.in Singapore that is. Unfortunately my brain is in no mood to think up a new title for our blog so we are still Bonkers in Honkers for now. Looking for a non-place specific title if any of you come up with anything.
Soooo Singapore….
We’re stuck wired up to the internet in the YWCA Fort Canning Lodge where the ants come free with the room and the breakfast is made by people who don’t taste their own food. But today, we move to our new apartment! Woohoo! I have no pictures or videos until we get internetted up in our new pad. I will say this, though, the balcony is bigger than our Hong Kong apartment and we are very very happy about that.
Singapore is expensive. More expensive than Ireland. There is nothing cheap here. NOTHING!! It’s outrageous. I’ve lived in Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong and there was always something in each country you could rely on being cheap. I have found nothing here to be cheap. NOTHING!! I will get more into this phenomenon when we are settled in to our new place and my wallet comes out of its shock related coma.
We’ve made our ubiquitous IKEA run which is basically a maze of household goods designed by a maniac. It’s a horrendous experience. Also have our TV ordered from Harvey Norman (got a good deal on a display model 40″ Sony HD).
Anyway, I don’t feel comfortable writing this in our hotel room as ants tickle my fingers (I’m constantly and paranoidly scratching here). I look forward to settling down and writing up more posts about our new experiences here in Stingapore..I mean Singapore.
BONKERS IN HONKERS! 
What’s the nickname for Singapore? Singers? ‘Spore? Lion City? We’ll have to think of something. Congrats on your movie.
I mean, congrats on your move! (This is what happens when I blog before coffee)
Where’s your next apartment? I’ll point you to places with decently good and cheap food + entertainment. Also check out Wireless@SG, it allows you to surf wirelessly from most public places.
And… welcome to my hometown~
Thanks Joyce!
Whitedusk we have moved into Novena area. Please point me to cheap eats and have already checked out Wireless@SG, patchy coverage (I’m currently sitting on our new balcony leeching of a neighbour’s wifi!).
Thank you for the welcome!
You certainly didn’t move into an affordable area! If you are near United/Novena Square then there’s hardly any cheap fare around but if you travel a bit to Eminent Plaza there’s a really nice food court (not air-conditioned though…) with local fare. Or you can check out some of the food stalls along Balestier Road.
How you taking to local food? My advice is to avoid Newton Circus. Cheats tourists dollars with par-standard food. If you want western cuisine try Astons’ they are fairly decently priced but I’m not sure if they are to your liking~
Yeah we are right beside MRT stop, have not tried the local fare yet but willing and able!
We had a nice bit of food at The Banana Leaf, still trying to clean off the curry from my fingers!
Try ToaPayoh and Bishan. You will find cheaper markets and food. There’s a big mall at Bishan as well as a decently sized library as well.
If you are looking for some entertainment, Planet bowl is near Farrer MRT inside the Civil Service Club.