Singapore Day 5

As they say, all good things don't last.

My brief visit to Singapore had to come to a close. I would have opted for a longer stay but circumstances would not permit at this time. I can't say that I wasn't tempted to find work there but I did not. As I have said in the past, I like Singapore because of their transportation, of how they have planned their city, the diveristy of culture that exists.

We woke up earlier than usual that day because we wanted to have a kaya toast breakfast. Ria had wanted us to do the kaya toast but this was the only time we had done so. When we got to the airport, I checked in and off we went to have kaya toast. Well, for me it was really toasted bred with jam that you dip on semi-boiled egg. It was enjoyable but not at all something new.

While waiting for my time to board, we decied to tour Changi Airport and take some pictures.

Ria went home, most likely to get some more sleep since I keep her awake with my snoring, while I boarded the plane back to Manila and back to reality.

Singapore Day 4

On my last full day in Singapore, Ria and I started it by picking up our cousing from where they were staying to have some breakfast. It was a Sunday, and as it turns out, most of the establishments were either closed or opening late. We ended up having a late breakfast at a nearby Starbucks. Not that filling but at least we had breakfast. As usual, I did not have any hot drinks. Took my pick from the frappuccino menu. From thereabouts, we hiked to the nearest mall which just opened. We did not really stay long at that loaction since we decided to make a trip to Orchard Road.

We took a shuttle to get to Orchard Road, right in front of Tangs. We had Edmund with us so we were really constricted to move around. Ate Tetel decided to get a phone for their duration in Singapore which she can also use when they get home to San Francisco. So while she and Ria were shopping for a phone at Lucky Plaza, I was in charge of keeping little Edmund entertained. When they had finished with their transactions, we were then ready to have lunch. We decided to dine at the Food Republic of Wisma. By the end of the meal, Edmund was more intent to go swimming at the pool of the condominium they were staying than go around Singapore. So off they went back home. That left Ria and I to explore Singapore once more.

We took the tram to visit Vivo City. This mall boasts of having a tram ride to Sentosa.

One does not go to Singapore as a tourist without going to Sentosa. During my previous trip to Singapore I also spent the day going around Sentosa so I had thought it would have been the same attractions. I was surprised to learn that they have improved and they have new rides. What Ria was urging was to ride the luge and skyride. She initially thought that I would not like to do so since *I was afraid of heights. I had vehemently declined doing the bungee jumping in Clarke Quay believing that if I do agree to doing that, I would get a heart attack. At any case, I did agree and we signed up for 3 turns - 3 luge rides and 3 skyride trips. So, we got our helmets and lined up. The luge ride was ok but then it was time for the first skyride trip. I did take pictures while hanging in the air but a little agoraphobia got the better of me. Fortunately my second and third trips were better. All in all, I enjoyed it.

Next on our agenda is visit the other new sights in Sentosa. So we trekked around, taking pictures whenever possible. It rained a bit while we were touring but we were able to get to some spots, particularly the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia. I believe it myight be the best beach in Sentosa - but only because I didn't really go round the whole island. As it is, a lot of people were enjoying the area - a lot of whome were pickniking while some were swimming. Would have loved to pose in my trunks. Hehehe.

We ended the day back in Vivo City. Ria and I were to have our at dinner together either dining chilli crabs or at Marche. We decided Marche. We had an assortment of food that were not only enjoyable to the eyes but the stomach as well. It had been a long day and we had a long way to go to get back home. So after a nice dinner, we were off again taking the tram.

When we reached home, we still took the time to drop by a nearby hawker center. Ria had coffee, I, of course, had something cold to drink. We didn't eat anymore since we really were full from dinner. From there, we were finally headed home.

Another full day. Another tiring day. Another enjoyable day.