What can I say.. This was the craziest weekend I ever had - and not exactly in a good way. Flew back for the weekend for dear PY and Belle's hen party. Supposed to reach Friday AM, get a haircut, dental and other miscellaneous stuff done before checking into the hotel and wait for everyone to arrive. Unfortunately, the perfect Friday I expected never happened. In fact, anything that could go wrong went horribly wrong.
Arrived at the airport all hopeful at 11pm even though the drive through the haze was quite hazardous. Exactly what the photos show, visibility was less than 2 cars down. I should have known. The reading hit 500 psi. Day flights had been delayed but they were taking off. I thought mine would too eventually. I guess midnight flight cancellations were a no-brainer. Got sent home and put on a flight next morning. Next day came and before I left the house, received a delay sms. Waited. Another sms received. Went to airport. Delay again. Alas, I finally reached in the wee morning of Saturday (note the red-eye return on Sunday midnight).
Nevermind. I arrived and that's all it mattered. So happy to see all my lovelies! Stayed at Amara Sentosa and had a great day out at the beach. Also appreciate Rena and Joey for coming all the way. *bisous*
Such a lovely day had to be followed by a lovely dinner (Faber Peak). Ok here's where the horror story continues. Halfway through dinner I started feeling weird in the gastric (began on the flight actually). So while the rest continued dinner, I excused myself and returned to the room to rest. Wanted to nap for awhile then meet them for the party-after. Little did I expect things to turn worse. So bad so that I had to go to the hospital and ended up being put on a drip!! And of course missed out on all the fun I actually specially flew back for :( Like I said, it was crazy.
I kept myself together on Sunday by downing meds. Really didn't wanna go through an 18-hour delay, 5-hour flight, endless rounds of puking and a hospital drip for nothing. Anyway karaoke and massage just about sum up the weekend :) -_-
"Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen." - Benjamin Disraeli
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Shanghai Dec 2013
Look at how sweet Angel's bb is...
Name: Haiyi Seafood Restaurant 海逸酒家(新天地店)
Location: 181 Xintiandi 新天地北里太仓路181弄
Review: Trustee Shanghainese seafood restaurant at reasonable prices in Xintiandi. Always book in advance. Don't forget the roast pigeons!
Name: Haiyi Seafood Restaurant 海逸酒家(新天地店)
Location: 181 Xintiandi 新天地北里太仓路181弄
Review: Trustee Shanghainese seafood restaurant at reasonable prices in Xintiandi. Always book in advance. Don't forget the roast pigeons!
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Banyan Tree Hangzhou (Dec 2013)
Sweet birthday treat in Hangzhou at Banyan Tree. Very charming and tasteful hotel with huge rooms. Really loved it. Felt thoroughly refreshed! (Shanghai air was particularly bad in 2013)
The popular Impression West Lake Show by Zhang Yimou was good but we were seriously freezing our asses off! It must have been a torture for the performers splishing and splashing in the waters :o Anyway it's worth a go. There are deals on the tickets so make sure you try to find some discounts off regular prices. Boat seats are at a premium but they seem further away from the "stage". Though might be worth the investment during winter!
Also worth a visit is the city centre market street. Rather vibrant with small hawker-style eateries on one end. Overall a nice getaway =)
The weather was so good we rode the hotel bikes (free I think) in our winter coats round the Xixi National Wetland Park 西溪湿地 :) Absolutely easy and pleasant. Haven't done this in awhile! Away from the city and into nature.
The popular Impression West Lake Show by Zhang Yimou was good but we were seriously freezing our asses off! It must have been a torture for the performers splishing and splashing in the waters :o Anyway it's worth a go. There are deals on the tickets so make sure you try to find some discounts off regular prices. Boat seats are at a premium but they seem further away from the "stage". Though might be worth the investment during winter!
Also worth a visit is the city centre market street. Rather vibrant with small hawker-style eateries on one end. Overall a nice getaway =)
Labels:
Celebrations,
China,
China Travels,
Destinations,
Hangzhou,
Shanghai driving trips
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Shanghai HSBC Golf Championships (Nov 2013)
Special thanks to Angel for getting us tix! The VIP clubhouse access and freebies made it especially enjoyable ;) Always inspiring to watch golf live.
Up close and personal with the stars! To name a few: Ernie Els, Rory Mcllroy, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter, Andy Garcia and Dustin Johnson whom I captured the best shot and who eventually won the championship :)
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Singapore Oct 2013
Back for the first time since moving to Shanghai. The peeps I gotta meet... =) The netballers.
The S gang. Really miss the kiddos who are growing up too fast.
The Fam. Celebrating S dad's big 70 at Paradise MBFC. Superb food and wine - just how a 七十大寿 should be.
The S gang. Really miss the kiddos who are growing up too fast.
The Fam. Celebrating S dad's big 70 at Paradise MBFC. Superb food and wine - just how a 七十大寿 should be.
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