Uncategorized

Arrived in Australia

Last night I couldn’t sleep.  Too excited.  After months of planning, I was finally going to Australia.  My pickup from the hotel was at 5.45am for an 8.45am flight.  As with everything in Singapore, that went smoothly.  The flight to Australia was shorter than I expected.  It only took 4.5 hours and I slept for half of it.  Sleep at last : -)

Even as we were landing in Perth, I knew that I was going to love Australia.  Just like the members of my family who have been here before me – my Mum, Monica, Aidan and Finbar.  They all raved and so will I.  My hotel here is standard – not quite the luxury of Singapore.  It doesn’t have wifi.  So at the risk of great personal hardship, I am sitting in a river side cafe, drinking coffee and writing my blog.  Life can be tough.

I am beginning to see why people like to travel alone.  If I want to do something, I do it.  No consultations.  I talk to strangers all the time and if I feel the need to share, I write my blog.  Not saying that a travel companion wouldn’t be welcome, but there are benefits….

No photos today.   I forgot to bring my camera out with me.

Ann x

Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Nobody told me its Monsoon Season

 

I am very impressed with Sinapore. Its a lovely city, clean, friendly, multi cultural and very interesting. But…. its hasn’t stopped raining since I arrived! Think the recent floods in Dublin…. except it isn’t so bad because it is warm and you soon dry out. This afternoon, I went on a city tour. It was slightly alternative but very enjoyable. We saw the famous Singapore Merlion (in the rain), the oldest Chinese Temple in Singapore (in the rain), a factory where they make pictures from hand polished gem stones (indoors, phew), the beautiful National Orchid Garden at the Botantic Gardens (both the rain and the orchids were amazing) and Little India (not impressive in the rain).

This evening I met up with Rachel Ruddy and we had a lovely Indian meal in Boat Quay – still raining. Rachel is here working as a physio – there are no jobs for young graduate physios in Dublin. She has had an amazing time and travelled to so many interesting places. Wish I was young again. We had a great chat.

Some photos of the day below. Tomorrow morning I am off to Australia – Perth.

Ann x

 

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , | 2 Comments

Its raining in Singapore

 

Good start.  Friendly service from Dublin ground staff in Aer Lingus.  Security was quiet and I got through quickly.  Nice telephone chat with Aidan while waiting in Departures.  Flight to London was on time.  In Heathrow, I relaxed in a nice Italian restaurant with a light meal and a glass of white wine.  The flight to Singapore was much easier than I anticipated.  It was also on time and despite being 12 hours long, time passed quickly.  Watched 3 movies, read a bit and slept.  Following the plane journey on the video screen was fascinating.  We passed over some exotic places.  The pick up in Singapore was smooth.  Had a chat on the bus with some nice people.  Then arrived at my luxurious hotel.

You will see from the photos that it is raining in Singapore and the hotel room is very nice.  Time to go exploring.

Ann x

 

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , | 1 Comment

My Bags are Packed

My bags are packed and I’m ready to go……….. I’ll have to wake Stephen up to say goodbye 🙂

Its almost time to go. I am feeling excited and really looking forward to the trip. The nerves have gone, thank goodness. 4.30pm flight to London and a 9.30 flight from London to Singapore. I am due to arrive in Singapore at 6.25pm local time on Sunday. Hoping to meet Rachel Ruddy for dinner on Monday evening. Will be back in touch from Singapore.

Ann x

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , | 11 Comments

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.