SIN Run Do 2005
Jan 3, 2005 | 10:57 pm
#526
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Originally Posted by miles4all
On Saturday at 12.00 we meet for a lunch in Little India. This will be a traditional Southern Indian meal (might be slightly different from what you are used to). It is 100% vegetarian and served on a banana leaf. Fork and spoon will be available for those who want eating equipment. For those who chose to eat the traditional way; only use your right hand please!
As a rendez-vous point I would like to suggest the Hindu temple on Serangoon Road. This is easy because all taxi drivers know this location. It will be a five minute walk form there.
The traditional Indian meal in Little India, Singapore was chosen by the discovery channel as one of the best 10 meals worldwide below USD5. That is saying something because it costs much less then that!
On Sunday at 02.00 we meet for a historical walk. It is Jan. so it might get hot (bring a hat), but it might also rain (folding brully). The rendez-vous point is already set at the Long bar. This is at the Raffles, but not in the hotel, but on the other end of the block, upstairs in the shopping arcade.
Maybe people could let me know how long the walk should be....... we are talking about a walk in a tropical climate.
As a rendez-vous point I would like to suggest the Hindu temple on Serangoon Road. This is easy because all taxi drivers know this location. It will be a five minute walk form there.
The traditional Indian meal in Little India, Singapore was chosen by the discovery channel as one of the best 10 meals worldwide below USD5. That is saying something because it costs much less then that!
On Sunday at 02.00 we meet for a historical walk. It is Jan. so it might get hot (bring a hat), but it might also rain (folding brully). The rendez-vous point is already set at the Long bar. This is at the Raffles, but not in the hotel, but on the other end of the block, upstairs in the shopping arcade.
Maybe people could let me know how long the walk should be....... we are talking about a walk in a tropical climate.
I am definitely up for both the lunch on Saturday and the walk on Sunday.
Jan 4, 2005 | 12:58 am
#527
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Originally Posted by restlessinRNO
Thank you miles4all for organizing this. When you say "the Hindu temple on Serangoon Road", you are referring to the Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple, I assume.
For religion buffs Singapore offers an impressive array of places of worship. The main Sultan mosque on Muscat street in Kampong Glam. The synagogue on Oxley Rise (very close to Tank Street), the central Sikh temple on 731 Serangoon Road (this is quite far down) and to many Christian churches and Buddhist and Taoist temples to mention (some are covered in the walk).
Jan 4, 2005 | 1:10 am
#528
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Cabs direct from the Sheraton
Originally Posted by GoingAway
Anyone else at Sheraton want to catch a cab from there instead of going to the Conrad first?
Jan 4, 2005 | 1:39 am
#530
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Location of Indian restaurant;
It is a bit difficult for me to work out because I do not know the name of the restaurant, but it should be at 231 Selegie Road (or next door, but difficult to miss). Later I will post my local phone here (not active now).
UPDATE:
The name of the restaurant is Ananda Bhavan and it is very close to the main traffic lights on Selegie road (toward Serangoon Road)
It is a bit difficult for me to work out because I do not know the name of the restaurant, but it should be at 231 Selegie Road (or next door, but difficult to miss). Later I will post my local phone here (not active now).
UPDATE:
The name of the restaurant is Ananda Bhavan and it is very close to the main traffic lights on Selegie road (toward Serangoon Road)
Last edited by miles4all; Jan 9, 2005 at 11:28 pm
Jan 4, 2005 | 5:41 am
#531
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Just back from a vacation myself and will get the site updated, names added, days of week fixed, questions answered, cats put out, etc. in a day or two.
Talk to you all VERY soon,
Mike
Talk to you all VERY soon,
Mike
Jan 4, 2005 | 6:04 am
#532
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For any of you that are flying "standby" for the UG on my flights and dont have SWU's , I have the *Gold upgrade certs that only work for a companion on the same flight - I will have them with me if anyone needs one
See you soon
Jan
See you soon
Jan
Jan 4, 2005 | 8:00 am
#534
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Is anyone else staying on Orchard Rd? I'll be at the Marriott.
Although it looks like taking the MRT to the dinner Sat night won't be too difficult, I'm up for sharing a cab if others are interested.
Although it looks like taking the MRT to the dinner Sat night won't be too difficult, I'm up for sharing a cab if others are interested.
Jan 4, 2005 | 8:33 am
#535
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Originally Posted by StarG
I would like to share a taxi from Conrad to the dinner on Saturday.
Where (in Conrad) and at what time are people gathering there?
Where (in Conrad) and at what time are people gathering there?
If you check mjm's website referenced on the first post of the thread youwill see that the Conrad gathering is scheduled for 6:30 pm in the bar in the main lobby
HTH
Jan 4, 2005 | 9:51 am
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Originally Posted by jan_az
If you check mjm's website referenced on the first post of the thread youwill see that the Conrad gathering is scheduled for 6:30 pm in the bar in the main lobby
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan 4, 2005 | 10:21 am
#537
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Originally Posted by StarG
I did, but still couldn't find that info. It is not on the main page, nor on the Dinner page. Would you mind directing me to the page?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan 4, 2005 | 10:27 am
#538
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Let's do the taxi at 6:30 from Sheraton as well, then ...
GoingAway
GK+Sean
Skye1
anyone else?
Maybes:
cawhite60156
Last edited by GoingAway; Jan 4, 2005 at 10:36 am
Jan 4, 2005 | 10:28 am
#539
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Originally Posted by GoingAway
Thanks ... I knew it was in there somewhere but couldn't find it when I was looking last night.
Let's do the taxi at 6:30 from Sheraton as well, then ...
GoingAway
GK+Sean
Skye1
anyone else?
Let's do the taxi at 6:30 from Sheraton as well, then ...
GoingAway
GK+Sean
Skye1
anyone else?
Jan 4, 2005 | 10:35 am
#540
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Possibly... I think there are enough of us staying at the Sheraton to fill 2 or 3 taxis!
