Around in the world in 30 hours … yes, 30!

We departed Boston on the 28th of January. The first leg of the trip (7 hours to Los Angeles) was fairly uneventful. In flight entertainment was limited, but the kids had Fruit Loops so all was right in their world.

Flight to Lax ... thank you Virgin Airlines for your ambient magenta and black lighting;)

Flight to LAX … thank you, Virgin Airlines for your ambient magenta and black- lighting;)

Lunch at LAX, although very un-Californian we scoffed down giant hamburgers - our last fill of American food!

Lunch at LAX, although very un-Californian, we scoffed down giant hamburgers – our last fill of American food!SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES

The second leg, Los Angeles to Tokyo, was a little more trying. Mama Aldous got air sick seven hours in. If only throwing up in Japan was on my  bucket list. Thankfully Michael was on point and the children were fabulous little travellers who slept and enjoyed the in flight entertainment and lots of snacks.

Checking out our "home" for the next 21 hours!!! A huge plane, equipped with an army of "Singapore Girls."

Checking out our “home” for the next 21 hours!!! A huge plane, equipped with an army of “Singapore Girls.”

Getting cozy thanks to some travel necessities from good friends:)
Getting cozy thanks to some travel necessities from good friends:)

Konnichiwa, Japan!

Konnichiwa, Japan!

Ahh, junk food, the universal soother. Despite the worried look, he was quiet content -

Ahh, junk food, the universal soother. Despite the worried look, Jack was quite content.

Good morning, Singapore! in the words of Maggie Lou "this is the moment we've all been waiting for!"

Good morning, Singapore! in the words of Maggie Lou “this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for!”

In time to welcome the year of the horse.

In time to welcome the year of the horse.
We arrived in Singapore at approximately 3:30am on January 30th, relatively unscathed. Right away we were able to see how efficient, clean and aesthetically “perfect” everything seems. We waited in no lines, had no problem finding our way around, and got to our new home a half an hour early! 
Stay tuned for scenes from 18 Marina Boulevard!

All our bags are packed. We’re ready to go . . .

The house is wrapped up … kind of. The parents are nervous, and the children are wound like tops. Let the adventure begin!

Daddy and his bags (and his Keith's).

Daddy and his bags (and his Keith’s).

Six months of stuff and hats.

Six months of stuff and hats.

Mama and her bags.

Mama and her bags.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. We'll miss you Grammy & Grampy.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. We’ll miss you Grammy & Grampy.

Riding in style to the airport. Visibility out the back window nil.

Riding in style to the airport. Visibility out the back window, nil.

Alternate room with a view ... so. many. airplanes!
Alternate room with a view … so. many. airplanes!

T-Minus 11 days

Progress . . .

luggage

Nemo is up north enjoying a Canadian winter with family.

Sweaters and most coats have been packed away.

New bathing suits and sun hats have been acquired.

Bags are slowly getting packed.

Nerves and excitement are setting in!

Bedroom view

Awaiting us in Singapore . . .

A room with a view. The 34th floor overlooking the city and Sentosa Island.

Maggie Lou’s new school – The Canadian International School.       http://www.cis.edu.sg/

Hawker centres oozing with local delicacies.

Chinese New Year Celebrations!