Sunday, April 03, 2016

Staycation at Fairmont

The much anticipated staycation turned out to be quite a damper when A developed high fever just days before the stay!

The last time we went (last year) he had fever too! However, it did not stop him from eating the chips with gusto later on ...

The Fairmont Premier room. Newly renovated. However, this was much smaller than the Premier room we stayed in last year. Room rate is $248++, includes breakfast. I had a room upgrade using a Feed at Raffles voucher.






I really liked this soap! Le Labo Rose 31. Can't seem to find it anywhere in Singapore.





Our signature photo. This was a rather impromptu pose by the kids but it turned out to be the best.



In-room dining. I had bourbon coke, CP had Singapore Sling and we all had chips.




Dinner was at Prego's. I found out that OCBC had a better offer than Feed at Raffles' discount. 30% off compared to FAR's 25%. Good. My parents joined us too and they were pretty ok with the food.

A had seabass and a bit of spaghetti from B's plate. Rather expensive for the little portion of fish though.



Delicious bread.



I found we kept ordering back the same appetizers. Maybe because they were good ... here was poached octopus - Insalata di Polpo.



Pan-seared scallops - Capesante.



Seared foie-gras. Good, cripsy on the outside, soft on the inside - Fegato Grasso.




Linguine Vongole e Bottarga - Too salty. Now I faintly remembered we did say it was salty before ... oops ... hopefully not for the next time. It did go well with the bread.



Hawaii pizza. I liked thin-crust pizzas!



Roasted pork belly - Pancetta de Maiale. Very good. Crispy skin with juicy fats and succulent meat.



Desserts, pana cotta. Nice, milky and creamy.



Of course, we all liked the tiramisu!



Nothing much had changed at Prego's after all these years.



The bar Anti:dote seemed interesting. So after a short rest, we headed down for drinks. The kids were wild over the chips again. B even took the empty bowl to ask for seconds.



CP had the Corpse Reviver ... It's sour ...  No wonder it could bring the dead back to life!





I had the Marina Julep ... It tasted like medicine :(



The kids munching on the chips like there was no tomorrow.



Breakfast was good. Good selection of food.










Staycations at Fairmont:
A's first Fireworks
Another Staycation
Our second wedding anniversary

Saturday, April 02, 2016

Ubin Now and Then

As far as I remembered, I've only been to Ubin for 3 times.
I remembered dreading going to the rural each time,
I remembered always ended up enjoying the charming, rich simplicity that island has to offer!

14 Jun 2003 - Went With Family
On the boat ride with my family! The boat then had open windows! We went cycling round the island and Ah Boy was there too! Chek Jawa and the House there was not even for visiting yet!

16 Oct 2007 - Went With DC
At the Chek Jawa House. We cycled there and I remembered DC taking pictures of the crawlies on the ground! His aim then was to practise taking macro pictures! :)

25 Mar 2016 - Went With Kids and Relatives
At the Chek Jawa House. This time, we went to our kids after almost 9 years. Didn't cycle but the 24-man (including the driver) van ride was unforgettable!


Related Posts:
Kids First Trip to Pulau Ubin
Pulau Ubin
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