Friday, March 22, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Singapore

Where in the World Are We?

Singapore is the City Nation at the end of Malaysia in Southeast Asia.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE
EXPLORE AN EXCITING MELTING POT OF CULTURE AND HISTORY

Advanced, airy, and elevated Singapore is a spectacular futuristic vision of utopian city life. A healthy population of
almost six million calls it home. Still, this city is designed with space to breathe and gorgeous outdoor parks, massive
indoor greenhouses, and beautiful recreational spaces spread between the City of Gardens’ skyscrapers and soaring
structures. Glorious fountains and audacious skyscrapers loom up – nodding to traditional feng shui beliefs – and
putting on dazzling illuminated displays after dark.

The lush green botanical gardens are a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 52 hectares and decorated
with impressive colorful orchids. Or breathe in the freshest air by wandering the canopy-strung bridges of MacRitchie Reservoir Park.

Head for the iconic Marina Bay – a landmark of the city crowned by three interconnected towers that watch out
over island-sprinkled waters. Jaunt between Little India and the atmospheric Chinatown in minutes, where beautiful
temples – like the Chinese Thian Hock Keng Temple and Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple add rich cultural intrigue.
Singapore’s cuisine is a mouthwatering fusion of Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, and Malay influences, which take and enhance

the best of each. Enjoy dishes in towering restaurants or toast the glowing skyline with the city’s eponymous
gin-soaked cocktail – a Singapore Sling.

GARDENS BY THE BAY
Explore this beautifully designed green space and wander through the Bay East Garden, perfect for enjoying the vibrant plant life and escaping the bustling city momentarily. Visit the Supertree Grove, a cluster of iconic, futuristic structures designed to perform environmentally sustainable functions, and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall in the Cloud Forest Dome.

SIGHTS

Marina Bay Sands
Orchard Road
Botanic Gardens
Chinatown
National Museum of Singapore
Jewel Changi Airport

Today’s activities included:

Bridge

Tonight’s dinner was at The Restaurant

Today’s Excursion – Mesmerizing Singapore By Night

We discovered beautiful Singapore by night during this scenic sightseeing journey by cable car, bus, and riverboat.

Singapore, Cable Car Station & Ride, Sentosa Island, Wings of Time

We departed the pier for a short walk to the Cable Car Station on Sentosa Island and back to the Cable Car Station. We boarded transportation and drove to Sentosa Island, where we saw the spectacular, award-winning outdoor night show Wings of Time. This epic tale of courage, mystery, and magic held us spellbound while taking us on a magical adventure through several exotic vistas via the fabric of time. We were mesmerized by awe-inspiring displays of water, lasers, fire effects, and music.

Coach Bay, Clarke Quay, Riverboat-Cruise, Singapore River, Merlion Park & Statue, Marina Bay
After the show, we returned to nearby Coach Bay, where we transferred to Clarke Quay, a vibrantly orchestrated and delightful blend of modern and traditional architecture that reflects Singapore’s rich heritage. We embarked on a riverboat for a scenic, 30-minute cruise down the Singapore River. Along the way, we saw the skyline of the Singapore Commercial District and passed by iconic sites like Merlion Park, where a half-fish, half-lion statue spouts water from its mouth, 28 feet tall and weighs 77 tons. We marveled at the expansive Marina Bay area, with its architectural icons dotting the impressive skyline.

Fullerton Bay Hotel, Cocktail, City Skyline, 360-Degree Views
After disembarking our riverboat, we walked to the nearby Fullerton Bay Hotel, offering the best views of Singapore’s city skyline. We relaxed with a cocktail and enjoyed our surroundings’ breathtaking vistas and photo opportunities.