Rowland and Louise's most excellent holiday

We had a wonderful time! Seven days in Perth, visiting my mum to help celebrate her 90th birthday. Mummy lives in a wonderful place `Moline House where she's really well cared for while having any freedom she would like (I'd guess male guests after lights-out would be a no-no). We stayed with my brother Martin and his lovely daughters, Ella and Gina and were also entertained by my sister Jane and her husband Bruce. Jane lent us her funky Volkswagen which was really good, it meant we didn't have to ask for a lift all the time. We visited the fairy shop in Freemantle, I tried to sneak into the special fairy room but I think I'm too tall. Another day we were taken to York, a small town about an hour or so outside Perth, I had one of the best lunches I've had in many a year. As you know, I was indeed "born to shop" and went into a sweet habby store where lo and behold, the owner had two embroidery machines, Brothers just like ours and so I had a lovely embroidery chat and bought a twirly glizzy scarf. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY SCARVES OR SHAWLS Singapore is just as much fun as ever. Rowland rode The Singapore Flyer, a ferris wheel even higher than The London Eye. I was too chicken, I'm not shy to own up, heights give me the creeps. There was a huge mix up with our hotel accomodation, first we weren't booked in for early arrival (7a.m.) which didn't matter really as the hotel had double booked not only our room but I believe around 15 in total. We were farmed out to the hotel across the road after I was (unforgivably) rude and given a room on the tenth floor, windows making up the entire outside wall, ceiling to floor. I almost threw up and was forced to be rude once again. We were moved to the fourth floor, a pleasant room leading out to the pool deck. The kid in both of us loved Universal Studios and we had photos taken with all the movie characters and bought just a few souveniers. I had two other Singapore wishes Victorias Secret - done Jimmy Choo - done No bras for sale at the VS shop and no photos allowed when I tried on a fabulous pair of shoes, a mere S$1100.00 (that's R6000) but no worries, I was happy. We went to the Titanic Exhibit at one of the museums, what a moving display, if it comes to a town near you I urge you to pay a visit. The big expense jaw dropper was cupcakes at a swanky tea room for a mere S$12 each, that's R72 each folks! The best take aways, a small place at the La Salle Art Centre - Fifteen Minutes, good food, friendly staff and a knock out Frappe Before we knew it we were on our way home. Singapore Airlines just can't be faulted. Changi Airport is huge and so efficient and good old Cape Town International Airport doesn't miss a beat. Friendly, efficient and a pleasure to pass through. I love Cape Town. There's just no place like home. Family, Daisy, kittens, Merlin, we want for nothing more..