Aaron's First Fireworks

It's been a real long time since I had taken photos of fireworks. I wanted to have a go this year but in comfort :) So I booked a room at Fairmont Hotel with the Marina view, under the NDP package.

Price is at $442 after a 10% discount for Feed at Raffles members. It comes with breakfast for 2, complimentary 24-hr parking and late checkout. As Fairmont's President Club member, I get free local calls and Internet access too. 2 days before, the hotel staff called to informed that we could check-in early morning. Fantastic, the package had gotten even sweeter!

Lunch was a leisurely affair at Fairmont's Szechuan Court. We had a few dim sum dishes and the set meal. Again, we get 50% off for Feed at Raffles!

Slow-cooked chicken roll, wrapped with seafood and basil leave in mild spicy soy sauce.


Braised shredded fish lip and crab meat in dried scallop broth.


Steamed cod with chopped garlic in soy sauce. (Fresh but the sauce is salty)


Vegies with "super" mini abalone.


Black olive fried rice with tiger prawns.


Dessert of the day. Dragonfruit with sago. I love the vanilla milk but CP likes it in Walls Magnum form :)


Pineapple tarts.


Aaron also tried each dish except for the dessert. It's because he thought it's milk!!! I think he loved them all. Maybe it's lunch and on a public holiday. There are only dim sum and set menu. I don't see any spicy choice, characteristic of Szechuan cuisine.

After a nap and a swim with Aaron, it's time for the NDP parade and fireworks. We invited my brother, CP's sis, my cousin and their families to join in the fun.

There's food ...


... and wine!


The Family Three.


The Singapore flag.


The fireworks.


The people.


... wine again ... free from Feed at Raffles at Szechuan Court.



Related Tweets:
8 Aug 2011, 10:44 PM, DC: Almost finished packing ... this time we are able to pack in more :) Fireworks, here we come!
6 Aug 2011, 3:47 PM, DC: The hotel called ... apparently our rm at Fairmont will be avail in the morning. We will check in at 11 a.m. Free parking too :D
30 Jun 2011, 4:36 PM, DC: I am going to take fireworks photos this National Day! Venue booked!


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