Monday morning I continued my swimming regiment as the resort's pool was so nice I decided to start each day with a nice dip in the pool and a dozen or so laps. I have never been a fan of running at all, but for some reason swimming appeals to me and my mind doesn't get stuck on the question of "Why are you doing this you fool?" like it does when I'm running. So after the morning swim and relaxing around the hotel, we headed into town. We visited Orchard Road again so Fernando could have measurements taken for a suit and some dress shirts, and then headed into the original areas of Singapore to see some sights. Most of our afternoon was eaten up by the "Battle Bunker," a historic sight about the underground bunker where the British commanded their Pacific forces from during WWII until Singapore's surrender on Feb. 15, 1942. They wouldn't let us take pictures underground so I got one by the exit. The picture with the Lion above is from the Legacy Country Club or something like that that now is housed in the old building of the British Military Headquaters. Afterwards we visited the National Museum briefly before heading home to drop off stuff and eat food.
In the evening we visited Mui Jan Sing, or Janson, a friend from my days as a missionary in Hong Kong. He is working in Singapore now doing IT for a law firm. We met him at the Yui Ko Cho Metro Station near his house and then went to play tennis at his complex. He lives in a nice apartment on the 5th floor of a 15 story block. All together in his complex there is about 500 units with a really big, nice communal pool and jacuzzi, tennis courts, a fitness center, and other amenities. For 21, I must say he is doing pretty well. It was sad how much I was sweating for how lethargically I played, but that was the effect of being 80 miles from equator I guess. It was great to hang out and see him again even though it had been four years since we last saw each other in Hong Kong I had a great time and plan on keeping in touch. On our way home we
used the subway as always and I got an amusing shot of Fernando's and my reflections on the glass doors they have seperating everyone from the tracks. Hey, you get bored when you got 5 minutes to kill before the next train comes and you are between episodes.
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So here is where I need input. Sometime on the trip I am going to buy a new suit and some dress shirts from a tailor. I was hoping for some opinions about what colors to get. I already have black, dark blue, dark gray, and greenish gray suits. I want something lighter, for summer I guess. Suggestsions? As for shirts, throw out any thing you think would work well for dress/lawyer/office apparell?
As a professional suit shopper (and you know I am by now), I believe a light gray or a charcoal would be most appropriate for summer. However, brown is big this season....and one color I am a huge fan of. And when I say "brown" I mean anything from khaki to camel to oatmeal to chocolate. Paired up with with a neutral dress shirt and cool tie---I don't think you can go wrong.
I like what Meghan said.. I'd go for a light brown suit..
dido that is some great advise
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