Where in the world are Sarah and Mike?

Ah, yep, sorry bout the lack of updates in 2007, I have been putting off telling you all what we're up to because WE DON'T KNOW!

The latest is that Mike has been offered a transfer to Singapore and we flew down there a couple of weeks ago to have a look. Mike spent the week working in the Singapore office, getting to know his possible future team mates, ten pin bowling and drinking expensive beer. I spent the week sitting by the pool at the Ritz-Carlton, watching Oprah while on the treadmill in the gym, having my nails done and drinking expensive mocktails. I didn't get to know anyone other than the pool staff. But it was great!

Singapore definitely has its pros compared with Tokyo: English speaking, bigger apartments, cheaper, a huge range on food, shops with almost "normal" sizes on their shelves ..... but can it keep us entertained after Hong Kong and Japan?? Many people have told us you can see the sites of Singapore within 4 weekends, others warn of the sterile environment and fines for the smallest little thing. BUT I was surprised to see people did cross the road against the lights, there was litter outside the the rubbish bins and people sure do pick their noses in public - just like in Hong Kong. Sure, it's not as exciting as Tokyo but I think there will be plenty to do on our weekends off.

Not that I will be happy to leave here of course! We have made some fantastic friends in Tokyo and haven't seen half of the things we wanted to in Japan. This chance has come about rather quickly and it looks like we may be off in only a couple of weeks - just enough time to visit Yokohama next weekend and cram in as many social engagements as possible!

Meanwhile Mike and I have booked flights home to New Zealand in late March so we will be seeing many of you very soon! My Dad is remarrying on April 7 in Nelson and Mat and Bridgette are also tying the knot on the 7th in Wellington. We'll be hoping to catch up with as many people as possible in the few weeks we have back home, I'm really looking forward to it!!!

And yes, we've booked out tickets from Singapore!