Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Singapore

Just realised that I haven't updated to old blog in a while so here goes.

After sadly saying goodbye to India I took flight two of my RTW ticket to Singapore.

The first thing that struck me about Singapore is how clean it is. It's immaculate, you don't see a single piece of litter anywhere. The second thing I noticed is how expensive it is compared to India, particularly for beer. The cheapest I found was £4 a pint but the average was £6!!!!

Anyway enough of that. I spent the first 3 days using (the bargain) museum and gallery pass which I picked up at the National Museum.

The museums, like Singapore itself, were of a western standard only slightly better!

The next couple of days I passed doing the usual tourist things. The botanical gardens and the night safari were particular highlights.

Although the evening were a pricy affair, i still managed to take in a Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel (which was shit...) as well as an Old Fashioned (better...)

I also got a chance to spend the evening with three old uni friends which was a real unexpected pleasure!

I ft I could easily have spent more than 5 days in Singapore, so I'm glad I'm heading back their at the end of my South East Asia adventure.

Yesterday I arrived in Bangkok and went for a few beers on the Khao San road with some Swedish guys I met. Bangkok is a whole world away from India. By far the most touristy place I've been so far!

To follow I few thoughts on India... (when I get a chance)

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2 comments:

  1. Hi John, how's the foot these days, is it better than ever or is it facing backwards? Aside from spurs doing well there is only one important thing you're missing but you don't need to worry cos I'm keep a few episodes of rastamouse on the skybox for you. We're all still missing having you around mate. Take care, Steve, Anna and Holly

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  2. Hey guys

    The foot is feeling good cheers apparently it can take 3/4 months to heal but I'm getting no pain from it anymore so all good

    Missing you guys too! I hope everything is going well back in the big smoke

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