That's a no go...

So we were not able to go to India. We had dinner with some friends from Singapore the night before our scheduled trip to India, and one of them asked us if we had our Indian Visas. Adam and I had heard nothing about this, so Adam checked into it the next day. Turns out, everyone entering and leaving India has to have a special Visa. For Americans, the process usually takes 5 days in Singapore. Seeing as how we found out the day our flight was supposed to leave, we high-tailed it to the High Commission of India here in Singapore and waited in line to beg if we could speed the process up a little:) Ok a lot! We only had 5 hrs until our flight left. We called every number we could find that we thought could help us, but same answer - it takes 5 days to process. Needless to say we were a little upset. Adam's company flies people all over the world on a daily basis. You would think that they would mention it to us, but I guess we were supposed to know that on our own. Luckily, I was able to get a refund for my plane ticket, which we had to buy. So, if anyone plans to go to India, you have to have an Indian Visa!!

Other exciting news...everyone is having babies! Congratulations to Mark & Rachel, Ryan & Jennifer, and Shelby & Eva. We can't wait to come home and see the little ones!

Off on another adventure...INDIA!

Tomorrow we are headed off to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. Adam has another class to attend and it is only offered a few times a year, and this is closer than the US. So, thanks Transocean for another vacation!! We leave tomorrow and will be back the 16th. We've been warned that it will be an eye-opening experience for us with the lifestyle and huge population. We'll take lots of pictures as always and update the blog when we return! Have a great week:)

Happy Halloween from Singapore!!

Halloween has come and gone on this side of the world. It was a fun one. Adam and I realized that since we have been together, we have never dressed up for Halloween! This year, the local shipyard rented out a boat for Adam's company and we had a Halloween dinner cruise around the harbor here in Singapore. We were really hoping to win "best costume," but maybe next year.

Our "cruise" ship

Inside the boat

Farewell

We took Mom and Brian to the airport yesterday morning, so they should be landing in Louisville as I write this. We had such a great time and are so thankful that they came to visit us! On their last evening in Singapore we went to a bar on the 70th floor of the Swissotel...the tallest in Singapore. Even though it was a cloudy day the view was amazing! After a couple of drinks, we had one last Chinese meal. Beginning the countdown until I return to Indiana for a month :) Only 6 1/2 weeks for anyone who cares!

Gettin' fancy before the hotel

Me and Momma on the 70th floor

Brian tried out driving on the left side of the road

10K run

Sunday was the Great Eastern Women's 10K race here in Singapore. I ran the race in just under 1h20min. Not particularly fast...but it was my first 10K. Much room for improvement, right? There were 10,000 women in the 5K and 10K races combined! My other races have been much smaller.
Other news...Mom and Brian are leaving tomorrow :( One more day of fun time with the family and shopping on Orchard Rd. On Friday, Adam and I are going on a Halloween cruise with his company. Just an evening of dinner and fun. Any ideas for costumes???

Ready to run

Starting line

Nearing the 8K point

Brian enjoys the famous ice cream sandwich

Visitors!

Well, Mom and Brian have made it to Singapore safely! They arrived late Saturday night and we have been having fun since! Adam is working and I am playing tour-guide. We have eaten local food, visited the Flyer, tried out the fish spa and been to Chinatown. Here are some pictures from our adventures so far:

Just off the plane

Fish spa

Fountain of wealth

A Taste of Home

Two weeks ago we were able to go home to Texas for a week. Adam had to attend a class in Houston. We had a great time seeing friends, eating Mexican food, and shopping at Target and Wal-Mart again!
Highlights of the trip:
- Seeing Jeff, Holly, Collin and Annalyn! We missed you guys!
- Hanging out with our friends from work.
- Eating Mexican food (twice) and hotwings (3 times!).
- Me going back to work for a couple of nights ( I know, but I missed it!)
- Seeing that our house was still standing (and Mallory is taking good care of it:)
- Going to the Army vs. Texas A&M football game ( too bad Army lost:( )
- Enjoying cool evenings/nights!
- Being able to call family/friends at normal hours instead of trying to time the 13hr difference just right.

Adam and Collin

Adam and Jeff


Me and my girls from work:)


Military Appreciation Day at the Army/A&M game


We had a long layover in South Korea and walked around Seoul for awhile...It's everywhere