Sleepless in Singapore

Lying awake in bed at 3am this morning is normally a pretty good indication that one is suffering from jet lag in one form or another. The light headedness today and numerous cups of coffee consumed before lunch time confirmed my diagnosis. Such is life on my third day in Singapore. Since arriving and unpacking in a cute little apartment, I’ve gone exploring the infamous shopping district of Orchard Road (50m from my apartment block); indulged in a little shopping; hopped on the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport) to get around town (oh the joys of air conditioned public transport when the temperature is an ever constant 32 degrees Celsius and humid) and managed a few necessities like grocery shopping. Last night, I met up with Roger, Luke and Bomber from the London office who are out here on audit and we headed out to Jumbo Seafood at East Coast to sample some of the infamous chilli and black pepper crab. Scrumptious stuff and I was even persuaded to try frogs legs. Let me tell you, from the size of those little leg muscles, I can see why frogs are such good jumpers.. and they do taste like chicken. Thereafter, we headed to Boat Quay to find Harry’s Bar. Roger had a yen to visit after finding out that it used to be one of Nick Leeson’s old hangouts before Barings went bust.

So in between a late night last night, minimal sleep thereafter due to my 3am awakening and starting work in Singapore today, I am really looking forward to my giant King size bed this evening. Although not after a stop off at the food court for some traditional Singaporean Chicken Rice (only $3 Sing = 1 GBP). Good thing I went to gym this morning!