Our time in Singapore will soon be up. While it is difficult to gain much insight into a place in only a few days, I would offer the following random observations. Also, be sure to check out the new photos posted under 'Singapore'.
Very few people honk their horns while they drive – the opposite of what you find in India. Notwithstanding all of the sunshine, not many people wear sunglasses. The women are very sharp dressers – lots of skirts and four-inch heels. Singapore is about business and money but seems to have a collective social conscience. An iPhone with ear buds is a standard accessory for anyone under 30. Most tourists seem to come from India, Korea and Australia. There are surprisingly few motorcycles. Public transportation is efficient and inexpensive. Eating out at nice restaurants is expensive but you can eat very well in Singapore for very little if you are not fussy about your surroundings. People here are very friendly and polite. If you are looking at a map, someone will approach you and ask if they can help. Singapore is full of young people – of course, at our age just about everyone seems younger than us! Comments are closed.
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AuthorIn January, 2012, Curt and Char left their jobs in Canada to spend four months travelling around the world. Archives
May 2012
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