Missing Buttons

Yesterday was not a very exciting day in the life of a tourist, however, it was a nice day for me.  I woke up really late since it was rainy and overcast, then spent till around 3 in the afternoon chatting with a few people, researching airlines and hostels for the months ahead, and just being a bum.  When I finally did get out, I went to Orchard road and did a bit of shopping. I didn’t do too much damage. I bought a pair of shorts that I have been wanting, then when I got them out of the bag today, the button had fallen off, and I cannot find it! What a pain. I guess I will just go and find either a store that sells buttons, or a tailor. I am thinking this will be easier than taking on the crowds and lines at the shopping malls on a Friday.

Tuesday night my Dad and I went to a banana leaf restaurant. It is basically just an Indian restaurant where they serve your food on a banana leaf instead of a plate. Its quite an eco-friendly concept, that in India, has been going on forever-of course then one can worry about the banana trees.  The food was delicious, we ordered way too much, but wow.

I love Indian food.

Yesterday after doing a bit of shopping I went to Chinatown again. This this I was in search of a massage and reflexology clinic. I found one right away,  and one with great prices too! I got about a 50 minutes of foot reflexology, and then a neck and shoulder massage for about 15 USD. Phenomenal. Afterward I met my Dad at Maxwell food center in Chinatown for the “best” chicken and rice in Singapore, according to Anthony Bordain. It was good….the best, who knows.

Last night I met up with a few new friends, Frank, Ben, Andy, Sam, Sam, (all British or South African guys, I have yet to find any girls here my age) etc, at The Prince of Wales, bar and hostel. One of their co workers is in a band so we went to watch. They were all British and quite talented. We threw back a few drinks and had a good time listening to the bands and chatting.  I hope to hang out with them again.

Today I will deal with some logistics: paying for my flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang, then from Vientiane to Hanoi, etc. Then finding a button for my shorts. It is sort of overcast again. Not sure what I will do. I would like to go to Sentosa, but I think since my mom wants to go, I will wait.