Monthly Archives: July 2011

Wet Market Shopping, Lunch and Dinner Meal

Posted on 5 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well the relocation consultant assigned to provide a ‘settle-in’ tour of Singapore, was kind enough to show me one of the main Wet Markets near to Little India, and I must admit it was amazing!  The amount of fruit and … Continue reading →

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Local Retail Establishments – Dangerous :)

Posted on 4 July, 2011 by abrigatti

You can say that my local “shopping establishments” are quite ergh…exclusive!! I know some people would marvel at the names and choices right next door to me.  The problem is, it is so easily tempting to buy something at these … Continue reading →

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First Day Down – Another 179 To Go!

Posted on 4 July, 2011 by abrigatti

I do feel like a new boy once again – it is an errie but nice feeling all at the same time.  I do like meeting new people (new faces, new names), and most importantly trying a new role.  It … Continue reading →

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Last Night Around Orchard Road

Posted on 4 July, 2011 by abrigatti

I wanted to get some fresh air last night, so before I went to bed, I had a walk down Orchard Road, and took my camera with me.  It was still quite humid, but actually was quite pleasant outside.  I … Continue reading →

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Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub

Posted on 3 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well I have been fortunate to locate a nice Irish pub, just a stone throw (okay about 10 minute walk) from my apartment. It seems a nice place, great Irish Stew …. purfect pint 0f Guinness and ergh a great … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Around Marina Bay

Posted on 3 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well a work colleague agreed to meet-up on Saturday morning at Raffles Place MRT, and offered a tour of the Marina Bay District, so I took the opportunity venture around and get my bearings under the surface (on the MRT … Continue reading →

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My Apartment

Posted on 2 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Here’s a collection of photos of my service apartment.  The place is called Orchard Parksuites, just off Orchard Road (yup the hustling and bustling shopping and eatery road in central Singapore)! The view from my apartment is not that amazing – … Continue reading →

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Currency Conversion – Easy Peasy!

Posted on 2 July, 2011 by abrigatti

The good news is that converting between Singapore Dollars (SGD) and GB Pound Sterling (GBP) is going to be a doddle.  As the rates are approx. £1GBP = $2SGD, I just need to half the Singapore amount and this roughly … Continue reading →

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