A few weeks ago, we made a trip to Singapore for a long weekend.
It is immediately apparent that this city is much different from Jakarta.
The temperature was about 35℃ and the humidity was also higher. The air, fresh and smog free. Also to be seen and used, pavements - something we lack, in the busy streets of Jakarta.
So, regardless of the heat, we decided to make the most of being able to use the hole-free pavements and chose to explore the city, mainly on foot.
Our first stop, the famous Long Bar at Raffles, where no visit would be complete without a Singapore Sling, a cocktail created in 1915. Every table comes complete with a bag of monkey nuts and here you can toss the shells onto the floor. This is the only place in Singapore where it is permitted to litter!
 |
| Long Bar, Raffles |
 |
| Singapore Slings |
We ventured further afield and walked to China Town.
We saw some amazing temples
 |
| Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum |
 |
| Inside the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple |
 |
| Inside Buddha Tooth Relic Temple |
A short walk away was another splendid building, the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple.
 |
| Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple |
 |
| Sri Mariamamman Hindu Temple |
Lunch was spent at the Maxwell Food Centre, where all types of street-food can be found. We tried the Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, which Gordon Ramsey was unable to beat in a competition a few years ago.
 |
| Chicken Rice with fresh avocado smoothie |
Whilst strolling around we saw some of Sinapore's iconic buildings.
 |
| Marina Bay Sands Hotel |
 |
| Singapore's Science Museum & Flyer |
We visited the green oasis of the Gardens by the Bay.
 |
| Gardens at the Bay |
We walked high up in the trees on the 22 meter high sky way.
 |
| Super Trees |
We visited the coolness of the Cloud Forest Conservatory.
 |
| Waterfall in the Cloud Forest |
 |
| Walkway on the 35 meter mountain |
We explored the vast expanse of the Flower Dome which contains flowers from all around the world.
 |
| Flower Dome |
 |
| Sculptures are found amongst the flowers and plants |
At the end of each day we enjoyed evening strolls through the bustling streets of Clarke Key and watched the nightly light/laser show.
 |
| Clarke Quay |
 |
| Evening light show from our hotel |
Singapore is a wonderful city to visit and we still have so much more to explore and experience there. We are looking forward to returning some day.
