I am writing this final instalment in the business class lounge at Singapore Airport ready to embark on our long homeward journey. Crammed in some more sights and sounds of Singapore this morning before packing our bags. We had one last open topped Heritage bus tour to complete. This was of the historical, cultural and business districts. We need another week here so will include Singapore with a visit to Phuket sometime in the future. There is just so much to do here. Our last taste of Singapore was a ‘last supper ‘of chilli crab at Boat Quay, very similar to Melbourne’s river boardwalk. It ended up being a very messy interactive process (especially if you have long nails) where you first choose your live crab (at least you know its fresh) and then it is prepared how you like it. As your crab is weighed by the kilo and at $48 a kg we decided to share. The crab is not boned so you are given the tools to do that and being very messy you have dipping bowls for the greasy mitts. It was delicious and overcame any guilt of being that cute little crab’s arch nemesis.
There is also another festival being celebrated here. It is a Hindu Festival called Thai Pusan. Not that pleasant. The devotees pierce themselves with skewers all over their bodies, and then walk 5km along the streets showing how devoted they are. Following this the skewers are removed and if you are truly devout you don’t bleed afterwards. Please don’t try this at home.
Well signing off now. Until next time….
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