Getting out and about

Little be little, we seem to knock our "to do" list down. It's more like 2 steps forward, one step back. We are finding out that this culture here is big on "freebies". So when we bought our TV's, each came with a free gift (surround sound system, bluray player, etc...). We were excited that we could get just a little more for our money. Imagine our surprise when the salesman handed up a piece of paper giving us the details of what, when and how we needed to go pick them up. So we trekked out the other day to 2 different locations. We got 2 out of the three gifts, the other was on backorder. The boxes were massive and heavy and try carrying them out to your car when there is no place to park, and no one to help you get them in the car - we knew there had to be a hitch ;-)

We went to dinner with some of B's colleagues at the Singapore Island Country Club - what a great evening. The view from the restaurant was the golf course. When we finished dinner - we were toured around the area. Beautiful countryside... I just wanted to grab a book and sit outside for the rest of the evening. Great amenities and the hospitality is top notch. The one thing we did notice between the country club and the American club is that if you are paying for a membership, the rest of the amenities are rather inexpensive. That's the way it should be...

We went to the Singapore Zoo and did the Night Safari - WOW! Very cool... It is a 45 minute ride on a tram with no lighting through the zoo's natural habitat. We saw animals we have never seen or even heard of before. Little S was a tad bit nervous as he kept telling me to make sure I had 2 hands on my purse and camera at all times. I guess it's sweet that he didn't want my things falling overboard - although I think he was more concerned with our things instead of Mommy...




We have also been bowling and swimming at The American Club. It also includes a library, gameroom, video rental, restaurants and other various services. So far so good - we are really having a great time - right now it really feels like we are on vacation.