Singapore - first impressions

I've only ever used Singapore as a quick stopover- place to walk round the airport or shower and have a quick kip before heading off to the next spot. So its pretty awesome to stop, breathe and actually see some of the city.

First impressions have been very favourable. I've always understood it to be a clean and tidy city.. But far out! Pristine would be closer to the truth. I know our driver took us around the beautiful parts of the city first- the parklands near the sea didn't have a leaf out of place. The entire way to our hotel on Sentosa was lined with beautiful flowering shrubs and hanging baskets bursting with flowers.

I do know enough to understand there is a much seedier and grimmer part of Singapore, but was delighted to be shown its gorgeous side all the same.

Our hotel is on the resort and pretty lush. I'm glad we took a longer stop over, but am still faced with an ugly flight time of 6 am.. Just means we have a comfy bed for those night hours rather than to hang out at the airport for an 8 hour layover.

We are off to the zoo on a night safari shortly.... And then spending the day at Universal studios - a huge theme park I am imagining to be like MovieWorld.. But on steroids..

For those of you with iphones and imessage, I'll be able to exchange sms with you a fair bit..as my phone still works here.

The kids and I are doing great.. Thanks..

oh - go an check out instagram for heaps of photos I took today of our wanders.

Malaysian Street Market Food

hhhmmm mmmm  Street Hawker food is just the best.

Rather than slug out with ikky western fast food, the kids and I checked out a coverd street market full of fab foods.

Incredibly cheap and from the aromas -everything  was delectable... It was a tough choice to get the things we did.. I'm so blessed that yhe kids are. ( fairly)  non fussy - as they both chose malaysian foods they were unfamiliar with... And spicy to boot.

Sure beats hotel or cafe food..

Mixed Emotions for our trip

I can hardly believe in less than 12 hours we will be on a plane and headed toward Europe.

I have very mixed emotions about it.. Not that I'm not excited about this new adventure, but that in the last few weeks, I feel my life has really taken a swerve left and I've felt more at peace and together with everything that has gone on.. than I could ever imagine or hope for.

I know people come into your life for reasons and for seasons. Over the last few months, I have met some incredible people who have - unknowingly for some - become integral parts of my healing.  The love I am feeling at the moment from those around me staggers and humbles me.  The friendship and honesty I am afforded makes me feel so blessed.

But it also makes me question leaving Australia, when things are really starting to sort themselves into a beautiful future here for me.  I must be completely mad.... so off I head on a plane; unsure if it really is the best decision or not.

Only time can tell, huh?