Christas Eve in Singapore

Ross and Chelsea are hanging in there with the jet lag. Christmas Eve morning they slept until about 9am. Chelsea said she woke up about 3am and was up till almost 7am but she was feeling pretty good. Slow morning start. We had plans to take the morning off and relax by the pool but God decided to send a nice morning rain so we enjoyed the storm from our 18th floor BIG WINDOW.

We had lunch - cheeseburger soup - one of their favorites and then headed out for Christmas Eve on the town. Ross and Chelsea are enjoying experiencing the transportation system here (we don't have a car.) We took the bus to the MRT (Subway) station and then took the MRT to the city. We went to Orchard Road (the main avenue in Singapore). It is beautifully decorated and this year's theme is the "Sweet Family" - so there is candy hanging everywhere. It looks completely different during the day but we wanted them to see it both ways.

We tried to register for the free open top bus tour of the lights but it was full. Good thing, too, because later on it rained! So we walked the avenue enjoying the sites and doing some shopping. (Have I mentioned that shopping is everyone's main hobby here?)

One store here, Takishomya, is like the Sax Fifth Avenue of NY. Out in front they had several Christmas activities going on under a very beautiful tent. The Scandinavian Teak Wood furniture store had provided couches and chairs for people to sit around in and just relax and watch the activities. Chelsea won a prize (a very nice umbrella) for answering a question. Ha!

We ended up (of course) at the Hard Rock Cafe. The "boys" were so glad to meet Ross and Chelsea. They played their hearts out for them and it was so good. (Too bad the place was crowded all night) right up until the last set. BUT we were given some great party favors (hat, mask, pop toys, noisemakers) to bring in Christmas Day. At midnight everyone pulled out their favors and everyone wished all a "Merry Christmas". It was nice. Look for some kooky pictures of that coming up.

Well, it's Christmas morning here. It's after 10am and I'm the only one up. But I'll let them all sleep. Today we are just staying home (nothing is open) and eating with friends around 4pm.

Merry Christmas to all.