My day started with a delicious breakfast cooked by my dear sister. With a full stomach, we were off to the Singapore Flyer. We took the bus to our destination. All I can say is I still admire Singapore's bus and tram service. Efficient. What's new with their service? You can text them to find out how much more time you will be waiting for the bus to arrive at the bus stop you are in. What I also found new is that the same card you are using for the bus and the tram, you can also use to pay in McDonald's! What convenience!
Before Ria and I rode the Singapore Flyer, we took a short detour to Kenko. Well it was not really a detour since they are also located on the same building that houses the Singapore Flyer. We took the opportunity to try the fish spa Kenko was offering. It truly was a different experience I can say. These small fish, the Garra Rufa imported from Turkey, are like nibbling at your feet the whole time. It feels strange, with thoughts of a pirahnas attacking me. It felt ticklish as they seem to be nibbling your skin. They say that these fish are like massaging your feet, stimulating circulation, and at the same time feeding on your dead skin cells. It was definitely a different kind of foot spa.
Now, we are ready to take a ride on the Singapore Flyer. Ria and I were privileged to get a capsule on our own. I had problems with heights but with the Flyer, you can hardly feel that you are over a hundred meters from the ground. From the flyer, you can view the Esplanade, the Merlion and the Marina Barrage. You can see their preparation oThe carriage was spacious and would fit more than 10 people. One can also sip cocktail and even eat in those capsules. You can also see the preparations for the Formula 1 race slated to happen in September. 
Where do we go from there? Since we were able to see the Esplanade from the Flyer, we trekked to it's location. We were able to get in and view the history of Arts and Culture in Singapore as well as the development of the Esplanade. We then proceeded to be camera-happy by taking a lot of pictures from there to the Merlion Park. Ria had a job fair to go to in the afternoon so we had to find a place to have lunch but the nearest dining spot from where we were was the Boat Quay, which was also in the vicinity of the Asian Civilization Musuem where her job fair would be held. We had a taste of Thai Cuisine when we had our meal at Reamnam Thai.
While Ria was at the job fair, I had the opportunity to visit a nearby mall - the Funan DigitaLife Mall. On the way there, I was able to pass by the Supreme Court and the Parliament of Singapore. The mall is definitely a fiesta for electronics enthusiasts. Of course, I browsed throught the book store but shops here cater to those looking for bargains for thir computer and electronics needs. A unique store I saw here was the triple-store that offers the menu offerings of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
After the job fair, I met Ria and her friend in front of the Asian Civilizations Museum. There I had my first taste of the $1 ice cream. From then on, whenever I see a $1 ice cream stand, I had to try a different flavor. Crossing the Cavenagh bridge, we were tempted to go inside the Fullerton Hotel. Of course, we gave in to the temptation. We posed in the lobby as well as the basement of the hotel before we decided to meet Allie, another of Ria's friends in Singapore, to find a place to eat for dinner. Considering it was previously the General Post Office, The Fullerton Hotel has come a long way and has distinguished itself as a 4 star hotel.
We decided on settling with eating at the Lau Pa Sat, a former market turned into a food center. Food choices are aplenty and affordable. An addition is the live band playing at the middle of the center, right above the beverage stall - which by the way refuses to sell a glass of ice, you have to but a canned drink to get a glass of ice. At any case, it was a good experience. Had time to spend with Ria's friends too.
Wait. There's more. To cap off our day, we had some cold beverages from the nearby Far East Square's Teh Tarik Cartel. I got a lemon juice drink. But he night did not end there. Before we went our separate ways, we passed by the Boat Quay to take some pictures. The end.
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