We made it (or making it)

After a long journey, we arrived safely in Singapore last night. Our long flights were eased by the incredible service we enjoyed in our business class seats. Singapore Airline, in particular, definitely has our vote for the best airline ever. This morning we hopped on a bus for Meleka, which is where we are now. We just spent the last hour wandering around its twisted, narrow streets, full of colour, motorcycles, and activity. We have often sensed in the air an interesting blend of exhaust, sewer stench, and sweet incence. Every where we look, we see things we've never seen before. Looking forward to being settled in one place for a few days, we are both feeling a bit lagged but happy nonetheless. For the rest of the evening, we will look for a charming place to drink and eat. Hope everyone is well!

PS: the top photo is the card from the boquet of flowers the hotel staff had ready for us in our room (along with a basket of fruit and a very pink 'love' themed quilt and pillow covers) - it was very sweet of them, especially since Fran did not guarantee by email that we would be staying there (check out to who the card is addressed!). The 2nd photo is from earlier today - these kids were having a great time on this very colourful 'beca' - a 3 wheel bicycle 'rickshaw' type thing.