Hi Jim,

Wow that's an impressive itinerary - would you be willing to have some of us tag along as well, at least some of the time??  I definitely want to do the zoo and safaris and the Gardens by the Bay so that sounds like it'd be a great day.  We'll have to check with the hotel to see what they say about late check out, airport check in etc - the Changi tour sounds like a good idea but would it be covering things we'd see already or would it be different?

Hi Jane,

Thanks for your tips - I'm still in two minds over the leech socks.  Some websites I've looked at said their only purpose is that they really just show up any leeches that may be on you and they don't act as a deterrent.  I've two pairs of socks that have mosquito repellent built in so I'm hoping they might do the job?!  Regarding malaria, as far as I can see the areas we go to are in the low risk zone but I'm waiting for my GP practice to get back to me and let me know if I need to take Malarone or not.

All the best,

Bob

Hello Bob

Yes, of course - I imagine that  a few of us will wish to visit the Zoo &c (being a keen wildlife photographer, that is the main reason I first went to Singapore, as I think it is probably the best zoo I have ever visited).

Whether the Changi trip results in duplication presumably depends on the content of the city tour - but at least it would be a night time tour. In any case, everything is provisional at this stage, and there may be something better to do on the day.

I also  take mosquito-repellent socks (and shirts and trousers courtesy of Craghopper NosiLife), and was hoping to do without leech-resistant socks as well, so I shall be carefully monitoring this discussion thread . . .

Jim

The zoo, night safari and gardens by the bay all sound great, and Raffles is a must I'm afraid! I simply can't go to Singapore without a visit and to try a Singapore Sling!

By the way, Abbadave (and anyone else who would like to join me) I plan to be in The Three Magpies pub on the 18th around 6pm or 6.30pm for a meal, so I'll be really pleased to meet anyone there at that time.

All the best

Mike

that sounds grand by me

an excited abbadave

Hi Mike

that sounds grand by me

an excited abbadave

Hi guys 

6.30 would suit me.  I would be able to meet the Premier Inn gang in the reception about 6pm-ish for the dander over to Magpies, I will hopefully reach the hotel about 5.30 after flight over from Belfast.  It's room only in Singapore so will have to factor in meal times in the itinerary.  I was in Singapore many years ago when it resembled a building site!

Daph

Hopefully I will be at the 3 magpies,too.

As I will be travelling from Coventry with Dave, I will tag along with him for the meal..

Looking forward to meeting everyone and what I hope will be an amazing holiday

Di

As you might have seen from a previous thread, my flight from Dublin only gets in at 18.30 so I probably won't get to the Premier Inn until around 19.30.  So I'm going to eat at the PI and I'll keep an eye out for the rest of you and perhaps our paths might cross in the PI bar after you return from the pub, before we retire for the night!

Cheers,

Bob

I'll look forward to meeting you all at The Three Magpies in a few weeks time. Bob - are you sure we can't tempt you?

Cheers

Mike

Thanks for the invitation but it would be around 8pm by the time I would get to the Three Magpies and I reckon you'd all be finishing your meals by then!  I have a tentative arrangement to meet Hils in the PI and go for a meal there so I think that's probably the better option.  I'll keep an eye out for you all on your return!

Best wishes,

Bob

Now I am slightly worried as to whether or not to get the anti leech socks or not since I am not a fan on these creatures. Maybe I should go and find myself some 'long' socks as all mine are only ankle ones. I will definitely be wearing long trousers and long sleeved shirt. Since we are doing the night jungle trek, I just hope the leeches will be fast asleep!

I am planning to meet my friend during the evening of the first night so will not be able to join you all unless things change at the last minute. If so, then I do not mind joining Jim and anyone else going with him. I know we are going to have a lot of fun.

Jaya

what you mean 'Hopefully' lol

Bob

we'll try and get back from the Three Leeches for a night cap at the PI oh er' i mean the Three Magpies lol

we arrive at PI quite early half threeish so have plenty of time and with the time of Bob's arrival i'm sure joining us would be out of the question as he's right by the time he gets there we'll prob be making our way back, we'll def join you for breakfast

Mike

the 3 Magpies menu looks good something for everyone,  yes 6.30 there abouts sounds fab

Jaya

were you talking about Singapore first night with Jim,  gonna be amasing, maybe we could chip together to buy him dinner for his troubles as our Singapore Host come T/M lol

not bothering with leech socks but i do have some long socks to cover up with, just bought a super jungle mosquito plug in from Amason to hopefully keep the little mites at bay, good idea about long sleeves for the evening jungle trek

can't wait now

an excited abbadave

Yes I was talking about Singapore first night with Jim. He seems to know a lot about what places to visit. I will find out from my friend what the plans are when we meet on the first night and if there is enough time then I may suggest the Gardens by the Bay during the evening and then I can go there again during daytime with the group. Got some knee length socks and a head torch from Sainsburys today. I will also bring an ordinary torch. Not too bothered about the mossies as usually they stay away from me, but will bring the Deet spray just in case. Look forward to meeting you.

Jaya

I do put "hopefully" because my plans do have a habit of going pear shaped

Jaya

Think I will go and get some knee length socks, too. 

I am meeting Singaporean friends on the first night,as well. If it doesn't happen I will see them on  the last night.

Jim's itinerary for the first evening looks great though.

See you at the airport, I think I saw that you were travelling to the airport on the 19th!!

Di

Yes I am taking a very early morning coach to Heathrow from Luton on 19 May. Have allowed plenty of time and hopefully will have enough time to spend in the lounge relaxing before the long flight. Not too long to go now. Am counting the minutes....!

Jaya

Dave

I do put "hopefully" because my plans do have a habit of going pear shaped

Jaya

Think I will go and get some knee length socks, too. 

I am meeting Singaporean friends on the first night,as well. If it doesn't happen I will see them on  the last night.

Jim's itinerary for the first evening looks great though.

See you at the airport, I think I saw that you were travelling to the airport on the 19th!!

Di

Dave

I do put "hopefully" because my plans do have a habit of going pear shaped

Jaya

Think I will go and get some knee length socks, too. 

I am meeting Singaporean friends on the first night,as well. If it doesn't happen I will see them on  the last night.

Jim's itinerary for the first evening looks great though.

See you at the airport, I think I saw that you were travelling to the airport on the 19th!!

Di

The trick is to have socks long enough to tuck your trousers in as the leeches have a habit of leaping on your feet and crawling up your leg or wiggling their way into your shoes - leech socks (which are more like army puttees than socks) help stop this happening.  Also if it's as humid as it was when I went your trousers are generally fairly damp so restrict your movement which leads to them coming un-tucked from socks.  They do usually sell them at the lodges but their version is like a calico material and difficult to get on and off.

  You should all have an amazing time.

Jane