne and Mervyn can drive it when they arrive on Thursday. Luke was leaving in the morning on an Intrepid trip across the Gibb River Rd to Broome, this is a reward from the company for his performance so well done you! When he returns he takes up the reins in a higher management level. Tahlia looked exhausted so hopefully a few days of loving care with her Mum and Dad in town will be the tonic she needs.
We spent Wednesday morning at home, Eric wnt for a walk then the two men went down to the pool while the women talked. Well, how else do we solve the problems of the world. For lunch we went to Food Junction in Nex then they went to see the Gardens By the Bay while we went to work. When we got home it appeared that they got away safely so here's hoping they had a good flight. Little jealous that they get to Darwin before us. Lovely to have family contact this week, really pleased they included us in their itinerary.
But first we had Luke arrive for breakfast, which we shared at home, and caught up on all their news of work, the new house, our house and the pets. Ali is still going strong though somewhat deaf, or maybe selectively deaf (like some others in the family). We went to The Banana Leaf for lunch in Little India and ate too much, but it was delicious. Eric tried to collect his phone but found that it wasn't fixed and was given instructions of where to take it in Clarke Quay. So we said farewell to Luke who was on his way to the Shangri La Rasa on Sentosa and we went to the mobile service centre on the forth floor in Central. The operator there warned that, since it was a model made in China, what he did to it would either open the phone or crash it permanently. What a saga this was turning out to be! To cut a long, long story short Eric returned with it to the place of purchase and eventually they were able to fix it.
Unfortunately we have had the haze from fires on Sumatra back again since Friday, but fortunately it rained overnight so Saturday wasn't as bad. It remained in the moderate range over the next few days.
Over the weekend the NT Election took place with a resounding win to the Labor Party, bringing to an end the four years of scandal and controversy while Adam Giles lead the Country Liberals. In only a matter of a few hours after voting closed and counting began, the decision was clear. Another sign that it is time to return. Hopefully they can do a better job and fulfill some of their promises. At least it shouldn't be so chaotic with a strong majority and some very well respected independents in the house.
After work on Sunday we dropped home to meet Yvonne and Mervyn and take them into Sque Bar for dinner with a number of MAE colleagues who are all getting ready to enjoy a week or so in other places. Yes, just one week to go to finish the term. It was a pleasant but early night as I had an early appointment for a check up at the National Skin Clinic in Novena the next morning. Good results there, so after a but of a natter (they have just been to Vietnam and Laos and we were really interested in comparing their travel experiences) the four of us we went off to Orchard Rd for a look at where 'the other people' shop. Very flash. On the way home we dropped in to Singapura Plaza for a Vietnamese lunch at Nam Nam.
The walk this week was an evening stroll from Stadium to Gardens By The Bay so that suited really well. Yvonne and Mervyn visited the gardens in the daytime last visit, so this was a nice change, and the walk was cooler being in the evening and following the river. We had a number of other visitors with us from Daylesford and Sunshine Beach too.
Still not satisfied, we walked through Marina Bay Sands Hotel to see the light show on the bay itself. We were all pretty weary when we eventually got home.
Tuesday morning was much more leisurely and when we were ready, we ambled out the back door and down Paya Lebar Rd to Prata King for a breakfast of mango lassi, murtabak and roti prata followed by teh tarek. What could be better? Didn't have to convince Mervyn.
After the walk home we needed a swim then Yvonne and Mervyn went to Haw Par Villa to check out the Chinese folklore and mythology including the gruesome 10 Courts of Hell. It seems fitting that Mervyn gets benefit from using Tiger Balm, created by the Aw brothers, who created this theme park. In the evening we met them at VivoCity then wandered across the Sentosa boardwalk to see the crane dance together. As always, the story was touching and the effects impressive.
When we got home we found that Luke and Tahlia had stayed up to catch us on skype so we had a quick chat with them. We were pleased to hear they had found the keys to our Mazda. Now Yvonne and Mervyn can drive it when they arrive on Thursday. Luke was leaving in the morning on an Intrepid trip across the Gibb River Rd to Broome, this is a reward from the company for his performance so well done you! When he returns he takes up the reins in a higher management level. Tahlia looked exhausted so hopefully a few days of loving care with her Mum and Dad in town will be the tonic she needs.
We spent Wednesday morning at home, Eric wnt for a walk then the two men went down to the pool while the women talked. Well, how else do we solve the problems of the world. For lunch we went to Food Junction in Nex then they went to see the Gardens By the Bay while we went to work. When we got home it appeared that they got away safely so here's hoping they had a good flight. Little jealous that they get to Darwin before us. Lovely to have family contact this week, really pleased they included us in their itinerary.
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