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New to singapore - what to do for xmas?!
Posted: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 7:11 pm
by londonjim
hi,
I couldn't come to friday's drinks but look forward to joining some in the new year. Can anyone suggest something to do on xmas day here? I recently arrived and the few i've met have left for xmas hols! Any ideas of good place for waifs and strays?
Thanks,
James
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 2:29 pm
by sg2402
Hey
All my friends have headed back to UK too so I'm looking for something fun to do for Christmas too.. Had thought about a day trip to Batam?
Let me know what ideas come your way.
Rachel
29.F.UK
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 3:43 pm
by Peter84
Rachel and Jim,
I'm in the same boat and a trip to Batam sounds like a fun day... Can i invite myself?
Let me know if you're keen.
Pete.
24.M.AUS
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 3:59 pm
by sg2402
Hey
Yeah sure join in.. It's just an idea I had but might be something different to a normal christmas day. I'll check out ferry times.
Email me at my missrachelwillson at yahoo dot co dot uk
Rachel
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 6:36 pm
by wrvishnu
i am interested on a batam trip
Let me know if that is confirmed...
good idea
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 8:25 pm
by londonjim
hi, good idea rachel, not that i know anything aobut batam yet! I'm up for that. Do you know the times or whether we need to book up?
I'll stick a post on the WNDC forum to see if anything's happening for xmas eve. getting used to being billy no mates this week!
thanks,
James
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 9:27 pm
by sg2402
I don't much about Batam either but it's meant to be very Indonesian! Should be an adventure anyhow.
Any time of preference?
http://www.batamfast.com/index.aspx
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:56 pm
by londonjim
looks like it takes an hour, so gets there same local time we leave. maybe get the 10:50 to be there late morning. some sort of lie-in would be good on xmas day! do lunch and the afternoon there and head back for eve?
Posted: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:44 am
by sg2402
Hey James
Mid morning sounds good. Let me know your email or number and I'll keep you in the loop.
Rachel
Posted: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:09 pm
by sg2402
Hey all,
Suggest we turn up to Harbourfront for the 10.40/10.50 ferry. I think we need to be there a bit before to go through customs so I'll probably be there around 10.15am. Don't forget passport!
Rachel
Posted: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 2:41 pm
by londonjim
good work rachel. here's link to tonight's post. clark quay somewhere...
http://www.singaporeexpats.com/forum/ftopic55886.html
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Posted: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 6:29 pm
by londonjim
I've no idea what's good, but singapore sling bar was a FNDC venue recently, so i suggest there for a start at least. I'll be there by 9 and will sit by the bar.