Friday, July 20, 2012

Our first morning here

Our superintendent greeted us at the airport at 3am this morning and had the shuttle service ready to take us to our hotel. Adam was happy to learn he is an avid golfer, I was not so thrilled when he offered to take him to the range this morning. :) Needless to say, he didn't go and we enjoyed our first morning in Singapore and having nothing to do at the moment. We know the next 2 weeks will be crazy busy, so we enjoyed a low key morning today.

We slept a whole 3 hours after arriving at our hotel...so I think we're running on fumes. Tried my first new food this morning (some polka-dotted fruit that I can't remember the name of) and the boys ate their weight in pancakes. Normally I won't tell you all about our food (well maybe, it is one thing Singapore is known for) but I know the grandparents are very interested in our first few days. Headed out with the giant stroller (yep, we're "those" people again!) and walked around Orchard Road. A lot of high end stores - reminded me a lot of Times Square. Large buildings, malls, food everywhere and lots of people.

Drew is now napping, Adam is trying to get us cell phones and I'm hanging with Luke. What a nice way to start this adventure. Feeling like tourists, but constantly reminded that we're not. Tomorrow we get our keys to our new place and interview several helpers. Then the chaos begins. For now, we'll continue to enjoy the slow pace of today. :)

Look what I found! There are probably 4 on this block alone...my drink was $6, not as bad as I thought it would be!

Had to laugh at this one...I'm excited about Prada, Coach, and Burberry in the background. Luke and Drew were excited about the loader. Oh the purses and the dirt! 

2 comments:

  1. Well, now that you've found Starbucks, I know that you'll be able to survive. It's the little things that count, right?
    By the way, you're blog is really written well. Now who was your English teacher????
    Love, shell/grandma

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  2. Thanks Michelle! Ha...I am glad my English teacher approves. :) It's like my journal in HS right? love to you and Dad xoxo

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