T-10 Days ....

...all-in-all, hard to believe that our time in Singapore is coming to an end. Although it feels like Seattle was an eon ago - and I'm not bashful about confirming that there were moments here that felt like any eternity in length - in reality it's been a blink of the eye.

What may you ask, do we have on tap for our last week+? Well, in another world it would likely be centered around places to visit and activities to do. Here in Singapore, it's centered around FOOD. A novel concept to me in some ways, but it makes sense (those who have been, understand). So, without further adieu, the 'food must do's' before we bid adieu to SE Asia:

• German wine bistro - Magma. Yes, seems odd to have one in Singapore, and German nosh is not for the every day. But it's authentic, unpretentious, and has DELICIOUS wine.
• Fabulous, affordable Indian food. Lived near Little India, so got used to it. Bananna Leaf was one of the local haunts (but by no means, the only).
  
• Soup Tulang. If you caught the Anthony Bourdain episode on Singapore, you've had an introduction. To me - disgusting. Dave and a couple of our 'dude' friends will be partaking. Myself and Clarie's participation will be limited to capturing the moment.
  
• Sunday Campagne Brunch - Equinox @ the Swiss Hotel. A Singapore tradition for the expat. Drinking copious amounts of champagne with a few of the cool friends we've met here. An amazing spread of food to soak it up. Enjoying the best view of Singapore in the city.
• Chili string ray (and misc. other Asian dishes) at the Newton Hawker station. Maybe a Tiger beer for posterity sake.
  
• Our mainstay, lazy food - thai lemongrass beef; and Char siew - at our local Kopitiam.
  
• Another surprise - Egytption eats at Altazzag in the Arab quarter.
  
• For the atmosphere and ambience (and a reminder of spending a lazy sunday, in the sun, with good beer, ok wine, but great people) - Pump Room at Clark Quay.
  

In addition to the food, the day's ahead will be spent sorting out loose ends (it's impossible to predict the random complexities that can occur in SG), packing, cleaning, planning. If we're not in a food coma, I'm sure we will post again before we take of from the island for Oz.

Looking forward to seeing you all -- and drinking red wine that is actually good ... and affordable ;-)