Words can’t describe how great today was. 

But I’ll try to anyway.

Starting with 2nd breakfast and ending with right now, the day spiraled upwards to super awesome in the most spectacular fashion.

Started off with a nice walk and metro ride in the very clean and air conditioned SMRT. Met up with my friends after breakfast and took a walk to a ferris wheel thingy. It takes 30 minutes to go around and the view is really cool. Some of the modern architecture in the city is fantastic. Also the view of the harbor is revealing. So many container ships waiting to unload. Business is a-boomin’ in Singapore.

Next was a coffee break  (huzzah!) and a drink in a boat-shaped skybar. More views and some lovely breezes up there.

Down the street was one of the citys botanical gardens. So beautiful. Saw a few plants that were new to me and some great plantings of orchids. There’s a stand of metal “trees” that carry a catwalk. Very Star-Wars-y looking, kinda like at the end of Jedi. Neat!

At that point it was too hot and sunny for much more walking. We got a ride to the Little India neighborhood and did some walking around and got a cool drink. I managed to at least see the outside of a temple and a mosque so I got my daily temple fix.

Back to the hotel for a cool-off and phone recharge.

And then boys and girls, we checked an item off my “life list”….we had a Singapore Sling at the Long Bar in the Raffles Hotel!!!!!  Maybe you had to be there lol to see it.  I’d dreamed of seeing the Bar and having a drink there for many years, and this was one of my must-do’s on this trip. So, thanks Willie and Kate!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was great.

Then a lovely dinner and a walk. The walking situation at the riverfront area is delightful. A path runs on both sides of the Singapore river, and running off on side streets are lots of shops & restaurants, museums, and government buildings. I saw an Anglican cathedral,  a mosque,  an Armenian church and the former city hall, which is now the National Gallery. Lots more….but I was ready for a shower and bed.

So, to reiterate…life is awesome beyond all expectations.

Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!

Utterly uneventful. I got to the airport way too early as usual. Got a lot of reading done.

Arrival at the Singapore airport was seamless. In 45 minutes I had my metro ticket in hand and was boarding the train.

Finding the hostel was good too. Only 2 minutes from the train station!

So….so far so good. Go Singapore!!

Good night

And it was lovely.

Up early for another sunrise tour. Was able to relax and enjoy the day, not rushing at all. Back to the hostel nice and early for a nap before lunch.

The nap turned into a lazy afternoon chatting with some lovely English people. 

Dinner was fish amok. Kinda like fish curry with a lot of coconut milk. Very very good.

Im off to Singapore tomorrow to see some dear friends (and some sights). Can’t wait!!

Good Night and have a great day!!!

Well friends, finally I get to check “eat insects on purpose” off my bucket list.

And it was fun.

I was nervous to eat the classic spider on a stick on the street. I’ve heard they can be terrible, and for reals insects are food for lots of people. So something else had to happen.

TripAdvisor gave good ratings to the restaurant, the Bugs Cafe. The chef comes out to talk you through the menu, and it helps a lot. The food itself was great. 

The food contains insects, yes, but mostly, they dont taste like anything at all.

Some folks from the hostel joined me so that made it a lot more fun.

Also, I saw a movie today.

Tomorrow, another spin through Angkor Wat just because I can.

Goodnight everyone!