Ariane Jenkins wrote:
>
> Fantastic photos, Rona. How was the raw crab? I've never had that or
> even seen it offered here, but it's something I'd like to try. Hehe,
> can't believe you guys ate alllll that.
>

I don't really remember much of that meal. I think I blocked it out.
I felt so sick after all that crab, I couldn't bear to even look at
crab again. We were each given a huge cooked crab to take home, plus I
was given some of the leftovers, and they both sat in my freezer for
several months before finally going into the garbage. I think I only
ate the equivalent to 1/2 a large crab, though. The big eaters were
the three women pictured (Ashiya, Otani, and Mineno). They could
*eat*! I think they each ate the equivalent to 4 large crabs and
no...I'm not exaggerating. I couldn't believe it! Even the men only
ate about 2 large crabs each.

>
> My parents are thinking about making a trip to Australia/New Zealand next
> year, with a short stopover in Singapore. Not sure if we'll accompany them
> this time, the scheduling is sort of screwy. I haven't been to Singapore
> since I was 12, though, and Erik would love to see it.
>

Get them to reschedule to suit your needs! From what I saw of your
Malaysia pictures, I think Erik would love Singapore. I don't consider
it a great tourist destination, but it's really a great food
destination. I think the only touristy thing I've ever done in
Singapore that I really enjoyed was seeing the Changi Prison Museum.
That and shopping for sari fabric at Mustapha's in Little India.
Everything else enjoyable was food related.

I'm making myself wistful for Singaporean food. I'm going to buy some
Hainanese chicken rice sauce this time, too. My mother bought some and
she talks about it all the time, making me jealous!