It is sometimes a bit hard to think of what to say about Singapore, it is so familiar to us.
But we had a very good flight - plenty of spare seats - and I read most of a book by Helen Garner about the Farquharson trial in Victoria. A bit like the Lin trial here in that there was a retrial with new counsel. And there were insights as to how defence counsel try to baffle/bore jurors with endless tedium. Now I understand what was being done in the Sydney trial.
BTW, the Rogerson/McNamara trial is now on in the same room as the Lin trial. Reputedly involves corrupt former policeman and drug deals. I would expect that the scanners will be operational for this one!
Food is always an interesting topic in Singapore. This is our breakfast for one-quarter the (discounted) price of the hotel buffet. At least you aren't paying for what you don't get. But we will have to resort to the hotel buffet for two mornings over Chinese New Year when most of the stalls are either shut or open late.
My kaya toast in the foreground, KM looking forward to his mee rebus.
Good old ice kachang - same stall as on my last visit.
I must say our hotel (Capri by Fraser, Changi City) is one of the most functional in which I have stayed. A well laid out room, easy to do washing, air-conditioning reliable and steady, and MRT close by. Price varies according to demand. No good for tourists though as it is too far from the city. For us, it is walking distance to BL's place.
But we had a very good flight - plenty of spare seats - and I read most of a book by Helen Garner about the Farquharson trial in Victoria. A bit like the Lin trial here in that there was a retrial with new counsel. And there were insights as to how defence counsel try to baffle/bore jurors with endless tedium. Now I understand what was being done in the Sydney trial.
BTW, the Rogerson/McNamara trial is now on in the same room as the Lin trial. Reputedly involves corrupt former policeman and drug deals. I would expect that the scanners will be operational for this one!
Food is always an interesting topic in Singapore. This is our breakfast for one-quarter the (discounted) price of the hotel buffet. At least you aren't paying for what you don't get. But we will have to resort to the hotel buffet for two mornings over Chinese New Year when most of the stalls are either shut or open late.
I must say our hotel (Capri by Fraser, Changi City) is one of the most functional in which I have stayed. A well laid out room, easy to do washing, air-conditioning reliable and steady, and MRT close by. Price varies according to demand. No good for tourists though as it is too far from the city. For us, it is walking distance to BL's place.
