This was my first trip to Singapore, and my flight arrived an hour late, so I didn't arrive at the Chee home until about 11pm. Even so, Jerome and his mother were awake to greet this weary traveler from Beijing. This warm and gracious hospitality would repeat itself in various ways over the next few days, including introducing me my last evening there to the local eatery, Chomp Chomp. This hospitality came from not only Jerome and his mother, but the father and four daughters. They are a delightful, interesting family, possessing a truly generous and gracious spirit.

I should add that the house, in the district known as Serangoon Gardens, is very attractive and accessible to various bus routes (though a 20-minute walk to the nearest MRT station), and therefore it is easy to get to most anyplace in Singapore from this location. I wish I had had more time to sit out on their front deck. They do own a frolicsome cat, one with a real personality. I happened to like this. The bedroom is comfortable, and the private bathroom has more space than any one traveler would need.

Finally, as someone who enjoys traveling and meeting others, staying with a family is infinitely more interesting than staying at an inn. Through the eyes of the family I was able to learn more about Singapore itself, especially in the area of education; however, one night the father, an engineer, gave my a map tour of the island's developments.

I highly recommend what the Chee family has to offer. Indeed, I hope to return for a visit with them over the coming months.