Mr. Henri's stay in little-red-dot...

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Andy & I went to fetch Mr. Lurton from the airport.

It was my 1st time expecting a winery owner (a.k.a wine producer) &

I was told that Lurton family is very well known & reputable in Bordeaux.

My view? He's very friendly, down to earth & humble!

After dropping him in office for meeting with Dez,

we dropped him off at Marriot to check in to get a couple hours of rest.

We picked him up later for dinner after trading hours.

I can't finish any work actually...

Off the records,

Andy & I got lost on the way to Marriot. LOL...

How can Dez sent 2 road idiots to escort Henri?

@ Xin Cuisine

Holiday Inn

He was surrounded by Media & busy answering questions
while the rest of us sat there enjoying our delicacies....
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Thank God we didn't have to bring him out to paint the town red.
I was totally drained after dinner...
Home sweet home!
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Absinthe
Bukit Pasoh

The lunch was delicious, even better with Ch. Brane-Cantanac...
I felt guilty pigging away while Henri was bombarded with our endless Q&A.

Another round of gruelling interviews with writers...

Dessert was great with sorbets, green fairy (yummy & superb refreshing!)

& some had esspresso...

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Peter Knipp's office

Jalan Kilang

The guy is really charismatic & good with his words.

If you have a meeting with him, you don't want to be late.

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I realise that Henri was quite reserved in his answers and comments.

Sometimes, we had to go through lengths to get some clues on what we want to know.

Smart one.

Dashing & stunning in Black

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Chateau Brane-Cantanac Wine Tasing Master Class
Goodwood Park Hotel

Vertical tasting of vintage 2001-2005

Our setup @ Windsor Ballroom

My only picture at the event with a group of wine lovers!

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I was running around to ensure Henri gets attended most of the time +

taking a few minutes break here & there.

I almost died from 14 hours of standing on 4" stilettos...

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I met an old friend while having tea with Henri @ hotel lobby before the event started.

In fact he was the one who spotted me from outdoor terracec cos my back was facing them.

If Eric didn't walk to me & tell me, I wouldn't have noticed them.

Anyways...

It just hit me again how time flies!

What have I been busy with? Really?