Merdeka in Singapore I: Back to Bugis

Over the long Merdaka weekend, KH and I made a trip down to Singapore to visit friends. Looking back at my passport, my last visit was in 2019, a few of years before Covid. At KLIA2, I actually bumped into my church member. Such a small world. We arrived at Changi way past lunchtime, so the hubby was understandably hangry. Randomly picked Tsui Wah at Jewel, and it was KH's turn to bump into someone he knew. I was amused by the way his ex-colleague's children were eating their lunch-- they sucked up strands of wantan noodles draped over their hands.  I'd have a fit. 

Along the way to Tater's place in Bugis, we passed by all the memorable landmarks, Bugis+, Bugis Street, and Albert Centre, to name a few. And since it was the 7th lunar month, the spaces around OG department store showed signs of activities from the Hungry Ghost Festival. When we arrived, we were given the customary welcome bear hug, and peck on the cheek. That night, we didn't have dinner with our host, but made plans with ZW instead. She was working late as usual, so went to meet her at her workplace at Marina One. Drunk on duck is the best way that I couldn't describe our meal at Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck Restaurant. Excellent duck, and deft knifework when carving the Peking duck. 

After dinner, she gave us the grand tour of her office building. Very serene at night, with elevated walkways over greenery and water features. From the sound of things, she would probably be on the lookout for a less stressful role.