3 continents in 3 week - F adventure

[mmchow]

We took the return Airport Express back to the airport. Arrived 3 hrs before the flight and the check in area was fairly empty.
Suite class boarding pass issued

and we were on our way to SQ Krisflyer lounge.
Entrance of the lounge

Walkway into the lounge

Bar - variety of spirits available and limited coughtail menu

There is a dedicated first class section in the lounge

 

[mmchow]

The first class lounge is a big square room, with its own dining area.
Plenty of seating available for the ratio of first class seat onboard

Buffet spread

First class menu

Ordered the satay but it didn't taste as good as I hope for. They served it with rice, which I find it odd. Then again, we are in HK.

No PH Rare in this lounge

 

[mmchow]

We were greeted at the door and taken to our seat, 3C and 3D.

This is the refurbished suite class with the seat featured a much darker leather.

TomVexille was right - the screen is small in comparison to the size of the suite.

A choice of Dom or Krug was on offered

No amenities were offered for this short flight but eye mask, socks and slippers were provided as we taken our seat. More amenities (toothbrush, razor) are available in the toilet. Spacious toilet and I like the sink

 

[mmchow]

Limited storage around the seat

Think the basket was meant for rubbish?

Power outlet

More storage under the ottoman which could easily fit a cabin luggage. It was a light load so stored our luggages in another cabin
Alleyway

Took the window seat for takeoff

 

[mmchow]

Menu for the flight

The wellness selection

Lunch

Cheese and sweets

For this flight, we've selected our mains through Book the Cook; lobster Thermidor and lobster wonton noodle soup

 

[Major]

I think that receptacle is for your glasses whilst sleeping rather than rubbish

 

[mmchow]

Drink menu

Champagne and white wine

Red wine and port

coughtails

Spirits

Quite a selection of non alcoholic drinks including teas (from TWG) and coffees. One that stood out was the Red Christmas tea and the blue mountain coffee.

 

[mmchow]

Given it was a short flight, lunch was served immediately after takeoff.
Continued with my champagne while +1 ordered a whisky
Was intrigued by the charcoal bread - it was a brioche

Starters and soup course - the double boiled soup reminds me of mum's cooking

Salad

Main - noodle was too soft for my liking. I could barely finish my main as I was full

but there is always room for dessert

 

[andy2015]

Was the Penfolds RWT actually onboard?

 

[mmchow]

Was the Penfolds RWT actually onboard?

It was onboard.

 

[mmchow]

The crew on this flight was very proactive - they converted seat 2C and 2D for us to rest without us asking.

They set it up well, including the teddies

The quality of the pillow and duvet was good. The bed on the other hand was a tad firm.
The twin engine

Landing into Singapore

Long queue in immigration - no premium line (first world problem). Our ride to Little India on the other hand was smooth

 

[Dalescott]

I ammmmm Sooooo filled with envy.

 

[mmchow]

I ammmmm Sooooo filled with envy.

I'm sure you are working towards such redemption too

 

[mmchow]

We had purposely planned for a short layover in Singapore (we've been many times). We've booked 2 nights at Wanderlust Hotel in Little India, a Design Hotel as part of SPG partnership. The daily rates was SG$130 inclusive of breakfast
Hotel lobby

Love the innkeeper act

We were allocated the Pantone Room on level 2
Shower and toilet each with the sink in the middle

Interesting layout and the tiles reminded me of shower :erm:

A long and narrow table over the walls with a Handy Phone

No one room (29 in total) is identical over the 4 levels. We were not expecting this but hey, it's quirky and welcome out of the norm experiences

 

[mmchow]

For the evening, we had planned for Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel
Decided to walk as it was not far
Bugis Night Market - lots of fruit juices. Beware, they add sugar to the juices

Direction to the bar

History of the iconic drink on the stairs

The Long Bar

Love how they put the hand fan together - oldskol

Very touristy as a few tour groups came by during our visit but was brought up the stairs to level 3

 

[mmchow]

The peanut sack

The drink

Love the spiral staircase in the middle of the bar

One too many

And the aftermath

 

[mmchow]

For our 2nd day, it is all about culinary experiences Singapore has to offer. Hawker food. Since breakfast was included (had no intention of eating at the hotel), we thought of checking it out.
Communal table in the centre of the restaurant.

Other seatings

Buffet selection - limited items available i.e. Bread, cereal, tea and coffee

Menu

Had to order the roti jala to share (epic failed for not planning on ordering anything)

 

[mmchow]

To ensure we had a smooth travel for the day, we bought a visitor MRT day pass for $20 ($10 deposit for the card). This allow us unlimited rides on MRT and buses for the entire day.
First up, Ang Mo Kio for the fried carrot cake.

Why AMK one ask? I'm familiar with the place and they do a good fried carrot cake.
Hawker stall at AMK

Next up Orchard Road - this one doesn't have the Christmassy feel

Colonial houses in Orchard Rd

A morning tea snack, muah chee - glutinous rice with peanut

 

[mmchow]

For lunch , we hit up Hougang Ave 8 for the omelette oysters and fried Kuey teow. It's a fair way to travel but heard the oysters were huge and the omelette is tasty

Hit every spot - worth the travel

Took the train back to Little India to drop of some shopping
Colourful shop

Do you agree?

 

[mmchow]

Chinatown was next


before dinner at Lau Pa Sat - grilled stringray, fruit rojak and satay

We finished the night off with a sight of Marina Bay Sand

and Merlion