So we stopped over for 3 nights in Singapore. First thing we noticed is how damm good the public transport system is over their. $AUD1.20 for a one way trip into the city, trains every 5 minutes and easy to navigate. Singapore is also a very clean city, you aren't even allowed to eat or drink at the train stations or you will get hit with a $500 fine!
The Singporeans also drive very nice cars (Mercs, Volvos, BMW's etc.) because they only have a 10 year license, after that they have to apply for a ballot and only 12,000 licenses are given each year. This means most of them get rid of there cars and also only the rich can afford to drive. With a population of 3 million, that is ridiculous, but it also keeps traffic congestion and pollution down.
We went to Sentosa island on Wednesday and took in the sights. A bit over rated (maybe because our tour guide was stressed to the max and rude, a forthcoming south african lady was fed up with her and told her to lighten up and smile...she was shattered!) because they have turned it into a theme park island. Have to pay for everything if you want to ride it, unlike dreamworld which is just an entry ticket. Our tour included entry to an underwater aquarium, luge ride, chair lift and cable car to access the island (its a bit of a scam because you can also enter the island via a bridge)!
Thursday was a city tour and night safari. The night safari was good, highly recommended. It takes you on a road train around the park, except when you get idiot's taking flash photography when the guide keeps telling you not to. It also included a couple of interesting shows with the animals and fire breathing performers.
The food in singapore was also great. We ventured into china town and the heart of singapore to eat the local food. Alcohol on the other hand was limited to beer, wine and spirits was quite scarce, tiger beer was the drink of choice....with a mix of red bull at times.
The weather in singapore was a much appreciated change from wintery melbourne, time to laze about by the pool, catch a few sun rays but not too humid and steamy, must be the dry season.
We are now in London and catching up with the crew. Check the pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/aussiejimmyw
Until next installment... this is Deesa & Jimmy signing out!
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