Singapore Fling (part 1)

3 nights in Singapore was a lovely break in the über-trip from MEL-LHR. Although we should say the Singapore Airlines flight from MEL was an absolute delight (no really, it was - no irony there) as it was a daytime flight and they have the awesome movies-on-demand technology that just makes it a movie marathon with food delivered to your seat. Wicked.

It had been quite a while since either of us had spent any time in Singapore (Changi Airport not included) so we were looking forward to re-acquainting ourselves with this lovely island. After an inexpensive taxi ride to our hotel at the end of Orchard Road, we checked into our room and collapsed - as usual this hotel had given us the room the furthest from the lift. Great for avoiding noise but not so great when your baggage weighs more than New Zealand...

The rest of that day was pretty quiet, just lounging by the pool and then popping into one of the millions of shopping centres on Orchard for some noodly-ricey goodness. As soon as we got back it was time to hit the hay, so we tried to turn off the room lights. Click. Lights still on. Click. Lights still on. Click. Click. CLICK. CLICK! Right. Johnny re-dresses himself and storms down to reception. It should also be noted here that despite booking a double room, we had been given a twin, and told it was the only room left on a non-smoking floor. Also, the room itself had smelt like a smoker's tonsils.

Upon arriving at reception and unleashing pure fury (i.e. looking a bit put-out), John was told that a double non-smoking room had now become available (?). Thus ensued a very long and exhausting bag-repack and move operation, as we went from level 7 in one tower to level 12 in the other. We slept well that night!