Monday, 5 November 2007

The Real Singapore

I'm lucky enough to have no spatial awareness - i.e. I get lost easily. This is a great advantage when you're travelling, as you get to see so much more... I must have walked ten miles today, through dockyards (I was sure the Harbourfront attraction was down there), uncharted parks, downmarket markets and so on. I can't get over how clean EVERYWHERE seems to be - no-one eats or drinks in public, so there's no litter. Having said that, we did see a rat running around on the first evening in a fish and meat market, but hey, it's all protein... I indulged myself this evening with a 30 min reflexology session - this cost approx five pounds. Quite ferocious at times, but feet feel fantastic now. Having spent such a fortune, I cut back on my evening meal, spending S$5 (approx 1.7 pounds) on a three course meal (soup, lemon chicken and rice, and an unidentifiable dessert which looked like lentil soup, but was slightly sweeter). Last day here tomorrow - feels like home already. Keep feeding the cat, Alex; she won't thank you for it, she'll take it for granted, but it may stop her bringing in the odd mouse or bird...

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4 comments:

Nad Marie said...

(Should probably let you know I'm following your travels too!)

Being lost is definitely the best way to get around; I do that too!

You should look up the Singapore sexual laws next time you're online- some interesting facts! (A friend of a friend was there recently)

Happy continued travels!

Marie xx

Ps- I saw Alex this weekend. I can confirm that Chaos looks fed and well. :P

Anonymous said...

Those people in the boat look so happy...!

Peter and Alison said...

So no-one noticed Cecil street then?
Or are you carrying the name plate around with you to put up at each place you visit?
Still waiting for an envelope full of fish.
A&P

Anonymous said...

Hey mummy, i'm beginning to come to terms with my loss of mother, i've decided that alex is going to help me through all my problems from now on! haha, he's surprisingly good with girlie advice, lets just see how he handles the PMT!
Love you, miss you. xxx