We are now slowly making our way home, stopping for three nights in Singapore. We flew with Singapore Airlines, on a Boeing 777-200 departing Copenhagen at about 12.30 (an 11 and a half hour flight). The flight started smoothly but an hour after takeoff we suddenly struck some quite severe turbulence. Four times, the plane dropped altitude suddenly, then rose suddenly, causing everyone to bounce in their seats. All the people around us, screamed each time this happened. The Captain ordered the flight crew to sit down. Luckily we had not been served dinner or drinks - or we would have all ended up wearing our food and drinks! This was the worst turbulence Rob and I had ever experienced. Thankfully the flight settled down after this! The Singapore Airlines flight attendants were very good, as usual. They are far more attentive than any other airline we have been on.
We arrived in Singapore just after 6am this morning, and we eventually caught he shuttle to our hotel at 7.45. We didn't think we would be able to check in as we were very early. When we arrived, we were surprised when they said they could check us in straight away. We had booked a room at a special rate in the Royal Club class. This has entitled us to a few extras that we don't usually get.
The mini bar is free (but most of it is soft drink, which we don't drink anyway). There are two small beers (the only alcohol provided) plus some bottled water, which is very useful. Each day, we can have complimentary afternoon tea in the Royal Club lounge. We thought this would just be a cuppa and a biscuit, but it turned out to be a big pot of tea, along with a three tiered cake stand with mini sandwiches, cakes and scones! The amount they gave us was perfect, and not too much but they fussed over us, offering more helpings, and more tea, which we declined. It seemed that we could have had as much as we wanted!
We also get a free 'cocktail' each evening. (I had a glass of wine and Rob had a beer). There are nibblies to go with the drink but we are giving those a miss and saving our appetite for a meal in China Town. It is table service, and they fuss over you like Royalty!
Our hotel is just off the top end of Orchard Road, which is very convenient for everything. When we checked in, they told us it is Singapore's National Day today, so we might see some special activity when we go out for a bite to eat
tonight.
Tomorrow after we have recharged our batteries with some sleep we will set off to see a few things we haven't seen on previous visits.
