We had been on the road for 2 months, traveling from country to country not knowing what lies ahead and who we would meet along the way. Arriving in Singapore was bittersweet. It’s a great city, very modern, comfortable and picturesque, but it meant we were at the end of our journey.
Our first day in Singapore was a rainy one. Not just your standard drizzle, we’re talking torrential downpours. We did our best to wander around, but the rain was getting the best of us plus we were just exhausted. So whenever we would get to this point, we headed to the local theater. After seeing a movie and letting the rain settle down, we went over to the waterfront area to get a good view of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel laser light show. It was an extravagant event like most things in Singapore.
Thankfully the rain gave up and we enjoyed the next full day nice and dry. We went over to Universal Singapore where we walked around the aquarium with the largest tank in the world. It was very impressive. I’ve never seen a tank of sea creatures with stadium seating. Aquariums are always fun to walk through, and the shark tank tunnel was particularly exciting!
After exploring Universal and a traditional Singaporean lunch at a hawker center, we walked back over to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel area where we strolled through the gardens. The highly architectural walkways and greenhouses were like nothing I've ever seen.
We had a couple hours before we had to catch a cab to the airport to make our big trek back home. Word on the street is you can get to the top level of the Marina Bay Sands for free if you go to the bar instead of the “observation deck” which happens to be right next to the bar. So we enjoyed a final rooftop cocktail! It was the perfect place to soak up the city and reflect on the journey we just completed.
Thankfully the rain gave up and we enjoyed the next full day nice and dry. We went over to Universal Singapore where we walked around the aquarium with the largest tank in the world. It was very impressive. I’ve never seen a tank of sea creatures with stadium seating. Aquariums are always fun to walk through, and the shark tank tunnel was particularly exciting!
After exploring Universal and a traditional Singaporean lunch at a hawker center, we walked back over to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel area where we strolled through the gardens. The highly architectural walkways and greenhouses were like nothing I've ever seen.
We had a couple hours before we had to catch a cab to the airport to make our big trek back home. Word on the street is you can get to the top level of the Marina Bay Sands for free if you go to the bar instead of the “observation deck” which happens to be right next to the bar. So we enjoyed a final rooftop cocktail! It was the perfect place to soak up the city and reflect on the journey we just completed.
Kristin, I have FINALLY finished reading the blog and really really LOVE it! I was able to revisit my trip and see and follow the steps you and Brian took...so impressed! Life is an adventure...discover all you possibly can!!! now how about a really exotic place...st louis!!! miss you
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