Singapore Flyer

Bought the tickets (nearly half-priced) during the NTUC linkcard promotion and decided to go on the Singapore Flyer with Karel today.

Luckily, there was clear skies and we took the flight around 230pm. It was quite amazing as the ride was very smooth. Didn't detect that it was moving till you view the rotating bearings. The view was breath-taking and it was a nice experience.

Went to Kokontozai Cafe to have tea. Tried matchacino which tasted quite weird. Decided that it's an acquired taste...felt like I was drinking mildly green tea flavored warm water...bleurgh...the matcha cheese cake tasted really good. While the chocolate cheesecake was only ok...

Took a cab down to Sultan road cos Karel wanted to bring me to a turkish western restaurant. As it was still too early for dinner, we walked around the area, took photos of the Sultan Mosque exterior, explored the shophouses, went to the Malay Heritage Centre (was closed but there's fountain in the courtyard). Actually found a Sasha Bear shop there and a Children's toy museum, selling old toys and knick knacks...

Dinner was nice as I tried moroccan mint tea, mutabel (egg plant and spice sauce for pita bread)and chicken chop along with kebab. The mutton kebab tasted too strong, while the chicken and beef kebab was nicely done. The restaurant also offered shi sas...but then being a non-smoker, didn't try it, just curious abt how it works.