Not a lot of time to spend in Singapore which can be for the good. It is a strange old place teeming with people and new super-structure buildings, dwarfing the more attractive colonial architecture on all sides. The strip that runs along the river including the Raffles landing area, Fullerton Hotel, 19th Century buildings and galleries remain attractive and worth a look.
Orchard Road is a retail behemoth stretching out into the distance and completely overwhelming. That a city centre can dedicate an entire 50-stall shopping mall to cameras somewhat sums up the city / country.
The good news is that the heat has remained under control and for much of the day a pleasant, cooling breeze has kept the air temp and humidity level down. Makes life easier when walking.
At the waterfront across from the statue of the Merlion is a new structure called the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Possibly the oddest looking building I've seen in a while. Three very tall towers rise from a bank across the bay, atop which sits what appears to be a giant boat with accompanying trees.
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| Marina Bay Sands Hotel |
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| Singapore city and cricket club |
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| Frangipani - lovely |
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| Doug at Raffles |
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| Locals |
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| Surreal fishpond on Orchard Road |
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