We still have major jet lag and are a bit disoriented but we managed to navigate the subway system successfully. We were on the sightseeing bus all day.
The entire city is not that big but it is quite interesting. There are distinct neighborhoods such as Chinatown Little India and the government areas. Shopping malls are everywhere and so are outdoor flea markets and food stalls. The smells of ethnic foods are everywhere. The subway is very crowded but clean and efficient. Everyone speaks English. It seems to be an important financial hub. New construction is everywhere and it is quite magnificent. The majority of the population is Chinese with Indian and Malaysian following behind but not closely. The standard of living is amazingly high. I feel perfectly safe here even late at night in the subway.
Today we are going to the exclusive beach area called Sentosa. It has been beastly hot and humid. I certainly can see why they just laid around here before air conditioning.
Yesterday I went to Raffles Hotel, which was on my bucket list. I was transported back to the Colonial era and loved every minute of it. What a trip! As you know, it is the home of the Singapore Sling, that crazy drink that I love. I could just imagine all those Colonial Brits hovering over the Long Bar at Raffles slugging them down, one after another. Very nostalgic.
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