When Singapore airlines flight 915 touched down on Changi, I messaged my son that we just landed. Since he took two days off from work, he said he was getting us from there.
While driving out, as always, our son asked what and where we like for lunch. "It's up to you, we're not really that hungry", replied my sister who joined us on this trip.
Father and son sharing a French fry drizzled with truffle oil.
"Oh, so you want ambiance?, he asked smiling. "Okay, I'll give you ambiance".
"The House" is one of the many restaurants in Dempsey, formerly barracks of American soldiers converted to bars, restaurants and shops. We've been to Dempsey three times but there are just so many bars and restaurants there that it's our first time in The House..
We couldn't resist going out of the glass walls and take pictures.
My son and my sister has a great connection, having been so close way back when he was a toddler while my sister was doing college and stayed with us. This is a toast to this special reunion.
The ambiance was really great but the food took the spotlight, especially Jim's order,
This meter-long sausage served on a bed of crunchy arugula leaves occupied the whole diameter of the round table.
Not to be outdone, my burger with bone marrow served with onion rings and veggies was picture perfect. It tasted great as well.
We had a sumptuous lunch, another place another great experience.
At the Tower Club situated on the 62nd floor, our daughter-in-law as well as our younger daughter and son-in-law joined us for cocktails after work.
The place has spectacular views and tastefully decorated that my sister and I couldn't help but explore the place and take pictures.
Second Day
Our grandson skipped school to spend the day with us, after all bonding with him was the prime purpose of our visit. First order of the day was breakfast at the American Club
At 3 1/2, our grandson loves cars, fast cars, so much so that he stayed up late the weekend before to watch the finish off Formula One race. He is patient in completing puzzles and has interesting idiosyncrasies.
Foremost is his tendency to contradict. If you give him a square plate, he would say: "I want a round plate". If you sit him on a yellow chair: he'd want the blue. If fruit is given for snacks he will say: "I want something nice", meaning chips or his favorite biscuit.
Before lunch, he needed to go to the toy store where he plays often though he seldom asks to buy any.
The whole day was pleasant and interesting especially when we went to the park surrounding the M social hotel designed by the famous French designer Philippe Starck.
Here our grandson showed how good he is in riding his scooter. He can cope with his dad's speed and he enjoys going up and down a slope.
What did my sister and I do? Had cocktails while watching.
Having mojito and Long Island tea
We also explored the premises surrounding M social and posed for pictures.
The day ended by going local with dinner at Newton Circus, one of the biggest hawkers in town.
We were tired and happy as we rested for the day while we anticipated the next day to be with my younger daughter and son-in-law in their new home.
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