Ruminations from the Silver Muse.

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Now we headed back to the Muse.




I've heard of Indian restaurants giving you the trots but never the gallops before.

 

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Now back at the dock and you weave your way through a souvenir shop.

 

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Back in time for lunch at Atlantide.




We both had the coconut prawns.


Then I had the pappadelle which was good and Mrsdrron the brisket which was a little dry and no photo.


Then the cherry clafoutis to finish.

 

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Back to Atlantide for dinner.




The red wine.


I had my little vegetable plot followed by the scallop and enoki mushroom soup. I enjoyed both.




Mrsdrron again had the scallops and strawberries so no photo then the mushroom risotto. A bit bland.

I had the strip steak.




I must say by this time I was getting very tired of the same accompanying veggies on every dish.
We both finished with the raspberry delight. It was delightful.

 

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Having stayed in Pattaya a couple of times at the former Sheraton Pattaya we were used to the massed squid boats.

With some special effects.


We were now having 2 sea days before reaching Singapore a changeover port.
So lunch again at Atlantide.




The wine.


Mrsdrron had the spinach and funghi and I the pasta.


Then Rojaan had the scaloppine.


And I had the meatballs but the picture won't post. They were nice though.
Mrsdrron then had the chocolate pancake and I the cassata.

 

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Dinner that night was with our trivia team in Indochine. no menu this time but it hadn't changed. It was however also our wedding anniversary. One member of our team produced this to celebrate.


Mrsdrron had the chicken skewer and the beef char siu.



I had the foie gras and chicken Marsala. All dishes were very good.



It was a very enjoyable late night. possibly better because that day we had won trivia with a perfect score.

The next day was lunch in Kaiseki.


As I went to close the curtains for the afternoon nap it was exciting to see another ship.

 

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More decorations on my rounds. Entrance to the spa where I was headed to be shorn.


Dinner once more in Atlantide.


We started with the foie gras terrine.


After that i had the tomato soup. I love it. Then Mrsdrron had the seabass and I the steak Rossini.






At least a different vegetable serving. The steak in Atlantide as usual for this cruise was excellent.

We passed on the sweets.
A couple of Amarulas in the Panorama lounge then back to our suite. Met by the saddest sight you can have on Silversea.

 

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The next morning we were steaming into Singapore. Still dark at ~ 6.30 am. Marina Mirage.

 

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This was the first time we have arrived into Singapore by ship. So different to flying in over the armada lying off the Singaporean coast'

 

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Getting close to the dock. Unfortunately the old Cruise centre not the Marina Cruise Terminal. not quite as much around.



We go around Sentosa island to the dock.

 

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On the day of arrival we had booked lunch at one of our favourite restaurants - Whitegrass in the Chjimes centre. This area is well worth visiting with several good restaurants and an interesting history.
CHIJMES

CHIJMES - Wikipedia

A short taxi ride from the Cruise centre. First a wander around the grounds and buildings across the road. First the church.







Inside which is now a function centre. I got a few photos before being chased out.

 

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The main building.





And old buildings across the road.





Modern monstrosities surround this oasis.


A few orchids throughout the grounds.

 

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And we found that since we were last here a year ago Whitegrass has opened a new restaurant.

So if you can't get a booking at Whitegrass you can sample food from the same kitchen. Walk ins only.

DEW BY WHITEGRASS - CHIJMES

Now to lunch. First the restaurant and a little theatre with the cold towelette.







The room is not the same room where we ate last time which was nicer but is now their function centre. The doors in the first photo are to a private dining room which was being used for a family birthday lunch.

Now to the menu.




There were 2 menus. We chose the shorter one as we just can't eat the same amount as in the past. However we got the 2 starters from the longer menu but still at the shorter menu price.

 

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Now the wine list. First by the bottle and a limited by the glass selection.




We chose a rose made from Pinot grigio grapes. very nice.




Now to the food.

The amusee bouche. Lobster, chestnut cake and 5 spice lettuce. All very flavourful.

Lovely bread with French butter.

 

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Hokkaido scallop. Best scallop I’ve ever had.


Then a lilybulb soup. The only let down as bland.


Mrsdrron had the Waygu which just melted in her mouth. Not a great steak eater but she finished before me.

I had the duck which was perfect.

Then a lovely palate cleanser with apple, ginger and Japanese pineapple.


Then desert. Fig on a rum biscuit and cream with lemon sorbet. Delicious.


To finish A financier with honey and coconut mochi with a raspberry jelly.

Apple doing it's usual trick of inverting some of the photos. Fortunately doesn't make much difference with food.

Then a visit to our table by Chef Takuya Yamashita. Here he is at another table. Very modest.


A great meal and a definite recommendation if you are visiting Singapore

 

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So back to the Muse which was being resupplied.


Then views from our balcony.

 

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The sunset cruise takes off.