Hong Kong Rugby 7's

I have always loved rugby but I have long since hung up my boots and retired from my playing days. However, I am still a keen supporter, along with the rest of my family. For years we have looked forward to the sunny weekend in May spent at Twickenham stadium watching the London rugby 7's. This year, however, things were a little different! 

With Papa T and Mama T living the other side of the world, we decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and attend the Hong Kong Rugby 7's. Known for its party atmosphere, crazy South stand and non-stop festivities, we knew we were in for a treat!

AN and I hopped on a plane and flew, via Saigon, to Hong Kong where we were all re-united in our Hello Kitty themed Air B and B apartment for the weekend. That evening we headed straight out to meet my old school friend and now pilot, Mr BA, for a dim-sum feast!

The next 3 days were a blur of rugby matches, dancing, pimms by the litre-cup, fancy-dress, dinners, nights out and all round partying. 

Mama T and I took a morning break from the rugby to visit the Ladies Market, partly to soak up a little culture but also to pick up a few souvenirs. 

We also found the time to take the peak tram on a nerve-wracking ride up the mountain that overlooks the city and were treated to stunning views from the top. 

Our final evening concluded with a late night boat trip on the Sky ferry to appreciate the beautiful sky-line from across the water. 

Whilst our trip to HK was brief, it was certainly jam-packed and also exhausting. AN and I loved spending time with my family and witnessing one of the world-renowned sporting events, but we were also looking forward to the next part of our trip; Vietnam!

Mood - Exhausted 

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Singapore - Part 2 - Pulau Ubin

After a day a the beach on Sentosa, we were definitely in need of a cocktail, or three! Papa T had made dinner reservations at the Fullerton Bay, a beautiful old colonial style hotel right on the bay, overlooking the Marina Bay Sands and the famous Singapore skyline. 

I didn't take any pictures inside, but we had a delicious meal, rounded off with a trio of crème brûlées and some mini macarons. 

The next day, in complete contrast, AN and I headed to the other side of the country....yes Singapore really is that small! We took a little chug-chug boat over to the small island of Pulau Ubin, just off the Changi coast. Pulau Ubin is said to be a glimpse of what Singapore used to be like, before it became so developed and cosmopolitan. 

The island is basically all uncultivated jungle with a police training academy and a few little shacks serving up the catch of the day. With no roads, the best way to explore was to pick up some bikes and head into the jungle! 

We followed the winding trails deep into the hot and humid jungle, passed the mangrove swamps and giant monitor lizards. The sounds of unfamiliar insects were making the trees hum and the heat of the day felt even hotter under the canopy of giant leaves above us. 

We came to a small path leading off the main track, flanked with colourful flag poles, that was too tempting to leave unexplored. The path led to a little temple on the banks of the murky river that had been ceremonially dressed up in colourful prayer flags as far as the eye could see.

In the middle of the jungle this little show was so unexpected and just a little bit magical. It was also completely deserted, so we wandered around taking far too many photos and making some new turtle-like friends. 

We eventually found ourselves back at the little seafood cafes and feasted on plate after plate of the freshest fish and noodles, before heading back to the mainland. 

We ran straight to the airport where we hopped on a plane with Mama and Papa T, heading to Thailand for our next expedition! 

Mood - Inspired 

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