Come sail with me on a virtual cruise on Majestic Princess to Fiji!

[ellie1145]

14 hours ago, PurpleTraveller said:

Your photos of the orchids are beautiful! As a horticulturist I love going to Botanic Gardens all over the world but I haven't been to the one in Singapore. 

 

Before you finish your wonderful journey I must let you know how much I have enjoyed following along, reading about your trip and enjoying your fabulous photos. Thank you so much for taking the time to allow us all to join you. I will miss my daily travel fix when your journey ends. It has been a delightful escape particularly during this "interesting" time in the world. Thank you. 🌷🌺🌹

 

One day, Purple Traveller, I hope you will see them for yourself. It’s a wonderful garden. You could spend hours there just looking at all the orchids.

 

I am most grateful for your kind words. It’s been a cathartic experience for me. I was missing cruising so much and was so sad that our two week Caribbean cruise was cancelled in May, but writing this has really helped me to cope with this awful pandemic. 

I’m so glad you have enjoyed it.

 

I am not really sure what I’m going to do with myself once I reach the end! 😉

 

 

[ellie1145]

1 hour ago, cnd crsr said:

Thank you Ellie.

 

On our first trip to Singapore way back in 2004, we spent an afternoon at the Orchid Botanical Garden. It looks even more spectacular now than 16 years ago. As I recall there was a building there where we witnessed a wedding. Because it was mid November, there was a large Christmas tree in the gift shop covered with orchids.

Gail

 

It was really beautiful. Gail. There was a wedding going on there when we visited. It must be a very popular venue, and no wonderl

 

Hope one day you get to revisit the gardens. It’s on my bucket list. 

[ellie1145]

In the blink of an eye....

 

.......we find ourselves back in our room, and ready for sleep after our little adventure in the Tardis.

 

We wake refreshed and ready to eat breakfast, so come and join us, it’s a feast to remember! 

[ellie1145]

Breakfast .. and what a breakfast!

 

We make our way down to the restaurant where there is a huge breakfast buffet waiting. We are shown to a table, drinks are offered and then we are left to explore.

 

 

 

There is a huge array of food available. To the left are the European offerings, whilst to the right there is a wide range of Asian food. There is pretty much everything you can think of. 

 

So enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini chicken sausage rolls

 

Edited September 19, 2020 by ellie1145

[ellie1145]

And there’s more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ellie1145]

Now for some hot food....

 

 

There is an omelette station, plus all the ingredients for an American breakfast.

 

A pancake machine - make your own pancakes!

 

With maple syrup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 19, 2020 by ellie1145

[azbirdmom]

I've stayed at places that have do it yourself waffles but have never seen a pancake machine!  I sure hope this is still there IF we visit next April which is sounding more doubtful by the day.

[dickinson]

2 hours ago, ellie1145 said:

 

 

I am not really sure what I’m going to do with myself once I reach the end! 😉

 

 

 

Take us somewhere on another of your trips!

[ellie1145]

37 minutes ago, azbirdmom said:

I've stayed at places that have do it yourself waffles but have never seen a pancake machine!  I sure hope this is still there IF we visit next April which is sounding more doubtful by the day.

We were fascinated by it too, azbirdmom, and likewise have never seen one before.

 

Unfortunately, despite our longing to be back cruising, I fear it may be a long time before things return to normal and we can step back on a ship. I do so hope your April cruise will take place.
 

We are really frustrated by the situation but know we have to remain patient and observe all necessary rules if we are ever to see the back of this dreadful pandemic. 
 

What a joy it will be when we can return to cruising!  🚢

[PurpleTraveller]

5 hours ago, ellie1145 said:

One day, Purple Traveller, I hope you will see them for yourself. It’s a wonderful garden. You could spend hours there just looking at all the orchids.

 

I am most grateful for your kind words. It’s been a cathartic experience for me. I was missing cruising so much and was so sad that our two week Caribbean cruise was cancelled in May, but writing this has really helped me to cope with this awful pandemic. 

I’m so glad you have enjoyed it.

 

I am not really sure what I’m going to do with myself once I reach the end! 😉

 

 

 

I've been to Singapore three times but never got there but will make sure I do next time, whenever that might be! 

 

I know what you mean about missing cruising and travel in general. I have had a Coral Coast of Western Australia cruise for May, a five week trip to Portugal and France for June/July and a two week trip to India for November, all cancelled. 😥

 

I think you should get out your amazing Tardis and take us on another wonderful adventure of one of your past cruises! I for one would love to see another one of your fabulous and entertaining journeys. 😊

 

Edited September 20, 2020 by PurpleTraveller

[winifred]

Yes I agree with others saying  keep going  with another of your trip reports!!

This one has been fascinating and has kept me checking on CC and not feeling so very miserable at all the cancelled cruises like mine!

Have thoroughly enjoyed all the beautiful pictures and reports , now have added the whole itinerary, Singapore included,  to the bucket list!! Now for the journey home with you all on our "cruise" 

[CruzinNoony]

I would love it if you did another "virtual cruise".  Every morning, I look forward to reading your latest addition.  Those photos of the orchids are beautiful!!

[ellie1145]

22 hours ago, dickinson said:

 

Take us somewhere on another of your trips!

 

Well, thank you kindly, I will see if I can do one on Hawaii, if I can sort out all my photos etc. 😉

[ellie1145]

19 hours ago, PurpleTraveller said:

 

I've been to Singapore three times but never got there but will make sure I do next time, whenever that might be! 

 

I know what you mean about missing cruising and travel in general. I have had a Coral Coast of Western Australia cruise for May, a five week trip to Portugal and France for June/July and a two week trip to India for November, all cancelled. 😥

 

I think you should get out your amazing Tardis and take us on another wonderful adventure of one of your past cruises! I for one would love to see another one of your fabulous and entertaining journeys. 😊

 

 

Oh my goodness, how disappointing for you! What wonderful trips those would have been. I hope that you will be able to rebook then one day in the future. 

 

I am so pleased you have enjoyed our adventures and I will certainly think about doing another one. 

[ellie1145]

10 hours ago, winifred said:

Yes I agree with others saying  keep going  with another of your trip reports!!

This one has been fascinating and has kept me checking on CC and not feeling so very miserable at all the cancelled cruises like mine!

Have thoroughly enjoyed all the beautiful pictures and reports , now have added the whole itinerary, Singapore included,  to the bucket list!! Now for the journey home with you all on our "cruise" 

 

Thank you so much Winifred. It’s great to know it’s brought you pleasure. 

 

Glad I have whetted your appetite.... maybe I should ask Princess for some commission 🤣😂😉

 

I will certainly see if I can come up with another one soon. 

 

[ellie1145]

1 hour ago, CruzinNoony said:

I would love it if you did another "virtual cruise".  Every morning, I look forward to reading your latest addition.  Those photos of the orchids are beautiful!!

 

It’s so rewarding to know that you have enjoyed our virtual adventures. I will have to see if I can manage another one soon. 

 

Hopefully it will pass the time before we can do the real thing. 

Edited September 20, 2020 by ellie1145

[ellie1145]

Well, it’s been a busy ‘grandma’ weekend looking after my little grandson, so I haven’t had time to post much, but tomorrow I will continue our adventure.

 

But here are a few more photos of the hotel to keep you going... 

[ellie1145]

After a relaxing and filling breakfast we make our way back through the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

This glass ceiling is actually the bottom of the pool. The ripple effect is the water in the pool above, and you can see a few leaves floating around. 

 

 

 

 

I can’t resist a peep into the ‘ladies’ (powder room) and it is pretty cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ellie1145]

The Pool Area - in Daylight

We walk back from breakfast via the pool area as it was too dark to see it properly last night.

It is an unexpected oasis amid the hurly burly of Changi Airport, and provides a serene environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the glass area of the pool which becomes the ceiling of the floor below.

 

 

 

Sadly, I don’t have time for a swim, but if we ever return to Singapore I would love to have a couple of days here to relax. 

 

Here is a video tour.

[ellie1145]

We make our way back from the pool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ellie1145]

Everywhere sparkles, and they are constantly cleaning. The floors shimmer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Along the wall in part of the corridor there are samples of different exotic prints.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 21, 2020 by ellie1145

[ellie1145]

Our stay at the lovely Crowne Plaza is nearly over.....

 

But we have time for a quick trip in the Tardis for a more in-depth visit to the Singapore Zoo, if anyone would like to join me?

 

Let me know, and we will transport ourselves before we have to make our way to check in at the airport.

[curlybelle2]

1 hour ago, ellie1145 said:

Our stay at the lovely Crowne Plaza is nearly over.....

 

But we have time for a quick trip in the Tardis for a more in-depth visit to the Singapore Zoo, if anyone would like to join me?

 

Let me know, and we will transport ourselves before we have to make our way to check in at the airport.

 

Ellie,

Thank you for this  "virtual cruise", I have enjoyed it and looked forward everyday to see where we were going next!  Thanks again for all the time and devotion you put into this posting. I really appreciate it! I will be tagging along if you do another one. 

Kaye

[dickinson]

I would love to see the zoo!

[azbirdmom]

Well Ellie, I will have to hang on to your lovely photos of the Crowne Plaza at Changi as our April cruise from Singapore is officially cancelled.  It was painful to push the cancel button on the hotel reservations (thankfully refundable) but I will visit again someday!