AND are pleased to report that they have Arrived safely at Raffles Hotel..
Now wide awake and jet lagged awaiting for sunrise and a dip in the pool before breakfast.
'Team Itala' will hopefully spend a few days relaxing at this beautiful colonial-style hotel. 'Wiki says it was established by two Armenian brothers from Persia in 1887 and infamous for the 'Singapore Sling' amongst other things..
The Great Depression saw the hotel fall into receivership in the 1930's and it was 'occupied' in WW11 by the Japanese.
At the end of the war this beautuful hotel was used as a Transit Camp! In the 1980's Singapore declared it a 'National Monument' and closed in the late '89's for extensive Renovation and in 1991 Reopened for 'Joe Bloggs' to love and enjoy..
We were seranaded at supper last night by a 'Gok Wan' lookalike playing a little 'Adele' number. Simply Superb and what better way to start a new adventure..
Looking forward to meeting up with 'Team Lagonda's' & 'Team Bentleys' and fellow friends and competitors on Friday for Car collections and scrutineering.. 😄
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ReplyDeleteTerry L28 January 2015 at 12:00
I feel for you guys, however when needs must Austerity measures have to be made.
The food is well down on portion size, any seconds available? .....
Have another Great Adventure, stay on the black/brown stuff most of all 'stay safe'.
There will be I am sure some emotional moments on this trip.
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Hi Terry Good to know that you are keeping an eye on us again!!! We can share our 'suffering' with you.. It was a really tough day yesterday!! All this slobbering around makes you very thirsty..
DeleteWith all this heat here lol those portions are ample.. 👍
Another hectic day ahead again today..
David will be glad to get behind the wheel and get moving methinx