Singapore Whirl wind

No time to sleep in we ate a quick in-room breakfast - thank you to Ann's supplies. A quick exploration of the hotel

They had washing machines! Rare to see - especially when you are travelling and trying to get washing done economically. We recommend staying here if you are over 60 as the senior rates are quite competitive.

The view from the hall on the 'story' where we are staying. We write 'story' as that is what the lift announces when travelling up and down in it.

First stop, to find the nearest ATM

 We then set off along the river, which is near our hotel.

Our room was so cold overnight that when we left and I started taking photos, the camera produced this

 

Robertson's bridge was the first of a few we passed and the first one we crossed, so that we could walk in more shade.

Our hotel

There were cycle paths everywhere

Did you know that the river was dammed to supply Singapore with water?

Healthy snacks?? being sold in the 7/11

The first of many fabulous murals we saw through Singapore - this one was in a tunnel beside the river.

Alkaff Bridge

And another tunnel beside the river

Murals at Clarke Quay

The old police station

Inside, they had the history of the Police Station and the area as well as a photo opportunity

We saw the Skydeck from all angles while we walked around Singapore

Fort Canning Park was next on the list to explore from end to end

Up many steps

to reach the top

Sang Nila Utama Garden was so peaceful

We spotted the elusive waterhen

There is an archaeological site

And Cemetery

And even a rooster, just minding his own business 

Not sure how Heidi managed to snap this photo of the tree tunnel without the hordes. We should have gotten a snap of them - people were lining up to get a photo from the bottom - we just walked down the stairs and grabbed this on the way down.

Murals in the MRT that we caught to our next location to explore - Little India

But first, it's working out how to get a ticket

In the end, it was as easy as tapping on and tapping off with our credit card.

Many options for those needing a seat.

We rested our legs and ate lunch in the Tekka Centre, which was full of the smells of good food and sounds of the market and people cooking and chatting.

The first thing we saw was a Turkish food stall which looked yummy

But we did have Mango Lassi - yummo!

We bought fruit for our breakfasts at the stalls

We then went back out into the streets to explore the colourful buildings

The former house of Tan Teng Niah (a Chinese businessman who is said to have built the house for his wife.)

The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

Going a fair way underground to catch the MRT between stops

The Chijmes, originally a catholic convent, is now a complex with shops and restaurants

And was the location where we first saw these gorgeous sculptures by James Doran-Webb

It was then on to Raffles to enjoy a Singapore sling - with a heap of others who had the same idea on a super hot day...

After a 30-minute wait, we were escorted upstairs .. where they encouraged discarding the peanut shells on the floor

Evidence that it is the thing to do at Raffles

On the way out, the friendly doorman who had brought a small tea out to the waiting customers offered to take our photo

We then headed home for a rest, past St. Andrews

The stadium was built for the National Day parade, celebrating Singapore's 60th Anniversary

Victoria Theatres

Another Rooster!

More Awesome art installations

The final bridge crossing of the day

which had artwork created for the National Day celebrations

Storm brewing, we raced home in the hopes of a quick passing for a swim

We made it just before the heavens opened, which meant a little wait to get our swim

Off to Chinatown for a delicious meal and a quick explore before collapsing in bed for a well-earned sleep