An early start today. Had a great stay at the Rainbow Resort. Got to the airport around 9.45 am. The check-in with Air Asia was quick and very painless. In fact would recommend Air Asia as a short haul carrier.
The flight left on time (12 noon), after 1hour 10 minutes we were back at Changi airport (Singapore).
While waiting for our flight at Penang we watched a 747 being loaded with Muslim (I think) people. All dressed the same, men and women. They began loading them around 10.30 am and were still boarding them when we taxied out. There must have been over 300 and I would guess on some kind of a pilgrimage.
Immigration and customs at Changi was quick and very painless. Cleared the airport in no time at all. Got a taxi in our hotel - The Gallery Hotel (very upmarket).
Met Karla and had a late lunch. In the evening we went to Chijimes for mexican dinner (expensive by NZ standards and not as good). The taxi to Chijimes turned out to be free, all I had to do was complete an "online survey" on an iPad attached to the back of the drivers seat- all around the letter C. Interesting.
Following dinner we walked through the Arab district, very interesting. Stopped for coffee. Noticed a number of people smoking water pipes, all had fruit flavoured tobacco. Declined to try one out.
Bused back to the hotel and that was it.
Talking about the hotel it is very impressive, great infinity pool on the 4th floor, great dining area (which we try out tomorrow morning),
Tomorrow, Sunday has been designated shopping day. Karla is taking Lynley seriously shopping, I am going along to carry the bags back.
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