Hi Janet,
Glad you're enjoying Singapore and so sorry about your experiences in India.
Things are always different when you live somewhere, compared to when you're just a tourist aren't they? People's attitudes can change at the drop of a hat when they find out you actually live there. Well, apart from in they UK obviously.
I hope your OH finds a solution, so that you won't have to stay in India too long, as nothing is worse than being unhappy where you are.
We were in Singapore in November and I loved it too. We were only there for 4 days or so on a trip through the Far East. Partly business for my OH.
I was shocked at the prices too, but we have a nose for finding reasonable things...although apart from some little Buddha figurines I don't think I bought anything...lol.
I am sure you can find your way around or ask people, but if you want any info about where to get things, I can always ask my friend there.
As for piling on the pounds, you and me both.....lol.
Take care, enjoy yourself and speak soon!
Marion, xxx