Smeagols off to Singapore, Lombok and Bangkok
Sep 7th, 2012, 06:10 PM
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Yes Bob I have mules from every continent! With Nicky it's precious stones, with Kuranosuke it's macadamia popcorn, with Kathie it's wine, with Carol it's shoes, with you it's toothbrush... you see each one have their expertise and skills which I rely upon when "transporting" goods.
Sep 10th, 2012, 05:54 AM
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Well we are here at Qunci Villas. fabulous place, wonderful people, great food and had a 3 hour spa session today! Lovely.... Off to tour some parts of the island tomorrow.
Flight on Silk air from SP was uneventful and easy and took just over 1 hour to get here frommthe airport. I think it's probably grown quite a bit since some of you were here, now has a total of 80rooms ( and it's currently full due to a wedding yesterday) but with 3 pools and lots of sun loungers it really hasn't felt crowded at all.
Flight on Silk air from SP was uneventful and easy and took just over 1 hour to get here frommthe airport. I think it's probably grown quite a bit since some of you were here, now has a total of 80rooms ( and it's currently full due to a wedding yesterday) but with 3 pools and lots of sun loungers it really hasn't felt crowded at all.
Sep 12th, 2012, 06:52 AM
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I did a whole load of detail earlier and lost it arghhhhh.
Having a fab time, had a ten hour tour yesterday with a great guide ( I wil post his details later) went to the 2 waterfalls, mount Ranjani, some local villages and Mataram. A bit long in the car for my liking but our guide Aziz was great. We are going to Gilli Naggu tomorrow, apparently the more "famous" Gilis now have 15 boats a day from Bali, so we are going snorkelling and exploring there all day tomorrow and then Aziz will drop us at the airport for our evening flight to SP.
Sad to be leaving Qunci, it's been a fab stay and the food wonderful, but most of all the staff are a delight.
Back to SP for 3 nights, then on to Bangkok, where'd does the time go!
Having a fab time, had a ten hour tour yesterday with a great guide ( I wil post his details later) went to the 2 waterfalls, mount Ranjani, some local villages and Mataram. A bit long in the car for my liking but our guide Aziz was great. We are going to Gilli Naggu tomorrow, apparently the more "famous" Gilis now have 15 boats a day from Bali, so we are going snorkelling and exploring there all day tomorrow and then Aziz will drop us at the airport for our evening flight to SP.
Sad to be leaving Qunci, it's been a fab stay and the food wonderful, but most of all the staff are a delight.
Back to SP for 3 nights, then on to Bangkok, where'd does the time go!
Sep 13th, 2012, 07:40 AM
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Yes the new airport is open. Although 1 man on immigration at the gate took a while. Went with Aziz to Gili Nanggu today, SE of Lombok. About 1.15 hours from Qunci and then a 10/15 minute boat ride. Great for snorkelling ( although I had faulty equipment to start off with and thought I was going to drown,, I now have very coral cut up knees!!!)
Anyway there is one restuarant and ( cold) showers - which we used before Aziz dropped us at the airport. This place is idyllic and there was probably 15 people there max ( I saw about 5 but Kerry said there were a few more round the corner) I believe you can stay there, the accommodation is very very basic. There is nothing else to do except look at the amazing scenery and snorkel. Really beautiful place.
Next time we would snorkel more. You pass some beautiful scenery along the way, Aziz pointed out all the things being grown by people. I was amazed at the diversity and just the amount of things grown on Lombok.
Sad to say goodbye to lovely Lombok, I would think it has changed quite a bit since many of you were there but it still feels sleepy to me. Mataram reminded me of a small Yangon.
Exploring round SP tomorrow, K is back to work.
Anyway there is one restuarant and ( cold) showers - which we used before Aziz dropped us at the airport. This place is idyllic and there was probably 15 people there max ( I saw about 5 but Kerry said there were a few more round the corner) I believe you can stay there, the accommodation is very very basic. There is nothing else to do except look at the amazing scenery and snorkel. Really beautiful place.
Next time we would snorkel more. You pass some beautiful scenery along the way, Aziz pointed out all the things being grown by people. I was amazed at the diversity and just the amount of things grown on Lombok.
Sad to say goodbye to lovely Lombok, I would think it has changed quite a bit since many of you were there but it still feels sleepy to me. Mataram reminded me of a small Yangon.
Exploring round SP tomorrow, K is back to work.
Sep 15th, 2012, 06:35 PM
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Had a really great couple of days in Singapore, now waiting for the plane to BKK.
Went to Gardens by the Bay yesterday ( it was baking hot) this place is fabulous, we walked round for a couple of hours ( the outside space is free) there are 2 large "conservatories" which we didn't go into , this is S$28 for admission to both. We did do the skywalk which is S$5 each, a really great place to spend a couple of hours and it's still a work in progress.
Went for drink at KU De TA after which is a great bar ( on the same level at SKY on 57 ) there is sometimes a cover charge but if you go up before 6pm ( I think) it's free. Save your receipt from your drinks and you can then gain entry tothe Ku De TA restaurant viewing platform.
One for FW, some REALLY cute bars and restuarants on Ang Seing Hill, went to a couple of rooftop bars on Friday and a lovely French place yesterday. I'll write them down and bring them with me when I see you in November.
Went for dinner at Level 33 last night. Yet another fab outside terrace overlooking MBS etc. it's in tower 1 of the Marina Bay financial centre. Good Pan Asian food, not to horrifically priced, book ahead and suggest a table outside as its chilly inside. Service was mixed but would recommend.
Also great food court in the MBS shopping centre, really really handy if you are visiting Gardens by the bay and fancy some lunch. ( although the are 7 restuarants in GBTB)
About to board, will post more from BKK.
Went to Gardens by the Bay yesterday ( it was baking hot) this place is fabulous, we walked round for a couple of hours ( the outside space is free) there are 2 large "conservatories" which we didn't go into , this is S$28 for admission to both. We did do the skywalk which is S$5 each, a really great place to spend a couple of hours and it's still a work in progress.
Went for drink at KU De TA after which is a great bar ( on the same level at SKY on 57 ) there is sometimes a cover charge but if you go up before 6pm ( I think) it's free. Save your receipt from your drinks and you can then gain entry tothe Ku De TA restaurant viewing platform.
One for FW, some REALLY cute bars and restuarants on Ang Seing Hill, went to a couple of rooftop bars on Friday and a lovely French place yesterday. I'll write them down and bring them with me when I see you in November.
Went for dinner at Level 33 last night. Yet another fab outside terrace overlooking MBS etc. it's in tower 1 of the Marina Bay financial centre. Good Pan Asian food, not to horrifically priced, book ahead and suggest a table outside as its chilly inside. Service was mixed but would recommend.
Also great food court in the MBS shopping centre, really really handy if you are visiting Gardens by the bay and fancy some lunch. ( although the are 7 restuarants in GBTB)
About to board, will post more from BKK.
Sep 15th, 2012, 11:02 PM
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Still waiting for my room Pook!!! Can't seem to get my email working, so see you tonight at the time discussed.
Went to new place for me Friday, Haji lane next to Arab street, small street with cute little shops, this is a predominately "young" place but I found a few things......
Theres a nice exhibition at the national library ref Raffles and the founding of Singapore, it's free and on the 10 th floor.
Went to new place for me Friday, Haji lane next to Arab street, small street with cute little shops, this is a predominately "young" place but I found a few things......
Theres a nice exhibition at the national library ref Raffles and the founding of Singapore, it's free and on the 10 th floor.
