Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Singapore - November 2024

Had to go for a work trip to run a partner conference. Flew business class on Friday. Sydney Airport was jammed but I went straight to the First Class Lounge as usual and had breakfast.

Boarded on time. All set in my seat with Qantas pjs, champagne and sleeping tablets!

Easy flight to Singapore and I was out very quickly and into a Grab. For the weekend I am staying at the Marriott Tang for the first time which is on Orchard Road.

Friday night I went and had dinner with my mate Ian near to where he lives. The next morning I was craving a coffee so I went next door to a place called Eggslut...



I then met a friend and we went to a cafe in Dempsey Hill called PS Harding. We had brunch sitting outside and then a walk around Dempsey Hill.


Back to the hotel for a quick swim. The weather is very overcast...


I got hungry so went and found some food...


On Sunday I hired a bike and went out to East Coast Park, which I have done before. It's a nice ride. 


I stopped for food at Satay by the Bay. Unfortunately on the way back, I got a flat tyre and it started to pour. So I waited undercover while they brought me a new bike.


Sunday I tried a new bar in Chinatown...


I checked out on Monday morning and caught the MRT to the office in MBFC3. The view is always a reminder how big a port Singapore is...


Worked the day and then caught a Grab to Sentosa where we are having our conference. Checked into the Shangri-la which was nice. However it is very quiet and nothing to do there. 


I had dinner in the hotel and went for a walk. It is raining again.



The next day we had the conference in one of the meeting rooms and then had dinner at a restaurant on the beach. Kicked on for drinks on the hotel bar as there's nowhere else to go.

The next morning I got up and had breakfast with my colleague Dylan. Then while he packed I went for a walk to Fort Siloso which was literally next to the hotel.

That's the Mount Faber Cable Car...



Walked back and checked out. Ordered a Grab to the Airport with Dylan for our flight to Hong Kong. Went to the Cathay lounge and waited for our flight.

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