Live from Silver Shadow: Voyage #3904; Hong Kong to Singapore, Feb 8 - 22, 2019

[zqtchas]

On 2/23/2019 at 4:36 PM, Stumblefoot said:

That stinks!  Oh Well, the mysterious legend of Unibok will continue to grow. 😉

La Fem

[Stumblefoot]

6 hours ago, zqtchas said:

La Fem

I knew it! 😉

[Stumblefoot]

 

One of the great blessings of travel is meeting people.  Last year, while in Greece, I had the pleasure of befriending a Singaporean M&A attorney.  Today, we had the opportunity to reconnect as she graciously introduced the delights of her remarkable city state.  I hope to be able to return her generosity some day.

Laksa, Nasi Lemak and Otah

[Stumblefoot]

As I wrap up this “live” trip report, I finish with our last night in Singapore.

 

We dined at one of the finest restaurants in the world; Les Amis.  If you ever have the chance to dine here I recommend it wholeheartedly.  I’ll be raving about this place for many years to come.

 

Upon arrival, we were treated to a 1/2-dozen of the lightest bread puffs sprinkled with gruyere I have ever had, followed by two amuse-bouches.

 

Amuse-Bouche #1

Black truffle and cheese on wafer

 

Amuse-Bouche #2

Black truffled cream of cappuccino

 

First Course

Le Duo De Saumon Et Caviar

 

Second Course

La Noix De Saint-Jacques Aux Herbes

The most uniquely prepared scallop I have ever tasted.

 

Third Course

La Langoustine De Loctudy

By far, and I mean really, really far, the best langoustine I’ve ever had.  I may never eat lobster tail again.

 

Fourth Course

Le Bar De Saint Gilles-Croix-De-Vie

A very tasty sea bass that paired nicely with a glass of Pinot noir.

 

Cheese course

 

Pre-dessert 

 

Dessert

 

Post dessert

 

 

I hope you’ve all enjoyed this trip through SE Asia as much as we did.  Until we join JPAlbany and RachelG in Antarctica next January, I bid you all a wonderful year of sailing.

 

[tgh]

Fantastic tr.. thanks for sharing

[les37b]

Great sailing along with you Stumblefoot, glad you had a wonderful time. Always nice to read a well balanced live report... of which we’ve been spoilt in  recent weeks. 

 

Many thanks.

[jpalbny]

Looking forward to that sailing, Stumblefoot! We have Chris's birthday to celebrate while we are on board. 🥂🎂

 

Thanks for taking us along with you on your trip. Some day we have to visit this part of the world.

[Wellseasoned]

On 2/24/2019 at 10:57 AM, Stumblefoot said:

 

One of the great blessings of travel is meeting people.  Last year, while in Greece, I had the pleasure of befriending a Singaporean M&A attorney.  Today, we had the opportunity to reconnect as she graciously introduced the delights of her remarkable city state.  I hope to be able to return her generosity some day.

Laksa, Nasi Lemak and Otah

 

Really enjoyed your posts!  We will be boarding the Whisper in Singapore soon and must find some of those great dining locations!  And, good gracious!  We have the same Tory Richards shirt!!

[drron29]

Brilliant as usual.Sorry we missed you on the Muse but it looks like you had a great time.

Les Amis is one of our go to restaurants in Singapore but we prefer Iggys at the Hilton.Both are always in the top lists for Asia and Singapore.You can try it next time you visit Sigapore!

[Emtbsam]

Thank you so much for your wonderful reporting and for the information on Singapore.

[Stumblefoot]

3 hours ago, Wellseasoned said:

We have the same Tory Richards shirt!!

Nice!  Just got that shirt last winter and really like the brand.

 

Have a great time in Singapore!

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, drron29 said:

Brilliant as usual.Sorry we missed you on the Muse but it looks like you had a great time.

Les Amis is one of our go to restaurants in Singapore but we prefer Iggys at the Hilton.Both are always in the top lists for Asia and Singapore.You can try it next time you visit Sigapore!

We missed seeing you both too!  RojAnn’s restaurant recos were spot on.  

[rojaan19]

Brian and Amy  - so glad you enjoyed  Les Amis -  the photos are fantastic  !!   After our WInd Cruise in May this year  we havent got any  SS cruises booked  !!!    OMG  !!

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, rojaan19 said:

After our WInd Cruise in May this year  we havent got any  SS cruises booked!!!  OMG!!

That’s a big problem Ann!  One that needs to be rectified I might add.

 

How ‘bout joining us in Spain 🇪🇸 for a gourmand food land tour in October 2020 then boarding the new Moon for a TA to the States where you then could spend Thanksgiving with your kids?  

 

There’s a chance (and we’re hoping) Mr/Mrs ETUAL will be on board, and JollyJones is a lock.  Who knows, maybe others here who love TA’s (ZQTchas, Mr. Silver, Wellseasoned, Col Wes, etc.) will join in the fun and help Amy and I celebrate our first TA and enjoy it even more.  Maybe we could even convince ol’ LesB to retire and join in the fun!  

 

So, what do you say Ann?  Can you talk the good doctor into booking it?  It’s priced super cheap right now as the occupancy rate is really, really low so far.

[zqtchas]

20 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:

That’s a big problem Ann!  One that needs to be rectified I might add.

 

How ‘bout joining us in Spain 🇪🇸 for a gourmand food land tour in October 2020 then boarding the new Moon for a TA to the States where you then could spend Thanksgiving with your kids?  

 

There’s a chance (and we’re hoping) Mr/Mrs ETUAL will be on board, and JollyJones is a lock.  Who knows, maybe others here who love TA’s (ZQTchas, Mr. Silver, Wellseasoned, Col Wes, etc.) will join in the fun and help Amy and I celebrate our first TA and enjoy it even more.  Maybe we could even convince ol’ LesB to retire and join in the fun!  

 

So, what do you say Ann?  Can you talk the good doctor into booking it?  It’s priced super cheap right now as the occupancy rate is really, really low so far.

Sounds good, when I asked he said that wasn’t out yet!

[RachelG]

Can’t wait till next January!  

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, RachelG said:

Can’t wait till next January!  

Me too!

[Stumblefoot]

2 hours ago, zqtchas said:

Sounds good, when I asked he said that wasn’t out yet!

Here you go Charles; https://www.silversea.com/destinations/mediterranean-cruise/barcelona-to-fort-lauderdale-florida-mo201030024.html.  We booked it with NuNo before leaving the Shadow.

 

Although it doesn’t say so, all discounts are available for the voyage; 10% early booking discount, loyalty discount, on board booking, etc.  And, don’t forget to ask for the Venetian discount since the first segment (Barcelona to Barcelona) is a Venetian sailing.

[jpalbny]

1 hour ago, RachelG said:

Can’t wait till next January!  

 

13 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said:

Me too!

 

Chris and I are looking forward to this one too! 

[zqtchas]

1 hour ago, Stumblefoot said:

Here you go Charles; https://www.silversea.com/destinations/mediterranean-cruise/barcelona-to-fort-lauderdale-florida-mo201030024.html.  We booked it with NuNo before leaving the Shadow.

 

Although it doesn’t say so, all discounts are available for the voyage; 10% early booking discount, loyalty discount, on board booking, etc.  And, don’t forget to ask for the Venetian discount since the first segment (Barcelona to Barcelona) is a Venetian sailing.

Got the quote. Need to check on over 350 miles counts for more plus improvements from TA?

[Stumblefoot]

59 minutes ago, zqtchas said:

Got the quote. Need to check on over 350 miles counts for more plus improvements from TA?

Absolutely Charles!  You’re loyalty discount is a minimum of 10% + whatever else you can negotiate with your TA.

[zqtchas]

2 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:

Absolutely Charles!  You’re loyalty discount is a minimum of 10% + whatever else you can negotiate with your TA.

Did you start a roll call?

[Stumblefoot]

7 hours ago, zqtchas said:

Did you start a roll call?

Nope.  Cruise Critic hasn't loaded Silver Moon into the Roll Calls, nor the Meet & Mingle pages of their website.

[drron29]

Pretty sure we will be on the TA segment.Unlikely to do the Barcelona-Barcelona segment as we will be taking the opportunity to catch up with one of Rojaan's bridesmaids who lives in Spain.

[Stumblefoot]

1 minute ago, drron29 said:

Pretty sure we will be on the TA segment.Unlikely to do the Barcelona-Barcelona segment as we will be taking the opportunity to catch up with one of Rojaan's bridesmaids who lives in Spain.

WOOHOO!!!