Day 1 in Singapore

So, I have been in Singapore just over 24 hours now! Spent most of the daytime sleeping - which apparently was a good thing as it was hot even by Singapore standards. Frank had students this morning (he teaches piano) and he also napped when he got back.

We headed out to the Botanical Gardens arrive 5:00 and the weather was superb! Still hot, but there was a slight breeze playing. Saw the bonzai garden and this area that looks like the desert, and walked through an area that might have been rain forest, but I am not positive. I do want to still go see the orchids - they are apparently amazing, if you like orchids.

Afterwards we took the bus to Orchard Road, which is the big shopping area and has mall after mall after mall - all with practically the same thing in them. I hit the ATM, we bought a sheet, and I got an MRT (public transportation) card so all I have to do now on the bus or trains is tap it. So nice! But you have to remember to tap when you get off the bus or there is a huge fine.

Then we headed to East Coast - AKA the beach. We met up with Frank's friend Craig, who he's known since he arrived here nearly 8 years ago. Sarah also joined us - she's from Dubai, has been working here for a year, and she's one of Frank's students. We ate at a restaurant that overlooked the beach - I forget what I had, but it was a typical dish. Noodles, vegetables, and some shrimp.

Then the four of us walked along this path that runs along a good portion of the coast and Craig was telling me what I need to see in Bangkok.

Now back at Frank's and since I need to be ready to leave by 9:15 in the morning for church, I had best get going. Adios!