Things I've loved and/or disliked We missed Bluesfest this year (which I disliked) because it didn't fall in school holidays so seemed too expensive when we couldn't go for the whole thing. However, we had points to go to Melbourne and a free night in a hotel on points so I loved going down to see Blind Boys of Alabama wiith my husband for a fleeting night away. It's been a long time we've had a night without the kids so it was a real luxury. We left and lunch and were back about 26 hours later so it really was short but sensational.
I'm sharing this song with Tom Jones at Bluesfest (which we missed) but ironically, the reason we had to go to Melbroune to catch the Blind Boys was because their Sydney gig clashed with Tom Jones and we were at that).
Things I've noticed Singapore has a population of 5 million people and 55 Michelin Star restaurants, and Australia has none (which doesn't mean we don't have good restaurants, they just don't cover us). But how do so many restaurants survive with such a small population? Our restaurants seem to be still struggling after COVID years and cost of living and interest rates squeeze...theirs are packed, for multiple sittings?
Also linking with #MondayMusicMovesMe #HappyTuesday because my week of Bluesfest side shows is one of my favourite weeks of the year. It makes me VERY HAPPY! #TrafficJamReboot
Hello again! I had a lot of reading material with you today - a lot to catch up :-) You definitely have a musical time behind you. Glad you were able to “catch up” with the Blind Boys!
ReplyDeleteAnd I particularly liked your description of your feelings at the Steve Aoki concert - "It begins in a little ball in my chest and then fans out, inching over my skin and moving up my neck to my cheeks..." (etc.) That I'm so happy for you! The sparkling blue sky in Melbourne is enviable - fantastic!
It's also wonderful what you wrote about the trip with your husband to the Banyan Tree in Bintan. Congratulations on your 25th wedding anniversary! I really like the comparison of the old and new photos!
Sorry that I've abbreviated everything here in one comment, but it's already bedtime for me - that's why I say goodnight - and all the best,
Traude
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It sounds like you had a really nice, but short trip.
ReplyDeleteNot getting to accomplish much because of travel and fun is somehow never quite as upsetting as not getting to travel and have fun because you are too busy accomplishing things! LOL That overnight getaway sounds wonderful. My understanding is that Singapore (along with many other countries) has what is known as an "eating out culture" where most people eat out a lot with more than 60% of their food budget going towards eating outside the home.
ReplyDeleteYour needs improvement....me too!! Here's to seeing some of that improvement in the new month ahead!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard when you feel like you are always playing catch up! I loved Singapore, and I agree with Joanne's statement, they seem to be an eating out culture.
ReplyDelete...we went to a the Blind Boys concert before the pandemic, they were great.
ReplyDeleteI love them so much. We go every time. I think there were 5 when i first went. Now just two. But those two are still amazing. What voices!
DeleteI'm the same in the needs improvement area. I'm happy to hear you got to get away just you and your husband, even if it was short. It still counts.
ReplyDeleteVisiting today from Share 4 Somethings.
Love the video. You do the coolest things.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday, Lydia. ♥
But you do accomplish a lot! Your photos are proof enough of that, Lydia. Australia could have been and should have been as good as, or even better than Singapore, right after Hong Kong was ceded back to China. We missed that train and with the useless lot of politicians we have now, I see no other means of transport for us than our tired feet... Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good time
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to see the Blind Boys of Alabama. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThe Tom Jones video is good. He still has his voice unlike so many others. I'm glad I'm good at my job..many people said i was really good which is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteit's been a long time since I've heard the Blind Boys of Alabama and I enjoyed your mini-concert. Both songs were fantastic. Tom Jones, too; he gets better and better with age. Not every singer does!
ReplyDeleteWhile I know who Tom Jones is, I don't remember Blind Boys of Alabama, so thanks for sharing with me. As for Covid shutdowns thanks to global governments, our economy is fighting to returning. If you ask me, that was the whole point behind the shut downs to destroy the world economy to they elite can wiggle in a one world government and monetary system. Some know this and others don't care to know it, anyway life goes on. I'm delighted you joined the 4M party. Here's to better eating and exercising. I am working on improving both of these areas myself. Have a boogietastic week, my dear!
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