Approaching the villa

Serene surroundings

There's even a bridge just outside the villa we stayed

Spacious living room

Dining area (hey that's me in the background!!)

There's a common toilet on this level and a small kitchen behind

The room that Laura stayed in

Everybody starts unpacking

Can't remember what I was doing... helping around too

After unpacking was done, the ladies headed straight to Pasar Oleh Oleh for lunch! Famished by this time!

Laura and Fifi looking cool in their sunglasses

Models of Pasar Oleh Oleh :)

We ate at Helo Helo Restaurant behind. Prices of food there go up from $3.50 onwards

Finally, time for some serious stuff: Meeting!!

Albert, the vice-chairman of Branch Comm was present as well... he started off with a short reading of the Word (not in this position of course, this was the only photo we have of him)

Choi Foong chaired half of the meeting, explaining to us the objectives of the retreat

Concluding statements about what our Centre will need to do next

Next, Howe Lai explains what drives the social-economic situation in Singapore over the next 3-5 years

Everyone with a serious look on their faces

Siew Bee taking down notes diligently

All listening intently to Howe Lai

Falling asleep??

Stoning?!

Laptop, projector... and a bottle of Pringles! Who said all work and no play?

And while the meeting was going on, guess who was busy?

Aunt Joyce getting the ingredients ready to prepare our dinner

Aunt Yin helping out too

Aunt Grace frying cabbage

Dinner is ready! A wide spread!

Herbal chicken

Assorted mushroom soup

Look at those mushrooms!

Hei Bi Hiam... the minced pork with shrimp

Following dinner and another meeting, time for some team-bonding games! Everyone trying to untangle free without letting go of one another's hands

Dancing cha-cha??!

Ok... here's the 'embarrassing' part haha... the Nutty Game! Regina and me kena forfeit, so have to clip peanuts! Actually look quite nice also right? hee hee...

I had to forfeit thrice, so one more!

While playing the game, we ordered room service... 2 large plates of french fries and Coke! And that's all for Day 1 of the retreat :)