Monthly Archives: July 2011

Singapore Chicken Rice – Yummy!

Posted on 13 July, 2011 by abrigatti

For lunch today, a colleague invited me to join her on an expedition to visit a food stall that was located under the old Amex office in the Hitatchi Building.  Although it is only about 10 minute walk from the … Continue reading →

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Singapore F1 Grand Stand – Ahead of the Big Race

Posted on 13 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well I am an avid F1 fan, but never had the opportunity to visit a F1 in the flesh – until now (well I still need to get a ticket first!!  The question is more about which location to be based … Continue reading →

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Weather forecast for the week…

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well it is quite easy….sunny, sometimes a bit of cloud, an occassional shower, hot and humid… ergh that’s about it for every day this week, the next week, the following week, the week after that and so on.  You get the … Continue reading →

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Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden

Posted on 11 July, 2011 by abrigatti

This place is amazing…in the hustle and bustle of a vibrant City, it’s amazing to find a tranquil place like this.  I wanted to spend a relaxing afternoon walking around the Gardens, which has been highly recommended to me – … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Experience!

Posted on 9 July, 2011 by abrigatti

One Week In – and I must admit that I have thoroughly enjoying the experience.  So far, I’ve managed to settle-in into my apartment, generally get around the area and commute to the office without much hassle.  I’ve found some … Continue reading →

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iPhone has arrived – yay!

Posted on 7 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well, it has travelled half-way around the world without me, but 5 days later, my iPhone and I are reunited again.  I bet you are pleased to hear that 🙂  LOL.  That will teach me from putting it down on … Continue reading →

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It’s Sub-Way Thursday

Posted on 7 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well Sub-Way has 90+ franchise outlets in Singapore, and whilst I had plans to visit Clarke Quay to get my Work Permit Biometrics done (at the Ministry of Manpower), I noticed (by pure coincidence) that there was a Sub-Way in … Continue reading →

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Biometrics Provided

Posted on 7 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well you can’t say that the Singaporian Immigration aren’t sophisticated – they are like some of the other Asian countries where to obtain an Working Permit / Identity Card, one would have to provide thumb-prints (wonder what would happen if … Continue reading →

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Where’s the darn iPhone :)

Posted on 6 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well I can’t really blame anyone but myself – but I am still awaiting the couriered delivery of my UK iPhone which was sent across on 1st July.  You gotta luv the Royal Mail / Post Office international tracking system… … Continue reading →

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